Alexander McBride (son of Alex and Mary McBride) Born - December 20, 1795, a native of Emerald Isle, Ireland. Records seem to indicate He emigrated in 1813. Lived in Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Married Mary Armstrong (dau. of David and Sarah (Harris) Armstrong) on May 20, 1820. She was born June 25, 1795 and died April 21, 1847. They had 9 children. Alexander died October 14, 1878.
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