Alexander McFadden was the son of
(?) McFadden. He married
(?) Mercer. Alexander McFadden left a will on 10 January 1854; WILL: Signed: 10 Jan 1854 Probated: 16 Feb 1854 Wife: Deceased Children: Four sons, all minors Friend: Catharine Anderson, who promised to raise children until they are 16 years old, pay $100 per year. Estate to be sold for support and education of children, under supervision of Executor. At age 16 the sons are to be placed in care of suitable person to learn a trade or profession. Remainder of money to be divided when youngest arrives at age 21. Mother in law: Mary Ann Mercer, receives all such property that belongs to her. Executor: William McFadden, brother Witnesses: Alexander Southerland, John H. Taylor, Jacob Zikes Codicil: Concerning sale of property. If at age of 16 years any of the children may want a better education, money is to be advancet to complete a trade or profession. Signed 2 Feb 1854 Witnesses: Rufus M. Baugh, Samuel D. Judah, George Stipp. Alexander died circa 1854 at
Monroe Co., Indiana.