# James Alexander

> James Alexander was a Scottish-born lawyer and politician in colonial New York. He served in the Colonial Assembly and as attorney general of the colony in 1721-23. His son William was later a major general in the Continental Army during the American revolution. Alexandria Township, New Jersey, was named after James Alexander.

*American lawyer in colonial New York*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1691
- **Died:** 1756
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

James Alexander was a Scottish-born lawyer and politician in colonial New York. He served in the Colonial Assembly and as attorney general of the colony in 1721-23. His son William was later a major general in the Continental Army during the American revolution. Alexandria Township, New Jersey, was named after James Alexander.

## Fame
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## Sources
- [James Alexander (lawyer)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Alexander_(lawyer))
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