James Alexander (lawyer)
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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 g
James Alexander New York lawyer
The American Philosophical Society is an American scholarly organization and learned society founded in 1743 in Philadelphia that promotes knowledge in the humanities and natural sciences through rese
James Alexander (lawyer)
…holdings, and other interests eventually absorbed most of his time and energy, and his political involvement waned. He was an founding member of the American Philosophical Society, established in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin and others, including Francis Hopkinson, John Bartram, Philip Syng, Jr. On June 5, 1721, Alexander married…
Philosophical Hall, the headquarters of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson Garden adjacent to Library Hall
Franklin Hall at the American Philosophical Hall, named for Benjamin Franklin, the organization's founder
National Historic Landmark Plaque