Nathaniel Alexander

Nathaniel Alexander (born March 5, 1756 in Mecklenburg County , Province of North Carolina , † March 8, 1808 in Salisbury , North Carolina ) was an American politician and the 13th  governor of the state of North Carolina.

Early years and political advancement

After attending local elementary school, Alexander attended Princeton University , where he studied medicine. In 1776 he successfully graduated. The young doctor was able to prove his skills as a military doctor in the following War of Independence . After the war, he practiced as a doctor first in Santee , South Carolina and then in Charlotte . His political career began in 1797 when he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives . Between 1801 and 1802 he was in the Senate of his home state . From 1803 to 1805 he was a member of the United States House of Representatives , where he represented the tenth constituency of North Carolina.

North Carolina Governor

In 1805, Nathaniel Alexander was elected governor of North Carolina by the state parliament. He was confirmed in the following year, and turned down a third possible term in 1807. He served as governor between December 10, 1805 and December 1, 1807. His administration focused on improving the education system and finally settling the border dispute with Georgia . The court system in the districts has also been improved. Nathaniel Alexander died just months after the end of his tenure. He was married to Margaret Polk. Nathaniel Alexander was also a cousin of Congressman Evan Shelby Alexander .

Web links

• Nathaniel Alexander in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
• Nathaniel Alexander in the National Governors Association (English)
• Nathaniel Alexander in the database of Find a Grave (English)