10 Facts About Alexander McNair

Alexander McNair was an American frontiersman and politician.

Alexander McNair was the first Governor of Missouri from prior to its entry as a state in 1820, until 1824.

Alexander McNair was born in Lancaster in the Province of Pennsylvania and grew up in Mifflin County.

Alexander McNair went to school as a child, and attended one term at the College of Philadelphia.

Alexander McNair reached an agreement with his mother and brothers that the brothers would have a boxing match and that the winner would receive the father's property.

Alexander McNair became a member of the Pennsylvania militia and fought for the government in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1791 and 1794.

In 1804, Alexander McNair traveled to what is Missouri, the United States having just acquired it following the Louisiana Purchase.

Alexander McNair lived in St Louis, Missouri, participated in Freemasonry as a member of St Louis Lodge 111, and served as a United States Marshal.

Alexander McNair became a successful businessman, and served two terms on the Board of Trustees of the Town of St Louis, in 1808 and 1813.

Alexander McNair died of influenza, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in St Louis.