Alexander, Mary (1693–1760)
Alexander, Mary (1693–1760)
American businesswoman. Name variations: Mary Provoost. Born Mary Spratt, April 17, 1693, in New York, NY; died April 18, 1760, in New York, NY; m. Samuel Provoost, Oct 15, 1711 (died c. 1720); m. James Alexander, Jan 5, 1721; children: (1st m.) 3; (2nd m.) 7, including William (6th earl of Stirling).i
Invested nheritance in trading enterprises of 1st husband, then continued after his death; promoted career of 2nd husband, a leading NY and NJ political figure, and maintained a strong interest in NY politics in her own right; operated a successful store which sold colony products as well as a large quantity of imported goods.
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