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Note: 1. The Needels family history, received from Edward Gosnell under cover of a letrer dated 10 April 1998, states that in 1876 Alexander was living in Sparta, Morrow Co, OH.
2. The GEDCOM file received from Micheal Sheppard on 3 March 1998 says that Alexander died on 09 August 1874.
3. In a memorandum to his son, CB, Alexander wrote: "Alexander Needels, son of George and Kezia (Jackson) Needels, born March 6, 1797, in Kent Co, DE. Moved to Maryland, Alleghany Co the same year. Moved, again, in 1803, to Fairfield Co, OH. There raised to manhood. The red me of the forest with us for years. I plowed before I learned my letters. I often yet ponder over the goodness of God in those days, and feel my heart swell with gratitude. March 3, 1821, in the woods alone, after a struggle of six months, God spoke peace to my poor heart and set me free. O the joys of that happoy night. Yet ten thousand times has God blessed me till I could see to read my title clear. I feel, as I pen this today, let all within me praise God. Yet, after all, well I know , all ism of grace and, should I reach heaven, will have to sing a sinner saved by grace. This for my first born son, C.B. Needels, this Nov 2, 1870." (ID #1CS., page 5) 4. CB wrote of his father: Alexander Needels and Elizabeth Cubbage were married Dec. 5, 1822, by whom he had 8 children, six sons and 2 daughters. One died at 17 months of age, the rest are living now, Dec 29, 1880. All having families and in fair circumstances. He accumulated about $40,000. Sent his children to school, gave them a good home education, then sent them to Mo, as they came of age, except the youngest Daughter. Made six trips to see them, taking his wife every time. Served as Class Leader of the M.E. Church for 15 or 20 years. Was Steward a longer time. Gave liberally to support his church, and gave several hundred to help build churches in MO. Was an antislavery man and an anti mason, although 3 of his sons and his son-in-law were Master Masons. For several years, him and his son, GW, ran the American Freeman in the interest of Anti Secresy, and, before he died, gave his half interest in the concern to the Christian association opposed to Secret Societies. A man of Iron will. Black hair, dark complexion. Good Constitution. 5 ft 6 in high, weighing 140#, knowing no such thing as fail. A good farmer, a good judge of stock, a good judge of human nature, no sympathy for the lazy, ever pitying the ignorant poor, and sympathizing with the working class, he had many friends and several enemies. After an active life of 81 years and 5 months, with eye undimmed, and judgement unimpaired, he conversed with the family on Sunday morning, as people were gathering for church, in the full triumph of a living faith, he went to join the assembly of saints on high. Was buried in the cemetery in Bloomfieldm Township, Morrow County, Ohio, where his Father, Mother, and several sisters are buried.
1 CONC supper, had a prayer meeting.] [side note: Died Aug 4, 1878]
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