Charles and Nancy were married in Springfield Illinois, on December 25,1849. In 1899 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with many friends and well-wishers at their home in Lake Hill (a subdivision in Saanich, BC).
*The studio portrait is 10 years later. The dress was made for their 60th wedding anniversary.
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Image: Studio portrait of Charles and Nancy Alexander on their 60th wedding anniversary. Image A-01068 Courtesy of Royal BC Museum and Archives
