Alexandre, James Henry IV (1942–1976)

1942–1976

Parents: James Henry Alexandre III (1915–1963) and Catherine Holbrook Clark (1920–1982). Spouse: Nancy Maxwell Ott (1946– ).

Children: James Henry Alexandre V (1968– ), Jennie Jerome Alexandre (1966– ), and Catherine Mead Alexandre (c. 1971– ).

Kinship: Second cousin of the post–World War II Smith generation.

Early Life and Education

James Henry Alexandre IV was born in 1942, the son of James Henry Alexandre III and Catherine Holbrook Clark. He was educated at the Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts, and at Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania.

Military Service

Following his graduation, Alexandre served as a lieutenant in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966, part of the generation whose early adulthood coincided with the Vietnam era.

Career

After completing his military service, he became an executive with the Aetna Insurance Company. His career reflected the family’s continuing involvement in business and professional life, particularly in the financial and corporate sectors.

Personal Life and Interests

Alexandre was active in New England sporting and social circles. He was a member of the Kittansett Yacht Club and the Duxbury Yacht Club, where he won the club’s gold championship. He was known for his energy, sociability, and love of outdoor competition.

Death

James Henry Alexandre IV died suddenly in 1976 while playing paddle tennis. His death at a young age was widely felt among family and friends, and he was remembered for his charm, athleticism, and promise.