ALEXANDER NISWONGER was born in Webster County, Ky., November 16, 1860, to John H. and Letitia (Coffman) Niswonger, natives of Ohio and Kentucky, and of German descent. John H. Niswonger received a good classical education in youth in his native State, where he was engaged in teaching for several years. About 1848 he removed to Henderson County, Ky., where he taught for a number of years; afterward he removed to what is now Webster County, where he was married and engaged in farming for several years. In 1872 he removed to Hopkins County, and bought a farm near Nebo, upon which he still resides; he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Alexander Niswonger assisted on his father's farm until he attained his majority, after which he farmed a part of the home place on shares for one year. In 1882 he came to Providence, where he has since been successfully engaged in the drug business, and general merchandising. He carries a well selected stock of goods in his line, amounting to about $1,000; his annual sales amount to about $6,000. Mr. Niswonger is yet unmarried. In politics he is a Democrat.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 1041.