James Alexander

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• Lemoyne Sheriff's Office (Sheriff) - Former

**James "Payback" Alexander** is currently a US Marshal within the United States Marshal Office. James Alexander was the last sheriff of Lemoyne. And the former undersheriff of Eastern Sheriff's Office.

## Early Life

James Alexander was born in the Victorian Era in Southampton City in Hampshire, England. He was born on 7th of November 1879 and was the first child of Henry Alexander. His father was an industrialist specializing in the production of match sticks while his mother was a doctor at the Royal South Hampshire Hospital. James Alexander lived a decent childhood and eventually graduated from University of Cambridge in 1898. Upon his graduation, James Alexander joined the Southampton City Police as a constable and mainly worked the night shift.

In November of 1899, Constable James Alexander was on duty near the docks when he noticed a group of sailors causing a disturbance outside a local pub. As he approached the group to investigate, one of the sailors, a burly man with a thick beard, became aggressive and started swinging wildly at James Alexander. The other sailors joined in and began to attack the constable, punching and kicking him relentlessly. Despite James's attempts to defend himself, he was quickly overpowered by the group and was left badly injured on the ground. The sailors then fled the scene, leaving him in a critical condition. Sensing the gravity of the situation, other officers rushed to the scene and immediately called for medical assistance. James was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for a fractured skull and numerous other injuries. The incident caused a widespread outrage in the local community and the sailors involved were eventually caught and prosecuted. James Alexander, meanwhile, was forced to take an extended leave of absence from his duties to recover from his injuries. During recovery, his father sent James to the western world in order to expand his father's business and have a fresh start away from chaos.

James Alexander's chance meeting with Maverick Hennessy on board a ship to Saint Denis led to a life-changing event that would set James on the path to a career in law enforcement. The two of them bonded over their shared hunger and lack of resources. On the 27th of May 1901, They arrived in Saint Denis and began their quest for food that eventually led them to the Saint Denis General Store where they became caught up in a dangerous robbery by a pair of criminals. Hostages alongside Captain Clay Pierce, James and Maverick were eventually freed thanks to Clay's quick thinking and bravery. Impressed by their character and desire to make an honest living, Clay offered them jobs in the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office. This would eventually lead to Mike Alexander, James's brother, joining the department as well. The Alexander brothers would go on to become respected lawmen, serving with distinction in the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office and beyond.

## Career as a lawman

On the 27th of May 1901, James Alexander began his law enforcement career as a deputy for the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office. With no prior experience in western law enforcement, James quickly grew a keen liking to Captain Clay Pierce and sought every opportunity to learn from him and other supervisors in the department. Under the leadership of Sheriff Clayton Rayne and Undersheriff Ash, James passed his assistant deputy phase on the 4th of June 1901, becoming a full-fledged deputy.

James's prior law enforcement experience and training helped him to advance quickly through the ranks. As a supervisor, he trained numerous lawmen, including US Marshal Vincent Maxwell and Captain Tala Kaneenaweep. James's dedication and commitment to his job earned him the respect of his colleagues and superiors alike. He was known to be a strict but fair supervisor who believed in leading by example.

James's contributions to law enforcement were widely recognized, and he played an instrumental role in shaping the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office. His legacy continues to inspire young law enforcement officers to this day, and his dedication and commitment to his job remain a shining example of what it means to serve and protect.

After working his way up through the ranks of the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office, James Alexander was appointed as the Undersheriff on the 19th of August 1901. Serving under his mentor, Sheriff Clay Pierce, James took great pride in his position and worked tirelessly to ensure that the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office continued to outshine other law enforcement departments in the commonwealth, as well as in the community of Lemoyne.

During his tenure as Undersheriff, James continued to prioritize the training of exceptional deputies who have served in various positions in the department and the Marshal's Office. Under his guidance, the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office had the reputation of being the busiest and most active law enforcement department in the commonwealth. James played an instrumental role in ensuring that the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office continued to train and produce some of the best marshals in the commonwealth, including Clay Pierce, Matt Custer, Roy Dalton, Vincent Maxwell, and John Pierce.

James's dedication and commitment to his job earned him the respect of his colleagues and superiors alike. He was known to be a tough but fair leader who believed in leading by example. His contributions to law enforcement have left a lasting impact on the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office, and his legacy continues to inspire young law enforcement officers to this day.

On December 20th, 1901, James Alexander was appointed as the Sheriff of Lemoyne after Sheriff Clay Pierce was shortlisted for the position of deputy US Marshal. At the start of 1902, the law was facing tough times, and James lost two of his Undersheriffs within the first month. Asher Beckett was killed in the line of duty, while Atticus Lacrox went missing. John Pierce was the last serving Undersheriff of Lemoyne before he too was shortlisted for deputy US Marshal. On February 19th, 1902, criminals were wreaking havoc in the commonwealth, causing massive casualties among law enforcement officers. As a result, the government decided to merge law enforcement departments into two main sheriff's offices. The Valentine Sheriff's Office and the Lemoyne Sheriff's Office merged with the Saint Denis Police Department to form the Eastern Sheriff's Office, while the New Austin Sheriff's Office merged with the West Elizabeth Sheriff's Office to form the Western Sheriff's Office.

Following the merger, James Alexander was appointed as the Deputy Chief (later changed to Undersheriff) of the Eastern Sheriff's Office. He worked closely with former Saint Denis Police Department Chief Jed Cooper, as well as DC Alexander Barclay and DC Johnny Walker. James Alexander continued to serve as the Undersheriff of the Eastern Sheriff's Office until the 20th of May 1902 when James Alexander was shortlisted to join the United States Marshal's Office as a Deputy Marshal and was promoted to US Marshal on the 23rd of June 1902. James Alexander continues to serve as a Marshal working on cases and gang profiling.

## Relationship

James Alexander was known to be focused and dedicated to his job from an early age. He was always deeply committed to his work and rarely found the time or inclination to engage in personal relationships. However, one day while on patrol, James met a young lady named Kieana Eilde in Saint Denis. She was new to the town and had no means of transportation. James offered her his Kentucky Saddler so she could explore the commonwealth. They started dating and eventually grew distant due to their professional commitments. Kieana Eilde was a well known Doctor of the commonwealth. She was known for her friendliness and swift treatments of patients. She would often be seen handing out chocolate chip cookies to patients. She no longer works for the Doctor's Office and her current whereabouts are unknown.

Heartbroken but still focused on his job, James continued to work hard as the Captain of LSO. During a robbery in Van Horn, James met Athena Redfield, a Senior Deputy at Valentine Sheriff's Office. They worked together to take down the criminals and grew a liking to each other. Despite facing difficulties working together with department policies and procedure, they continued to live happily. On the 12th of October 1901, James proposed Athena, and they got married on the 18th of January 1902, at the Blackwater Law Office.