Alexander McSween

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Alexander McSween
McSween c. 1875-1876
Born	June 15, 1837 Canada
Died	July 19, 1878(1878-07-19) (aged 41) Lincoln, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupation	Lawyer
Known for	Death in Battle of Lincoln
Spouse	Susan McSween ​ (m. 1873)​

Alexander McSween (June 15, 1837 — July 19, 1878) was a prominent figure during the Lincoln County War of the Old West, and a central character, alongside John Tunstall, in opposing businessmen and gunmen Lawrence Murphy and James Dolan.