David W. Alexander

David W. Alexander
BornJune 22, 1812
Ireland
DiedApril 29, 1886 (1886-04-30) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationsSheriff
SpouseAdelaida Johnson Mellus
Children5
RelativesGeorge C. Alexander (brother)

David W. Alexander (June 22, 1812 – April 29, 1886) was an early California politician and pioneer in Los Angeles County, California. He was on the Board of Supervisors in 1853 and 1854, and in 1855 he was elected the third sheriff for the county.