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About Alexander Doniphan Alexander William Doniphan was born near Maysville in Mason County Kentucky on July 9 1808 and died in Richmond Ray County Missouri on August 8 1887. The Foundation Alexander W Doniphan Community Service Leadership Foundation was created to recognize honorees who exemplify General Doniphans outstanding characteristics and personal commitments in one or more of the diverse components of his life mainly education jurisprudence statesmanship patriotism in defense of county and integrity in business. The Award The Alexander W. Doniphan Community Service and Leadership Foundation recognizes honorees who exemplify General Doniphans outstanding characteristics and personal commitments in one or more of the diverse components of his life mainly education jurisprudence statesmanship patriotism in defense of county and integrity in business.