Alexander Doak McPherson 1679–1761
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander McPherson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Alexander Doak McPherson began in 1679 in Dalradia, Argylshire, Scotland. Alexander Doak McPherson married elizabeth johnson, and had children including anne mcpherson. Alexander Doak McPherson passed away in 1761 in Charles County, Maryland, USA.
Sources
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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2Record Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition
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3Record Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander McPherson
This ancestor line traces from Luxembourg, Luxembourg (1007) to Dalradia, Argylshire, Scotland (1679) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alexander McPherson (1679–1761) was born in Dalradia, Argylshire, Scotland and died in Charles County, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Alexander McPherson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record