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Henry McPherson 1729–1774

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry McPherson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 7 Feb 1729 · Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland
Died 6 Nov 1774 · Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland
Father William Mcpherson Sr
Mother Barbara Acton
Siblings Alexander Mcpherson, Catherine Mcpherson, Daniel Mcpherson, Etheldra Mcpherson, John Mcpherson, Thomas Mcpherson, William Mcpherson Jr

Researchers connected through Henry McPherson 1729–1774

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Henry McPherson began in 1729 in Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland. Henry McPherson passed away in 1774 in Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland.

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Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Henry McPherson in Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland
Birth
1774
Death of Henry McPherson in Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry McPherson

This ancestor line traces from Norbury, Shropshire, England (1592) to Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland (1729) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry McPherson (1729–1774) was born in Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland and died in Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland. 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 Henry 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Henry McPherson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry McPherson PTP
1729–1774
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry McPherson's Descendants

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Henry McPherson PTP 1729–1774