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Elijah McPherson 1852–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1852

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 8 July 1926

Death Location: Vancleve, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Joseph Mcpherron

Mother: Gevina Smith

Spouse(s): Polly McPherson

Children(s): Hayns Charley, George Mcpherson, Benjamin Phearson, Laura McPherson, Susa McPherson, Walter McPherson, Buck McPherson, John match, Thomas Mcpherson, Jane Pherson

In 1852, Elijah McPherson entered the world in Kentucky, born to Joseph M Mcpherron And Gevina Smith. In 1852, Elijah McPherson resided in Morgan, Kentucky. Elijah McPherson married Polly A Mcpherson, and had children including Benjamin Mc Phearson, Buck Mcpherson, George Mcpherson, Hayns Charley, Jane Mc Pherson, John Mcpherson Dna Match, Laura Belle Mcpherson, Susa Mcpherson, Thomas Mcpherson, Walter Thompson Mcpherson. Elijah McPherson passed away in 1926 in Vancleve, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Elijah McPherson entered the world in Kentucky, born to Joseph M Mcpherron And Gevina Smith.
  • In 1852, Elijah McPherson resided in Morgan, Kentucky.
  • Elijah McPherson married Polly A Mcpherson, and had children including Benjamin Mc Phearson, Buck Mcpherson, George Mcpherson, Hayns Charley, Jane Mc Pherson, John Mcpherson Dna Match, Laura Belle Mcpherson, Susa Mcpherson, Thomas Mcpherson, Walter Thompson Mcpherson.
  • Elijah McPherson passed away in 1926 in Vancleve, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Mcpherron
1808–1861
Birth Location: Virginia
JM
Gevina Smith
1809–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
GS

Spouses(s)

Polly McPherson
1862–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky
PM

Children(s)

Hayns Charley
1879–
Birth Location: Kentucky
HC
George Mcpherson
1902–1929
Birth Location: Kentucky
GM
Benjamin Phearson
1889–1910
Birth Location: Kentucky
BP
Laura McPherson
1886–1912
Birth Location: Wolfe County, Kentucky
LM
Susa McPherson
1894–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SM
Walter McPherson
1894–1966
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
WM
Buck McPherson
1890–1911
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
BM
John match
1883–1942
Birth Location: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Jm
Thomas Mcpherson
1879–1963
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky
TM
Jane Pherson
1892–1933
Birth Location: Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
JP

Elijah McPherson's Ancestors

Self
Elijah McPherson
1852–1926
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Joseph M Mcpherron
1808–1861
Virginia
Gevina Smith
1809–
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
STEPHEN (W) MCPHERSON
1772–
Pheby Murdock
1775–
Richard Smith
1771–1836
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
STEPHEN MCPHERSON
1752–1804
Phoebe Hatton
1755–1788
JOSEPH MURDOCK
1750–1810
RACHEL MOORE
1750–1825
William Smith
1740–1777
ELIZABETH YOUNG
1743–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
STEPHEN MCPHERSON
1728–1799
MARY PYLE
1731–1775
John Hutton
1715–
ANN WEBSTER
1722–
THOMAS SMITH
1715–1752
SARAH CLEMMONS
1715–

Elijah McPherson's Descendants

1.
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Elijah McPherson (abt 1852–8 July 1926) m. Polly (A) McPherson (abt 1862–23 Nov 1927)
  1. 1. Hayns Charley 1879– m. Tabitha Smith 1894–1918
    1. 1. Forest McPherson 1912–
    2. 2. Logan McPherson 1914–
    3. 3. Pollie McPherson 1916–
  2. 2. George Mcpherson 1902–1929
  3. 3. Benjamin (Mc) Phearson 1889–1910
  4. 4. Laura (Belle) McPherson 1886–1912 m. Daniel (Boone) Fraley 1882–1931
    1. 1. Thomas Fraley 1908–1958
    2. 2. Birtsell Fraley 1909–
  5. 5. Susa McPherson 1894–1918 m. Marion Trent 1891–
    1. 1. Pauline (Pollie) Trent 1915–2000
    2. 2. Walter (Kash) Trent 1918–1985 m. Mary (Magdalene) Dusina 1925–1992
  6. 6. Walter (Thompson) McPherson 1894–1966 m. Zona McPherson 1907–1969
    1. 1. Charles (F) McPherson 1934–2014
    2. 2. George (Sherman) McPherson 1929–2008
  7. 7. Buck McPherson 1890–1911
  8. 8. John (Mcpherson DNA) match 1883–1942 m. Alice Trent 1889–1982 m. Eva King 1894–
    1. 1. Reuben (Mc) Pherson 1924–2001
    2. 2. Josie Mcpherson 1916–
    3. 3. Elijiah (Joel) Mcpherson 1918–1951
    4. 4. Stella McPherson 1910–2006 m. Estill Hounshell 1908–1977
    5. 5. June (W McPherson DNA) match 1913–1976
  9. 9. Thomas Mcpherson 1879–1963 m. Jula 1894–1978
    1. 1. Hardin (L) McPherson 1914–
    2. 2. Bell Mcpherson 1915–
  10. 10. Jane (Mc) Pherson 1892–1933 m. Benjamin Hatton 1888–1976
    1. 1. Miranda (Mae) Hatton 1928–2006
    2. 2. Laura (Hatton DNA) MATCH 1909–1939 m. Clifton Young 1905– m. Raymond King 1906–1928
      1. 1. Virgil King 1927–1927
      2. 2. Mary (Lee) Young 1934–1996 m. Chester (Glenn) Lawson 1932–1993
      3. 3. James (Everett King DNA) MATCH 1927–1999
      4. 4. Virginia (Irene King DNA) MATCH 1926–2004 m. Wade (Elmer) Cline 1916–2000 m. Menifee Paullin 1921–1983
        1. 1. Patsy (B Taulbee DNA) match 1942– m. Hubert (Wayne) Buchanan 1938–2015
        2. 2. Paul (D Taulbee DNA) MATCH 1947–1999
        3. 3. Everett (Ray) Taulbee 1950–1996
        4. 4. Dora (Lee) Taulbee 1944–2019
    3. 3. Dorothy (Louise Hatton DNA) Match 1920–2004 m. Roscoe Bickel 1903–1996
      1. 1. Dennis (John Woods DNA) Match 1938–2013
    4. 4. John Hatton 1916–1986
    5. 5. Leanne Hatton 1913–1997 m. Bernard (Joseph) Lauer 1921–
    6. 6. James (Jim Hatton DNA) match 1909–1984 m. Catherine Banks 1913–1988
      1. 1. Noah (Malcom Hatton DNA) match 1940–1989
      2. 2. Wilma Chapman 1937–1993 m. George (Frank) Chapman 1935–2001
    7. 7. Polly (Opal) Hatton 1927–2006 m. Tommy (Henry) Collins 1920–1945 m. Raleigh (Landsaw) Sr. 1920–1980
      1. 1. tommie (heny) collins 1944–1945 m. Elaine Barrera 1944–2014
    8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) Hatton 1924–1999 m. Nora Harmon 1928–2009
    9. 9. Waller Hatton 1922–2010 m. Lenora Cobbs 1924–2020
      1. 1. Karen (Sue) Hatton 1946–2016 m. Gabriel Cordial 1944–1976
    10. 10. George (C. Hatton) Sr 1931–2011

Elijah McPherson's Timeline

14 Records

1852
5 May 1852
Birth of Elijah McPherson in Swift Camp, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Swift Camp, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1852
abt 1852
Birth of Elijah McPherson in Kentucky
Kentucky
1852
5 May 1852
Elijah McPherson resided here in Morgan, Kentucky
Morgan, Kentucky
1852
5 May 1852
Elijah McPherson resided here in Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 8
Elijah McPherson resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 18
Elijah McPherson resided here in Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 28
Elijah McPherson resided here in Jackson and Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Jackson and Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 48
Elijah McPherson resided here in Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky
Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 58
Elijah McPherson resided here in Breathitt, KY
Breathitt, KY
1910
1910
Age 58
Elijah McPherson resided here in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 58
Elijah McPherson resided here in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 68
Elijah McPherson resided here in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 68
Elijah McPherson resided here in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
1926
8 July 1926
Age 74
Death of Elijah McPherson in Brtht, Kentucky
Brtht, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1852
    Event Place: Swift Camp, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson and Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T9_405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 610.1000; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0022.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T623 510; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 2.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 0; Image: 387.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 103.
    [10] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1852
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 103.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 May 1852
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 May 1852
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 0; Image: 387.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson and Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson and Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T9_405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 610.1000; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 0022.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T623 510; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 2.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Breathitt, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 103.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 103.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 44; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 July 1926
    Event Place: Brtht, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vancleve, Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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