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Harry Lee McPherson 1894–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1894

Birth Location: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 16 Dec 1985

Death Location: Contra Costa, California

Father: John Mcpherson

Mother: Katie Lee

Spouse(s): Nellie Green

Children(s): Malcolm Mcpherson, James McPherson

Harry Lee McPherson was born in 1894 in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States, the child of John J Mcpherson And Katie Lee. In 1900, Harry Lee McPherson resided in Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Harry Lee McPherson resided in Marks, Quitman, Mississippi, USA. Harry Lee McPherson married Nellie Green, and had children including James H Mcpherson, Malcolm E Mcpherson. Harry Lee McPherson passed away in 1985 in Contra Costa, California.

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Biography

  • Harry Lee McPherson was born in 1894 in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States, the child of John J Mcpherson And Katie Lee.
  • In 1900, Harry Lee McPherson resided in Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Harry Lee McPherson resided in Marks, Quitman, Mississippi, USA.
  • Harry Lee McPherson married Nellie Green, and had children including James H Mcpherson, Malcolm E Mcpherson.
  • Harry Lee McPherson passed away in 1985 in Contra Costa, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mcpherson
1864–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Katie Lee
1866–1895
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nellie Green
1896–1973
Birth Location: Missouri
NG

Children(s)

Malcolm Mcpherson
1919–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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James McPherson
1921–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Harry McPherson's Ancestors

Self
Harry McPherson
1894–1985
Birth Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John J Mcpherson
1864–
Tennessee
Katie Lee
1866–1895
Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Fletcher) Lee
1819–1881
North Carolina
Susan (Graves) Williamson
1830–1917
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Williamson
1790–1847
Cynthia Hope
1798–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Williamson
1765–1816
Martha Graves
1768–1828
William War)
1761–1843
Jane Miller
1760–1846

Harry McPherson's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Lee) McPherson (29 Jun 1894–16 Dec 1985) m. Nellie Green (22 Nov 1896–Apr 1973)
  1. 1. Malcolm (E) Mcpherson 1919–
  2. 2. James (H) McPherson 1921–

Harry McPherson's Timeline

10 Records

1894
29 Jun 1894
Birth of Harry Lee McPherson in Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 6
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Marks, Quitman, Mississippi, USA
Marks, Quitman, Mississippi, USA
1917
5 Jun 1917
Age 23
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Lauderdale, Tennessee
Lauderdale, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 26
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Beat 1, Tunica, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Tunica, Mississippi, USA
1926
1926
Age 32
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Harry Lee McPherson resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
1985
16 Dec 1985
Age 91
Death of Harry Lee McPherson in Contra Costa, California
Contra Costa, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1894
    Event Place: Gates, Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3969; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98-287
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1985-12-16
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Tunica, Mississippi; Roll: T625_897; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 37
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2279; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0147; Image: 659.0; FHL microfilm: 2342013
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Lauderdale; Roll: 1877375
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1583; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1241583
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marks, Quitman, Mississippi; Roll: T624_757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374770

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1583; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1241583

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marks, Quitman, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marks, Quitman, Mississippi; Roll: T624_757; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374770

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Lauderdale; Roll: 1877375

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 1, Tunica, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Tunica, Mississippi; Roll: T625_897; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 2279; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0147; Image: 659.0; FHL microfilm: 2342013

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3969; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98-287

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3969; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98-287

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1985
    Event Place: Contra Costa, California
    Record Source: California Death Index, Date: 1985-12-16
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