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James McPherson 1769–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1769

Birth Location: , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 6 Sep 1839

Death Location: Johnstown, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: STEPHEN MCPHERSON

Mother: MARY PYLE

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Davis

Children(s): William McPherson, Eveline McPherson, Elizabeth McPherson, Ruth McPherson, Rachel McPherson, Samuel McPherson, James McPherson, Stephen Mcpherson, Ann McPherson, Gary McPherson, Daniel McPherson, Mary McPherson, Sarah McPherson, Jesse McPherson, John McPherson

In 1769, James McPherson entered the world in , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Stephen Mcpherson And Mary Pyle. In 1820, James McPherson resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States. James McPherson married Elizabeth Davis, and had children including Ann Mcpherson, Daniel Mcpherson, Elizabeth Mcpherson, Eveline Mcpherson, Gary Mcpherson, James Mcpherson, Jesse N Mcpherson, John Mcpherson, Mary Mcpherson, Rachel Mcpherson, Ruth Mcpherson, Samuel Mcpherson, Sarah Mcpherson, Stephen Mcpherson, William G Mcpherson. James McPherson passed away in 1839 in Johnstown, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1769, James McPherson entered the world in , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Stephen Mcpherson And Mary Pyle.
  • In 1820, James McPherson resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States.
  • James McPherson married Elizabeth Davis, and had children including Ann Mcpherson, Daniel Mcpherson, Elizabeth Mcpherson, Eveline Mcpherson, Gary Mcpherson, James Mcpherson, Jesse N Mcpherson, John Mcpherson, Mary Mcpherson, Rachel Mcpherson, Ruth Mcpherson, Samuel Mcpherson, Sarah Mcpherson, Stephen Mcpherson, William G Mcpherson.
  • James McPherson passed away in 1839 in Johnstown, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James McPherson's Ancestors

Self
James McPherson
1769–1839
Birth Place: , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
STEPHEN MCPHERSON
1728–1799
Kennett Square,Chester,Pennsylvania,USA
MARY PYLE
1731–1775
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
DANIEL MCPHERSON
1692–1755
Inverness-shire, Scotland
RUTH SHIERS
1696–1747
JOHN PYLE
1708–1771
Thornbury Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania, USA
SARAH BUCKINGHAM
1710–1762
, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Donald McPherson
1665–
JANET CUTHBERT
1670–
JOHN SHIERS
1655–1717
WILLIAM PYLE
1685–1734
OLIVE BENNETT
1690–1733
JOHN BUCKINGHAM
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
DONALD MCPHERSON
1620–
ROBERT PYLE
1660–1730
ANN STOVEY
1660–1724
JOHN BENNETT
1656–1709
ANN BRINTON
1660–1719

James McPherson's Descendants

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James McPherson (1769–6 Sep 1839) m. Elizabeth Davis (1777–9 Jun 1871)
  1. 1. William (G.) McPherson 1805–1876
  2. 2. Eveline McPherson 1825–
  3. 3. Elizabeth McPherson 1823–
  4. 4. Ruth McPherson 1823–
  5. 5. Rachel McPherson 1817–
  6. 6. Samuel McPherson 1815–
  7. 7. James McPherson 1813–1876
  8. 8. Stephen Mcpherson 1810–1863
  9. 9. Ann McPherson 1809–
  10. 10. Gary McPherson 1808–1881
  11. 11. Daniel McPherson 1803–
  12. 12. Mary McPherson 1802–
  13. 13. Sarah McPherson 1800–
  14. 14. Jesse (N.) McPherson 1798–1875
  15. 15. John McPherson 1796–1888 m. Susannah Coburn 1802–1875
    1. 1. Lucinda Mcpherson 1838–1897
    2. 2. Susannah McPherson 1832–
    3. 3. Elizabeth McPherson 1831–
    4. 4. Jonathan McPherson 1823–

James McPherson's Timeline

5 Records

1767
1767
Birth of James McPherson in , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1769
1769
Birth of James McPherson in , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
1820
Age 51
James McPherson resided here in Harrison, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 61
James McPherson resided here in Harrison, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Virginia, USA
1839
6 Sep 1839
Age 70
Death of James McPherson in , Harrison, West Virginia, USA
, Harrison, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: , Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Page: 91; NARA Roll: M33_138; Image: 105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 190; Page: 320; Family History Library Film: 0029669

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1839
    Event Place: , Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnstown, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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