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John McPherson 1777–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 March 1777

Birth Location: Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland

Death Date: 12 Oct 1859

Death Location: Fortingall, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: Donald McPherson

Mother: Vear Menzies

Spouse(s): Christian Christy

Children(s): Donald Mcpherson, Mary McPherson, Duncan McPherson, Robert McPherson, John McPherson, Archibald McPherson, Christian McPherson, Alexander McPherson, Thom McPherson

The story of John McPherson began in 1777 in Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland. In 1851, John McPherson resided in Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland. John McPherson married Christian Mcgregor Christy, and had children including Alexander Mcpherson, Archibald Mcpherson, Christian Mcpherson, Donald Mcpherson, Duncan Mcpherson, John Mcpherson, Mary Mcpherson, Robert Mcpherson, Thom Mcpherson. John McPherson passed away in 1859 in Fortingall, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of John McPherson began in 1777 in Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, John McPherson resided in Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland.
  • John McPherson married Christian Mcgregor Christy, and had children including Alexander Mcpherson, Archibald Mcpherson, Christian Mcpherson, Donald Mcpherson, Duncan Mcpherson, John Mcpherson, Mary Mcpherson, Robert Mcpherson, Thom Mcpherson.
  • John McPherson passed away in 1859 in Fortingall, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John McPherson's Ancestors

Self
John McPherson
1777–1859
Birth Place: Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
Parents
Donald McPherson
1743–1783
Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
Vear Menzies
1737–1783
Croftgarrow of Croftgarbh, Perthshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Donald McPherson
1723–
Scotland
Aletha (Kathrine) Lesslie
1720–
Scotland
Alexander Menzies
1712–
Dull, Perthshire, Scotland
Barbara Boyd
1716–
Dull, Perthshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Lesslie
1684–
Janet Irving
1687–1745
James Duff
1688–
Janet Stewart
1688–
James Boyd
1691–
Katherin Stewart
1694–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Tailzie
1655–1730
Mary Rymer
1640–1684
Finlay Menzies
1656–1710
Janet Stewart
1660–
Robert Stuart
1651–1698
Margaret Bryce
1659–
John Boyd
1670–
Elspet Moubray
1670–
James Stewart
1665–
Janet McGregor
1674–

John McPherson's Descendants

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John McPherson (08 March 1777–12 Oct 1859) m. Christian (McGregor) Christy (11 Mar 1785–1856)
  1. 1. Donald Mcpherson 1807–1838 m. Margaret (Johnston) Peggy 1803–1883
    1. 1. Alexander (Grant) Mcpherson 1832–1897 m. Mary (Jane) Gore 1835–1897
      1. 1. Alexander (Grant) Mcpherson 1861–1941
      2. 2. Isabella (Elizabeth) Edwards 1859–1926 m. George (Henry) Edwards 1849–1912
        1. 1. Kenneth (Harold) Edwards 1897–1978 m. Edith (Maud Muriel) Shirvell 1899–1935 m. Doris (Lavinia) Ellis 1906–1996
        2. 2. Percival (Ernest) Edwards 1884– m. Florence (Hilda) Hurn 1883– m. Freda Jennings 1907–1988
        3. 3. George (Alexander) Edwards 1882–1957 m. Gertrude (M) Edwards 1887–1954
        4. 4. Gertrude (Jane) Edwards 1886–1984 m. Guy (Roderick) Edie 1885–1945
        5. 5. Robert (Oscar) Edwards 1887–1969 m. Mary (Gertrude) Jasper 1881–1911 m. Alice (Winifred) Brewer 1891–1950
        6. 6. Cyril (Edgar) Edwards 1892–
        7. 7. Arthur (Hulmeyer) Edwards 1893–
      3. 3. Margaret (Ann Jane) Mcpherson 1853–1897 m. J. (O.) Venant 1845–1904
        1. 1. Sydney (Oscar) Venant 1889–1968 m. Ada (Mavourneen) McGahan 1895–1970
        2. 2. Joseph Venant 1885–1941 m. Violet (Irene Rose) Sheilds 1897–
        3. 3. Percival (Henry Mcpherson) Venant 1870–1872
        4. 4. Duncan (Silver George) Venant 1893–1895
        5. 5. Grace (Effie) Venant 1887–1889
        6. 6. Winifred (Constance) Venant 1895–
        7. 7. Donald (A) Venant 1877–1955 m. Theodora (Christine) Venant 1889–1977
        8. 8. Margaret (A) Cuerden 1882–1942 m. Herbert Cuerdon 1881–1934
        9. 9. William (Arthur) Venant 1875–1875
      4. 4. Alice (Jane) Mcpherson 1865–
      5. 5. Louisa Mcpherson 1865–
  2. 2. Mary McPherson 1809–1910
    1. 1. Duncan McKercher 1845–
  3. 3. Duncan McPherson 1811–1891
  4. 4. Robert McPherson 1825–1890
  5. 5. John McPherson 1822–1897
  6. 6. Archibald McPherson 1819–1916
  7. 7. Christian McPherson 1819–1867
  8. 8. Alexander McPherson 1813–1915
  9. 9. Thom McPherson 1826–

John McPherson's Timeline

4 Records

1777
08 March 1777
Birth of John McPherson in Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
1777
08 Mar 1777
John McPherson was baptized in Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 74
John McPherson resided here in Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
1859
12 Oct 1859
Age 82
Death of John McPherson in Fortingall, Scotland, United Kingdom
Fortingall, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 March 1777
    Event Place: Croftgarbh, Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Fortingall; ED: 3; Page: 5; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1851_75; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1777
    Event Place: Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Fortingall, Perthshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Fortingall; ED: 3; Page: 5; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1851_75; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1859
    Event Place: Fortingall, Scotland, United Kingdom

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