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William McPherson 1758–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1758

Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina

Death Date: 8 Aug 1832

Death Location: Starr, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gilleland

Children(s): Malinda McPherson, Sarah McPherson, William Jr, Elizabeth Sale, Elijah McPherson

The story of William McPherson began in 1758 in Orange County, North Carolina. In 1800, William McPherson resided in Pendleton District, South Carolina. In 1820, William McPherson resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA. William McPherson married Elizabeth Betty Gilleland, and had children including Elijah William Mcpherson, Elizabeth Ann Sale, Malinda Mcpherson, Sarah Mcpherson, William Mcpherson Jr. William McPherson passed away in 1832 in Starr, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William McPherson began in 1758 in Orange County, North Carolina.
  • In 1800, William McPherson resided in Pendleton District, South Carolina.
  • In 1820, William McPherson resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA.
  • William McPherson married Elizabeth Betty Gilleland, and had children including Elijah William Mcpherson, Elizabeth Ann Sale, Malinda Mcpherson, Sarah Mcpherson, William Mcpherson Jr.
  • William McPherson passed away in 1832 in Starr, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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William McPherson's Ancestors

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William McPherson
1758–1832
Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina
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William McPherson's Descendants

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William McPherson (4 Oct 1758–8 Aug 1832) m. Elizabeth ("Betty") Gilleland (12 April 1766–30 May 1848)
  1. 1. Malinda McPherson 1797–1877 m. Samuel (D.) McGee 1795–1869
    1. 1. Mary (M) McGee 1836–1901 m. Albert (Harrison) Davis 1835–1886
      1. 1. Harriett (Elizabeth Hattie) Davis 1856–1926
      2. 2. Fletcher (Carlisle) Davis 1869–1927
      3. 3. James (Albert) Davis 1867–1944
      4. 4. Samuel (D. (Mack)) Davis 1869–1936
      5. 5. John (T.) Davis 1871–1933
      6. 6. Joel (Oliver) Davis 1873–1950
      7. 7. Emma Davis 1861–1927
      8. 8. Emma (L. Davis) * 1861–1927
      9. 9. Milley (E.) Davis 1863–
      10. 10. Harriette (Elizabeth) Moore 1860–1926
      11. 11. Mollie (I) Holland 1862–1909 m. Mathew (Crawford) Holland 1860–1936
        1. 1. Ellen (Melinda) Holland 1898–1971 m. Herbert (R) Cannon 1903–1960
        2. 2. Mamie (Maebelle) Holland 1894–1982 m. Claude (E) Nash 1887–1969
        3. 3. Merisy Holland 1896–
        4. 4. Harvey (Albert) Holland 1887–1957
        5. 5. Fannie (M) Holland 1878–
        6. 6. Penly (Wayne) Holland 1892–1968
        7. 7. Alie Holland 1899–
        8. 8. Clary Holland 1903–
        9. 9. Callie (A) Kimbro 1905–1978
        10. 10. Eldera Holland 1904–
        11. 11. Clement (Elrey) Holland 1902–1976
        12. 12. Mary (Francis) Holland 1889–1972
        13. 13. Rudie Kimbro 1896–1994 m. John (Franklin) Kimbro 1881–1950 m. Henry (Alfred) Britt 1894–1917
        14. 14. Mark (Crawford) Holland 1905–1967
  2. 2. Sarah McPherson 1794–1843
  3. 3. William (McPherson) Jr 1786–1870
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann) Sale 1828–1889
  5. 5. Elijah (William) McPherson 1809–1852

William McPherson's Timeline

5 Records

1758
4 Oct 1758
Birth of William McPherson in Orange County, North Carolina
Orange County, North Carolina
1800
1800
Age 42
William McPherson resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 62
William McPherson resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 72
William McPherson resided here in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1832
8 Aug 1832
Age 74
Death of William McPherson in Anderson County, Pendleton District, South Carolina
Anderson County, Pendleton District, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1758
    Event Place: Orange County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 151; Image: 301; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Page: 167; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 231

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Anderson, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 173; Page: 124; Family History Library Film: 0022507

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1832
    Event Place: Anderson County, Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Starr, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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