McPherson, Alexander
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Title
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McPherson, Alexander
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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Alexander McPherson was born in 1751. He served in Pennsylvania as a Private during the Revolutionary War. In March 1783, he married his wife, Rebecca, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. They were members of Georges Creek Congregation. They emigrated to Boone County in October 1791.
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McPherson served the county as a Sheriff, Justice of the Peace, and County Judge.
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Alexander McPherson died on November 18, 1831.
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Member
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McPherson family
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Birth date
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23 Dec 1751
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Place of birth
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Fayette County (Pa.)
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Life event(s)
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Marriage: Mar 1783; Fayette County (Pa.)
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Spouse(s)
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Brownfield, Rebecca
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Child(ren)
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McPherson, Hannah
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McPherson, Mark
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McPherson, Ellender
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McPherson, Robert Nathaniel
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McPherson, Elizabeth
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McPherson, Charles
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McPherson, Alexander, Jr.
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Florence, Rebecca McPherson
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McPherson, Samuel
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Death date
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18 Nov 1831
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Military service
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unit unknown (Revolutionary War)
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Allegiance
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United States of America
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Held rank
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Private
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Place of enlistment
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Westmoreland County (Pa.)
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Service began
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1776
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872
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FindAGrave.com, memorial #122381719
