Alexander McPherson (abt. 1725 - abt. 1815)

Born about 1725 in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Province of Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Beall) McPherson — married about 1762 in Stafford, Virginia [uncertain]

Descendants

Died about 1815 at about age 90 in Sinking Creek, Giles County, Virginia, USA

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Biography

1725 Birth and Parents

Assuming he was aged 21 when he witnessed a will in 1746, he would have been born in 1725 or earlier.

Geni and Find-a-Grave differ on his birth year. Geni states that Alexander McPherson, the son of Daniel McPherson and his wife Elizabeth was born in 1726 in Charles County, Maryland. ^[1]

On the other hand, Find-A-Grave states that Alexander McPherson was born 1735 in Newport, Charles County, Maryland. ^[2]

Alexander McPherson was the son of Daniel McPherson (1701–1740) and Elizabeth Nevitt McPherson (1713–1779) ^[2]

Siblings

He was the brother of ^[1]

1. Basil Mcpherson;
2. Richard McPherson (1723–1826) ^[2]
3. Mary Mcpherson;
4. Elizabeth McPherson

He was the half brother of ^[1]

1. John Tennison;
2. John Dennis, Sr.;
3. Ignatius Nevitt Tennison
4. Reuben Tennison

1746 Witnessed will of Archibald Johnson

In 1746, Alexander McPherson, Junior, along with his brothers John and Richard, witnessed the Will of Archibald, Johnson of Charles County.

JOHNSON, ARCHIBALD., Charles County, planter 5 Feb, 1746; 4 Apr, 1747 To wife Elenor, land and plantation whereon we now dwelt, namely,, held of "Pomfreit Severn," 5 A., and 62 A. called 'Johnson's Hazard," and after her deceases to son DUNCAN JOHNSON, To son JOS. JOHNSON, tract called "Johnstone" 136 A. To son ARCHIBALD JOHNSON, tract Called "Leitchfields Enlargement," 150 A, To dau ELIZABETH JOHNSON, slave Lucy. To son DUNCAN, slave Massey, To Mary Machey, wife of Hugh Machey, 2 ewes. To son WILLIAM JOHNSON, corn. To son CHARLES JOHNSON, heifer, Wife Elenor, extx. Test: Alexr. Mcpherson, Jr., John Mcpherson, Richard Mcpherson. 25.55

1767 Marriage

Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall.^[1] He married around 1767; his eldest child was born in 1769.

Find-a-Grave states that a round in 1770 in Charles County, Maryland, Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall (1747-1808). ^[2]

1776 Land in Bedford, Virginia

On 12 Dec 1776 in Bedford, Virginia Alexander McPherson held 178 acres on Stone Wall Creek. ^[1]

1778 Received Disbursement from John Evans Estate

Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 171,

John Evans' final account. Jun 9, 1778.

• The account of Daniel Johnson and Victory, his wife, admx of John Evans, late of CC, decd.
• Debts include: the inventory of sd decd's estate, exhibited in the Orphan Court on Oct 18, 1777, amounting to 445 £ 14 shillings 8 pence; a crop of tobacco left by the decd, inspected in 1775; 54 barrels of corn, 180 bushels of wheat; money in the hands of Benjamin Pritchet; money recd of John Philbert. The whole amount of the estate: 660 £ 2 shillings 9 pence.
• Disbursements went to: John Howard; Ignatius Ryan; Francis Adams for rent; Knox and Bane; Edward Stone; Henry Davis; Burdit Ratlif; Richard and Joseph Harrison; the estate of William Munroe; William Dunnington Jr; Samuel Hazlip; Zephaniah Turner; Joseph McPherson; Isaac Jones; Alexander McPherson; Zephaniah Frankling; Mr. Robert Townsend Hooe for rent; William Hanson, sheriff, for levies; Shadrick Barker; Walter Hanson, Register; stripping and packing the tobacco left in the deed's house; Thos Nellsones estate (afd Victory being the widow and executrix of sd Neilson). Balance accountable: 239 £ 19 shillings 2-1/2 pence.

Final Account: 660 £ 2 shillings 9 pence. Securities: Edward Milstead and Hawkins Stone. Representatives the widow and 4 children, viz, Ewel, glisha, Delilah, & Mary Anne, under age, ages not known. Proved on Jun 9, 1778 by afd Daniel & Victory Johnson. ^[1]

1780 Deeded Land to David Ross

17 Aug 1780 Stone Wall Creek: Alexander and wife Mary of Botetourt Co., Virginia deeded the entire 378 acres which adjoined Richard McPherson's land to David Ross.

Stone Wall Creek, Bedford, Virginia^[1]

Alexander and wife Mary of Botetourt, deeded the entire 378 acres which adjoined Richard McPherson's land to David Ross.^[1]

1787 Land Grant

In 1787 he received a Land grant in Sinking Creek, Virginia, and was on the 1787 tax list in "Captain May's District". The location was first in Botetourt County, then Montgomery, then Giles then Craig Counties as County boundaries shifted. This grant adjoined one made and received by Richard McPherson.^[1]

1796 Overseer of Road

Sep 8, 1796: Montgomery County, Virginia appointed Alexander McPherson overseer of road^[1]

1796 Emancipated Slave

On Nov 15, 1796 in Montgomery, Virginia, he emancipated a slave named Juber ^[1]

Jul 16, 1797: Land Deed

Sinking Creek, Montgomery, Virginia took deed from Daniel McPherson of Jefferson Co. Tennessee for 100 acres on both sides Sinking Creek withnessed by Joseph and Isaac McPherson and Christian S Shell ^[1]

1808 Land Deed

On Dec 3, 1808 in Montgomery, Virginia he signed a deed to his son Jacob McPherson ^[1]

Death and Burial

Find-a-Grave states that he died in 1815 (aged 79–80) in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, USA. He is buried in the Echols and McPherson Family Cemetery, Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, USA ^[2]

By contrast, Geni states that Alexander McPherson died in 1787, aged 61, in Sinking Creek, Giles Co., Virginia and is buried in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, United States ^[1]

He was buried on the Old McPherson homestead cemetery, Sinking Creek, Giles, Virginia, United States (now Craig County) ^[3]

Alexander and Mary are buried on their Sinking Creek property along with Jacob and Phoebe McPherson alongside Joseph and Mary Echols, their neighbors. In April 2017 their graves were discovered and a new headstone was placed on April 30, 2018. A dedication and family celebration was held May 25, 26, 2019. ^[1]

Children

Note: Alexander, with his brother William and Daniel, immigrants to Charles county, Maryland in 1716-1717 each named a son Alexander, each of whom grew to manhood, married and have been succeeded by numerous descendants. Of these first born, Alexander McPherson of Charles County, Maryland, one moved with Richard and Basil, son of Daniel and appears to be the Alexander brother of said Richard and Basil, all settling in Virginia. ^[1]

To the union of Alexander and Mary were born:

1. Elizabeth 1769-1847 (Barton McPherson son of Richard McPherson and Eleanor Barton) ^[1][2]
2. Alexander 1773-1773 ^[1][2]
3. Anna or Ann 1774-1846 (Robert Eley) ^[1][2]
4. Joseph 1775-1851, (Nancy Jane Williams) ^[1][2]
5. Isaac 1778-1859, (Mary Elizabeth Kinnedy) ^[1][2] Or 1770-1858 ^[2]
6. Jacob 1781-1857, (Phoebe Lugar) ^[1][2]
7. James d. 1873, ^[1]
8. Jesse 1875-1837, (Jenny Atkinson & Barbara Ely) ^[1][2]
9. Andrew McPherson (1800-1863) (Christian Woodyard) ^[1][2]

Research Notes

DNA Markers

R1b R-M269details ^[1]

Alexander was born in 1735. He passed away in 1815.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25} Geni. Alexander McPherson Added by: Jon Brees Thogmartin FTDNA Mcclendon on September 1, 2007. Managed by: Erlene Kim Best (Bremmer) and 5 others. Accessed 9/13/2019 jhd
2. ↑ ^{2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13} Find A Grave: Memorial #81941055 for Alexander McPherson (accessed 29 September 2018
3. ↑ Original Gedcom imported to WikiTree

Acknowledgements

• McPherson-1379 was created by Tammy Wamberg through the import of Tammy Wamberg Family Tree-1_2014-09-03_01.ged on Sep 3, 2014.
• Profile created by Richard McPherson, August 2018
• Census, Church Records, Craig County Historical Society, various ancestry records

On May 25, 2019, descendents of Alexander and Mary, from 12 states, formally dedicated the grave marker set in May of 2018 on the old McPherson homestead in Sinking Creek Valley, Virginia. The dedication was complete with bagpipe music, scriptures, reading of Robt Burn’s “Highlands“ poem, laying of the tartan, ringing of the death bell, story of the dead and laying of the flowers. A McPherson Sunday service was held on May 26th celebrating the life and history of Alexander and the McPherson Clan in Gravel Hill Church, which was the church founded by Alexander’s son Jacob which followed the original church in the county, the old log church that was started by Alexander himselF. Richard N McPherson's 5th great grandfather Sinking Creek Valley is located in Craig County, Virginia. Craig County is in the southwestern part of the state and borders West Virginia. In colonial Virginia the area was first part of Orange County. As settlers moved across the Blue Ridge Mountains the area became part of Augusta County. In 1770 the area was in Fincastle County, but in 1772 it was part in Botetourt County and part in Montgomery County. In 1806 the Montgomery County part of lower Sinking Creek Valley and some from Botetourt County was transferred to Giles County. In 1851 the valley became part of the newly formed Craig County where it is located today. Craig County was erected in 1851 from Botetourt and Roanoke, and borders on the State of West Virginia, from which it is separated by the Alleghany Mountains. Alleghany bounds it on the north, Roanoke, Montgomery and Giles on the south, and Botetourt on the east. Buried on his former property. Alexander (ADA CC DNA Kits 144700 149220 215307; H R-L21+) McPherson Jacob M and Jacob E McPherson Book http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=ca2eb344-c2bc-4c98-b7c5-b3988c77cf1a&tid=6673563&pid=-241146666 Birth: 1726Charles CountyMaryland, USA Death: 1810Virginia, USA Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall around 1761, in Charles Maryland. To this union were born: Joseph, Isaac, Jacob, James, Jesse, Alexander and Andrew McPherson. Note: Alexander, with his brother William and Daniel, immigrants to Charles county, Maryland in 1716-1717 each named a son Alexander, each of who grew to manhood, married and have been succeeded by numerous descendants. Of these first born, Alexander McPherson of Charles County, Maryland, one moved with Richard and Basil, son of Daniel and appears to be the Alexander brother of said Richard and Basil, all settling in Virgnia. Family links: Parents: Daniel McPherson (1700 - 1740) Elizabeth Nevitt McPherson (1714 - ____) Spouse: Mary Beall McPherson (1726 - 1808)* Children: Jacob McPherson (1781 - 1857)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Found graves of Alexander and Mary on hill located at the foot of the old McPherson property, April 2016. A single marker imbedded in the ground. Next to foot stones with initials marking graves of the Echols, family whose property adjoined the McPherson property. Was with Jane Echols Johnston of Newport, VA., and my wife Jill. The grave marker picture above is on the currentl property of Clyde Snyder but previously owned by Alexander McPherson in Sinking Creek off Northside Road, about 3 miles from the Gravel Hill Church in Simmonsville. It was placed on April 30, 2018 as a gift by a number of McPherson decendants. http://ourvalley.org/jacob-mcpherson-cabin-logs-will-live-again/ From “The New Castle Record” Friday, October 23, 2009 Jacob McPherson cabin logs will live again By Ann Harrell CRAIG COUNTY – Craig County has lost another historical log house, the Jacob McPherson House on Rt. 628, near Simmonsville. Although the house is gone from Craig County, there are plans for it to be live again. This log house has a long history. The 1936 Works Progress Administration (WPA) Craig County Historical Inventory, and 70 year Updates, compiled and printed by Clyde and Nathalie Givens, as a 2007 project of the Craig County Historical Society, states that the house was built about 1780. This project was edited and annotated by Jane Johnston, who furnished additional information on the McPherson family and the Gravel Hill Christian Church. The house was a small two-story log structure, which had been weather boarded over and had additions to it over the years. Although the WPA Inventory lists Jacob McPherson as the original owner, it’s believed that the house originally belonged to his father, Alexander McPherson and his wife, Mary. Jacob was born in 1781 and died in 1857. The book “Genealogy of the Lugar Family” by Twila Lugar Graves, says Jacob was given 200 acres of land on Sinking Creek in 1800 by his father. He married Phoebe Lugar in 1802. Jacob was a constable of Giles (now Craig) County in 1807. He gave land for a school and built the McPherson schoolhouse just below the log house. The house is of historical significance because it was used as a house of worship before any church building was erected in the Sinking Creek Valley. Jacob is also believed to have been the first elder of the church, which was first known as the Antioch and was later changed to Gravel Hill Christian Church. The house had numerous owners over the years. Hazel Beeler and Michael Kuric, nearby neighbors of the property, said that the most recent owner was a Mr. Hopkins, a former professor at VA Tech. The house was vacant for a number of years and had been vandalized. It’s believed that Mr. Hopkins decided to sell the logs and other salvageable materials in the house instead of letting it deteriorate further. The house was sold to Antique Cabins and Barns, whose office is in Lewisburg, W. Va. This company specializes in the recovery and restoration of 19th century hand-hewn log and timber frame structures. Business founder and CEO Marke Bowe explained that the his company works all over the United States and part of Canada. Their work includes the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Patrick Henry Memorial Cabin, Monticello Visitors Center and numerous smaller structures. The men are very proud of their work on the WV State Museum in Charleston. The company’s website, antiquecabinsandbarns.com, shows a number of these restored buildings, as well as some of the buildings in their inventory, for sale. Bowe was on the site in Craig County recently, along with a number of his employees, working to take the house down. They had already done some clearing around the house and had removed the siding. The porch had also been removed. The metal roof was being torn off. Each log, as well as the rafters, was tagged with a number to help in re-assembling the house. The oak logs in the house were in remarkably good condition. The largest logs were 26 feet long and were 14 ½ inches high and 6 or 7-inches thick. All the useable materials in the house were were loaded onto trucks and taken to the company’s restoration facility North of White Sulphur Springs. The logs will be cleaned and treated for any insects before being re-assembled in Jonesboro, Tenn., for use as a guest house. There are many emotions involved when looking at an old home such as the McPherson house. There is amazement at how the heavy logs were lifted into place without the benefit of large equipment, how the workers used their muscles and probably some horses to pull the logs up and into position. There’s admiration for the workmanship involved in hewing out the logs, notching them and fitting them so that they have held together for over 200 years. There’s respect for the hard-working men and women who had the knowledge and the desire to build this house, using the materials they had, without the benefit of a nearby building supply store. There’s also some sadness at seeing another of the old homes being torn down. However, a number of the old homes have been left to fall down and that is much sadder. There’s appreciation for the owner’s decision to preserve the materials in the house. There’s also gladness that this house will be reconstructed and will be used and enjoyed for many more years. Bowe has promised to share photos of the house when it’s rebuilt, and we look forward to seeing them.Logs from the former Jacob McPherson cabin were carefully numbered before being taken down and transported to West Virginia. 1746, Alexander McPherson, Junior, along with his brothers John and Richard, witnessed the Will of Archibald, Johnson of Charles County 1767 Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall.[1] He married around 1767; his eldest child was born in 1769 (per Wikitree) On 12 Dec 1776 in Bedford, Virginia Alexander McPherson held 178 acres on Stone Wall Creek 1778 Received Disbursement from John Evans Estate Aug 17, 1780 Land Deed - Stone Wall Creek, Bedford, Virginia - Alexander and wife Mary of Botetourt, deeded the entire 378 acres which adjoined Richard McPherson's land to David Ross. Aug 23, 1783 Land Grant 74 acres on the waters of Sinking Creek a branch of New River adjoining the land of Richard McPherson. 1787: Land Grant - Alexander McPherson - Sinking Creek, Botetourt, Virginia this grant adjoined one made and received by Richard McPherson. Sep 8, 1796: Montgomery County, Virginia appointed Alexander McPherson overseer of road November 15, 1796 Emancipated Salve name Juber Sep 8, 1796: Montgomery County, Virginia - Alexander McPherson appointed overseer of road. Jul 16, 1797: Land Deed, Alexander McPherson, Sinking Creek, Montgomery, Virginia took deed from Daniel McPherson of Jefferson Co. Tennessee for 100 acres on both sides Sinking Creek withnessed by Joseph and Isaac McPherson and Christian S Shell. (This Daniel was Alexander's uncle, a son of Richard McPherson) 1799 - John Echols purchased 100 acres on the north side of Sinking Creek in Montgomery County from Alexander McPherson. That land later became Giles County. [1] 1806-Giles County, Virginia Deed Book 1, pg.21 John Webb to his son George Webb land on the south side of my inclusive survey adjoining Julias Webb, Isiah Givins, Alexander McPherson, up branch where Joseph Anderson now lives-except mill and 30 acres. by the mill about 250 acres. Dec 3, 1808: Land Deed, Alexander McPherson, Montgomery, Virginia signed deed to son Jacob McPherson.

Find-a-Grave states that he died in 1815 (aged 79–80) in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, USA. He is buried in the Echols and McPherson Family Cemetery, Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, USA [2] By contrast, Geni states that Alexander McPherson died in 1787, aged 61, in Sinking Creek, Giles Co., Virginia and is buried in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, United State

Richard, Alexander and Basil migrated down through Virginia counties: Fauguier, Bedford, Bottecourt, later Montgomery, later Giles and now Craig County. Not much on Basil but Alexander and Richard owned adjoining land. Charles County Land Record Book O#3, 1765-1770; Page 473. Bill of Sale. We, Catharine Allen and John Harben of CC, for 100 £ have sold to Alexander McPherson Jr, a Negro woman called Elizabeth, and her 2 children called Basil and James. Signed Sep 22, 1768 - Katherine (+ her mark) Allen, John Harbin. Wit - John Cartwright Waters, Mary (+ her mark) Waters. Recorded Oct 11, 1768.

Alexander McPherson Freed His Slave In 1796 McPherson Family "2019 Gathering of the Clan"·Thursday, February 15, 2018 submitted by Mark McPherson Montgomery County Deed Book B, p. 227, Nov. 1796 To all whom it may concern, know ye that by act of assembly______in Virginia May 1789 Intitled an ...Act for the emancipation of Slaves. Therefore persons who are disposed so to do are empowered, therefore by the authority aforesaid, I, Alexander McPherson of Montgomery County from a clear conviction of the Impiety and Criminality of Slavery do free the following slave Jueber on the first day of November, 1796, entirely free forever from me or mine or any other person whatever under the power of civil protection as Witness my hand and seal the first day of August, Alexander McPherson (seal)Teste:William GuthrieAt Montgomery Court November 1796 Alexander McPherson appeared in court and acknowledged the written instrument of Emancipation in favor of his slave named Juber, which was thereupon___to be.Recorded A copy Teste: Charles Taylor, CMC McPherson, Daniel, planter, Charles County, 22nd May, 1740; 1st Oct., 1740. To wife Elizabeth, extx., sons Richard, Bassill and Alexander at 18 yrs. and daus, Mary and Elizabeth at marriage, entire estate. Test: Francis Ignatius Boarman., William McPherson, Jr, and Susanna Malley (Nally). 22.275. === JOHNSON, ARCHIBALD., Charles County, planter 5 Feb, 1746; 4 Apr, 1747 To wife Elenor, land and plantation whereon we now dwelt, namely,, held of "Pomfreit Severn," 5 A., and 62 A. called 'Johnson's Hazard," and after her deceases to son DUNCAN JOHNSON, To son JOS. JOHNSON, tract called "Johnstone" 136 A. To son ARCHIBALD JOHNSON, tract Called "Leitchfields Enlargement," 150 A, To dau ELIZABETH JOHNSON, slave Lucy. To son DUNCAN, slave Massey, To Mary Machey, wife of Hugh Machey, 2 ewes. To son WILLIAM JOHNSON, corn. To son CHARLES JOHNSON, heifer, Wife Elenor, extx. Test: Alexr. Mcpherson, Jr., John Mcpherson, Richard Mcpherson. 25.55 === DORCY, ANN., Charles Co. 21 Aug1773; 13 Nov 1773 To My negro Tom whom I have set free before Mr, Josias Hawkins, all of my estate, Wit:: William McPherson, Sr.; Alex'r. Martin McPherson; Basil McPherson; William McPherson. MCW 39, 430 === Charles County Land Record Book L#3, 1761-1765; Page 255. Feb 19, 1763 from Jacob Morris of CC, planter, and Eleanor Sanders of CC, widow, to Alexander McPherson Jr of CC, planter. Sd Jacob Morris is possessed of and interested in 100 acres of land, being part of Saint Matthews, during the natural life of sd Eleanor, by deed from sd Eleanor to sd Jacob, the reversion of which land belongs to sd McPherson. Now this deed witnesses that sd Morris and Sanders, for 2 £ & 1800 lbs of tobacco, sell the afd 100 acres, being part of Saint Matthews, lying in CC, bounded by Joseph Nobles' land he bought of John Sanders. Signed - Eleanor (0 her mark) Sanders, Jacob Morris. Wit - Dan of St. Thos. Jenifer*, JHawkins*. Recorded Apr _th, 1763.

• Charles County Land Record Book O#3, 1765-1770; Page 473. Bill of Sale. We, Catharine Allen and John Harben of CC, for 100 £ have sold to Alexander McPherson Jr, a Negro woman called Elizabeth, and her 2 children called Basil and James. Signed Sep 22, 1768 - Katherine (+ her mark) Allen, John Harbin. Wit - John Cartwright Waters, Mary (+ her mark) Waters. Recorded Oct 11, 1768.
• 1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 305-23: ST. MATTHEWS: 1000 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - Green, Fran : 200 Acres - Neale, Raphael : 700 Acres - Saunders, John: Surveyed 10 Aug 1663 for Thomas Mathews near St. Mathews branch that falls into a fresh run of Mattawoman Creek.: Conveyance notes - 200 Acres - Patrick Callaghan from Raphael Neale & recorded & Thomas Sympson recorded; 15 Apr 1710, 200 Acres - Raphael Neale from Patrick Callaghan; 11 Jan 1710 100 Acres - Leonard Green from Thomas Sympson; 14 March 1710,200 Acres - Edward Clements from Raphael Neale; 15 June 1723 100 Acres - Joseph Noble Jr. from John Saunders; 26 Nov 1743, 100 Acres - Abraham McPherson from John Saunders; 21 Jan 1743, 200 Acres - James Mudd from John Saunders; 29 Feb 1743, Francis Clements (sp?) from Edward Clements (sp?); 6 Jan 1747, 205 Acres - Edmund Portius from James Mudd; 20 June 1749
• Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book B (1770-1783) Wulfeck Sales of Estate of Henry Threldkill. 3 Nov., 1775. Purchasers: William Wright, Owen Minor, Edward Riley, Walter Wright, William Strother, William Pinnell, Jason Isbell, Benjamin Turner, William Grimsley, Jacob Browning, Jno. Glandening, John Picket, John Duncan, John Fincham, Elmore George, Edward Wilson, John Threldkill, Miss Sarah Threldkeld, Natly Maddox, Zachariah Compton, Christian Vought, Philip Cox, Mary Threldkeld, Joseph Wright, Ezekiel Norman, Frederick Sutherland, Henry Putman, James Carder, Benjamin Smoot, William Crawford, Traves Sutherland, John Jett, Joseph Steers, Philip Cox, Courtney Norman, William Pannill, Rice Duncan, Martin Fugate, Ellick Makfercen. Made by John Threldkeld, Admr.
• CENSUS OF 1775-1778 Page 311 MARYLAND RECORDS-CHARLES COUNTY BRYAN TOWN HUNDRED, TAKEN BY JNO. HARBIN, CONSTABLE McPherson, Alexander

The following McPherson families donated the marker and fence for Mary and Alexander McPherson. Richard and Jill McPherson John and Ann McPherson Melissa (Pate) Sanders Mary Dawson David and Susan McPherson David and Melissa (McPherson) Gott David and Sally (McPherson) Singleton David and Sandy (McPherson) Hill Mike and Elizabeth (McPherson) Frost John and Pat (McPherson) Purtell Rex McPherson Emery Hill Brad and Jennifer (Hill) Kolarov Jim and Pam (McPherson) Jeffries Scott and Erin McPherson The fencing around the marker was purchased by Richard and Jill McPherson of Leawood, KS and installed by Mark and Paul McPherson of Roanaok, VA..

Additionally, the Gravel Hill Church was painted in 2018 inside and out with funds donated by McPherson descendants, including most of those named previously. In addition repairs were able to be made to the roof and other areas of the church. Death of Daniel McPherson (Father) 1740 Probated-in which his occupation is stated as planter and his wife Elizabeth as executrix and beneficiary the re under and make bequests to 5 children Richard and Alexander 1761 Marriage to Mary Beall, Charles Co., MD 1768 Rent Rolls, Charles County, MD Name Alexander McPherson State MD County Charles County Township Rent Rolls Year 1768 Database MD Early Census Index 1773 Giles Vounty, Va. Residence, birth and death of son Alexander 1774 27 Nov Birth of dau Anne McPherson (1774-1846) 1775 Birth of son Joseph McPherson 1778 Birth of son Isaac McPherson (1778-1859) Montgomery Co., Va. 1779 Death of mother Elizabeth Nevitt Charles Co. Va. (1695-1779) 1780 Death of sister Elizabeth McPherson (1728-1780) 1781 19 July Birth of son Jacob McPherson (1781-1857) 1782 Birth of son James McPherson 1784 Census Boutecourt Co., Va. 1 white, 1 black over 16, 3 horses, 15 cattle 1785 Residence Sinking Creek, Va. 1786 Birth of son Alexander McPherson Giles Co., Va. 1787 Granted Land Sinking Creek 74 acre adjoining Richard McPherson on water of Sinking Creek 1788 Census 5 horses, 14 cattle, 1 slave...Richard and son Barton plus brothers Basil and Alexander 1791 Death of brother Basil McPherson (1722-1791) Charles, MD 1796 3 Oct Sinking Creek, Deed from Zachary Stanley 16 pounds for 75 acres on Sinking Creek, signed 10/3/1799 to John Echols for 100 pounds for 10 acres on both sides of Sinking Creek, now known as Craig County. 1797 16 July Deed from Daniel McPherson For 100 pounds current money of VA conveying 100 acres on both sides of Sinking Creek in Montgomery Co., VA. wittnessed by Joseph and Isaac McPherson, this deed delivered to Barton McPherson per order of Alexander McPherson 1800 Birth of son Andrew McPherson Sinking Creek 1803 8 Feb Marriage of son Jacob McPherson to Phoebe Lugar 1808 5 Dec Deed from Alexander McPherson To Jacob McPherson, deed of gift of love and affection for my son Jacob McPherson for 50 acres out of my exclusive survey, granted Nov 26, 1804, adjoining Jacob and Isaac McPherson and George Web and added of gift, June 13, 1808 for 200 acres to my son 1808 5 Dec Deed from Alexander McPherson To Isaac McPherson of Roane, TN for $561 cash, 700 acres on water of Sinking Creek, branch of New River, adjoining lands of James and Jacob McPherson 1808 Death of half brother John Dennis Tennison (1758-1808) Caswell, NC. 1808 Death of half brother Rueben Tennison (1748-1808) Caswell, NC 1809 Death of wife Mary Beall (1746-1809) 1810 Census Giles Co., VA. 1 male over 45, females 1 16-29 1812 Death of half brother Ignatious Neveitt (Navie) Tennison (1745-1812) Greene, KY 1815 Death of mother Elizabeth McPherson 1819 Death of sister Mary McPherson (1724-1819) 1824 Death of Alexander McPherson 1824 29 Aug Heirs to Alexander McPherson. Joseph and Jacob McPherson signed deed as part of the heirs of Alexander McPherson, deceased of Giles Co., VA, as sons of Alexander McPherson, conveying to George Webb for $500 for 200 acres on Sinking Creek in Giles, Co. Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall around 1767, in Charles Maryland. To this union were born: Elizabeth 1769-1847 (Barton McPherson son of Richard McPherson and Eleanor Barton) Alexander 1773-1773 Anna 1774-1846 (Robert Eley) Joseph 1775-1851, (Nancy Jane Williams) Isaac 1778-1859, (Mary Elizabeth Kennedy) Jacob 1781-1857, (Phoebe Lugar) 3rd great grandfather) James 1873, Jesse 1875-1837, (Jenny Atkinson & Barbara Ely) Andrew McPherson 1800 (Christian Woodyard) Note: Alexander, with his brother William and Daniel, immigrants to Charles county, Maryland in 1716-1717 each named a son Alexander, each of who grew to manhood, married and have been succeeded by numerous descendants. Of these first born, Alexander McPherson of Charles County, Maryland, one moved with Richard and Basil, son of Daniel and appears to be the Alexander brother of said Richard and Basil, all settling in Virginia He passed away 1815.

Jun 17, 1728 from William Hemsley of Queen Annes County, to Alexander McFerson of CC, for 20 £ sterling money of Great Britain, about 100 acres, being part of a parcel of land called Georges Rest, lying on the east side of a branch in Zachiah Swamp in CC, bounded by the land of Dennis Huscalow, being part of the sd tract. Nov 14, 1744 from Alexander Macpherson of CC, to William Macpherson, planter, of CC, for 20 £ sterling, Alexander Macpherson's right and title to 50 acres, being part of Georges Rest, bounded by the main road that leads over the old Bridges of Zachia Swamp, now laid out for about 50 acres. Apr 7, 1760 from Alexander Macpherson of CC, planter, to Hugh Mitchell of CC, Gentleman, for 9000 lbs of tobacco and for divers other good causes, part of a tract of land called Georges Rest that sd Alexander Macpherson purchased of William Hemsley (exclusive of that part thereof already conveyed by sd Alexander Macpherson to William Macpherson), and the rest of that tract of land called the Bridges (not already conveyed by sd Alexander Macpherson to sd William Macpherson), containing, in both sd parcels, about 100 acres, lying on the east side of Zachia [Zekiah] Swamp in CC, contiguous to each other. Signed - Alex.r (A his mark) Macpherson Sr. Wit - Dan of St Thos Jenifer, Dan Jenifer. Mrs. Elizabeth Macpherson, wife of sd Alexander Macpherson, relinquished her right of dower to the lands within mentioned. Recorded May 6, 1760. June 14, 1760 from Hugh Mitchell of CC, Gentleman, to Charles Smoot of CC, planter, for 3000 lbs of tobacco and 36 £ sterling, and for divers other good causes, part of a tract of land called Georges Rest that sd Hugh Mitchell purchased of Alexander McPherson exclusive of that part already conveyed by sd Alexander McPherson to William McPherson. Also, the rest of that tract of land called the Bridges not already conveyed by sd Alexander McPherson to sd William McPherson, containing in both parcels about 100 acres on the east side of Zachiah [ekiah] Swamp in CC, contiguous to each other. MCPHERSON, Alexander, Age 67, 13 May 1745; CHLR 1744-1745:338.Age 77, 15 Nov. 1756 12 Dec 1776 Bedford, Virginia 178 acres on Stone Wall Creek 16 July, 1797, Joseph signed deed as made by Daniel McPherson to his (Joseph's) father Alexander McPherson for 100 acres of land bought in Montgomery Co., VA., his signing as a wittnes with Isaac McPherson and Christian Shell. 17 Aug 1780 Stone Wall Creek: Alexander and wife Mary of Botetourt Co., Virginia deeded the entire 378 acres which adjoined Richard McPherson's land to David Ross 1784 Tax Rolls for Bottetourt, Co. w/ 1 slave 1787 Land grant: Sinking Creek: Botetourt, Virginia (later Montgomery, then Giles then Craig) this grant adjoined one made and received by Richard McPherson

Land grant 14 September 1787

Description Location: Botetourt County. Description: 74 acres on the waters of Sinking Creek a branch of New River adjoining the land of Richard McPherson.

1787 Tax List: (Captain May's District) This area was originally Botetourt County it later became part of Montgomery County then Giles, Virginia 1794 Patent issued for land on Sinking Creek, later sold to his nephew Daniel McPherson in 1795. 1795, 1797, 1799, 1800 Tax Rolls for Montgomery Co. 1797 Daniel sold deed to Alexander 100 acres on both sides of Sinking Creek for 1100 pounds. 1808 Dec 5 signed deeds to Isaac, Jacob, James (Jacob 50 acres, gift of love, 1804) and 200 acres (to Jacob). To James 270 acres on waters of Sinking Creek. 1810 Census recorded as head of household Aug 29, 1824 Jacob and Joseph signed deed as "part of the heirs of Alexander McPherson, deceased", conveying to ___WEbb for $500, 200 acres on Sinking Creek.

Daniel McPherson Charles County, Maryland New Information Daniel McPherson:What we know for sure about Daniel McPherson is that he is one of the “Daniel’s” on the following tax list for 1733 Charles County, Maryland and that he left a will. From the will we know that his wife’s name at the time of his death was Elizabeth and that Daniel had five underage children when he wrote his will they are listed as: Richard, Alexander, Basil, Mary and Elizabeth. In addition an Alexander Sr. and William Jr. acted as sureties to Daniel’s will. William was born abt 1707 and seems to associate closely with Daniel (proximity of land, etc.)

1733 - Charles County Tax List: McFerson, Alexander, 4 taxables, number 53, Port Tobacco West, Lower Part McFerson, Daniel, 2 taxable’s, number 81, Port Tobacco West, Lower Part McFerson, Daniel - 1 taxable, number 19, Newport West Lower Part McFerson, William - 3 taxables, number 47, Port Tobacco West, Lower Part McFerson, Wm (I believe this is William son of Alexander I) - 2 taxables, number 20, Newport West Lower Part Teneson John, 2 taxables, number 16, Newport West, Lower Part Teneson Justn., 2 taxable, number 24, Newport West, Lower Part Teneson Jun. John, 1 taxable, number 30, Newport West, Lower Part

Daniel’s Will McPherson, Daniel, planter, Charles County, 22nd May, 1740; 1st Oct., 1740. To wife Elizabeth, extx., sons Richard, Bassill and Alexander at 18 yrs. and daus, Mary and Elizabeth at marriage, entire estate. Test: Francis Ignatius Boarman., William McPherson, Jr, and Susanna Malley (Nally?). 22.275.

Daniel McFerson 25.414 CH £68.8.0 Nov 6 -Aug 1 1741 Appraisers: G. Hatton, Justinian Cooksey. Executrix: Eliza McFerson.

Nov. 1741 - Charles Co., Md. Court. The Charles Co. Court of Nov. 1743 sets forth the final account and distribution, dated Nov. 1741, for the estate of Daniel Macpherson by Ignatius Tenneson and Elizabeth his wife, executrix. The account shows that the total estate assets were 90/1/6, that disbursements had been made amounting to 82/19/2, leaving a balance of 7/2/4 to be disposed of according to law and Daniel's will. The sureties for Elizabeth's executorships were Alexander Macpherson, Sr., and William Macpherson, Jr., both of Charles Co. Source: Charles Co., Md. Court and Land Records, Liber 39, p. 668.

 Based on Daniel’s Will we can conclude that Elizabeth Nevitt was Daniel’s wife before he died and then she shortly thereafter remarried to Ignatious Tennison (Ignatious’s will would be helpful or Elizabeth’s if she died after him).

 Elizabeth’s Mother Mary Montgomery remarried as well she was first married to Richard Nevitt (it would be helpful to have Richard’s will) then Edmond Macatee: MACATEE, EDMOND, Charles Co. 15 Sep, 1764 31 Oct,. 1764 Wife Mary Macatee and dau, Agness Macatee., the plantation I now dwell on and after their decease to son Thomas Macatee. Whereas I formerly made over to my son Thomas the plantation he now dwells on. Grandson James Maccatee, son of William, my best coat. Residue of wearing apparel to son John Macatee. Grandson Edmund Macatee, son of James, heifer and calf. To son William Maccatee, 5 lbso To wife Mary 1/3 of personal estate. To dau. Elizabeth cow and calf (does he mean step-daughter or does he also have an Elizabeth?). Remaining estate to my children: John Maccatee, William Maccatee, Thomas Maccatee, Mary Dyar, Eleanor Sanders, Anne Osburn, Rosamond Maccatee and Agness Maccatee. Whereas James Maccatee and Rosamond (above exprest), wife of said James, hath set up a pretended title to a Negro woman called Jean - that if they set up any claim after my decease then Rosamond to be entitled to no part of my estate, Wit: Thomas McPherson, Dan McPherson, John McPherson  Now we have Alexander Sr. and William Jr, signing as sureties for Daniel’s Will then Thomas, Dan, and John McPherson (William’s sons) signing as witnesses to Daniel’s wifes step-fathers Will!

MACATEE, MARY, Charles Co.; 8 Nov 1774; 21 Dec 1774 To grandchildren, children of my son John Nevitt, Negro man John Cooke, beds, pots, blankets, stock, to be in possession of my son John Nevitt during life then to his children To grandson William Miles Nevitt, son of Richard Nevitt, furniture, stock To grandson John Tennison, son of my dau Elizabeth Tennison, stock, 400 lbs tobacco To dau Ann Birch, Negro woman Lucy, 1000 lbs tobacco, book To dau Rosamond Macatee, stock, pewter To grandson John Nevitt, Jr., Negro man Ben, stock, wearing apparel To grandson Charles Nevitt, stock, iron pot To daus: Ann Birch and Rosamond Macatee, wearing apparel To son and grandson John Nevitt, Will'm Miles Nevitt, residue To son John Nevitt, ex., if he dies grandson Will'm Miles Nevitt, ex. Wit: Barbara McPherson; Catherine McPherson; Thos. McPherson 40.168 (Wife of William, son and daughter) Mary McAtee 121.311 CH £187.2.3 Dec 29 1774 Jan 16 1775 Appraisers: Peter Dent, Daniel McPherson. Creditors: James Slater, Benjamin Douglass. Next of kin: Ann Burch, William Miles Nevitt. Executor: John Nevette.

Here is a timeline I created for Alexander I:

Alexander McPherson I

1679 Alexander b. approx 1679 either Scotland or Maryland

MCPHERSON, Alexander, Age 67, 13 May 1745; CHLR 1744-1745:338. Age 77, 15 Nov. 1756

{Not sure exactly where Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson’s Children were born. Either Prince George’s (see Markham McPherson), or Charles, Maryland}

Approx 1707 William McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

Approx 1709 Ann McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

Approx 1711 Alexander McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

Approx 1714 John McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

Approx 1716 Mark McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

? Verlinda McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

Bef 1724 Susannah McPherson is born to Elizabeth (Unknown) and Alexander McPherson

NALLY, WILLIAM, Charles Co. 15 Apr 1756 10 Sep 1756 To William McPherson of Charles Co.,50 a. being pt of two tracts, "Humalow's Addition" {Huskalow’s} and "George's Rest," land I bought of my brother Joseph Nalley. To wife Susanah, extx. Wit: Garrard Boarman, Basil Wathen, James Farral. 30.159 {I believe William Nalley/Nally m. Susannah McPherson William McPherson’s sister, this needs to be proven as Susannah McPherson has not been in anyones previous research. I put her as Alexander’s child because of the time frames and locations of land and William Nalley} Mr. William Nalley 62.169 CH - Oct 20 1757 Nov 26 1756

Appraisers: John Hanson, Sr., Thomas Morriss. Creditors: William McPherson, William Gammell. Next of kin: R. Nalley, Joseph Nalley. Executrix: Susannah Nally.

1723 1723 Alexander McPherson brought suit against William McPherson (his son William would be approx. 16 who is this William?) for not making payment on his note to Alexander. [1bid., Liber N#2] (would help to see this record!)(this could be the other William (jacobite).

May 1 1723 Charles County, Maryland Liber L#2, Page85. The mark of cattle & hogs of Alexd McFeason of CC, planter, was recorded May 1, 1723

May 7 1723 In 1723 Alexander McPherson was granted by Lord Baltimore - On 7 May 1723 “By virtue of assignment from Mrs. Mary Hemsley of Anne Arundel County unto Alexander McPherson of Charles County for one hundred acres of land. Warrt. granted out of his Lordship’s Land Office 13 day of Nov last unto Mary Hemsley which assignment bears date the 30th day of March last a parcel of land called the “Bridges” lying in Charles County aforesaid in Zachia Swamp adjoining to a parcel of land formerly conveyed from William Boarman and Abraham Lanister (Lemaster) unto Philip(Philamon) Hemsley and Mary his wife, ……containing and laid out for one hundred acres to be held of “Zachia Manor.” (signed) Robert Hanson, Dep. Surv. [Patents, Liber 2 # 4, folio 473, Liber PL #6, folio 550] 1723/24 The above would be the plantation that William moved to with Alexander in 1724.)

July 1724 At the July Court of 1724 Alexander McPherson of Charles County appeared and stated he was the only living representative of Markham McPherson late of Prince George’s County, deceased, and opposed the granting of letters to Patrick Sim. The Court ordered that he give security. [Testamentary Proceedings, Liber 27, folio 62]

Sept 3 1724 Richard Nevett 10.120 CH £79.2.1 Sep 3 1724 Oct 1 1724 Appraisers: John Beale, Alexander Macfearson (also Alexander Macferson). Creditors: Will. Chandler, Walter Davis. Next of kin: John Nevett (brother). Administrators (name not given).

Aug 16 1725 Richard Nevitt 7.90 A CH £79.2.1 £54.5.7 Aug 16 1725 Received from: William Mcferson, James Kennedy, Thomas Ryon, John Beale, Thomas Keybord, Thomas Sympson, Jr., John Ward. Payments to: Mr. William Chandler, Walter Daviss, Samuel Hanson, Mr. Edmond Jennings, Mr. Daniel Jenifer, James Parrandine. Administratrix: Mary Nevitt.

April 27 1726 On 27 April 1726, Alexander McPherson was one of the sureties for Daniel Bryant administrator of the estate of John Hammond, late of Charles County, deceased. [Testamentary Proceedings. Liber 27, folio 266]

Mar 13 1727 Charles County, Maryland Liber L#2, Page 409. At the request of Miles McDonald of CC, the following [lease] was recorded this Mar 26.., 1728.

Mar 13, 1727 from Francis Igna. Boarman of_.CC, Gent, to Miles McDonald of CC, planter, for divers good causes, the lease of all that part of that tract of land called “Greens Rest”, lying in CC, 100 acres to be laid out adjacent to the lands of Alexander McFerson in CC. This is a 21 year lease, with a yearly rent of 600 lbs of tobacco in cask upon sd land and plantation, on Nov 10, except the 1st year. Sd Boarman will allow sd McDonald, this ensuing year, nails to build a tobacco house and also help to build and finish the same. Sd Miles agrees not to have above 2 working hands besides himself. Miles agrees to plant 150 apple trees and keep them well fenced. Signed - Fran Igna. Boarman. Wit - Jno Hamel, Wm McPherson, Edwd Sanders, S. Hanson, Clk*.

Jun 17 1728 Charles County, Maryland Liber L#2, Page 437. At the request of Alexander McFerson of CC, planter, the following deed was recorded this Sep 25, 1728.

Jun 17, 1728 from William Hemsley of Queen Annes County, to Alexander McFerson of CC, for 20 £ sterling money of Great Britain, about 100 acres, being part of a parcel of land called “Georges Rest”, lying on the east side of a branch in Zachiah Swamp in CC, bounded by the land of Dennis Huscalow, being part of the sd tract. Signed - Wm Hemsley. Wit - Arthur Emory, W Turbutt [Charles County Deeds, Liber L # 2, folio 437]

Mar 1728/29 In the records of the March 1728/9 Court Alexander McPherson was seized of a parcel of land called “George’s Rest” and he wished the bounds be determined. [Charles County Court Records, Liber Q #2, folio 232]

Nov 1728 Alexander was appointed by the Nov 1728 Court as overseer of the highway of Fort Tabacco – West Side. [ibid., Liber Q #2]

Feb 20 1729 Cleborn Lomax 10.237 A CH £69.7.9 £25.14.11 Feb 20 1729 sureties: Francis Posey, Tubman Martin, Received from: Joseph Ward, Joseph Crisman, John Cox, Richard Tubman, Thomas Reed, Charles Courts, Thomas Birch, Anthony Semmes, Benjamin Posey, Alexander Adair, Edward Gilpin, Daniel Lawless, Thomas Morriss, John Brown, Samuel Chunn, Matthew Stone, Thomas Marshall, George Thomas. John Clements, Archibald Johnson, Bes: ux, David Wade, Belane Posey, Francis Brown, Lawrance Bateman, Justinian Cooksey, Edward Morpley, Ellictius Simmes, Daniel Morpley, Benedict Boarman, Joseph Allen, Richard Smoot, Alexander Mcferson, Samuel Sympson, William Munroe (Monroe?), William Cage, William Colven, William Cumpton. Payments to: Francis Posey, Dr. (Gustavis?)Brown, William Addison, Thomas Lomax, George Scroggen, Mary Miller, John Manning, Richard Edelen. Administratrix: Susanna McNeal, wife of John McNeal.

1731 Alexander McPherson was a member of the Grand Jury for many years beginning in 1731 until 1752

Mar 12 1733/34 Alexander McPherson Sr., planter, became surety for his son Alexander, Jr. to pay fine and costs which had been assessed by the Court for a breach of the peace. [ibid., 12 mar 1733/4 Court, Liber R #2, folio 443]

Dec 10 1738 Peter Robey 17.53 A CH £27.7.3 £21.5.7 Dec 10 1738 Sureties: Francis Ware, Alexander McPherson. Received from: Samuel Gardner, Luke Gardner, William Serames, Thomas Taylor, Michael Gardiner, Sarah Robey, Ralph Robey. Payments to: Dr. Brown, Mr. John Parnham, Samuel. Hanson, Mr. Henry Hawkins, John Parnham, Richard Robey, Abigail Galy. Administrator: Michael Hinds Robey.

May 16 1739 John Mackey 17.163 A CH £33.11.7 £22.3.4 May 16 1739 Mentions: house in Virginia. Sureties: Thomas Mudd, Alexander McPherson. Received from: William Chandless, John Gessat. Payments to: Thomas Mudd, Elias Gust, John Theobalds, John Peacock, Dr. Brown, Col. Dent, William Hitcheson, Joseph Noble, Daniel Dulany, Esq., Samuell Hanson. Mentions: no widow, 4 children (unnamed). Administrator: Benjamin Adams

Nov 8 1743 Alexander McPherson and William McPherson were both sureties for Ignatius Tenneson and Elizabeth his wife, executors for Daniel McPherson. [8 nov 1743 Charles County Court, Vol. 39, folio 668

Nov 14 1744 Charles County Maryland Land Record Liber X#2, 1743-1744; Page 169. At the request of Alexander Macpherson, the following deed was recorded on Dec 11, 1744.

Nov 14, 1744 from Alexander Macpherson of CC, to William Macpherson, planter, of CC, for 20 £ sterling, Alexander Macpherson's right and title to 50 acres, being part of Georges Rest, bounded by the main road that leads over the old Bridges of Zachia Swamp, now laid out for about 50 acres. Also, a part of a tract of land called the Bridges, lying in CC, bounded by my part of Georges Rest, containing and now laid out for about 50 acres. Signed - Alexander (V his mark) McPherson. Wit - Robt Hanson, Thos Stone.

Mar 13 1743/44 Alexander McPherson Sr. was a surety for William Sanders, executor of Thomas Sanders. [13 mar 1743/4 Charles County Court, Vol. 39, folio 706]

June 1744 Alexander McPherson was sued by John Parnham at the June Court 1744 in Charles County for a debt of 1,000 lbs of tobacco Robert Hanson and Gustavious Brown were appointed referees to report to the Court. Judgment was against the defendant and Alexander had to pay 1,000 lbs of tobacco plus 355 pounds for Court charges &c. [Liber Y #2, folio 29]

Dec 11 1744 Charles County Maryland Land Record Liber X#2, 1743-1744; Page 169. At the request of Alexander Macpherson, the following deed was recorded on Dec 11, 1744. Nov 14, 1744 from Alexander Macpherson of CC, to William Macpherson, planter, of CC, for 20 £ sterling, Alexander Macpherson's right and title to 50 acres, being part of Georges Rest, bounded by the main road that leads over the old Bridges of Zachia Swamp, now laid out for about 50 acres. Also, a part of a tract of land called the Bridges, lying in CC, bounded by my part of Georges Rest, containing and now laid out for about 50 acres. Signed - Alexander (V his mark) McPherson. Wit - Robt Hanson, Thos Stone.w2

Nov 14 1744 1642-1753 Rent Rolls Charles County MD Hundred - Port Tobacco: Rent Roll page/Sequence: 400-146: BRIDGES: 100 acres; Possession of - 100 Acres - See Notes: : Surveyed 7 May 1723 for Alexander McPherson in Zachia Swamp beginning at a bounded tree.: Conveyance notes - {mm Note; not identified to a specific Hundred. Location identified by watercourse or nearby tract.}, 50 Acres - William MacPherson from Alexander MacPherson; 14 Nov 1744 Nov 14 1744 In a deed dated 14 nov and recorded 11 dec 1744, Alexander McPherson of Charles County conveyed to William McPherson of the same County for £20 sterling fifty acres of “George’s Rest” on the main road leading to Zachaiah Swamp and also a portion of “The Bridges” fifty acres more or less. No Wife waived dower. [Charles County Deeds, Liber X #2, folio 169]

May 13 1745 13 May 1745 Alexander McPherson gave a deposition pertaining to the land of Patrick Mackatee, deceased now in the possession of Edmund Macatee. He stated he was sixty seven or thereabouts. [June Court, Liber Y #2, folio 338, Charles County]

June 5 1749 Alexander McPherson and Elizabeth Johnson witnessed the instrument of writing recorded from Eleanor Johnson, widow of Archibald Johnson, to son Archibald Johnson dated 5 June 1749. She appointed her son Archibald her overseer and manager of the plantation. [Liber Z #2, foli folio 346, 1744-1753]

Apr 15 1756 NALLY, WILLIAM, Charles Co. 15 Apr 1756 10 Sep 1756 To William McPherson of Charles, 50 a. being pt of two tracts, "Humalow's Addition" ["Huskilow's Addition"] and "George's Rest," land I bought of my brother Joseph Nalley. To wife Susanah, extx. Wit: Garrard Boarman, Basil Wathen, James Farral. 30.159

Apr 7 1760 Charles County Land Record Book G#3, 1756-1761; Page 412. Apr 7, 1760 from Alexander Macpherson of CC, planter, to Hugh Mitchell of CC, Gentleman, for 9000 lbs of tobacco and for divers other good causes, part of a tract of land called Georges Rest that sd Alexander Macpherson purchased of William Hemsley (exclusive of that part thereof already conveyed by sd Alexander Macpherson to William Macpherson), and the rest of that tract of land called the Bridges (not already conveyed by sd Alexander Macpherson to sd William Macpherson), containing, in both sd parcels, about 100 acres, lying on the east side of Zachia [Zekiah] Swamp in CC, contiguous to each other. Signed - Alexr (A his mark) Macpherson Sr. Wit - Dan of St Thos Jenifer, Dan Jenifer. Mrs. Elizabeth Macpherson, wife of sd Alexander Macpherson, relinquished her right of dower to the lands within mentioned. Recorded May 6, 1760.

June 7 1761 MC PHERSON, ALEXANDER, Charles Co. 7 June 1761 22 Mays 1762 Wife Elizabeth. To son Alexander, tract called Pomfrett, 75 A.; tract called McPherson Benefit of 80 A. To grand-dau. Elizabeth McPherson, Dau. Anne McDaniel., Grand-dau. Dorcas Turner. To Mary Beale, some cattle. To grand-dau. Priscilla McPherson, To William Grahame some cattle, To grand-son Alexander, some cattle, To sons William, Alexander, John and Mark McPherson, all remaining estate, after wifes death. Ext: WifeWit: Thos. Adams, John Garner, Thos. McPherson, 31, 647

1746 Witnessed will of Archibald Johnson In 1746, Alexander McPherson, Junior, along with his brothers John and Richard, witnessed the Will of Archibald, Johnson of Charles County. JOHNSON, ARCHIBALD., Charles County, planter 5 Feb, 1746; 4 Apr, 1747 To wife Elenor, land and plantation whereon we now dwelt, namely,, held of "Pomfreit Severn," 5 A., and 62 A. called 'Johnson's Hazard," and after her deceases to son DUNCAN JOHNSON, To son JOS. JOHNSON, tract called "Johnstone" 136 A. To son ARCHIBALD JOHNSON, tract Called "Leitchfields Enlargement," 150 A, To dau ELIZABETH JOHNSON, slave Lucy. To son DUNCAN, slave Massey, To Mary Machey, wife of Hugh Machey, 2 ewes. To son WILLIAM JOHNSON, corn. To son CHARLES JOHNSON, heifer, Wife Elenor, extx. Test: Alexr. Mcpherson, Jr., John Mcpherson, Richard Mcpherson. 25.55

1767 Marriage Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall.[1] He married around 1767; his eldest child was born in 1769. Find-a-Grave states that a round in 1770 in Charles County, Maryland, Alexander McPherson, married Mary Beall (1747-1808). [2]

1776 Land in Bedford, Virginia On 12 Dec 1776 in Bedford, Virginia Alexander McPherson held 178 acres on Stone Wall Creek. [1]

1778 Received Disbursement from John Evans Estate Charles County MD Will Book 1777-1780; Page 171, John Evans' final account. Jun 9, 1778.

The account of Daniel Johnson and Victory, his wife, admx of John Evans, late of CC, decd. Debts include: the inventory of sd decd's estate, exhibited in the Orphan Court on Oct 18, 1777, amounting to 445 £ 14 shillings 8 pence; a crop of tobacco left by the decd, inspected in 1775; 54 barrels of corn, 180 bushels of wheat; money in the hands of Benjamin Pritchet; money recd of John Philbert. The whole amount of the estate: 660 £ 2 shillings 9 pence. Disbursements went to: John Howard; Ignatius Ryan; Francis Adams for rent; Knox and Bane; Edward Stone; Henry Davis; Burdit Ratlif; Richard and Joseph Harrison; the estate of William Munroe; William Dunnington Jr; Samuel Hazlip; Zephaniah Turner; Joseph McPherson; Isaac Jones; Alexander McPherson; Zephaniah Frankling; Mr. Robert Townsend Hooe for rent; William Hanson, sheriff, for levies; Shadrick Barker; Walter Hanson, Register; stripping and packing the tobacco left in the deed's house; Thos Nellsones estate (afd Victory being the widow and executrix of sd Neilson). Balance accountable: 239 £ 19 shillings 2-1/2 pence.

Final Account: 660 £ 2 shillings 9 pence. Securities: Edward Milstead and Hawkins Stone. Representatives the widow and 4 children, viz, Ewel, glisha, Delilah, & Mary Anne, under age, ages not known. Proved on Jun 9, 1778 by afd Daniel & Victory Johnson. [1]

1780 Deeded Land to David Ross 17 Aug 1780 Stone Wall Creek: Alexander and wife Mary of Botetourt Co., Virginia deeded the entire 378 acres which adjoined Richard McPherson's land to David Ross. Stone Wall Creek, Bedford, Virginia[1] Alexander and wife Mary of Botetourt, deeded the entire 378 acres which adjoined Richard McPherson's land to David Ross.[1]

1787 Land Grant In 1787 he received a Land grant in Sinking Creek, Virginia, and was on the 1787 tax list in "Captain May's District". The location was first in Botetourt County, then Montgomery, then Giles then Craig Counties as County boundaries shifted. This grant adjoined one made and received by Richard McPherson.[1]

1796 Overseer of Road Sept 8, 1796: Montgomery County, Virginia appointed Alexander McPherson overseer of road[1]

1796 Emancipated Slave On Nov 15, 1796 in Montgomery, Virginia, he emancipated a slave named Juber [1]

Jul 16, 1797: Land Deed Sinking Creek, Montgomery, Virginia took deed from Daniel McPherson of Jefferson Co. Tennessee for 100 acres on both sides Sinking Creek withnessed by Joseph and Isaac McPherson and Christian S Shell [1]

1808 Land Deed On Dec 3, 1808 in Montgomery, Virginia he signed a deed to his son Jacob McPherson [1]

Death and Burial He is buried in the Echols and McPherson Family Cemetery, Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia Geni states that Alexander McPherson died in 1787, aged 61, in Sinking Creek, Giles Co., Virginia and is buried in Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia He was buried on the Old McPherson homestead cemetery, Sinking Creek, Giles, Virginia, United States (now Craig County) [3] Alexander and Mary are buried on their Sinking Creek property along with Jacob and Phoebe McPherson alongside Joseph and Mary Echols, their neighbors. In April 2017 their graves were discovered and a new headstone was placed on April 30, 2018. A dedication and family celebration was held May 25, 26, 2019. The locating of the graves and project to purchase and place the headstone was executed by Richard Norriss McPherson of Leawood, Kansas, a 5th great grandson of Alexander.

Alexander, with his brother William and Daniel, immigrants to Charles county, Maryland in 1716-1717 each named a son Alexander, each of whom grew to manhood, married and have been succeeded by numerous descendants. Of these first born, Alexander McPherson of Charles County, Maryland, one moved with Richard and Basil, son of Daniel and appears to be the Alexander brother of said Richard and Basil, all settling in Virginia. [1] To the union of Alexander and Mary were born:

Elizabeth 1769-1847 (Barton McPherson son of Richard McPherson and Eleanor Barton) [1][2] Alexander 1773-1773 [1][2] Anna or Ann 1774-1846 (Robert Eley) [1][2] Joseph 1775-1851, (Nancy Jane Williams) [1][2] Isaac 1778-1859, (Mary Elizabeth Kinnedy) [1][2] Or 1770-1858 [2] Jacob 1781-1857, (Phoebe Lugar) [1][2] James d. 1873, [1] Jesse 1875-1837, (Jenny Atkinson & Barbara Ely) [1][2] Andrew McPherson (1800-1863) (Christian Woodyard) [1][2]

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 22 January 2021), memorial page for Alexander McPherson (1735–1815), Find a Grave Memorial no. 81941055, citing Echols and McPherson Family Cemetery, Sinking Creek, Craig County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Erlene Best (Bremmer) (contributor 47170222) Burial Details Unknown. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81941055/alexander-mcpherson