John was born about 1824. He is the son of Alexander MacArthur and Nancy Mclachlan.
There was a will for an Alexander McArthur, Lot 14, signed on 9 July 1839 but not proved until 1870. Named in this will, in this order, were Dugald (b. 1790), Hugh (b. about 1791), James, Alexander, Archibald (b. 1803), Robert, Mary, Jane, Flora, Elizabeth, and Neil. Most of the children received one shilling, and Neil (Neile) inherited the farm. George and Thomas Lee were executors. PEI Probate Records, Wills not recorded," A-M, McA (misc. dates between 1786?-1930?), on familysearch.org.
If there was a son named John, he must have died before his father.
Reference given is to a Family Search Pedigree Resource File called "a work in progress". There are no sources.
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