Robert McFarland (1847 - abt. 1943)

Born 13 Nov 1847 in Allegheny City, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Biography

From Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania:

Robert McFarland. son of Samuel and Lovey (Elkin) McFarland, was born in Allegheny City, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1847. He received a substantial education in the public schools of Sewickley, and learned the brick laying trade under the supervision of his father, and followed it for a time. Subsequently lie branched out into the contracting business for himself and was actively engaged in it until 1912, when he retired from active business responsibilities. His religious affiliations are with the United Presbyterian Church, and he is now a member of the Progressive party in politics, having formerly been a Republican. He has served as a school director and as a member of the common council, and is now a member of the board of water commissioners. Mr. McFarland married, in 1878, Mary L. Scott, of Millvale, and they have one child : Brewer Scott, of Sewickley, who is in the building supply business at Economy, Pennsylvania.

Sources

• Jordan, John W. Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (Lewis Historical Pub. Co., New York, 1915, Vol. 1, p. 338-339)

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109581399/robert-mcfarland: accessed 02 March 2023), memorial page for Robert McFarland (1847–1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 109581399, citing Sewickley Cemetery, Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by lavendar (contributor 47580836).