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     Paul MacPherson was born before 29 March 1818 in Blackhaughs, Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was christened on 29 March 1818 in Kirkmichael. Paul, son of Alexander McPherson, Blackhaugh by his spouse Anne Grant was bapt 29 March 1818. He was the son of Alexander MacPherson and Anne Grant.
     A Paul McPherson, his wife and 5 children of Tomintoul had "removed from this mission" by 20 April 1824. In 1836 there was a single man Paul McPherson of Tomintoul listed in the Roman Catholic "Status Animarum".
     In 1841 he was not at Kirkmichael nor were his parents, but I have not found them in the 1841 census for Aberdeen.
     He was a labourer of Menangle Rd. Picton at his daughter Mary Ann's Church of England baptism 8 March 1851. By his daughter Jannet Belgowan's Wesleyan baptism on the 19 Dec 1852, he was described as a farmer of Picton.
     Paul MacPherson married Jane Emslie, daughter of John Emslie and Jane Stephen, on 12 September 1844 in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Paul McPherson, merchant in Aberdeen & Jane Emslie, daughter of John Emslie, coppersmith in Aberdeen by the Rev. John Stephen, minister in Aberdeen, in the presence of the said John Emslie and Peter McPherson, hatter in Aberdeen.
     Paul MacPherson and Jane Emslie arrived per "Waverley" on 20 December 1848 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, from Plymouth 3rd September 1848, carrying assisted passengers. Paul McPherson, 30, farm labourer, of Blackhause, Banffshire; son of Alexander & Anne; Jane McPherson, 22, dressmaker, born Aberdeen, daughter of John & Jane Hemsley, living in Aberdeen; Margaret (sister) 13, born Blackhause, no parents given; Jane 3 & Margaret 1 1/2 both born Aberdeen. Paul MacPherson was licensed to sell beer on 6 February 1866 in Carisbrook. He was listed in a directory dated between 1870 and 1871 as P McPherson , farmer at Carisbrook, Victoria. There was also P McPherson of Bet Bet, which is probably his brother Peter.
     Paul MacPherson was employed by Joseph Jenkins in his "Diary of a Welsh swagman" states that he was promised more permanent work at a wage of 12s a week by Mr Paul McPherson, a decent Scotsman, at New Market Farm and Hotel, near Carisbrook. Between August and November he describes his work, etc.: he takes hay to town in a waggon drawn by six strong oxen. He erected log fencing at this fine farm of 300 acres, then ploughed a paddock as flat as a pool of water ... plants potatoes and prepares the garden for carrots. People who call here on Sunday get their drinks unlawfully at the back door. Built a calves' sheld and a pig st, walks to Maryborough for necessities. A mob of sheep stop at the farm every Wednesday night on their way to the market at Ballarat. ... I see two sides of life here because it is a public house as well as a farm, and it is common custom in the colony for hoteliers to own an adjoining farm on which swagmen are engaged for a small wage. They are expected to spend this on drinks at the hotel, and course they do this, so the hotelier gives with one hand and takes back with the other. I spent the morning picking peas for market, and hay harvesting in the afternoon. Hundreds of swagmen pass by looking for work. November ... The Master ordered me to unload from the waggon hay which I had just loaded. I was told to come down from the load. I did, and left to collect my swag in spite of appeals from the Master and his family to resume work. I was engaged to mow hay by another hotelier with a farm ... I elected to leave and the parting was amiable. as a farmer and hotelier in July 1871, Carisbrook. He was a hotel keeper in Carisbrook, Victoria, in 1875. He was the informant at the death of Jane Emslie, on 26 July 1875. Paul MacPherson was listed in a directory dated between 1884 and 1889 as Paul McPherson, farmer at Carisbrook.
     Paul MacPherson made a will dated 24 September 1897 in Carisbrook, Victoria. Paul McPherson of Newmarket, near Carisbrook, farmer - ... Maryborough Benevolent Society £5, Victorian Alliance £10, unto my grandson Paul McPherson Robertson such of my deposit receipts in the London Bank of Australia Ltd, Maryborough, as may be current at the time of my decease together with such an amount out my person.... £50, unto my daughter Janet Balgowan Barr the sum of fifty pounds subject to ... by her husband Andrew Barr, Mrs Selina Earl of Maryborough, grocer..., unto my daughter Sarah Burns the sum of fifty pounds, my daughter Martha Jennings... grand-daughter Margaret McCulloch, grand-daughter Matilda McCulloch, niece Mary Hurwood, son-in-law Henry Perryman, son Paul McPherson, son Peter McPherson, in equal proportions to my daughters Jane McCulloch and Mary Ann Robertson I devise all my real estate unto my son Peter McPherson and I hereby appoint Archibald McCrab of Deep Creek, (R McCulloch)?, my son Peter McPherson of Newmarket, farmer, executor...
     Paul died of bronchitis on 25 February 1898 in Newmarket, Carisbrook, Victoria, Australia. He was buried on 27 February 1898 in Carisbrook.
     His will was proved on 21 March 1898 in Victoria.

     Paul MacPherson was born circa 1755 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was probably born about 1756 if he was 21 at his marriage. There are 2 un-named sons born in that period and another with no name and no sex. He is probably the Paul McPherson in Tomachlaggan who had an illegitimate son James baptised in 1774, but he is described as of Blackhaugh by the arrival of his legitimate issue. There was a smithy at Tomachlaggan and there was a track from Tomachlaggan to Blackhaughs. John McPherson of Tomachlaggan had an un-named son in 1762 but if this is Paul, it would mean he was only c.12 when James was born. The illegitimate James moved from Blackhaughs to Tomachlaggan.
The ministers in the Statistical Accounts observe that the registers are deficient and have been transcribed. A 1756 birth makes him exactly contemporary with Abbe Paul McPherson who was the son of a Paul of Inveravon. However there was also a Paul baptised at Kingussie in 1755. He may be a younger son of the McPhersons of Ellick.
     In 1687 a Paul McPherson of Knocken is mentioned in a Banff sasine dated 1 Aug 1687, and a Paul McPherson of Towie between 1673 and 1676, he? is described as son of William of Towie in a sasine dated 20 Jan 1670.
     Paul is the first linked member of the McPherson family we can confirm. He farmed at Blackhaugh which appears to be new lands on the Chabet Water.
     There was a contemporary Abbe Paul MacPherson (1756-1846) at Salan seminary at neighbouring Braes of Glenlivet. He was sent to Rome on a mission in 1812 by the British government, then imprisoned by Napoleon at Savona. MacPherson's readiness to co-operate helped to bring about the relaxation of the British government's restrictions on Catholics. He returned to Glenlivet in 1820 to build up chapel, presbytery and school. From 1717 to 1799 about 100 priests were trained in the seminary there. He was born at Scalan 4 March 1756, the son of Paul MacPherson and Jean Cumming; arrived at Scots College Rome 8 Feb 1770; for reasons of health, came to Valledolid; ordained a priest by Bishop of Segovia in his private chapel, 6 April 1779 and left for Scotland 21 April 1779; procurator of the Scottish Mission, Rome 1793-98; returned to Rome 1814 and then became the rector of the college there 1820-27 and 1835-46; died in Rome 24 Nov 1846 and buried in college chapel.
     In the Muster roll of Prince Charles Edward Stuart's army 1745-6 the following Paul McPhersons are listed in Cluny McPherson's regiment: of Machemill, of Reylahyle, horsekeeper to Cluny. The first two surrendered.
     Paul MacPherson married Janet Riach circa 1776 in Banffshire, Scotland. Paul MacPherson was listed on the rent roll of the Duke of Gordon, in 1785, for property in Blackhaugh, Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. Cropt 1785: Blackhaugh, no lease, Grassum.
Blackhaugh is located off the main Avonside Road, B9136, from Ballanlish to Croughly. Part of this road forms part of the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way. It now forms part of the Forestry Commission lnds with only a path through to Ballanlish. He was listed on the rent roll of the Gordon estate, in 1790, for property in Kirkmichael, Banffshire. 1790: Black-haugh, £3/10/- rental, 1 custom wedder, farm. He was listed on the rent roll of the Gordon estate, between 1800 and 1801, for property in Blackhaugh, Kirkmichael. He was 1 shilling in arrears. He was listed on the rent roll of the Duke of Gordon, in 1802, for property in Kirkmichael. "State of the multures payable by the tenants in Mr Marshall's collection in proportion to their present rents 1802": Paul McPherson, Blackhaugh. £4/10/- rental, Money...
Others were: Alexander McPherson etc. ilisted at Easter Inverauries, money £40, grassum £160 converted £16, 2 wedders £1.£57 rent, proportion of multures £2/5/11. Paul is listed separately at Blackhaugh. He was listed on the rent roll of the Duke of Gordon, in 1809, for property in Kirkmichael. 1809: crop Blackhaugh, rental £7/7/-. Old feus nos.42 & 43 - half tenements each in Tomintoul. Also lot 7 between the service roads South, Tomintoul; Lot next to Foordmouth & St Bridget, held with Miss Goggin. This Probably a different Paul.

     Paul MacPherson was born in 1867 in Carisbrook, Victoria. He was the son of Paul MacPherson and Jane Emslie.
     Paul died in 1929? In Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. A Paul McPherson was buried at Wagga who died 5 August 1929. However he was not listed on his father's death certificate. A Paul McPherson was listed on the 1930 electoral roll as a farmer at Kittegorm, in the Coolamon district of the Riverina, NSW.He did not appear to have a wife.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported on 9 August 1929: FARMER FOUND DEAD.COOLAMON, Wednesday.
Mr. Paul Mcpherson, a farmer in comfortable circumstances, who lived alone on his farm at Tooyal, was found by a neighbour dead in his kitchen on Monday. He had not been well for some time. An inquest was held to-day, the verdict being death from natural causes.

     Paul MacPherson was born on 2 February 1824 in Scalan, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Paul MacPherson and Catherine Christie.
     Paul was educated between 1837 and 1840 in Scots College, Rome, Italy.
     Paul MacPherson married Margaret Laing circa 1847 in Corgarff, Aberdeenshire. They had eight children and remained Catholic according to Nisbet.
     Paul MacPherson was recorded on the 1851 census in Ellick, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. Paul McPherson, aged 26, born Inveravon, a married farm labourer with Cosmo's family. Paul was a farm labourer in 1851, Kirkmichael, Banffshire.. He was described as a living child of Paul MacPherson, aged 34.
     Paul MacPherson appeared on the 1861 census in Conval St, South side, Mortlach, Banffshire. Paul McPherson, 32, boarder, born Inveravon, rail labourer, with Donald Matheson 36, boarder, rail labourer, born Skye, Inverness; William McHattie, 25, boarder, born Rathven, Banff, rail labourer; John McIntosh 65, head, born Inveravon, coppersmith; Margaret McIntosh, 29, born Mortlach, servant; Donald McPherson 13, boarder, born Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, rail labourer; James Murray 5 grandson, born Mortlach.
     Paul MacPherson married secondly Margaret Lyon on 7 February 1872 in Methlick, Aberdeenshire. Paul McPherson, agricultural labourer, widower, aged 44, son of Paul McPherson, crofter & Catherine McPherson (alias Christie) married Margaret Lyon, domestic servant, aged 33.
     Paul died on 27 July 1875 in St Andrew Street, Aberdeen, aged 51. Paul McPherson, general labourer, aged 51, married to Margaret Laing, died at 1.30 am, son of Paul McPherson, Chelsea Pensioner, deceased and Catherine McPherson m.s. Christie, of Pulmonary Haemorrhage. The informant was his sister Ann Donaldson of 20 Albion St, Aberdeen.

     Paul MacPherson was born before April 1783 in Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John MacPherson and Elspet Gordon.
     Paul MacPherson served in the military in the Army||Enlisted 30 Jun 1804 2nd Battn.78th Regiment of Foot, served with regiment at Maida Italy 04 Jul 1806, captured 21st April 1807 at El Hamet, Egypt imprisoned at Cairo till Sept 1807, invalided out of army 24 March 1808 due to arm wound recived at El Hamet. He was described as five feet & and half inches in height, brown eyes, brown Hair, fair complexion between 1804 and 1808.
     He married (1) Margaret Stuart . He was a crofter. They had two known children, Elspet b 4 April 1816 at Timberford & died 24 March 1897 at Tomnarieve, Glenlivet and John who was a gamekeeper in the 1881 & 1891 censuses and died 22 July 1899 at Lynn of Shenval, Glenlivet. He had 6 children.
     Paul MacPherson married Catherine Christie on 6 May 1823 in Inveravon, BAN, SCT.
     The Rev Charles Gordon entered upon the church of Chapeltown 17 April 1830 - a census of his flock was held on 12 June 1839 which showed at Badaglashan, Paul McPherson 56, Catherine Christie 36, Ann McPherson 14, John McPherson 13, Donald McPherson 7, Wiliam McPherson 7, Robert McPherson 4, Janet McPherson 2.
     Paul MacPherson and Catherine Christie were recorded on the 1851 census in Scalan, Inveravon, Banffshire. Paul McPherson, head, married, aged 68, Chelsea pensioner, born Inveravon, Catherine his wife, aged 59, with sons Donald aged 20 and William aged 18, both ag. labs., all born at Inveravon.
     Paul died on 19 February 1858 in Inveravon, Banffshire. Paul McPherson, aged 73 (75?), a pensioner of the 78th Regiment, married; died 19 Feb 1858 at 10 p.m. at Scalan. Son of John McPherson, farmer, deceased & Elspet McPherson m.n. Gordon. His son Paul of Aberlour was the informant. He was buried in the churchyard of Chapeltown. He was buried in Chapeltown, Glenlivet.

     Paul MacPherson was born before 1751 in Inverness, Scotland. He was the son of unlinked early MacPherson.
     Paul MacPherson married Janet Cattanach before 1772. Paul was present at Paul MacPherson's christening on 26 April 1772 in Kingussie & Insch, Inverness, Scotland.
     Paul MacPherson lived at Kingussie & Insch, INV, SCT, 1772.

     Paul MacPherson was christened on 26 April 1772 in Kingussie & Insch, Inverness, Scotland. He was the son of Paul MacPherson and Janet Cattanach.

     Paul Macpherson was born say 1730. He was the son of Paul's dad Macpherson.
     Paul Macpherson married Janet Cummin.

     Paul MacPherson was christened on 5 December 1835 in Strath, Inverness. He was the son of Murdoch MacPherson and Christy Fraser.
     Paul MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Murdoch MacPherson and Christy Fraser in Lower Breakish, Strath, Inverness.

     Paul MacPherson was christened on 20 October 1834 in Strath, Inverness. He was the son of Murdoch MacPherson and Christy Fraser.
     Paul died before 1835.

     Paul MacPherson was born circa 1746 in Banffshire, Scotland. His children's names suggest his father was Daniel/Donald and Mary/Margaret or Isabella - Mary's positiion in the family is not established.
See http://www.geocities.com/heartland/prairie/8367/ for more on the descendants of this man. Although he was possibly born in Banffshire, it is not yet proven whether he links into my family.
     Paul MacPherson served in the military in His Majesty's 17th Regiment of Foot. He was discharged 29 July 1819 aged 73 from 1763 to 1783. He ended military service on 2 May 1781 in New York, USA. He was discharged as a 35 year old private soldier having served for 20 years and being disabled in one arm. He was 5 foot 8 inches tall, without shoes; having a black complexion and born in Banff, a labourer. He received 2 months pay to carry him to Europe.
     Paul MacPherson married Mary Oliver circa 1784. His children were Mary, Margaret 1875-1873, Daniel/Donald 1788-1868, James 1790-1878, John Murdoch 1793-1871, Robert 1795-1893, Isabella 1797 -, Hibbert 1800-1865

HIs daughter, Margaret McPherson, born in 1785 iin N.S.,is V James Great, Great,Great, Grandmother. Margaret McPherson married Jabez Leet, they had a son, Oliver 'Paul" Leet, who in turn married Margaret Cresine, who in turn had a daughter, Margaret Cassells Leet, who in turn married James Alexander Fraser, who in turn had a son, who is my Father.
     His 1781 discharge papers are copied with an outer wrapper> dated 26 July 1819 stating he was aged 73.
     Paul died on 28 May 1828 in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada.

     Paul MacPherson was born circa 1811 in Lagan, Inverness-shire.
     Paul MacPherson married Jane Unknown before 1841.
     Paul MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in Balgown, Laggan, Inverness-shire. Paul Mcpherson, 30, ag. labourer, Jane Mcpherson, 30, Isabella Mcpherson, 8, Angus Mcpherson 2, John Mcpherson, 3 months.
     Paul MacPherson was recorded on the 1851 census in Laggan, Inverness-shire. Paul McPherson, head, 40, labourer, born Laggan; Jana Mcpherson 36, born Kingussie; chicldren Anges 12; John 10, Jessie 8, Margaret 6, Alexr, 4, Ewen 2, all born at Laggan.

     Paul MacPherson was born circa 1824 in Tombrackie, Banffshire.
     Paul MacPherson was recorded on the 1851 census in 3 Old Castle Gate, Banff, Banffshire. Paul McPherson aged 28, book canvasser brother was a lodger with the Anderson family.

     Paul MacPherson was born circa 1773.
     Paul MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in Guestrow, Aberdeen East, Aberdeenshire. Paul Mcpherson, 68, shoe maker, Jane Mcpherson, 20, Eliza Mcpherson, 15, Mary Mcpherson, 14, Hugh McDoubale     25, Geo Lettie, 20, Archibald Thomson, 18.

     Abbe Paul Macpherson was born on 4 March 1756 in Scalan, Glenlivet, Inveravon, Banffshire. He was the son of Paul Macpherson and Janet Cummin.
     My father was Paul McPherson who had a small farm at Scalan in Glenlivet. His great grandfather John left Badenoch for a motive not very honourable...

He wrote: I was born in Scalen at Glenlivet in lawful ... on 4 March 1756 of Paul Macpherson and Janet Cummin both Catholics and baptized by Mr Wiliam grant. I was sent at six years of age after I lost my mother to a Catholic school that kept at Clasmore there I contrived for a year but raised little benefit from it. An old woman in the neighbourhood of my father's farm taught school finding I made little proficience at lasmore I was sent to this teacher where I made rapid progess for the good old woman paid all the attention in her powers she taught me to read but could not teach me to write.
     Paul died on 24 November 1846 in Glenlivet, Inveravon, Banffshire, aged 90. He was buried at Chapeltown, Glenlivet.

     This may be the Paul MacPherson of Towie and his wife Isobell Innes who were mentioned in the Banff Registers of Sasines 17 July 1676. Also mentioned on 8 Nov 1694 was Lachlan, son of Paul M'Pherson of Knockan.. Paul MacPherson (17th century) was born circa 1660 in Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of unlinked early MacPherson.
     Paul MacPherson (17th century) married Isabell Innes before 1676.

     Paul MacPherson (of Tomintoul) was born before 2 July 1778 in Lynavoir, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was christened on 2 July 1778 in Kirkmichael. He was the son of John MacPherson and Margaret Forbes.
     Paul MacPherson (of Tomintoul) married Ann or Margeret Grant in June 1805 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. An addition to the Tomintoul Roman Catholic church register states: 1805 June - Paul McPherson, Tomintoul and Anne McGrigor at Edinburgh. Paul was a shoemaker from 1810, Tomintoul.
     The Status Animarum listed: Removed from this mission: from Tomintoul - Paul McPherson, his wife and 5 children.

     Paul's dad Macpherson was the son of Paul's grandfather Macpherson.

     Paul's grandfather Macpherson was the son of John MacPherson.

     Penelope MacPherson (Longmore) was born on 14 May 1848 in Eskimore, Glenlivet, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. She was christened on 15 May 1848 in the Braes of Glenlivet RC chapel, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart. William and Penelope were listed as the children of Peter MacPherson in the 1851 census in Seatown Rd, Port Tannachy, Rathven, Banffshire.
     Penelope died on 3 January 1889 in Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland, aged 40. She left issue..

     Penuel MacPherson was christened on 30 November 1830 in Cromdale, Inverness, Scotland. She was the daughter of James MacPherson and Penuel Grant.

     Peter MacPherson was born on 23 November 1819 in Blackhaugh, Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander MacPherson and Anne Grant. Peter MacPherson was christened on 27 November 1819 in Kirkmichael. Peter, son of Alexander McPherson in Blackhaugh by Ann Grant his spouse was born the 23rd bapt the 27 Nov 1819.
     Peter MacPherson and Peter MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in Mains, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. Peter McPherson aged 18, was a male servant in the household headed by George Stuart, farmer at Mains. Peter MacPherson was listed in a directory dated 1844 as Peter McPherson, Hardware shop at 44 North Gallery, Newmarket, Aberdeen.
     He may have been the Peter, residing at Ballinbone, who married Elizabeth Stuart residing at Mains of Inverourie, both of this parish, 9 Dec 1847 at Kirkmichael? However this Peter went on to have 6 children and died at Rothes. See George Watts notes. He was not in Kirkmichael in 1851 census. Peter was a farm servant before 1848.. He was listed in a directory dated between 1848 and 1849 as Hatters: Peter McPherson, manufacturer at 14 Market Gallery, Aberdeen.
     Peter MacPherson lived at Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, June 1849.
     Peter MacPherson married Ann Murray on 25 June 1849 in the United Presbyterian church, St Nicholas Lane, Aberdeen. Peter McPherson, hat manufacturer, Banff, and Ann Murray, residing in Dee St. in this parish. This marriage is also proclaimed in Banff, Banffshire on 23rd June 1849 Peter Mcpherson, formerly Farm Servant, now hat maker in Banff and Ann Murray in the parish of Old Machar, were contracted for the purpose of Marriage and afyrt public Proclamations in the Parish Church were married by the Revd. Henry? Angus Minr. of the United Prespyterian Church, Aberdeen on 25th June 1849. Below the entry there is an N.B. Farm Servant" was inserted afterwards at Mr McPherson's desire. Signed Alex. Smith, S.C.
     Peter MacPherson and Ann Murray arrived per "Catherine" on 26 May 1851 at Adelaide, South Australia, from Peter (aged 31, labourer, Banff) and his wife Ann (aged 30) with their infant daughter Margaret departed Liverpool 9 Feb 1851 via Plymouth and arrived at Port Adelaide on Monday 26 May. Peter MacPherson was listed in a directory dated 1854 as Peter McPherson, gold miner at Heathcote, Victoria. He was listed in a directory dated 1856 as Peter McPherson, miner at Alma, Victoria. He was listed in a directory dated from 1858 as Peter McPherson, farmer at Bet Bet, Victoria.
     Gary McPherson holds a 'Forget me not' card dated 1868 from Mrs George Gordon of Aberdeen in which she describes herself as sister to Paul McPherson of Newmarket, Peter McPherson of Bet Bet & Alexander Borland of Laanecoorie. This may be either Sarah (b.1810) or Mary (b.1828). He was listed in a directory dated 1868 as Peter McPherson, farmer at Eddington, Victoria. He was listed in a directory dated 1871 as P McPherson, farmer at Bet Bet, Victoria. He was listed in a directory dated between 1884 and 1885 as Peter McPherson at Eddington. He was listed in a directory dated 1899 as Peter McPherson, farmer at Eddington.
          The Cyclopedia of Victoria states that he was born in Scotland in 1819. At home he learned the trade of hatter, and worked at it as a journeyman in England & Scotland, as he also did for a few months after his arrival in South Australia in 1851. Crossing over into Victoria he went to the Forest Creek and other goldfields, where he engaged in mining for some time with considerable success. After that he proceeded to his present location and selected 80 acres of land, to which he has gradually added so much that he now holds 320 acres, which he uses for agriculture and dairy farming, and besides he has an orchard.
Eddington reflections states that Peter McPherson, an early settler in the Eddington district, was born in Scotland in 1819. He trained as a hatter and worked for established hatters in Scotland and England. He arrived in Adelaide in 1851 where he carried on his trade for several months before moving to the Victorian goldfield of Forest Creek (Castlemaine). After working successfully for some time at Forest Creek he selected 80 acres of land at Eddington. By the 1880s he had increased his holding to 320 acres and was [using] the land for agriculture, dairying and an orchard. There is a memorial window to Mr & Mrs P McPherson in St Andrew's Presbyterian church, erected when the church was extensively renovated.
Mrs Heena McPherson, in her letter dated 29 May 89, states that William had a sister Anne ? who married a Formby and a brother Alix, but she didn't know them
The original property owned by Peter McPherson at Betley was named "Logie" and was situated on the Bet Bet Creek a mile or so downstream from Betley, on the road to Eddington. The home was built on the north side of the Creek and the ruins are still visible and the large cellar is quite distinct. The cellar measures 36 x 12 feet (the wedding breakfast for Edith & Neil Forbes was held there and seated almost 100 people). Before 1910 Betley was known as Middle Bridge. The property was mixed farming with wheat and crops, sheep, cows etc. and fruit trees along the creek flats. His son Charles then lived on the property until 1922 when he moved to Shepparton. Peter's son Willie had a farm nearby called "Laurie" [Letter from Barry Klemm 27 Feb 1990].
     Peter MacPherson made a will dated 16 November 1901.
     Peter died on 4 October 1904 in Middlebridge, (Betley), Victoria, aged 84. MCPHERSON.-On the 4th October, at his residence, Middlebridge, Peter Mcpherson, native of Banffshire, Scotland, aged 84? years. (A colonist of 53? years.). He was buried on 5 October 1904 in Eddington.
     His will was proved on 13 December 1904 in Victoria. Peter McPherson, late of Middlebridge, farmer. His estate was valued at £970/13/- and later at £2675/13/-.

     Peter MacPherson was born in 1856 in Alma, Victoria. He was the son of Paul MacPherson and Jane Emslie. Peter MacPherson was admitted to the hospital, Maryborough, between 1892 and 1907. Peter was admitted on April 11 1892 aged 36 farmer of Newmarket, single, Presbyterian, native of Alma. He was again admitted 7 Nov 1902, labourer, of Carisbrook, married. Emergency admission 30 May 1905, of Maryborough, and again admitted 19 Aug 1907. Peter was a defendant in a court case on 6 January 1892 in Maryborough, Victoria. He was convicted on a charge of "furious riding".
     In Paul MacPherson's will dated 24 September 1897 in Carisbrook, Victoria,, Peter MacPherson was named as heir. Paul left all my real estate to my son Peter McPherson of Newmarket; Paul McPherson of Newmarket, near Carisbrook, farmer - ... Maryborough Benevolent Society £5, Victorian Alliance £10, unto my grandson Paul McPherson Robertson such of my deposit receipts in the London Bank of Australia Ltd, Maryborough, as may be current at the time of my decease together with such an amount out my person.... £50, unto my daughter Janet Balgowan Barr the sum of fifty pounds subject to ... by her husband Andrew Barr, Mrs Selina Earl of Maryborough, grocer..., unto my daughter Sarah Burns the sum of fifty pounds, my daughter Martha Jennings... grand-daughter Margaret McCulloch, grand-daughter Matilda McCulloch, niece Mary Hurwood, son-in-law Henry Perryman, son Paul McPherson, son Peter McPherson, in equal proportions to my daughters Jane McCulloch and Mary Ann Robertson I devise all my real estate unto my son Peter McPherson and I hereby appoint Archibald McCrab of Deep Creek, (R McCulloch)?, my son Peter McPherson of Newmarket, farmer, executor... He was the informant at the death of Paul MacPherson, on 25 February 1898. Peter was a defendant in a court case between 18 October 1905 and 8 August 1905 in Maryborough. He was convicted for drunkenness.
     Peter died in 1933 in Maryborough, Victoria.

     Peter MacPherson married Isobel Fleming. Peter MacPherson was born before 1763 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of unlinked early MacPherson.

     Peter MacPherson was born circa 1819 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander MacPherson and Anne Grant.
     Peter MacPherson and Peter MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in Mains, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. Peter McPherson aged 18, was a male servant in the household headed by George Stuart, farmer at Mains.
     He may have been the Peter, residing at Ballinbone, who married Elizabeth Stuart residing at Mains of Inverourie, both of this parish, 9 Dec 1847 at Kirkmichael? However this Peter went on to have 6 children and died at Rothes. See George Watts notes. He was not in Kirkmichael in 1851 census.
     Peter MacPherson married Elizabeth Stuart on 9 December 1847 in Kirkmichael, BAN, SCT. Peter Mcpherson, res. at Ballinbone & Eliz Stuart res. at Mains of Inverourie, both of this parish.
     Peter MacPherson married Elizabeth Stuart on 15 December 1847 in Enzie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. The marriage was proclaimed at Kirkmichael on 9 December 1847. He was of Ballinloan and she was of Maines of Inverourie, Kirkmichael, but one of the children's birth certificate states that they married at Enzie. Their children were baptised at the RC chapel in the Braes of Glenlivet. They then moved to New Spynie by 1852 then to Orbliston in the parish of Speymouth by 1856. In 1858 they were at Blackhills in the parish of Elgin. All the children were baptised as Catholics, but he was described as a Protestant in 1861. By 1865 they were living at Rothes.
     Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart were recorded on the 1851 census in Seatown Rd, Port Tannachy, Rathven, Banffshire. Peter McPherson, 31, blacksmith, and in place of birth it had N.K. His wife was Betty aged 27 and born in Inveravon and the children were Penelopy (sic) aged 2 and William aged 1.
     Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart appeared on the 1861 census in Newland, Elgin, Moray. Peter McPherson, head, 40, blacksmith, b. Kirkmichael; Elisabeth McPherson, 38, b. Inveravon, William, 11, Scholar, b. Inveravon; Margaret, 9, b. Newspynie, Ann, 7 ditto, Elisabeth, 5, b. Speymouth, Christian, 3, b. Elgin.
     Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart appeared on the 1871 census in Back Street, Rothes, Moray. Peter McPherson, head, married, 51, Lab. born Kirkmichael, Elizabeth McPherson, wife, 50, b. Inveraven; William McPherson, son, U, 20, Lab. Inveraven; Elizabeth McPherson, daughter, U,14, Speymouth; Christina McPherson, daughter, U, 12, Elgin; Adam S. McPherson, son, U, 5, Rothes.
     Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart appeared on the 1881 census in Land Street, Rothes, Moray. Peter McPherson married aged 61, ag. lab. born Kirkmichael, Banff with his wife Elizabeth aged 60, born Glenlivet and son Adam S McPherson, aged 16, born Rothes, scholar and Adam Harrold, grandson aged 13 months, born Rothes.
     Peter died of diabetes mellitus on 7 June 1884 in Rothes, Moray. His birthplace and parentage were not known, he was a blacksmith (journeyman) aged 66. The informant was his brother-in-law Charles Stuart, Old St, Rothes.

     Peter MacPherson was born on 13 September 1861 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. He was christened on 13 September 1861 in the RC chapel, Elgin. He was the son of Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart. Peter in 1891, Rothes, Moray, Scotland.

     Peter MacPherson was born circa 1827 in Abernethy, Inverness, Scotland. He was the son of unlinked 19C MacPherson.
     Peter MacPherson was recorded on the 1851 census in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was a 23 year old unmarried farm servant, born Abernethy, Inverness, working for Robert McGregor.

     Peter MacPherson (of Gaulrig) married an unknown person . He was born circa 1775 in Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of unlinked early MacPherson.

     Robert MacPherson was born before 3 March 1793 in Ellick, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was christened on 3 March 1793 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of Cosmo MacPherson and Margaret MacIntosh or Riach.

     Robert MacPherson was born on 2 October 1825 in Cults, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was christened on 2 October 1825 in RC chapel, Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. 1825 2 Oct, at Cults, Robt lawful son of Jas McPherson Tomintoul and of Effy Stuart was born and baptised 2 Oct 1825 in the presence of Wm McPherson & Mrs McPherson, Tomintoul, sponsors. He was the son of James MacPherson and Euphemia Stuart. Robert MacPherson appeared on the in 1828 "status animarum" in the household of James MacPherson and Euphemia Stuart in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. John, Robert and James was listed as a child of James MacPherson in the in 1836 "status animarum" in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael Banffshire.
     Robert MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in the household of James MacPherson and Euphemia Stuart in Tomintoul.