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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Argyllshire => Topic started by: Coriolana on Sunday 08 February 04 01:58 GMT (UK)
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Hi,
I'm researching my McPherson line from Sydney.
Duncan McPherson b. abt 1842, Argyll married Mary O'Donnell in Sydney, Australia on 18 Nov 1873. I don't have any immigration details on Duncan.
His parents were Duncan McPherson b. abt 1803 Argyll and Mary (maiden name unknown) b abt 1805 in Argyll. Any information about these McPhersons would be greatly appreciated. ;D
regards
Carol
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Hi Carol
Sorry we haven't been able to help you so far on this one.
Have you made any progress, or do you have any further details that could help someone to find what you are looking for?
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Ticker
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Hi Carol if you go to" www.bdm.nsw.gov.au" then to "Family History "then "online historical indexes" you will see the record of the marriage there. You can also search death and birth records as well, and order certificates. Aussie certificates usually have more info on them than UK ones.
Good luck
Shirley
Perth West Oz
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Hi Carol me again here is a Duncan Mcpherson who fits the bill on the 1881 census.
Regards
SS
Dwelling: Corpach Hotel
Census Place: Kilmallie, Argyll, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203558 GRO Ref Volume 520 EnumDist 12 Page 14
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Colin D. MC PHERSON U 28 M Kilmonivaig, Inverness, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Hotel Keeper
Sarah MC PHERSON U 34 F Kilmonivaig, Inverness, Scotland
Rel: Sister
Occ: Housekeeper
Duncan MC PHERSON W 78 M Ardnamurchan, Argyll, Scotland
Rel: Father
Occ: (Not In Sch)
Margaret A. MILLER 11 F Kilmorack, Inverness, Scotland
Rel: Niece
Occ: Scholar
Ann MC EACHRAN U 35 F Ardnamurchan, Argyll, Scotland
Rel: Serv
Occ: Cook (Domestic Serv)
Mary CAMERON U 23 F Kilmallie, Argyll, Scotland
Rel: Serv
Occ: Housemaid (Dom Serv)
John CAMERON U 18 M Kilmallie, Argyll, Scotland
Rel: Serv
Occ: Post Boy (Domestic Serv)
John CRAWFORD U 68 M Cowal, Argyll, Scotland
Rel: Serv
Occ: Ferry Man
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Carol,
Do you have Duncan's death certificate as it may have more details (including he mother maiden name) and will definitely tell you what year he migrated.
You may then find the immigration records give his mothers maiden name (depending on the type of immigrant he was and where and when he arrived). He may also have immigrated as a child with his parents in which case you may get lucky and get their parents names.
A quick search of the NSW BDM (assuming he died in NSW) shows a couple of possibilities (but you will have to order them)
One quite close and Sydney
5488/1909 MCPHERSON DUNCAN DUNCAN MARY GRANVILLE
others remote but possible
16805/1932 MCPHERSON DUNCAN DUNCAN MARY REDFERN (Sydney - and he would need to have lived to 90)
17716/1934 MCPHERSON DUNCAN 85 YRS DIST HOSP ALBURY ALBURY (Country NSW - and he would need to have lived to 92)
12849/1896 MCPHERSON DUNCAN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN BATHURST (Country NSW - couldn't see a death for Mary McPherson in Bathurst)
The other death records have different parents names.
The other approach you could take is www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. They have the parish registers and statutory registers indexed. It is a pay site, but you can view some of the images to the records online also. These will probably be in the old parish registers but you may be able to find his christening or the marriage of his parents to help you on your way.
Hope the above helps.
Jenny
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Hi Carol me again here is a Duncan Mcpherson who fits the bill on the 1881 census.
Regards
SS
Well done Shirley, you are busy today! ;) Thanks for answering so many of my prompts - we make a good double act - I say sorry we haven't helped you yet, and you do all the work! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Thanks
Ticker
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Hi Shirley and Ticker,
I have Duncan's death certificate. Born in Argyllshire, Scotland. He died in 1871 at Ultimo, (Sydney). It lists Colin McPherson as his father - a farmer. His mother is not listed. Duncan's son, Daniel, was the informant. States time in the colony as 27 years and 11 months. Spouse - Mary McInnes.
I found his grave at Rookwood Cemetery. The headstone is very weathered - it also lists the following buried at that location:
His wife Mary d. 9/7/1876 aged 78
Flora Thornley (daughter) d. 7.2.1879 aged 41
Henry George Thornley b. 1/1/1864 only son of the late Henry George and Flora Thornley, d. 22/9/1898.
That's what I have to date :-)
Carol
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Hi Carol,
I'm not sure if you will get this message or not. I have just signed up and are navigating my way around the site.
I may have some information about Duncan McPherson for you. I have a Duncan McPherson who died at Albury District Hospital in 1934 born in Glasgow 1849, married to a Jean McIver. He immigrated to Australia in 1881. They had a son, also Duncan born in Wandin Yallock Victoria in 1883. He is my Grandfather. If you want any more information, or you have information for me, please contact me directly at (*) I may have lots more info for you to share.
Thanks Sarah
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Jenny,
I have Duncan's death certificate. Born in Argyllshire, Scotland. He died in 1871 at Ultimo, (Sydney). It lists Colin McPherson as his father - a farmer. His mother is not listed. Duncan's son, Daniel, was the informant. States time in the colony as 27 years and 11 months. Spouse - Mary McInnes. (As I had stated in a previous posting).
It doesn't look like we are talking about the same family, my McPherson's were in Sydney with no links to VIC. I haven't done any research for some years and am not currently working on my tree.
Thanks for your help and good luck with your research.
regards
Carol
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Hi Coriolana
I am also researching the Duncan McPherson (died Ultimo 1871) family line that lived in Sydney. I may have further information and maybe you can assist me. I'm really like to obtain photos of the McPhersons.
Cheers
Brian
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Hi there,
Welcome to RootsChat.
May I please mention that there’s quite a number of chaps named McPHERSON in New South Wales in 1870. For example, just in the West Sydney electorate (so, the Sydney suburbs of Ultimo, Pyrmont, The Rocks, and much of the Sydney CBD) there’s the following chaps.
NSW electoral roll 1870 WEST SYDNEY
McPherson Daniel, residence, 106 Victoria St
McPherson Dougal, householder, Victoria place
McPherson Duncan, householder, 60 Liverpool St
McPherson Duncan, householder, 106 Victoria St
McPherson Duncan, junior, residence, 106 Victoria St
McPherson Evan, householder, Kensington St
McPherson Hugh, residence Piper’s lane Off Sussex St
McPherson James, freehold, 10 Waterloo place
McPherson John, residence, 12 Kensington St
McPherson Peter, residence, Liverpool St
McPherson Richard, household, Liverpool St
McPherson William, freehold 12 Kensington St
To be eligible to be enrolled (and it was not compulsory to enrol) you needed to be a) male, b) British subject, either by birth or by naturalisation, c) aged 21 years of age or more d)qualified by residency and or property holding.
Cheers, JM
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Hi JM
Many thanks - Duncan died at 9 Victoria St, Ultimo. Looks like the 1870 address of 106 Victoria St may possibly be my Duncan as he had sons Daniel and Duncan. Duncan had earlier lived in 8 Victoria street, Ultimo behind the Smart Mills ??? (rented from Thos Ware Smart). Does the Electoral Rolls supply and more information eg occupation, etc. My Duncan married Mary McInnes who died 1876 in Sydney probably Ultimo.
Cheers
Brian
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City of Sydney Assessment Books are freely available online, and the particular Ward covering Ultimo in the 1870s would be Denison. The 1871 rates show that Duncan McPHERSON was rated in respect of 308 Sussex Street, East Side. The Property Owner or Landlord was a William ASHTON, it was a house (and not a warehouse, nor a shop) with a gross annual value of £26. It was of Brick, with Shingle roofing, 2 floors, 3 rooms. William Ashton occupied 306 Sussex St, and owned 304, 306 and 308 Sussex St. (Until 1879, City of Sydney collected rates from the person occupying the premises, rather than the land owner).
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/learn/search-our-collections/house-and-building-histories/assessment-books
I have popped the above link into this post, as it gives lots of interesting information about the City of Sydney’s Archives, Historical photographs and maps, Sands Directories, that are freely available to search through online.
Occupations were not included in the NSW electoral rolls until after federation. Females included in NSW electoral rolls from 1902.
Cheers, JM