BIOGRAPHY

JOHN A. McPHERSON

John A. McPherson, son of Alexander and Jane (McVean) McPherson, was born September 28, 1845, where he now resides. He was reared on a farm, received a common school and academic education, and at the age of 19 began farming for himself. He has always lived on his present place, except five years spent in Wheatland. He was drafted into the State militia. March 15, 1871, he married Sarah E., daughter of Philo L. and Sarah (Hull) Pierson. John A. McPherson has five children: Jean L., Roy P., Hobert P., Sarah F., and Ethel H., and all are members of the Presbyterian Church.

FROM:
Gazetteer and Biographical Record
of Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890