Pierson Montgomery McPHERSON & Mary Ann SPENCER

Husband Pierson Montgomery McPHERSON 

        AKA: "Gum"
       Born: 24 Sep 1851             at: Moniteau Co, Missouri
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 5 May 1918              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon


     Father: James C. McPHERSON
     Mother: Mary Ellen SCOTT


    Married: 4 Jul 1871                Place: Lane Co, Oregon
Events
1. Birth, 14 Sep 1851, Moniteau Co, Missouri

Wife Mary Ann SPENCER 

       Born: 16 Feb 1854             at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 30 Nov 1934             at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon

Children
1 F Infant McPHERSON 

       Born: Abt 1874                at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died:                         at: 
     Buried:                         at:
Spouse: Never Married
2 M Alex Chandos McPHERSON 

       Born: 6 Feb 1876              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 22 Sep 1891             at: 
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Never Married
3 M Seth Monroe McPHERSON 

        AKA: "Bud"
       Born: 6 May 1878              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 8 Nov 1930              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Stella Ann CALVERT Marr: 14 Oct 1903, Lane Co, Oregon
4 M Walter Wales McPHERSON 

       Born: 1 Apr 1880              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 3 May 1943              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Melva Ethel POWERS Marr: 28 Aug 1901, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
5 M Vinnie McPHERSON 

       Born: 3 Sep 1882              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 5 Jun 1960              at: 
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Never Married
6 F Dorena McPHERSON 

       Born: 17 Aug 1884             at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 22 Sep 1911             at: 
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon

7 F Lula McPHERSON 

       Born: 5 Dec 1886              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 15 Jul 1962             at: 
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Never Married
8 F Adell McPHERSON 

       Born: 9 Feb 1891              at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 27 May 1917             at: Ashland, Jackson Co, Oregon
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Howard Edward EWER Marr: 13 Nov 1912, Lane Co, Oregon
9 M Wade Hampton McPHERSON 

       Born: 13 Jan 1896             at: Springfield, Lane Co, Oregon
 Christened:                         at: 
       Died: 13 Dec 1918             at: 
     Buried:                         at: Mulkey Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co, Oregon
Spouse: Never Married
Husband's Notes
PIERSON M. McPHERSON
From: "Portrait and Biographical Record of the Willamette Valley"
Pierson M. McPherson was just a year old when his parents brought him to Portland, and thirteen years old when he came to Lane county. In the meantime he has attained to prominence as an agriculturist and promoter of the well-being of his neighborhood, living a life devoted to his farm, his family and his many friends. In Moniteau Co., Mo, where he was born Sept. 14, 1851, his parents, J. C. and Mary E. (Scott) McPherson were well known farmers, who, notwithstanding that they owned a large and paying farm, were on the lookout for a chance to improve their prospects. During the winter of 1851-52 they made preparations to cross the plains in the early spring. They started out in April with two wagons, four yoke of oxen, and three cows, the latter being pressed into service after leaving Fort Hall. Upon arriving in the Willamette Valley they had three cows and four steers, the animals having fared well during the long and tiresome journey.

The McPherson family lived first on three hundred and twenty acres claim near Silverton, Marion County, Oregon, and in 1864 removed to near Springfield, Lane County, where the father bought one hundred and twenty acres of land, living theron until his death in 1886 at the age of sixty-five years. The wife, who survived him until 1902, dying at the age of seventy-one years, was the mother of thirteen children, eight of whom attained maturity. Both parents were members of the Christian Church, and Mr. McPherson contributed many hundreds of dollars toward its support. He served in the Yakima Indian War, and at all times during his life in the west promoted the cause of education and morality.

The youth of P. M. McPherson, the third child in his father's large family, was spent on the Lane county farm. July 4, 1871, he married Mary Spencer, therafter living for a year on the James A. Ebbetts place, he then purchased ninety acres of his present farm, to which he has since added and now owns two hundred and twenty acres, all in the valley, just outside of Springfield. In his meadows roam the finest of Jersey cattle; other stock also bring in a substantial yearly income. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, of whom Chandos is deceased. Those living are; Seth, Walter, Vinnie, Dorena, Lulu, Adell and Wade. Mr. McPherson cast his first presidential vote foe a Democratic president and has never had occasion to change his mond regarding party affiliations. Fraternally he is connected with the Woodsman of the World and in religion he finds a home in the Christian Church. He is a thrifty and practical farmer, entering with zest into his chosen occupation, and getting the best possible results from his fertile and conveniently located farm.


Wife's Notes 


Mary Ann was the daughter of Seth Sheldon Spencer and Sarah Boyd.


Medical Notes for Child: Infant McPHERSON


Cause of Death: Stillborn


Notes for Child: Alex Chandos McPHERSON


DIED - Aboutr two miles east of Eugene, September 22, 1891, Chantis McPherson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gum McPherson, aged about 20 years.  He was sick only three or four days with bilious fever.  The funeral took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Mulkey cemetery.  The family have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.


Notes for Child: Dorena McPHERSON


DEATH RECORD
State of Oregon  -- Lane County
Surname: McPherson   Given name: Dorena
Date of Death:  Sept 22, 1911  Place of Death:  Springfield
Sex: F  Color: w Single,Mar'd, Div'd:  Single
age 27-1mo 5 days    Birthplace: Oregon  Occupation: teacher
Father's name: Preston McPherson    Father's birthplace:  MO
Mother's maiden name: Mary A. Spencer  Mother's birthplace: Ore
Cause of death: tuberculosis
Physician: T. W. Harris


Medical Notes for Child: Adell McPHERSON


Cause of Death: Tuberculosis


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