Orange County Indexed
The McPherson surname
The McPherson name in Orange County Indexed: 132 historical records, 7 people in the chronology and 3 headings in books and archives.
- In the records
- 1779 to 1911
most named in the 1810s
- Tax lists 1779–1790
- Court minutes 1779–1818
- Deeds 1797–1874
- Marriages 1814–1911
- Wills 1818–1837
- Records of enslaved people 1818–1844
- In the chronology
- 1930 to 1972 7 people in 18 entries, most in the 1940s
- In books and archives
- 1 family heading and 2 people, born 1904 to 1906
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Cane Creek (35), Rock Creek (2), Jonathan Lindley’s Mill (1), Plum Creek (1), Browns Spring Branch (1), Hunting Creek (1), Brewer Spring Branch (1), Great Road (1)
- Married into
- Ray 3, Powell 3, Newlin 2, Tapp 2, Andrews 1, Bevins 1, Boutin 1, Brown 1, Dark 1, Hart 1, Johnston 1, Lloyd 1 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Neal 8, Lindley 5, Dowdy 3, Stout 3, Edwards 2, Stroud 2, Patterson 2, Graham 2, Erson 2, Lindly 2, Marshall 2
- People with a page here
- Holt McPherson, Marinda D. McPherson
- Spellings to try
- McFerson, McPharson, M'Pherson, McPhearson
- Search beyond these records
- McPherson in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
- HeritageQuest, through NC LIVE (anywhere, with your OCPL library card; search McPherson there)
- McPherson in Orange County records on FamilySearch (free account)
Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 7 people
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
- McPherson, Armeta 1 entry, 1972
- McPherson, D. A. 2 entries, 1930–1931
- McPherson, David 2 entries, 1947–1972
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McPherson, Marinda 6 entries, 1942–1951
Show the 6 entries
- 1942: Marinda McPherson starts a library for Black readers in Hillsborough
- early August 1948: The county librarian meets with Black leaders to restart the Orange County Negro library
- October 28, 1948: Black library committee moves to reopen the county's library for Black readers in the Hillsboro Community Center
- by July 14, 1949: The Black public library's building committee buys a Camp Butner building
- by June 29, 1950: Work begins on a building for the county library for Black readers beside Central High
- May 27, 1951: Orange County Negro Public Library dedicates its own building
- McPherson, Marinda D. 6 entries, 1945–1972
- McPherson, S. D. 1 entry, 1934
- McPherson, William Edward 1 entry, 1947
In books and archives 3 headings
Subject headings from the library catalogs Orange County Indexed gathers. A family heading collects genealogies and family papers; a person heading, the works about that person.
- McPherson family family, 2 works
- McPherson, Holt, 1906-1979 2 works
- McPherson, Marinda Dunnigan, 1904-1995 2 works
In the historical records 132 records
47 deeds, 2 records of enslaved people, 24 marriages, 54 court minutes, 2 tax list entries and 3 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. McPherson marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1770s
- 1779Court minutesWm. McPherson entered a 2000 pounds recognizance to appear at the next Superior Court in a state case.
- 1779Court minutesWm. McPherson entered a 1000 pounds recognizance to appear at the next Superior Court in a state case.
- 1779Court minutesDan’l. McPherson entered a 1000 pounds recognizance to appear at the next Superior Court in a state case.
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: McPherson William
1780s
1790s
1800s
- 1800DeedsNorth Carolina to William McPherson, 2 June 1800
- 1805DeedsNathan Dicks to John McPherson, 26 August 1805
- 1806DeedsWilliam McPherson to Enoch McPherson, 15 January 1806
- 1806DeedsAllen Edwards to Enoch McPherson, 25 July 1806
- 1806Court minutesDeed, William McPherson to Enoch McPherson, proved by James Neal.
- 1806Court minutesDeed, Allen Edwards to Enoch McPherson, proved by William Harvey.
- 1807DeedsJonathan Lindley to Enoch McPherson, 21 February 1807
1810s
- 1810DeedsJohn McPherson to Enoch McPherson Jr, 17 April 1810
- 1810DeedsJonathan Lindley to John McPherson, 14 April 1810
- 1810DeedsJonathan Lindley to James McPherson, 22 February 1810
- 1811DeedsJonathan Lindley to James McPherson, 24 March 1811
- 1811DeedsJohn McPherson to James McPherson, 1811
- 1811DeedsJames McPherson to Enoch McPherson, 16 March 1811
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John McP[h]erson to James McPherson, proved by duly ack’d in open Court and ordered to be registered.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, r Jonathan Lindly to Jno McPherson, acknowledged in court.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, Jonathan Lindly to James McPherson, acknowledged in court.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John McPherson to Enoch McPherson Jr, proved by duly ack’d in open Court and ordered to be registered.
- 1811Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Enoch McPherson granted to Peter Stout and Sarah McPherson; sureties John Marshall and Joseph McPherson.
- 1811Court minutesJoseph Clendening, Lewis Horneday, Jacob Moulder and Daniel Foust were appointed to allot widow Sarah McPherson a year’s provisions.
- 1811Court minutesEnoch McPherson’s unnamed administrators received permission to sell his perishable estate.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Enoch McPherson as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Thomas Davis as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Thomas Stout as road overseer.
- 1812DeedsWilliam McPherson to Rebecca Dowdy, 17 June 1812
- 1812Court minutesDeed, James McPherson to Enoch McPherson, proved by Elisha Braxton.
- 1813DeedsJames Neal to Enoch McPherson, 25 May 1813
- 1813DeedsJohn McPherson to William McPherson, 2 February 1813
- 1813DeedsJames Lawrence to Enoch McPherson, 3 September 1813
- 1813Court minutesDaniel McP[h]erson became guardian of Aaron and Stephen and Anne McPherson.
- 1814MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Bevins and Mary McPherson
- 1814Court minutesDeed, John McPherson to William McPherson, acknowledged in court.
- 1814Court minutesThe court apprenticed William Burnet to John McPherson for instruction in coopering and farming.
- 1814Court minutesDeed, James Laurance to Enoch McPherson, proved by James Neal.
- 1814Court minutesDaniel McPherson was ordered to pay Sarah McPherson for two years’ care of Stephen and Nancy McPherson, with credit in his accounts.
- 1815DeedsWilliam Dowdy & Rebecca Dowdy to Enoch McPherson, 20 December 1815
- 1815Court minutesThe jury found Thomas Holden guilty on the indictment.
- 1817DeedsJames Neal to James Neal McPherson, 21 November 1817
- 1817Court minutesThe jury awarded Charles Shanks damages and costs against William Hatchet.
- 1818DeedsJohn Stroud to Enoch McPherson, 25 November 1818
- 1818Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): John Stroud to Enoch McPherson, 25 November 1818
- 1818Court minutesThe court recorded David Hobbs, John Sheppard, John Wrightsell and 33 others for jury service.
- 1818WillsWill of William McPherson
- 1819DeedsNorth Carolina to James McPherson, 4 October 1819
- 1819DeedsJames Neal to Enoch McPherson, 21 May 1819
- 1819DeedsJames Neal to Enoch McPherson, 21 May 1819
- 1819DeedsEnoch McPherson to William McPherson, 22 July 1819
- 1819MarriagesMarriage bond: William P McPherson and Margaret R McDaniel
1820s
- 1821DeedsMary Conklin to Polly McPherson & Harlen Conklin & Abner Conklin, 5 March 1821
- 1821DeedsArchibald Nicholson estate by executor to William McPherson, 20 December 1821
- 1821MarriagesMarriage bond: Willis Dark and Mary McPherson
- 1822DeedsWilliam McPherson to George Faust, February 1822
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: James McPherson and Mary Ray
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: John McPherson and Mary Wiggs
- 1825DeedsThomas Stout to James McPherson, 3 January 1825
- 1825DeedsEnoch McPherson to William McPherson, 15 April 1825
- 1829MarriagesMarriage bond: John McPherson and Polly Patterson
1830s
- 1831DeedsSarah Dixon & Stephen W McPherson & Nancy McPherson to Joshua Lindley, 22 January 1831
- 1831DeedsJohn McPherson & Mary McPherson to William Patterson, 23 November 1831
- 1833DeedsJoseph Wells to William McPherson, 6 February 1833
- 1834DeedsEnoch McPherson to William McPherson, 20 March 1834
- 1836DeedsPeter Stout to Cane Creek Farmers and Mechanics Manufacturing Company & Jacob Hadley & William McPherson & William Albright & Joseph Dixon & John Dixon directors, 29 March 1836
- 1836DeedsJesse Dixon & Joseph Dixon to Cane Creek Farmers and Mechanics Cotton Factory & Jacob Hadley & William McPherson & William Albright & Joseph Dixon & John Dixon directors, 29 March 1836
- 1837DeedsWilliam McPherson to John McPherson, 22 September 1837
- 1837DeedsJohn Patterson & Mary Bray & Margaret Bray & John McPherson & Mary McPherson & Elijah Bray & Elizabeth Bray & Boaz Adams & Nancy Adams to William Patterson, 2 September 1837
- 1837WillsWill of Enoch McPherson
- 1837WillsWill of Lewis (x) Hornaday
- 1838MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert M Johnston and Anne McPherson
- 1838MarriagesMarriage bond: Elihu Newlin and Anna McPherson
- 1839DeedsMary McPherson to William McPherson, 31 August 1839
1840s
- 1840DeedsLewis Hornaday estate by executor to John McPherson, 19 August 1840
- 1840DeedsGeorge Stafford to John McPherson, 29 August 1840
- 1841DeedsJames McPherson estate by Clerk to William McPherson, 24 August 1841
- 1842DeedsAlfred Hornaday to John McPherson, 19 February 1842
- 1842MarriagesMarriage bond: Colin McPherson and Elizabeth Brown
- 1842MarriagesMarriage bond: Oliver McPherson and Deliarah Newlin
- 1844DeedsJames J Graham to William McPherson, 9 November 1844
- 1844Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): James J Graham to William McPherson, 9 November 1844
- 1845DeedsWilliam McPherson to Eli McPherson, 22 April 1845
- 1847MarriagesMarriage bond: Franklin McPherson and Joanna Andrews
1860s
- 1861MarriagesMarriage bond: John McPherson and Mary Mayho
1870s
1880s
- 1883MarriagesMarriage license: Franklin Mcpherson and Rebecca Ray
- 1883MarriagesMarriage license: William Mcpherson and Susan Tapp
1890s
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Jno Jr Mcpherson and Lizzie Tapp
- 1897MarriagesMarriage license: Wm Mcpherson and Maggie Powell
1900s
- 1902MarriagesMarriage license: Albert Powell and Mary Mcpherson
- 1902MarriagesMarriage license: John Powell and Venie Mcpherson
- 1903MarriagesMarriage license: John Hart and Carrie Mcpherson
- 1903MarriagesMarriage license: Peter Mcpherson and Annie Boutin
1910s
- 1911MarriagesMarriage license: Hazel Pane and Jessie Mcpherson
Undated
- DeedsFranklin McPherson to Webb and Morrow trustees
- MarriagesMarriage bond: Daniel Ray and Phebe McPherson
- Court minutesThe court recorded Christopher Dannel, Jeremiah Roberts, James Robinson and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Nelson, John Shepperd, Hugh McCaddams and 11 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, William McPherson to Rebecca Dowdy, proved by James Terry.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Scarlet, Richard Workman, John Albright and 3 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John McKerall damages and costs against Samuel Child. An appeal was requested.
- Court minutesThe jury decided Samuel Couch’s action in favor of Mebane and Standiford.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Edward Robson damages and costs against Pleasant Henderson.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Wm M Ballard damages and costs against Wyatt Ballard.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John McKerall damages and costs against James Child.
- Court minutesThe court apprenticed Alsa Barnett to Wm McPherson for instruction in an unspecified trade.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Richard Blackwood, Samuel Morgan, Boston Sharp and 7 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury found Sarah Dunnagan not liable in John D Carrington’s ejectment action.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors John Craig, Robert Eaton, John Rippey and 27 others for the next county court.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Mason Tapley, Josiah Thompson, John Johnston and 10 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Joseph Moore damages and found Robert Carson’s executors held sufficient estate assets to satisfy the demand.
- Court minutesThe jury found that Peter Brinkley Senr obtained the disputed grant and died owning the land.
- Court minutesThe jury found Mary Lloyd detained Alsy, an enslaved child, within three years and awarded John O’Neal damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Henry Lloyd damages and costs against Edward Robson.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John Street damages and costs against Samuel Woods.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded William Moore damages and costs against Samuel Child.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors James Nicholson, David Murdock, Edward Rippey and 28 others for the next county court.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Nicholson, David Murdock, Edward Rippey and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Maris, David Murdock, Adam Douglass and 2 others for jury service.
- Court minutesDeed, James Neal to James Neal McPherson, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesWill of William McPherson, proved by Daniel McPherson|affirmation of James Neal.
- Court minutesDaniel McPherson and John McPherson qualified as executors for William McPherson’s estate.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Daniel McPherson’s account for Enoch McPherson’s unnamed heirs.
- Court minutesThe jury found Archibald Robertson guilty on the indictment.
- Court minutesThe jury found George Trice guilty on the indictment.
