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Clayton James McPherson

Clayton James McPherson



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Clayton James McPherson was born on 8 May 1924 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Charlie McPherson and Elvira Adams); died on 9 May 1987 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clayton J. McPherson Sr
    • Name: Clayton Matthews
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1942, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Height 5 8 Weight 136 Complexion Dark Brown Hair Color Black Eye Color Brown

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Margaret L McPherson. Margaret was born on 15 May 1928; died on 2 Jun 2005; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charlie McPherson was born about 1892 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Lodger

    Charlie married Elvira Adams. Elvira (daughter of James T. Adams and Amanda J Filkill) was born on 26 Sep 1881 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Jun 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elvira Adams was born on 26 Sep 1881 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of James T. Adams and Amanda J Filkill); died on 22 Jun 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eleria Matthaus
    • Name: Elvira Adams
    • Name: Elvira Adams Mathews
    • Name: Elvira Alanis
    • Name: Elvira Matthews
    • Name: Elvira Matthews
    • Residence: 1205 K Building, Community drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1205 K Building, Community drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 11, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 1. Clayton James McPherson was born on 8 May 1924 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 May 1987 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  James T. Adams was born in Jun 1850 in Virginia, USA; died on 2 Mar 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Thomas J Adams
    • Residence: 1886, 330 Muench street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 11, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    James married Amanda J Filkill in 1875. Amanda (daughter of George Filkill and Phebe Linzy) was born in May 1848 in Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; died about 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Amanda J Filkill was born in May 1848 in Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of George Filkill and Phebe Linzy); died about 1920.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Amanda J Adams
    • Name: Amanda J. Adams
    • Residence: 1850, Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Adams was born in 1861 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. George Adams was born about 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Della D Adams was born in Jul 1877 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 3. Elvira Adams was born on 26 Sep 1881 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Jun 1946 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Edward J Adams was born in Apr 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  George Filkill was born about 1790 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Colored George Philkill
    • Name: George Felkill
    • Name: George Felkill
    • Name: George Filkin
    • Religious: 12 May 1822, Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; Suspended; Church: The Presbyterian Church of The Upper West Conogogheaue
    • Residence: 12 May 1822, Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; Religion: Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1830, St Thomas, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; Free Colored Persons - Males - 55 thru 99--1; Females - 10 thru 23--1; Females - 55 thru 99--1; Total --3.
    • Residence: 1840, Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; Free Colored Persons - Males - Under 10 2 Free Colored Persons - Males - 36 thru 54 1 Free Colored Persons - Females - 24 thru 35 1 Free Colored Persons - Females - 55 thru 99 1 Total Free Colored Persons 5
    • Residence: 1850, Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Mercersburg

    Notes:

    Free Colored Persons - Males - 55 thru 99 1[ Females - 10 thru 23 1; Females - 55 thru 99 1; Total 3

    George married Phebe Linzy. Phebe was born about 1812 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Phebe Linzy was born about 1812 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Phebe Felkill
    • Residence: 1850, Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Children:
    1. 7. Amanda J Filkill was born in May 1848 in Montgomery, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; died about 1920.
    2. Lizzie Filkill was born about 1854 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.



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