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     William MacPherson was christened in 1765 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of William MacPherson and Janet Martin.

     William MacPherson was christened on 18 February 1768 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of John MacPherson and Margaret or Mary Stewart.

     William MacPherson was christened on 9 July 1808 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John MacPherson and Ann Dean.

     William MacPherson was also known as William MacPherson (of Belneden) in records. He was born before 1800 in Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of unlinked 19C MacPherson.
William MacPherson married Elspet Forbes on 24 February 1818 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. William McPherson, Balnidin & Elspet Forbes, Fodderletter..

      This birth entry [O.P.R. Kirkmichael] immediately follows those for John & Janet Cameron, then John & Margaret Riach, all of Fodderletter so I assume his eldest son though only 17 at the time.
. William MacPherson was born on 15 August 1849 in Fodderletter, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of James MacPherson and Mary MacKenzie.

      Possibly the lawful son to John McPherson Dalevachan by Anne Stuart both
protestant who was bapt 29 Nov 1810 in presence of Mr Stuart Knockhaus and JohnMcGrigor, sponsors. N.B. The minister unwell or absent.
. William MacPherson was born circa 1809 in Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John MacPherson. William MacPherson was christened on 20 November 1810 in Cults, Kirkmichael, Banffshire.
     William died on 8 February 1827 in Torvonie, Banffshire?.

     William MacPherson was born before 29 November 1810 in Cults, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was christened on 29 November 1810 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire. Lawful son to John McP Dalevachan by Anne Stuart both protestant was bapt 29 Nov 1810 in presence of Mr Stuart Knockhaus and John McGrigor, sponsors. N.B. The minister unwell or absent. This could by the William aged 17 buried in Kirkmichael, son of John & grandson of John.
. He was the son of John MacPherson and Anne Stewart or Stuart.
     William MacPherson were recorded on the 1881 census in 22 Church Street, Mortlach, Banffshire. He may be the William McPherson, aged 69, widower, born Kirkmichael, head, pauper with his daughter Jane aged 38, born Mortlach, genral servant domestic living at Mortlach.

     William MacPherson was born before 21 January 1817 in Balnakyle, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was christened on 21 January 1817 in Kirkmichael. He was the son of John MacPherson and Elisabeth Stuart.
     William MacPherson appeared on the in 1828 'status animarum' in Balnakyle, Kirkmichael.

     William MacPherson was born circa 1808 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of James MacPherson and Elspet Innes.
     William MacPherson appeared on the in 1828 'status animarum' in Wester Fodderletter, Kirkmichael, Banffshire.

     William MacPherson was born circa 1831 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Donald MacPherson and Isabel Cameron.
     William MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Donald MacPherson and Isabel Cameron in Delvechan, Kirkmichael.

     William MacPherson was born circa 1803 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John MacPherson and Penuel Gordon.
     William MacPherson appeared on the in 1824 'status animarum' in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. #37 William McPherson, Communicant, single, journeyman. William became James MacPherson's godfather at his christening on 1 March 1828 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. At the Roman Catholic chapel1828 1st March at Cults, James l.d. to James McPherson by Euphemia Stuart was born 29 Feb and baptised 1 March 1828 in presence of William & Clementina McPherson, Tomintoul, uncle and aunt to the child, sponsors.
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     William MacPherson and Clementina MacPherson were recorded on the 1841 census in Tomintoul. William McPherson, aged 35, shoemaker with Clementina McPherson aged 40.
     William MacPherson was recorded on the 1851 census in Main Street, Tomintoul. #83: William McPherson, shoemaker, aged 48, unmarried & Clementina McPherson, sister, aged 50, unmarried, house servant, both born Kirkmichael.

     William MacPherson was born in 1832 in Inveravon, Banffshire. He was born at Glenlivet and baptised into the Roman Catholic church. He was the son of Paul MacPherson and Catherine Christie.
William MacPherson and Ann MacPherson, John MacPherson, Donald MacPherson, Robert MacPherson and Janet MacPherson were mentioned on 12 June 1839. William and Donald were listed as the children of Paul MacPherson in the 1851 census in Scalan, Inveravon, Banffshire.
William MacPherson married Ann Rennie or Rannie on 25 January 1856 in Church of Scotland Manse, Aberlour, Banffshire.

     William MacPherson was born on 29 January 1850 in Eskimore, Glenlivet, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. He was christened on 30 January 1850 in the Braes of Glenlivet RC chapel, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Peter MacPherson and Elizabeth Stuart. William and Penelope were listed as the children of Peter MacPherson in the 1851 census in Seatown Rd, Port Tannachy, Rathven, Banffshire. William, Margaret, Ann, Elisabeth and Christina were listed as the children of Peter MacPherson in the 1861 census in Newland, Elgin, Moray.

     William MacPherson was born on 12 August 1835 in Fodderletter, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of Donald MacPherson and Margaret Cameron (McPherson). William MacPherson was christened on 6 September 1835 in Tomintoul.

     William MacPherson was born circa 1804 in Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John MacPherson and Jane Robertson. John, Mary and William were listed as the children of John MacPherson in the 1851 census in Claggan, Inveravon, Banffshire.

     William MacPherson was christened on 18 September 1861 in Mortlach, Banffshire. He was the son of William MacPherson and Ann Rennie or Rannie.

     William MacPherson was born before 1 June 1839. He was the son of Murdoch MacPherson and Christy Fraser.
     William MacPherson appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Murdoch MacPherson and Christy Fraser in Lower Breakish, Strath, Inverness-shire.

     William Macpherson was born circa 1760. He was the son of Paul Macpherson and Janet Cummin.

     William MacPherson was born in 1783. He was the son of John MacPherson and Elspet Gordon.

     William MacPherson was born circa 1835.
William MacPherson married Margaret McKillop before 1855?.

     William John MacPherson married Margaret Jane Tindal, daughter of Alexander Alexander Tindal and Christina Ann Milne Bruce. William John MacPherson was widowed on 7 March 1916 on the death of his wife Margaret Jane Tindal. He was a chartered accountant's clerk at this wife's death.

     Wylet MacPherson was born before 16 August 1743 in Tomachlaggan, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. She was christened on 16 August 1743 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland. Wylet, daughter to John McPherson in Tomachlaggan & Elspet Riach his wife.. She was the daughter of John MacPherson and Elspet Riach.

     Catherine MacRae was born circa 1856 in Mt William, Kilmore, Victoria. Birthdate was erased - to be followed up..
Catherine MacRae married Edmond Colbert, son of William Colbert (of Cloyne) and Margaret Kinealy or Kennealy, on 24 November 1874 in Springfield, Victoria, Australia.
     Catherine died in 1950 in Kyabram, Victoria, Australia.

     Elizabeth Stella MacRae was born on 19 November 1915 in Cairo, Egypt. Her nephew states 1914. She was the daughter of Henry St George Murray MacRae.
The marriage of Elizabeth Stella MacRae and John Henry Campbell was registered in Devon, England, in the December 1943 quarter.
     Elizabeth died in July 1995 in Salisbury RD, Wiltshire, England, aged 79.

     Ellen MacRae married Unknown Unknown. Ellen MacRae was born circa 1853 in Ipswich, Suffolk.
The marriage of Ellen MacRae and Abraham Sutton Hammond, son of William Hammond and Mary Sutton, was registered in Suffolk in the September 1900 quarter.

     Ethel MacRae was born circa 1888 in Wandsworth, London, Surrey. She was the daughter of Unknown Unknown and Ellen MacRae.

     Henry Napier MacRae CBE was born on 27 January 1851 in Ferozepore/Firozpur, Lahore, Punjab (Bengal Presidency), India (now Pakistan). He was the son of Surgeon Major James McRae (b. 1803 Edinburgh), Indian Army.
     Henry Napier MacRae CBE was recorded on the 1861 census in 'The Poplars', Figs Marsh, Mitcham, Surrey. Archibald S McRae, 14, born Benares, India & Henry N McRae, 10, born Ferzapor, scholars, were boarders with Albert Grover, schoolmaster.
     He served in the Indian Army from 1871 to 1914 in India. He received his first commission in the 8th Foot on 25 March 1871; Lieutenant 28 October 1871; Bengal Staff Corps 15 August 1874 with the 45th Bengal Infantry; Captain 25 March 1883; Major 7 December 1888; Lt Col 25 March 1897; Commandant of 45th Regt 19 April 1899; CB 20 May 1898.
Served in Afghanistan 1787-80, North West Frontier 1884, Hazara 1888, North West Frontier 1897-8 (dispatches twice, medal with two clasps, CB); ADC to Queen Victoria and Edward VII; North West Frontier 1901-2 (despatches).
     Henry Napier MacRae CBE was recorded on the 1871 census in Royal Engineers & Royal Engineer Dept, Aldershot, Hampshire. Henry Napier McRae, visitor, unmarried, 20, Ensign 8th Regt Infantry, born India.
Henry Napier MacRae CBE married Ellen Louisa Murray, daughter of Rev Henry Murray and Louisa Frances Denty, on 8 August 1877 in Meean Meer (Mian Mir), Lahore, Punjab (Bengal Presidency), India (now Pakistan). The Times of India reported: Aug 8 at Meean Meer Henry Napier McRae, 45th Rattrays Sikhs to Ellen Louisa, daughter of the Rev H Murray, Senior Chaplain Bengal Eccl Establishment. Henry Napier MacRae CBE was awarded the Humane Society's silver medal and Stanhope gold medal for saving life in 1886.
     Henry Napier MacRae CBE and Henry St George Murray MacRae were recorded on the 1891 census in 4 Pemberton Gardens, Islington. Henry N McRae, was a widower, 40/46?, Major of the Indian Staff Corps, born Ferozepore, Punjant India, boarding with Janet Hunter and her sons, along with his children?, Henry Murray McRae, 12, born Miann Mer, Punjab, India and daughter Jessie F McRae, 9, both scholars, born Gulmurz, Cashmere, India.
The marriage of Henry Napier MacRae CBE and Mildred Elizabeth K Harrison was registered in Barton Regis RD, England, in the September 1895 quarter.
     Henry Napier MacRae CBE and Mildred Elizabeth K Harrison were recorded on the 1901 census in Houghton, Hampshire. Mildred E N McRae, was listed as wife's sister, 33, born Scotland, with her husband Henry N McRae, 50... Indian Staff Corps, born India and their presumed daughters (visitors) Jessie F L McRae 19, born Kashmir?, India, and Mary F E McRae 4, born India in the household of Edwin (born Sheffield) & Frances (born Ceylon) Firth/Frith.
     Henry resided at 'Lynchmere', Petersfield, Hampshire.
Henry Napier MacRae CBE married Isobel Alice Unknown before 1915?.
     Henry died on 18 January 1915 aged 63. See: www.vincentbrooks.blogspot.com/ for references to the McRae famiily.
     His will was proved on 16 February 1915 at the Principal Probate Registry, London, England. Henry Napier McRae, of Lynchmere, Petersfield, Hampshire, died 18 Jan 1915, to Isobel Alice McRae, widow. Effects under £1380/10/-.
The Dictionary of Indian Biography states: Born Jan. 27, 1851 : son of Surgeon- Major James McRae : educated privately: entered the Army, 1871, and the Indian Staff Corps, 1874 : served in Afghanistan, 1878-80 : Bazar Valley expedition, etc. : in the Zhob Valley, 1884 : Hazara expedition, 1888, Brevet-Major : N.W. Frontier, 1897-98 : the relief of Malakand, Buner, etc. : C.B. : Waziristan expedition, 1901-2 : Officiating in Command of the Assam District : A.D.C. to H.M. the King..

     Henry St George Murray MacRae was born on 10 November 1878 in Meean Meer (Mian Mir), Lahore, Punjab (Bengal Presidency). Meean Meer was a large military contoment in the southeast suburbs of Lahore. He was the son of Henry Napier MacRae CBE and Ellen Louisa Murray. Henry St George Murray MacRae was christened on 4 December 1878 in Meean Meer (Mian Mir), Lahore.
     Henry St George Murray MacRae and Henry Napier MacRae CBE were recorded on the 1891 census in 4 Pemberton Gardens, Islington. Henry N McRae, was a widower, 40/46?, Major of the Indian Staff Corps, born Ferozepore, Punjant India, boarding with Janet Hunter and her sons, along with his children?, Henry Murray McRae, 12, born Miann Mer, Punjab, India and daughter Jessie F McRae, 9, both scholars, born Gulmurz, Cashmere, India.
     He served as an Army officer from 1899 to 1930 in India. He received his first commission on 4 January 1899 and transferred to the Indian Army 12 September 1900. He served with the 45th Sikhs, later Ludhiana Sikhs, became Colonel 11 June 1927 and retired 14 May 1930.
     Henry St George Murray MacRae served in the War between 1914 and 1918. In 1917 he was mentioned in despatches for working as " a hard working and capable staff officer. His work has been excellent throughout: in the 45th Sikhs with the 4th Austrlalian Division.
     Henry St George Murray MacRae and Kate Ella Hooper, Arthur Frederick Hooper, Sydney Benjamin Hooper, Kate Florence Murray, Gertrude Annie Murray, Charles Henry Hooper and Frederick Hooper were beneficiaries in Mary Ann Gillham's will dated 30 April 1919 in Maida Vale, Middlesex.
     Henry St George Murray MacRae made a will dated 15 May 1952 in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. This is the last will of me Henry St George Murray McRae of 'Kenwardston", Budleigh Salterton in the county of Devon, a colonel in His Majesty's Indian Army (retired) DSO, OBE. I appoint John Henry Campbell of Lilac Cottage, 12 Heathcote Rd, Epsom, Surrey bank official and Henry Kenneth Garton of 8 Moore St Chelsea SW3 bank official to be executors and trustees I direct my trustees to give effect to any expression of my wishes contained in any letter or memorandum left with my will or papers at my death I bequeath the following legacies to the Budleigh Salterton branch of the British Legion £100
To Frank H Pinney of Upalong Knowle Budleigh Salterton £50 and in the event of F H Pinney predeceasing me then to his wife Dorothy Pinnery
I devise all my estate unto my Trustees upon Trust I declare that no sale shall be effected of the house in which I now reside known as Kenwardston during the widowhood of my wife without her consent in writing
My Trustees shall hold my estate upon trust to pay the income unto my wife during her life
After the death of my wife my trustees shall hold my residuary estate in trust for my daughters Elizabeth Stella Campbell and Esme Jean Garton in equal shares
Dated 15 May 1952 - H St G M McRae, Colonel. Witnesses: W V H Cox, Budleigh Salterton, solicitor, W A J Marker, clerk to Hull & Coxe, solicitors, Budleigh Salterton.
     Henry died on 28 December 1962 in Devon, England, aged 84.
     His will was proved on 25 February 1963 at Exeter. His effects were worth £6582.7.0.

     Isabella MacRae was born before 1845.
Isabella MacRae married Paul MacPherson, son of Murdoch MacPherson and Christy Fraser, on 24 January 1860 in Strath, Inverness-shire.

     Jessie F MacRae was born before April 1882 in Gulmurz/Gulmarg, Kashmir, India. She was the daughter of Henry Napier MacRae CBE and Ellen Louisa Murray. Jessie F MacRae listed in the 1891 census with Henry Napier MacRae CBE and Henry St George Murray MacRae in 4 Pemberton Gardens, Islington. Jessie F MacRae was listed in the 1901 census in Houghton, Hampshire, and Mildred Elizabeth K Harrison.