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William McPherson, Jr. Businessman in Howell Michigan
A photo of William McPherson Jr. He was a buissnessman and prominent member of the community in Howell during his life. He was born around Inveruess, Scotland, on March 9, 1834. His family immigrated to Howell in 1836.
McPherson worked in his father's mercantile bussiness, and later became the owner of a large amount of real estate. He was also a notable figure of the state convention of the Republican party, and was appointed to the railway commision in 1885.
He was married to Jennie M. Ranney in 1859, and they had four children. Three of them were Alice McPherson Spencer, R. Bruce Mcpherson, and Jay W. Bigelow.
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McPherson on Golf Course, Chemung Hills Country Club, Howell, Michigan
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Robert Bruce McPherson, Howell, Michigan
R. Bruce McPherson was a well known Howell businessman, the president of McPherson Bank, and an insurance broker. He had the McPherson Mansion on Michigan Avenue built in 1915. McPherson was the son of William McPherson Jr. and Jennie M. Ranney.
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McPherson Family at the McPherson Mansion - 1918
A photo of Robert Bruce McPherson with his wife Eva Love Hickey McPherson and their children Robert and Frederick McPherson.
This photo was taken in 1918 on the porch at the McPherson mansion. Most likely taken by Emil Bode on the same day as several other pictures of the family. R. Bruce Mcpherson was a businessman prominent in Howell Michigan. The mansion was built in 1915, three years before the photo was taken. -
William McPherson and Children - 1878
William McPherson and Children - 1878 -
William McPherson and Children - 1878
The William McPherson Family - 1878.
Caption: Back row standing - left to right - Wm. McPherson Jr., Alexander McPherson, M. J. McPherson, B. G. McPherson. Second row - Mrs. Henry H. Mills, Mrs. Edward P. Gregory, Mrs. Henry T. Browning. Seated - Wm. McPherson Sr., Mrs. Wm. McPherson Sr., Mrs F. A. Smith -
Esther Kennedy Smith, McPherson Smith Sr's Wife. Howell Michigan
A picture of Esther Kennedy Smith when she was young. She was married to McPherson Smith Sr. They were married on February 5th, 1920. The date of this portrait is unknown. -
Esther Kennedy Smith, McPherson Smith Sr's Wife. Howell Michigan
A photo of Esther Kennedy Smith when she was young. She was married to McPherson Smith Sr. The date and location of this photo is unknown. -
Edward G. McPherson Family 1960/1965
Edward G. McPherson family, studio portrait Howell, Michigan 1960/1965.
Edward G. McPherson born 1924 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, worked at McPherson State Bank for 40 years, serving as Chairman of the Board. He died in 2003.
Frances C. McPherson born 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She died in 2020. -
Video tour and history of 922 West Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan
William McPherson Jr. built a palatial home at 922 W Grand River Ave., in Howell, Michigan. In later years, it was purchased by the Golden family, thanks to their grandson Scott Ginsburg, we have a glimpse of the home that was torn down many years ago. Narrated by Scott Ginsburg. (HCDL-bd-922-W-Grand-River_m.mp4)
Harry Ginsberg and Eleanor Ginsberg were the parents of Scott Ginsberg. The Ginsberg family started and owned several businesses in Howell.
Mentioned:
- Louis and Zealia Golden
- Howell Recreation Center
- Harry Ginsberg
- Eleanor Golden Ginsbert
- Grand River Avenue
- Marker Indian Trail
- Shirley Ginsberg
- Roseann Ginsberg
- Interior and exterior views of home
- rose garden
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