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.

The date this photo was taken is unknown.

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