Son of John McPherson and Mary Lindley McPherson.

Married to Eugenia H Watson on March 16, 1863 in Chatham County, North Carolina.

John and Eugenia were the parents of:
Annie Lillian McPherson Goldston
Zebulon Vance McPherson
John J McPherson
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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno W McPherson
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: South District, Alamance, North Carolina
Gender: Male
Family Number: 412
Household Members:
Name Age
Jno McPherson 40
Mary McPherson 35
William McPherson 15
Oliver McPherson 13
Jno W McPherson 11
Sarah McPherson 9
Emilen McPherson 6
Franklin McPherson 3

U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: John W McPherson
Residence: Chatham County, North Carolina
Age at Enlistment: 21
Enlistment Date: 4 Jul 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Chatham County, North Carolina
State Served: North Carolina
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company G, North Carolina 26th Infantry Regiment on 04 Jul 1861.Mustered out on 15 Aug 1862.
Birth Date: abt 1840
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: John W McPherson
Gender: Male
Spouse: Eugenia H Watson
Spouse Gender: Female
Bond Date: 16 Mar 1863
Bond #: 000021054
ImageNum: 008395
County: Chatham
Record #: 02 006
Bondsman: H. C. Albright
Witness: J. M. Stout

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John W . Mcpherson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Oakland, Chatham, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Eugenia H. Mcpherson
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
John W. Mcpherson 40
Eugenia H. Mcpherson 36
Annie L. Mcpherson 16
Zebulon V. Mcpherson 12
John J. Mcpherson 10