William McPhie

Brief Life History of William

When William McPhie was born on 27 May 1866, in Parkhead, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Alexander McPhie, was 31 and his mother, Janet Robertson, was 27. He married Mary Ritchie on 22 September 1893, in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1871 and Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1881. He died on 7 December 1932, at the age of 66.

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William McPhie
1866–1932
Mary Ritchie
1873–1938
Marriage: 22 September 1893
Janet McPhee
1888–
Alexander McPhee
1894–1962
William McPhee
1896–1972
Agnes McPhee
1901–

Sources (4)

  • William Mcphee in household of Alex Mcphee, "Scotland Census, 1881"
  • William Mcphee, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • William McPhee, "Scotland, Civil Registration, 1855-1875, 1881, 1891"

World Events (8)

1868 · The Representation of the people (Scotland) Act 1868

The Representation of the People (Scotland) Act 1868 was passed by Parliament and allowed for the creation of seven additional Scottish seats in the House of Commons. Along with the seats, Two University constituencies were created. These each returned one member to Parliament.

1874 · Patronage abolished in the Church of Scotland.

The Church Patronage Act 1874 was passed by Parliament and amended and altered the laws relating to the Appointment of Ministers to Parishes in Scotland. Paragraphs spelled out definitions to prevent the Act being subverted by processes used by Patrons and clarified that the Church of Scotland would decide on the qualifications required for Ministers.

1884

Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).

Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McPhee .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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