grandfather - John McPHEE

[SandraJ2]

I am interested in information on my grandfather:
John McPhee
d/o/b: 5/1/1881(?)
place:  Paisley, Scotland
parents:  James & Barbara (Logan)
Did he have any brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc.?
He immigrated to America - but when?  Records here show he was married here on 3/17/11 in Dedham, MA to Caroline Morhoff
background of parents?
Any other information you believe is relevant.
Thank you for your assistance & time.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Sandra


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[JJen]

Hi Sandra,

Welcome to RootsChat 

The 1891 census shows he had a brother and sister -

James McPhee   33 Paisley, Renfrewshire
Barbara McPhee   30 b. Glasgow, Lanarkshire
John McPhee   son 10 b. Paisley, Renfrewshire
Marion McPhee   dau 5 b. Paisley, Renfrewshire
Alexander McPhee   son 3 b. Paisley, Renfrewshire

68 Love Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire

1901 with a few more additions to the family -

Barbara L Mcphee   39
John Mcphee   19
Marion Mcphee   15
Alexander Mcphee   13
Maggie Mcphee   5
Jeanie Mcphee   4
Robert Mcphee   4
Alexander Penny   49

7 Middle Lane, Paisley, Renfrewshire

JJ

[JJen]

1910 US Census -

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2KS-P7X

The above record shows John's immigration year as 1909

1920 US Census -

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX1P-1L4

The above record shows John's immigration year as 1907

JJ

[spendlove]

Hi

Another possible, New York 1909 John McPhee age 19 born    Gourock, Scotland, which is about
21 miles from Paisley.

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JX1H-446


Spendlove

[JJen]

Hi

Another possible, New York 1909 John McPhee age 19 born    Gourock, Scotland, which is about
21 miles from Paisley.

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JX1H-446


Spendlove

The above would be born in 1890 not in 1881. Have looked at the image for this record and the age given is 19, occupation  - Fireman

JJ

JJ

[spendlove]

Hi,

So sorry, do not know what I was thinking.  Put it down to OLD AGE

Spendlove

[DavidJP]

Hi Sandra,

A very warm welcome to Rootschat!

Here is a link to the passenger list for John McPhee's sister Marion Wlison & her son William aged 11 months aboard the 'Numidian' from Glasgow to Boston Massachusetts in 1910: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:23FG-BZP

Her husband Walter's passenger list record, also aboard the 'Numidian' in 1909, same address in Paisley given as on the passenger list for Marion, namely 13, Argyle St, Paisley: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:23FG-CY6

Here is a passenger list for John & Marion's father James Mcphee in 1928 aged 70, presumably having visited Scotland. Aboard the 'Cameronia' from Glasgow to Boston. Apparently naturalized in 1914 in Dedham, Massachusetts: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:23X5-PJM

The above three records are within the record set 'Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943 on familysearch. The original images are available by clicking on the 'View the document' button on the right hand side.

As yet nothing found for James McPhee's first voyage to the USA or for John McPhee's emigration either. I shall keep looking and let you know if I find anything!

Hope this helps.

Kind regards

David

[rosie17]

Hi Sandra and welcome from me also this looks like your John McPhee going to Canada first

John McPhee age 25 b 1881 Renfrew occupation vanman
Arrival date 19/6/1906
Port Montreal Quebec
Vessel Corinthian

Border crossings Canada to U S A
John McPhee b Paisley Scotland age 26 occupation labourer
Last address Ontario
Father James McPhee 154, Bussey Street Dedham Mass;
Arrival date 12/12/1908
Port Niagara Falls New York

I noticed on his Draft Registration Cards his date of birth is 15/4/1881

[*Sandra*]

Hi

A warm welcome to RootsChat from me to.

The WW1 Draft for John McPhee born 15 April 1881 Paisley - Machinist for the American Tool Co. Hyde Park, Suffolk MA.
Had a wife Caroline - Medium height, medium build, brown eyes and brown hair. No distinguishing marks.
Dated 12 September 1918



Sandra