Married to Gussie Lazinka Perkins - 30 June 1891
6 CHILDREN:
1) Frances Clyde McPherson Elliott (April 1892-19 Sept 1966) #178259331
2) Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895)# 106472139
3) Gladys Olean McPherson Edwards(Jan 1897-2 April 1968)# 129576667
4) George William McPherson(23 June 1900 - 26 Jan 1979) # 178259407
5) James Hood McPherson (1903 - )
6) Frank Seay McPherson (23 Sept 1904 - 30 Dec 1970)# 109091719
OBITUARY:
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS: Saturday, April 28, 1934
“Long Illness Fatal to Furniture Man in Florida Hospital”
“Funeral of B. F. McPherson To Be Held At Home With Burial in Elmwood”
“B.F. McPherson, founder of Hood-McPherson Furniture Company, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla., early Saturday morning. Mr. McPherson who had been seriously ill several weeks had gone to Florida with his wife to recuperate where his condition became suddenly serious, calling his sons, James, George, and Frank to his bedside earlier in the week.
Mr. McPherson was born in Southern Georgia in 1868 and came to Birmingham 20 years later to become actively engaged in the furniture business. In 1912 Hood-McPherson’s began business. In 1912, he entered into partnership with the late James Hood, opening a store in Ensley. In 1917, Mr. McPherson purchased the Hood interest and moved to a larger building. In 1932, Hood-McPherson’s began business in Birmingham in the former location of Hood-Wheeler. Both stores have been under active management of three sons the past five years.
Mr. McPherson had spent his life actively engaged in civic affairs and building of his business. He was recognized throughout the country for his foresight and progressiveness. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Florida Lodge, Pratt City, and the Ensley Commandry of Knights Templar.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lazinka Perkins McPherson; three sons, James, George, and Frank; and two daughters, Mrs. Claude Edwards and Mrs. Harry Elliot, all of Birmingham; and one brother, Marshall McPherson.
The body will arrive in Birmingham late Sunday evening in charge of Echols and Angwin.
Funeral services will be held at the home, 2714 Ensley Avenue, burial in Elmwood Cemetery Monday, the hour to be announced. Active pallbearers will be: T.J. Carter, O.M. Caldwell, Dr. J. M. Garlington, Dr. E.D. Ray, J.A. Dupey, D.W. Dobbins, A.W. Smith, and J.H. Perkins.”
CENSUS:
1870-Unknown
1870-Parents are in Baker County, GA
L.W. McPherson, age 28, born NC (L.W. = Lewis William)
Frances McPherson, age 30, born GA
James Hewse, age21 (Farm Laborer), born GA
1880-Militia District 956, Baker, GA
Fanny McPherson, age 40 (widow)
Benny McPherson, age 13
Marsh McPherson, age 9
1900-Precinct 29 Pratt Pratt city Ward 1, 4, Jefferson, AL
1910-Birmingham Ward 14, Jefferson, AL
1920-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
1930-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
FATHER: Lewis William McPherson, born approx. 1838 - 1842 in NC died before 1880 census.
MOTHER: 1838-1919 / Frances Elizabeth ( maiden name GORE) - remarried in 1883, to James J. Thompson. Oldest daughter of Clement (b. SC 1814) and Elizabeth Ellen GORE (b.GA 1820)
Her grave is next to Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895), 2nd daughter of Benjamin & Gussie Lazinka McPherson.
6 CHILDREN:
1) Frances Clyde McPherson Elliott (April 1892-19 Sept 1966) #178259331
2) Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895)# 106472139
3) Gladys Olean McPherson Edwards(Jan 1897-2 April 1968)# 129576667
4) George William McPherson(23 June 1900 - 26 Jan 1979) # 178259407
5) James Hood McPherson (1903 - )
6) Frank Seay McPherson (23 Sept 1904 - 30 Dec 1970)# 109091719
OBITUARY:
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS: Saturday, April 28, 1934
“Long Illness Fatal to Furniture Man in Florida Hospital”
“Funeral of B. F. McPherson To Be Held At Home With Burial in Elmwood”
“B.F. McPherson, founder of Hood-McPherson Furniture Company, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla., early Saturday morning. Mr. McPherson who had been seriously ill several weeks had gone to Florida with his wife to recuperate where his condition became suddenly serious, calling his sons, James, George, and Frank to his bedside earlier in the week.
Mr. McPherson was born in Southern Georgia in 1868 and came to Birmingham 20 years later to become actively engaged in the furniture business. In 1912 Hood-McPherson’s began business. In 1912, he entered into partnership with the late James Hood, opening a store in Ensley. In 1917, Mr. McPherson purchased the Hood interest and moved to a larger building. In 1932, Hood-McPherson’s began business in Birmingham in the former location of Hood-Wheeler. Both stores have been under active management of three sons the past five years.
Mr. McPherson had spent his life actively engaged in civic affairs and building of his business. He was recognized throughout the country for his foresight and progressiveness. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Florida Lodge, Pratt City, and the Ensley Commandry of Knights Templar.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lazinka Perkins McPherson; three sons, James, George, and Frank; and two daughters, Mrs. Claude Edwards and Mrs. Harry Elliot, all of Birmingham; and one brother, Marshall McPherson.
The body will arrive in Birmingham late Sunday evening in charge of Echols and Angwin.
Funeral services will be held at the home, 2714 Ensley Avenue, burial in Elmwood Cemetery Monday, the hour to be announced. Active pallbearers will be: T.J. Carter, O.M. Caldwell, Dr. J. M. Garlington, Dr. E.D. Ray, J.A. Dupey, D.W. Dobbins, A.W. Smith, and J.H. Perkins.”
CENSUS:
1870-Unknown
1870-Parents are in Baker County, GA
L.W. McPherson, age 28, born NC (L.W. = Lewis William)
Frances McPherson, age 30, born GA
James Hewse, age21 (Farm Laborer), born GA
1880-Militia District 956, Baker, GA
Fanny McPherson, age 40 (widow)
Benny McPherson, age 13
Marsh McPherson, age 9
1900-Precinct 29 Pratt Pratt city Ward 1, 4, Jefferson, AL
1910-Birmingham Ward 14, Jefferson, AL
1920-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
1930-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
FATHER: Lewis William McPherson, born approx. 1838 - 1842 in NC died before 1880 census.
MOTHER: 1838-1919 / Frances Elizabeth ( maiden name GORE) - remarried in 1883, to James J. Thompson. Oldest daughter of Clement (b. SC 1814) and Elizabeth Ellen GORE (b.GA 1820)
Her grave is next to Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895), 2nd daughter of Benjamin & Gussie Lazinka McPherson.
Married to Gussie Lazinka Perkins - 30 June 1891
6 CHILDREN:
1) Frances Clyde McPherson Elliott (April 1892-19 Sept 1966) #178259331
2) Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895)# 106472139
3) Gladys Olean McPherson Edwards(Jan 1897-2 April 1968)# 129576667
4) George William McPherson(23 June 1900 - 26 Jan 1979) # 178259407
5) James Hood McPherson (1903 - )
6) Frank Seay McPherson (23 Sept 1904 - 30 Dec 1970)# 109091719
OBITUARY:
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS: Saturday, April 28, 1934
“Long Illness Fatal to Furniture Man in Florida Hospital”
“Funeral of B. F. McPherson To Be Held At Home With Burial in Elmwood”
“B.F. McPherson, founder of Hood-McPherson Furniture Company, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla., early Saturday morning. Mr. McPherson who had been seriously ill several weeks had gone to Florida with his wife to recuperate where his condition became suddenly serious, calling his sons, James, George, and Frank to his bedside earlier in the week.
Mr. McPherson was born in Southern Georgia in 1868 and came to Birmingham 20 years later to become actively engaged in the furniture business. In 1912 Hood-McPherson’s began business. In 1912, he entered into partnership with the late James Hood, opening a store in Ensley. In 1917, Mr. McPherson purchased the Hood interest and moved to a larger building. In 1932, Hood-McPherson’s began business in Birmingham in the former location of Hood-Wheeler. Both stores have been under active management of three sons the past five years.
Mr. McPherson had spent his life actively engaged in civic affairs and building of his business. He was recognized throughout the country for his foresight and progressiveness. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Florida Lodge, Pratt City, and the Ensley Commandry of Knights Templar.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lazinka Perkins McPherson; three sons, James, George, and Frank; and two daughters, Mrs. Claude Edwards and Mrs. Harry Elliot, all of Birmingham; and one brother, Marshall McPherson.
The body will arrive in Birmingham late Sunday evening in charge of Echols and Angwin.
Funeral services will be held at the home, 2714 Ensley Avenue, burial in Elmwood Cemetery Monday, the hour to be announced. Active pallbearers will be: T.J. Carter, O.M. Caldwell, Dr. J. M. Garlington, Dr. E.D. Ray, J.A. Dupey, D.W. Dobbins, A.W. Smith, and J.H. Perkins.”
CENSUS:
1870-Unknown
1870-Parents are in Baker County, GA
L.W. McPherson, age 28, born NC (L.W. = Lewis William)
Frances McPherson, age 30, born GA
James Hewse, age21 (Farm Laborer), born GA
1880-Militia District 956, Baker, GA
Fanny McPherson, age 40 (widow)
Benny McPherson, age 13
Marsh McPherson, age 9
1900-Precinct 29 Pratt Pratt city Ward 1, 4, Jefferson, AL
1910-Birmingham Ward 14, Jefferson, AL
1920-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
1930-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
FATHER: Lewis William McPherson, born approx. 1838 - 1842 in NC died before 1880 census.
MOTHER: 1838-1919 / Frances Elizabeth ( maiden name GORE) - remarried in 1883, to James J. Thompson. Oldest daughter of Clement (b. SC 1814) and Elizabeth Ellen GORE (b.GA 1820)
Her grave is next to Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895), 2nd daughter of Benjamin & Gussie Lazinka McPherson.
6 CHILDREN:
1) Frances Clyde McPherson Elliott (April 1892-19 Sept 1966) #178259331
2) Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895)# 106472139
3) Gladys Olean McPherson Edwards(Jan 1897-2 April 1968)# 129576667
4) George William McPherson(23 June 1900 - 26 Jan 1979) # 178259407
5) James Hood McPherson (1903 - )
6) Frank Seay McPherson (23 Sept 1904 - 30 Dec 1970)# 109091719
OBITUARY:
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS: Saturday, April 28, 1934
“Long Illness Fatal to Furniture Man in Florida Hospital”
“Funeral of B. F. McPherson To Be Held At Home With Burial in Elmwood”
“B.F. McPherson, founder of Hood-McPherson Furniture Company, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla., early Saturday morning. Mr. McPherson who had been seriously ill several weeks had gone to Florida with his wife to recuperate where his condition became suddenly serious, calling his sons, James, George, and Frank to his bedside earlier in the week.
Mr. McPherson was born in Southern Georgia in 1868 and came to Birmingham 20 years later to become actively engaged in the furniture business. In 1912 Hood-McPherson’s began business. In 1912, he entered into partnership with the late James Hood, opening a store in Ensley. In 1917, Mr. McPherson purchased the Hood interest and moved to a larger building. In 1932, Hood-McPherson’s began business in Birmingham in the former location of Hood-Wheeler. Both stores have been under active management of three sons the past five years.
Mr. McPherson had spent his life actively engaged in civic affairs and building of his business. He was recognized throughout the country for his foresight and progressiveness. He was a member of the F. & A. M. Florida Lodge, Pratt City, and the Ensley Commandry of Knights Templar.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lazinka Perkins McPherson; three sons, James, George, and Frank; and two daughters, Mrs. Claude Edwards and Mrs. Harry Elliot, all of Birmingham; and one brother, Marshall McPherson.
The body will arrive in Birmingham late Sunday evening in charge of Echols and Angwin.
Funeral services will be held at the home, 2714 Ensley Avenue, burial in Elmwood Cemetery Monday, the hour to be announced. Active pallbearers will be: T.J. Carter, O.M. Caldwell, Dr. J. M. Garlington, Dr. E.D. Ray, J.A. Dupey, D.W. Dobbins, A.W. Smith, and J.H. Perkins.”
CENSUS:
1870-Unknown
1870-Parents are in Baker County, GA
L.W. McPherson, age 28, born NC (L.W. = Lewis William)
Frances McPherson, age 30, born GA
James Hewse, age21 (Farm Laborer), born GA
1880-Militia District 956, Baker, GA
Fanny McPherson, age 40 (widow)
Benny McPherson, age 13
Marsh McPherson, age 9
1900-Precinct 29 Pratt Pratt city Ward 1, 4, Jefferson, AL
1910-Birmingham Ward 14, Jefferson, AL
1920-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
1930-Birmingham, Jefferson, AL
FATHER: Lewis William McPherson, born approx. 1838 - 1842 in NC died before 1880 census.
MOTHER: 1838-1919 / Frances Elizabeth ( maiden name GORE) - remarried in 1883, to James J. Thompson. Oldest daughter of Clement (b. SC 1814) and Elizabeth Ellen GORE (b.GA 1820)
Her grave is next to Claudie Mae McPherson (1894-1895), 2nd daughter of Benjamin & Gussie Lazinka McPherson.
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