About James Philip Macpherson
James Philip Macpherson was an Australian politician.
James Philip Macpherson (20 November 1842 – 23 August 1891) was an Australian politician and pastoralist in the colony of Victoria. He served as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Nelson from 1887 until his death in 1891.
Macpherson was born in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, the son of John and Helen ( Watson) Macpherson. He was educated at Scotch College, Melbourne. His brother, John Alexander MacPherson, was premier of Victoria from 1869 to 1870.
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