Ronald MacPherson

Career Military MacPherson passed for the Engineers Corps, but as there were few nominations for Engineers Corps. Instead, he was gazetted as 2nd lieutenant in the Madras Artillery on the 10 June 1836 and arrived at India on the 27 November of the same year.

Colonial Service MacPherson started his career in Colonial Service as Executive Engineer and Superintendent of Convicts at Penang in 1849. He constructed many useful works such as Police Office and Court of Requests. until 1867 when the British government agreed to establish the Straits Settlements as a distinct Crown Colony as the merchant community and the middle class began agitating against being ruled from British India. MacPherson continued as the 1st Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements until his death in 1869.

A monument cross stands in the south lawn of St Andrew's Cathedral was dedicated to MacPherson.

Death MacPherson died on 6 December 1869

Legacy Jalan Klapa was renamed as MacPherson Road in Singapore to commemorate Ronald MacPherson's achievements.