Samuel McPherson
Born: 13-May-1886
Birthplace: Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama
Died: 20-July-1972
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Gender: Male
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Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Tailor, Politician
Executive summary: Samuel McPherson served in the House of Assembly for 10 years. He promoted honesty and hardwork and his committment to excellence inspired many Bahamians. He was instrumental in the formation of the Working Women's Wheel Association and later co-founded the Citizen's Committee, a civic group which opposed racism in films. He excelled as a tailor and was actively involved in the church, playing the violin and serving as a vestryman.
Father: John Franklyn McPherson
Mother: Phyllis Grant
Wife: Muriel Brewster (2 children)
Children: Eva McPherson, James Franklin McPherson
Highlights:
S.C.Mcpherson Secondary School was named in his honor, as were the basketball courts at Hay Street and Comfort Street, between Market and East Streets, in the Farm Road constituency.
