15 Feb 1929
Hugh MacPherson, a former resident of Georgeville, died in New Glasgow, at the home of his son William, last Friday after a very short illness. He was more than one hundred years old, having observed the centenary of his birth October 15, 1928. He was a remarkably vigorous man for his age, and he retained his faculties almost unimpaired until a week before the end when he fell victim to pleurisy. His memory was keen and naturally he had a wonderful fund of information concerning early days and conditions at the Cape about which he delighted to talk. He is survived by two sons and a daughter: Williamk, New Glasgow; Rod, New Denver, B.C. ; Mrs. Hugh R. McDonald, Dunvegan, C.B.; a sister, Mrs. McKinnon, Egerton, Pictou county. A devout member of the Catholic church Mr. MacPherson was well prepared for the end by the fervent reception of the sacraments. Buried in Georgeville.