James Alpin McPherson
James Alpin Macpherson (1842–23 August 1895) sometimes spelled "MacPherson" or "McPherson," and otherwise known as The Wild Scotchman, was a Scottish–born Australian bushranger active in Queensland and New South Wales in the 1860s. He was operational throughout the greater Wide Bay area and was eventually apprehended by members of the public outside the town of Gin Gin, Queensland.
James Alpin Macpherson | |
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James Alpin Macpherson in 1866 | |
| Born | 1842 |
| Died | 23 August 1895 Burketown, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation | Bushranger |
| Conviction(s) | Assault, theft, armed robbery |
| Criminal penalty | St Helena Island |
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