Depicts cows poking their heads out of a crude, wooden stable. John H. Webster, attired in a dark suit and hat, stands nearby, holding two metal pails, about to feed the cows. Other farm buildings on the Stouton homestead are visible in the distance. Stouton, the former country seat of William MacPherson, was inhabited by the Webster family beginning in 1805., William MacPherson was the son of Captain John MacPherson (1726-1792) from Edinburgh. William served as lieutenant for the British army during the first year of the Revolutionary War, but joined the Colonial army under the leadership of Lafayette. Appointed surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia in 1789 and commanded the Philadelphia battalion, the "MacPherson Blues", during the Whiskey Insurrection in 1794. Married Margaret Stout and resided at their country seat "Stouton". Site later named MacPherson Park., Attributed to John H. Webster but may have been taken by other Webster family members.
Creator
Webster, John H., 1861-1934, photographer
Date
ca. 1890
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Webster [P.9501.20]
