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DOB: 04 July 1841 Wigtown Scotland
DOD: 07 February 1883 South Melbourne
Career: 1865 - 1875


Parents.
Gilbert and Grace McHarg
Sons.
Archibald, 1839 - 28 August 1896.*
John Patrick, 04 July 1841 - 07 February 1883
Andrew William, 1848 - July 1919
( Info. R of Ad)
.* Wikitree has Michael McHarg 1839 - 1896 died Carlton Vic. Perhaps Michael is Archibald's middle name?
Jack is a common nick-name for John.

Quite possibly a pioneer player from 1864

1865 July 15
J. McHarg scored one of Carlton's two goals (the other by O'Brien) in the victory over the Warehousemen's club at Royal Park.

1865 July 22
J. McHarg is named in the 25 man squad to play the Warehousemen's club again the following week at St. Kilda Park.

1875 April 23
As was the custom in those years, illuminated addresses were presented to star players Billy Monie, J. McHarg, Sam A. Wallace and J. Blanchard in appreciation of their services during season 1874.

( The Carlton Story, H.Buggy and H. Bell. p33)

Jack McHarg mentioned as pioneer of the game.
The Footballer 1876.

Brother of Andy McHarg

Died at his residence Little Lonsdale Street East aged 41. Left wife Hannah (nee Levy) McHarg and six children.
Buried at Melbourne General Cemetery, PREI 637

Links.

Blueseum: Pre VFL Players