New York Ferguson Queries

If you have a query on a Ferguson(doesn't have to be related to the Fergusons on this site) e-mail me and I will post it. I'm going to organize them by state so please include the state to put them in along with you e-mail address for reply. All queries go to Rob Robinson . It will take a week to get them up so please be patient. All queries MUST have some type of Ferguson connection.

Queries for Fergusons from New York:


#1 June 21, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON, BYCE, CREAGER.

Looking for any information on John and Margaret FERGUSON. They were from Montgomery County(Broadalbin), NY and went to Wayne County, NY in 1813. Looking for any information that would link Margaret to the BYCE(BUYCE, BYSE) family that lived in Wayne County after 1813. There was a Francis, Samuel and Robert BYCE that lived next to John, and his sons Byce and Stephen in Galen, Wayne County, NY in the 1830 census.
Looking for information on Parmonus FERGUSON who lived by John, his son Jacob and David in Galen, Wayne County, NY in the 1820 census. He moved to Victor, Ontario County, NY in the 1830 census.
Looking for information on Delilah CRAIGER(CREAGER, KRIEGER) who married Byce FERGUSON(son of John and Margaret) in Lyons, Wayne County, NY around 1830. There were some CREAGERs living in Galen after 1820.

Rob Robinson
robinsonr_b@yahoo.com

#2 June 30, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON

I am looking for information on Hezekiah Ferguson in NY, VT, OH, MI or Ontario, Canada anytime. I believe the 4 Hezekiah's I have found are connected but don't know how yet.
Can anyone help me?

Michelle Knoll
michelle@jeffknoll.org

#3 August 2, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON and WELCH

Looking for any information on my "other" family...My father was Charles Alouiscious ( I think thats how spelled) FERGUSON... born 1913...Married my mother Anna May WELCH. Born in NY in 1929 she says!lol).. .in NY ( Niagra Falls) and he was a Policeman in NY...he died when I was 8 ( I am now 47) in the State of Florida... what I am looking for is we, his children (5 of us) have Stepbrothers somewhere..(FERGUSON) as my father was married before my mother. My father (Charles A. FERGUSON) also had a sister...younger than he... and may still be alive today.
This is a start..and would appreciate any help we can get...thank you very much.

Starlyet@aol.com

#4 August 2, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON and FRISBIE

I have a dead-end on a FERGUSON in my ancestry: Drusilla FERGUSON, married Clytus Alonzo FRISBIE in NY ca. 1835-36. Drusilla, according to later censuses, was born in NY ca. 1820, making her young at the time of marriage. They immediately left NY for Iowa in 1836-37, and then to Missouri 1844-47. I have her maiden name from the marriage records of one daughter. Clytus lived in Harpersfield, Delaware Co., NY, though he had been born in CT. There are also some veiled family documents concerning Drusilla having lived in Montgomery Co., NY. I suspect that the marriage was not viewed nicely by one or both families, hence the departure into the undeveloped Iowa area of Keokuk Co. (not the city Keokuk). I know nothing else about Drusilla's background, though I have a good listing of her descendants.

Donald W. Fisher
dwfrft@primary.net

#5 August 10, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON, HERRON and COLEMAN

Seeking info on how Oakes FERGUSON, Charlotte FERGUSON, Wm. F FERGUSON Ada L. FERGUSON, Maudie FERGUSON might be connected to HERRON or COLEMAN. They are listed in the funeral books & on flower cards for the funerals of Jennie May COLEMAN & Helen COLEMAN HERRON. On the flower cards it states "cousins". Will be happy to share any info that we already have.
Thank you,

Dorathy & Alan Coleman Hardie
adhardie@sprynet.com

#6 August 24, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON, BOSTWICK and VANNOCKER

Looking for parents and siblings of Stephen Ferguson b. Oct 15 1815 NY Wed Clarissa Bostwick b. Aug 7 1828. Married in 1844. Son John S. Ferguson b. Sep 17 1845 MI wed Ella Vannocker Sep 23 1846 MI
Will be happy to share all I have. Have a lot on the Bostwicks and the Vannocker family bible.

Thank you,
Judy McCombs
mccombs@flash.net

#7 October 20, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON, RHOADES, PERRY, COLWELL and GEER

I'm hoping you can help me in discovering the parentage of Addison Ferguson, b.15 Sep 1825 NY (he was of Cayuga Co.,NY), m.11 Nov 1847 Moravia, Ny by Rev.Benedict of Scott, Cortland Co,NY to Zilpha Rhoades (b.8 Mar 1827 Sempronius, NY, d.24 Jan 1912 Auburn, NY parents; Zadoc L. Rhoades & Ann Eliza Perry she a direct descendent of Zachariah Rhodes of RI..the surname spelling was changed by scribes during the Rev.)Both are bur. at Indian Mound Cemetary, Moravia, NY. Children that I am aware of were; H. Jennie, b.1852 NY, d.1873 Moravia,NY bur. Indian Mound Cem. Moravia, NY; William Henry, b.1858 Moravia,NY d.11 Dec 1915 Moravia, NY bur, Indian Mound Cem. Moravia,NY, m. Etta Elnora Colwell 24 Jan 1888 (b.Sempronius 1860-1947, parents were Alfred & Thankful Colwell); Mary D. ,b.1854, Moravia,NY d.26 April 1906 Sempronius,NY died unmarried; and a daughter that I have found listed in an obit as Mrs. W.O. Geer of Auburn,NY. Any help appreciated. Addison was in the Civil War Co.I, 3rd LT.ART.NY

Sharon Garrett

#8 October 8, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON

I am trying to find information on a John Ferguson who lived in or near Middletown, New York in the 1880's. He is my great grandfather, and has probable dates from 1860 to 1940. In particular we have heard that he was at one time a candidate for either president or vice president of the United States on the Prohibitionist Party ticket.

R Knowles
rknowles@syv.com

#9 October 13, 1998
Surnames: FERGUSON and DARBY

Who was Elizabeth D. FERGUSON born abt. 1804 in NY - married Francis Gore DARBY on February 9, 1831 in Queenston, Ontario, Canada? She moved with her husband and children to Michigan settling in Macomb County first, about 1852, and then moving to Almont Twp., Lapeer Co., MI. We believe Elizabeth d. Jan 22, 1876 in Almont Twp. Her children were; George b. 1831 St. Catherines, Ontario - Charlotte E. b. May 4, 1837 St. Catherines and possibly William F. b. 1843. I have been told that her family lived next door to the DARBY family in Grantham Twp., old Lincoln Co., Ontario in 1828. Elizabeth's husband, Francis, d. July 14, 1897 in Walworth Co., SD.

Cathi Stephens
email: artcathistep@earthlink.net

#10 October 14, 1998

Surnames: FERGUSON and GRIFFIN

I am searching for any Ferguson connections which originated in the Halifax - Goldboro - or elsewhere in Nova Scotia. My grandfather was Robert Ferguson (married Laura Giffin in late 1800's) who was a blacksmith as was his father (Robert?). They had six boys (Walter, Harold, Frank [Byron], George, Roy and Scott) and a daughter Lula(sp?). All children emigrated to U.S. in the 1900's settling in New York City and New Jersey.
My great grandfather supposedly emigrated from Scotland. Any connections would be appreciated.
Thanks

Roger Ferguson
TopNav@aol.com

#11 October 26, 1998

Surnames: FERGUSON, HOLLISTER and PHILLIPS

I have just made a link to JERIMIAH FERGUSON who was married to LUCY HOLLISTER (previously Coleman, Ackley)- she was born 1761 and expect he was about the same age. They had a daughter MINERVA (born 1803), who eventually married DUDLEY PHILLIPS. Do you happen to have any info on this line?
Any leads appreciated.

Marilyn

#12 December 27, 1998

Surnames: FERGUSON and HUSON

Looking for my Ferguson brick-wall break. Elizabeth Emaline Ferguson, b18xx, married David Rider Huson, b1820, Albany NY, his has been found in Manton, Wexford County, MI prior to April, 1892 then in Grand Rapids, Itaska County, MN after that date. No other mention of Elizabeth has been found.

Bob Huson

#13 February 2, 1999
Surnames: FERGUSON and LAURENCE

Looking for parents of Wm. E. FERGUSON born abt 1822 according to census, born in Missouri, married Lucinda LAURENCE. Children: Charles W., Elvira(Ella), Emma Laurene, Edgar. the children ended up in St. Louis, MO. Charles W. had a large home in Webster Grove, MO. and also worked in New York City around 1907.

Torch

#14 February 5, 1999
Surnames: FERGUSON, ZIMMERMAN and FOSLER

I am searching for the identity and family of my g-grandmother, whose name, I believe, was Christine FERGUSON. She married Joseph ZIMMERMAN in New York City in the mid-1800's and had two daughters, Mary Jane and bayna. I believe she died early after that because the daughters were farmed out to relatives and Joseph later married Dolly FOSLER.
Do you have any information on my missing grandmother?

Carol Dibble
dibbl@myhome.net

#15 February 7, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON and ESTY/ESTES

I'm sending you this in hopes we can make some kind of connection in our genealogical research. I've too hit the brick wall with family members that are from New York. When reading your emails on roots web, I see similar names at similar times, I know this is grasping at straws but lets try anyway. I've found my ggreat-grandfather, John FERGUSON and his wife and children in the 1880 and 1870 census. Calculation from both these census have John being born in New York in 1841. His wife Ruth, I believe her maiden name to be either ESTY or ESTES, to have been born in either 1843 or 1844 in New Brunswick. I have always assumed that the New York referred to either New York City or State. It could be that it refers to some county or town in Canada. Therefore when I saw you were looking for Ferguson's in the early to mid 1800s and you had family links to New York and Canada I decided to see if we could make a connection in our families.

Thank you for your time, hopefully we can make a connection and shore further information.
Danny Floyd Ferguson

#16 February 8, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON/FURGUSON

I am trying to trace a Richard FERGUSON (FURGUSON) who arrived in America in August 1826. NY City entry from Belfast on the Carolina Ann. Lived in Dutchess Co. then Fulton. He was about 38 at the time. Occupation listed as "white smith" do you know what that is? There was also a woman listed as Martha Ferguson age 60 - servant. this could be his mother.

Looking for any info at all.
darrnikk@superior.net

#17 March 27, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON and CASE

My gggrandmother, Eliza (FERGUSON) CASE was born in NY about 1808 and married my gggrandfather, Caleb CASE, about 1828. He was born in Whitestown, Montegomery County, NY anout 1806. I have no other information about Eliza and was hoping that you might be able to assist.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Looking for any info at all.

Daniel Case dsac@dgsdmail.dgsd.k12.ak.us

#18 May 24, 1999
Surnames: FERGUSON and GOUCH/COUCH

I am looking for information on an Austin FERGUSON (b. 1824, d. 1895) who was married to Eliza Ann GOUCH or COUCH (b. 1828, d. 1890). They had at least one son, James Andrew FERGUSON, b. 1851, d. 1929, who was my great-grandfather... his son was Lloyd Ernest FERGUSON, b. 1890 and d. 1945. We believe Austin came from New York --- our records pick him up in St. Louis, or more specifically Bon Terre, Missouri.
Do you have any info? Thanks.
Bob Ferguson

#19 June 4, 1999
Surnames: FERGUSON and ARMSTRONG

Seth FERGUSON born in 1834 in NY, married Mary ARMSTRONG born in 1826 (?NY). Had 4-5 sons incl Henry C, my G-father born in Ellenburg Center/Clinton Co. NY in 1873. Other sons Byron, George, Thomas, Charles. Moved to Canada at some point and finally settled in Wisconsin, Chippewa Falls. Seth died in 1910 buried in Hallie Township, WI.
Any help appreciated.
ElfHa@aol.com

#20 June 16, 1999
Surnames: FERGUSON and HOLLISTER

Do you have any connection to Jeremiah FERGUSON b. bef 1757 in Herkimer, m. 1789 in Herkimer to Lucy HOLLISTER [b. 1761 in Herkimer]. They had a daughter Minerva.
Thanks.
Earle

#21 July 14, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON, QUICK and VANCISE

I'm looking for Ansel (Ansele) FERGUSON born 1822 somewhere in New York State. I don't know this for sure, but this is what I was told by my Uncle. He married Harriet QUICK, who had been married to Abraham VANCISE before. I can't find where Harriet came from either. Ansel and Harriet had 3 sons. Samuel born April 24, 1860, Eli born 1862 and Almerion born Nov 30, 1865. They went to Sharon Township, Potter County, PA just before Almerion was born. Ansel is my great grandfather and I would like to find him and his family.
I have looked everywhere and cannot find anything. I wish someone could help.
Thank you.

Mary B.

#22 August 19, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON

I am looking for information on Ambrose and Sarah FERGUSON. His son, my ggggrandfather, Charles E. died in Kalamazoo Co., MI in 1874. Shows that Ambrose lived in Ohio. My dad says that he knows that Ambrose was born in NY.
Thank you.

Tammie

#23 August 25, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON

I was searching on the web for information regarding my great-great grandfather, John FERGUSON who served in the 21st NY Cavalry Civil War and was from Tompkins County, NY. I don't know a town name in Tompkins Co. he was buried in Leavenworth, KS.
If you have any info I would greatly appreciate the help.
Thank you.

Bill DeLanney bill@masullo.com

#24 September 10, 1999
Surnames: FERGUSON and WESSEL

My husbands great grandfather was William FERGUSON from NY. He was in the Civil War and there is a monument to him at Gettysburg, I haven't been able to get past him and his wife. Would you have any knowledge of this William FERGUSON,his wife's name was Helen WESSEL.
Thanks.
Nancy

#25 September 26, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON and HEAVEN

I'm wondering if you have run across my gr.gr.grandmother, Evangeline, who married Henry Clay HEAVEN in Ionia Co. MI in 1868. There is some question about where she was born: some say NY and some say VT.

Mary Jo Miller

#26 November 7, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON and CURTIS

I have a connection to the FERGUSONs of Herkimer Co. my GGgrandmother Ruth CURTIS m. a Chauncy FERGUSON and had 4 children from that marriage only 3 lived I have not been able to trace the ancestors of the son Chauncey Uzan b. 1852 May in the T.WIlmurt, I have a partial list of children and what his wife's first name was (Jenetta) ch. Mary E. b. 1875, Emma J. b. 1879 Aug., Anna R. b. 1885 Nov, Chauncy D. 1887 Sept, and Ura b. 1894 Aug, this from census records 1880, 1900 after that I have lost them.
Do you have any anything that would fit with this information?
Lea

#27 December 5, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON

Searching for information on Alson FERGUSON-Putnam County, NewYork--Town of Patterson-married a Sarah-Two sons that I know of... Thomas W. and Nathaniel- -Also was born about 1810.

Tom Sartori

#28 December 28, 1999

Surnames: FERGUSON/FURGUSON, ROGERS, SILSBY, TAYLOR, HART and EDMORD.

I have a brother and sister FERGUSON who married a sister and a brother ROGERS in NY. I descend from Jane FERGUSON and Enoch ROGERS.

1 Gabriel FERGUSON b: 1818 in New York
++Mary Jane SILSBY b: 1831 d: January 03, 1913
_2 Alanzo FERGUSON
_2 Edward FERGUSON
+++Anne ?
_2 Florence FERGUSON
_2 Millard FERGUSON
_2 Mira FERGUSON
+++Sam TAYLOR
_2 William FERGUSON b: 1852
+++Carrie ROGERS
_2 John L. FERGUSON b: 1855
_2 Jane Ann FERGUSON b: April 05, 1861 d: December 16, 1933
+++Enoch ROGERS b: April 09, 1862 d: April 25, 1925 m. December 19, 1879
_2 Charles M. FERGUSON b: 1868

As per the New York State, Ulster Co., Town of Wawarsing 1870: Gabriel was listed as a laborer who was born in New York and was a US citizen. Willard and John were also listed as laborers. A side note: FERGUSON was spelled FURGUSON in the census.

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I recently found out that another FERGUSON married into this family, 2 generations later. I don't know if these are the same FERGUSON families or not.

Myrtle HART b. 11/25/1916 d. 01/10/1988
+m1: Ed FERGUSON b.? d.?
child: Eduina FERGUSON b.? d.?
+m2: John EDMORD b. 08/03/1908 d. 01/18/1983
children: Charolette EDMORD, George EDMORD, Fred EDMORD, Mildred EDMORD, Joseph EDMORD, Robert EDMORD and William EDMORD.
I believe these folks lived in New York state. They probably born in NY too.

If any one recognizes these folks, please contact me:-)

Donna White DonnaMW@ix.netcom.com

#29 February 27, 2000
Surname: FERGUSON, WATKINS and TUTTLE

I'm looking for info on an Emery T. FERGUSON, b. Ionia Co Michigan 1863, who m. Ella WATKINS in 1904 in Grand Rapids. Emery was son of Lewis FERGUSON who was b. in New York abt 1840 or so. Lewis m. Mary TUTTLE of Ohio. Have you run across any of these people in your search? If so, would appreciate any info you might have.

Thanks

Lorraine Wheeler

#30 May 21, 2000

Surnames: FERGUSON, PEDEN and BARRY

James FERGUSON and wife Gordon (PEDEN) lived in NYCity 1850 with 5 sons- Alexander / Thomas/ Walter/ James and George. All sons except for James have been accounted for- raising their families in NYCity. James and Gordon (PEDEN) FERGUSON have not been spotted anywhere since the 1850 census at age 46. James was a saddler by trade- coming from Scotland- Midlothian area. Their son, Thomas, married a Johanna BARRY, whose parents were from Ireland. They were Redmond BARRY and Ellen (?). Looking for death records for all of the above- NY or elsewhere..

Thanks for your help.

gtferguson@juno.com

#31 June 2000

Surnames: FERGUSON and SLOAN

My grandfather's sister was LIZZIE SLOAN. She married ANDREW FERGUS(S)ON, in 1884, probably in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. They emigrated to USA and settled in Buffalo, NY. Andrew may have worked at the Pullman works. Lizzie died 9 Mar 1889 and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo. They are believed to have had 2 daughters, one possibly called NETTIE. Can anyone help? For anyone researching in Dumfries, Kirkcudbright or Wigtown (all southwest Scotland), I can recommend www.nevisuk.net/dgfhs .

Thanks

Margo

#32 August 17, 2000

Surnames: FERGUSON and MINER

I am looking for any information on a John Russell FERGUS(S)ON. He might have been born in Vermont around 1874. He married a Ada MINER in 1900 in New York. Sometimes he went by the name John and other times by the name of Russell. I believe that he also had a twin sister. If anyone can help me out please email me.
Thank you

jennvbe@yahoo.com

#33 October 12, 2000

Surnames: FERGUSON, ANDREWS, ALLEN, GRIFFITH and SIBLEY

Hi. I am brand new at this so please be patient! I am looking for more information on the following:

Jeremiah FERGUSON born Scotland 1754 died at Broadalbin, NY 1823 had 6 sons and 1 daughter (names of those other than David?, wife's name?) was a private in the 5th Duchess Co. militia and also served in Cooper's Rangers buried at Old Fly Burying Ground at Broadalbin, NY (is this cemetary still there? is it's name different?)

David B. FERGUSON (son of Jeremiah) born Broadalbin, NY 1793 died April, 1861 buried at Black Riverwife Sarah ANDREWS (she died in 1837, buried at Black River too)

Lorenzo David FERGUSON (son of David) born 1/20/1824 at Black River died 8/2/1913 Lancaster, NY married to Alida Van ALLEN on Christmas 18847

Horace H. FERGUSON (son of Lorenzo) born Hammond, NY 3/23/1850 died Buffalo, NY 8/17/1913 married Bessie GRIFFITH in Ogdensburg, NY 12/30/1872

Charles Frederick FERGUSON (son of Horace) born 12/6/1879 in Bergen, NY died 8/20/1904 Ellicottville, NY married Martha Floy SIBLEY on 10/17/1900

Their daughter was my mother, Martha Floy Ferguson WORLD. I would appreciate any missing pieces you could fill in.

Thank you.

Kathy World

#34 March 31, 2001

Surnames: FERGUSON and DEWEY

Do you happen to know whether there is a connection between this Hiram FERGUSON and an Orwell Hiram FERGUSON who married Ethylinda DEWEY? Their son, William DeWitt FERGUSON, shows up on Union Army service lists in Oswego County. Also, do you know anything about a Rev. L.D. FERGUSON, an episcopal minister in the town of Granby in Oswego County? I'm just beginning research into my FERGUSON ancestors in that part of New York and would be immensely grateful for any information you could provide.

Scott Ferguson New York City

#35 March 31, 2001

Surnames: FERGUSON

My sister and I have been looking for our FERGUSON connection. We have found from military records that our grandfather Charles A. FERGUSON b 8/30/1878 in Providence NY, d 1942 (?) in Biloxi, MS. Served in US Army in Co E 2nd Artillary 5/29/1899 to 5/29/1902. Parents were Anthony and Ellen (?) FERGUSON. There was at least one other child born to them, David FERGUSON. We have heard that our gggreat grandfather was a fur trapper in Canada and married an Indian lady from the Ottawa Tribe.
Looking for any connections.

Jean Ferguson

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