Who was Elizabeth Ferguson?

Elizabeth Ferguson (1706–1774) was born in Essex, Virginia Colony and died in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Ferguson 1706–1774

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1706 · Essex, Virginia Colony

Died 1 Nov 1774 · Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia Colony

Spouse Col John Scanland Craine

Children Elizabeth Turner Crane

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Elizabeth Turner Crane

Biography

In 1706, Elizabeth Ferguson entered the world in Essex, Virginia Colony. Elizabeth Ferguson married col john scanland craine, and had children including elizabeth turner crane. Elizabeth Ferguson passed away in 1774 in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia Colony.

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Birth of Elizabeth Ferguson in Essex, Virginia Colony

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: Elizabeth Ferguson (1706–1774) was born in Essex, Virginia Colony and died in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Elizabeth Ferguson PTP

1706–1774

Essex, Virginia Colony