Who was George Ferguson?

George Ferguson (1861–1874) was born in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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George Dunipace Ferguson 1861–1874

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 27 Nov 1861 · Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 25 Mar 1874 · Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father John Ferguson

Mother Margaret Dunnipace

Siblings Elizabeth Ferguson, Hugh Ferguson, John Ferguson, Maggie Ferguson, Mary Ferguson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ferguson

Margaret Dunnipace

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of George Dunipace Ferguson began in 1861 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. George Dunipace Ferguson passed away in 1874 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1861

Birth of George Dunipace Ferguson in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1874

Death of George Dunipace Ferguson in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Ferguson

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1832) to Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1861) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Ferguson (1861–1874) was born in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 2 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.