Who was John Ferguson?

John Ferguson (1866–1867) was born in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Ferguson 1866–1867

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

Born 04 May 1866 · Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland

Died 13 Jan 1867 · Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father John Ferguson

Mother Margaret Dunnipace

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Ferguson

Margaret Dunnipace

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Children

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Biography

In 1866, John Ferguson entered the world in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to john ferguson and margaret dunnipace. John Ferguson passed away in 1867 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1866

Birth of John Ferguson in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland

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1867

Death of John Ferguson in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ferguson

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1832) to Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland (1866) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Ferguson (1866–1867) was born in Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Lesmahagow, 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 John 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.
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