William Ferguson 1755–1839
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7 researchers on YourRoots have William Ferguson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Ferguson 1755–1839
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1755, William Ferguson entered the world in Belfast, Down, Ireland, born to josiah ferguson and thorton. In 1775, William Ferguson resided in USA. William Ferguson married prudence f daugherty, and had children including ben ferguson, elisabeth ferguson, jeneth ferguson, richard ferguson. William Ferguson passed away in 1839 in Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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4Record A roster of Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution
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5Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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6Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ferguson
This ancestor line traces from Belfast, Down, Ulster, Ireland (1725) to Belfast, Down, Ireland (1755) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Ferguson (1755–1839) was born in Belfast, Down, Ireland and died in Grape Creek, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
William Ferguson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record