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Abraham Ferguson 1808 – 1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 May 1808

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 6 Oct 1871

Death Location: Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Francis Ferguson

Mother: Hannah Ferguson

Spouse(s): Louise Ferguson

Children(s): Lewis Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson, Absalom Ferguson, Mary Ferguson, James Ferguson, Martha Ferguson, David Ferguson, Amanda Ferguson, Adeline Ferguson, William Ferguson

The story of Abraham Ferguson began in 1808 in South Carolina, USA. In 1830, Abraham Ferguson resided in Pickens, Alabama, United States. In 1840, Abraham Ferguson resided in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States. Abraham Ferguson married Louise Holland Ferguson, and had children including Lewis Abraham Ferguson, Sarah E Ferguson, Absalom Ferguson, Mary J Ferguson, James Ferguson, Martha E Ferguson, David Ferguson, Amanda Ferguson, Adeline Ferguson, William C Ferguson. Abraham Ferguson passed away in 1871 in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Abraham Ferguson began in 1808 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, Abraham Ferguson resided in Pickens, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1840, Abraham Ferguson resided in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States.
  • Abraham Ferguson married Louise Holland Ferguson, and had children including Lewis Abraham Ferguson, Sarah E Ferguson, Absalom Ferguson, Mary J Ferguson, James Ferguson, Martha E Ferguson, David Ferguson, Amanda Ferguson, Adeline Ferguson, William C Ferguson.
  • Abraham Ferguson passed away in 1871 in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Ferguson
1775 – 1842
Birth Location: Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Hannah Ferguson
1778 – 1820
Birth Location: Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Louise Ferguson
1813 – 1880
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Lewis Ferguson
1833 – 1906
Birth Location: Pickens, Alabama, USA
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Sarah Ferguson
1834 – 1882
Birth Location: Pickens, Alabama, United States
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Absalom Ferguson
1837 – 1900
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Ferguson
1838 –
Birth Location: Alabama
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James Ferguson
1844 – 1926
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Martha Ferguson
1846 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
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David Ferguson
1848 –
Birth Location: Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
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Amanda Ferguson
1850 – 1921
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Adeline Ferguson
1853 – 1933
Birth Location: Mississippi
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William Ferguson
1854 –
Birth Location: Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
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Abraham Ferguson's Ancestors

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Abraham Ferguson
1808 – 1871
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Francis Arnold Ferguson
1775 – 1842
Chester, South Carolina, United States
Hannah (Lewis) Ferguson
1778 – 1820
Chester, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Abraham Ferguson
1750 – 1826
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Jane (Ginderat) Ferguson
1755 – 1832
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Ferguson
1715 – 1785
Agnes Ferguson
1724 – 1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ferguson
1687 – 1741
Anne Ferguson
1687 – 1741

Abraham Ferguson's Descendants

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Abraham Ferguson (7 May 1808 – 6 Oct 1871) m. Louise (Holland) Ferguson (abt 1813 – 1880)
  1. 1. Lewis (Abraham) Ferguson (13 Oct 1833 – 3 Dec 1906) m. Mary (Catherine) Ferguson (16 November 1831 – 16 May 1902) m. Rachel (P. Fedeline) Ferguson (Jun 1835 – 16 May 1902)
    1. 1. John (A) Ferguson (29 SEP 1857 – Dec 28, 1937) m. Mary (Jane) Reynolds (Dec 8, 1861 – Feb 22, 1919)
      1. 1. John (Alexander (Alexandra) (Alec)) Ferguson (April 8, 1897 – 1971)
    2. 2. William (M.) Ferguson (07 APR 1859 – 27 Sep 1881)
    3. 3. Robert (Y Ferguson) * (02 JUL 1863 – 7 Mar 1940)
    4. 4. John (H.) Ferguson (1865 – )
    5. 5. Miss. (Frances Ellen 'Tip') Ferguson (13 Oct 1866 – 7 Mar 1953) m. William (Carroll) Harpole (11 Mar 1837 – 05 Nov 1905)
      1. 1. Infant Harpole (28 October 1871 – 28 October 1871)
      2. 2. Grover (Cleveland) Harpole (12 July 1884 – 9 May 1898)
      3. 3. Minnie (M) Harpole (18 May 1885 – 20 February 1982) m. Lee (Wesley) Harpole (24 April 1882 – 6 Apr 1955)
        1. 1. Minnie (Lee) Pryor (25 June 1907 – 28 September 2003)
        2. 2. Minnie (H.) Pryor (25 Jun 1907 – 28 Sep 2003)
        3. 3. Minnie (L) Harpole (abt 1907 – )
        4. 4. May (Alice) Logan (abt 1910 – )
        5. 5. May (A) Harpole (abt 1911 – )
        6. 6. Inez Harpole (abt 1914 – ) m. Hugh (K) Curry (abt 1912 – )
        7. 7. Lee (Wesley) Harpole (3 May 1916 – 18 March 1918)
        8. 8. Dorothy (G) Harpole (abt 1920 – )
      4. 4. Walter (Carroll) Harpole (25 February 1887 – 7 December 1899)
      5. 5. Mary (Ellen "Molly") Harpole (08 Oct 1891 – 05 JUN 1983)
      6. 6. Grady Harpole (01 Jul 1893 – 17 Sep 1987)
      7. 7. Ruby (M) Harpole (12 Jan 1895 – 16 Aug 1991)
      8. 8. Squire ("Parch") Harpole (20 Aug 1896 – 20 Sep 1961)
      9. 9. Robert (Carroll) Harpole (15 Oct 1899 – 21 Aug 1981)
      10. 10. Myrtle (Estelle) Harpole (18 Oct 1902 – 08 OCT 1975)
    6. 6. Mollie Ferguson (1869 – 1870)
    7. 7. Mary (Catherine Grimsley) Thomas (14 December 1870 – 08 FEB 1956)
    8. 8. Mollie Ferguson (abt 1870 – 12 Oct 1892)
    9. 9. Baby (Girl) Ferguson (Oct 1872 – Oct 1872)
    10. 10. John Ferguson (JAN 1875 – AFT 1900)
    11. 11. Allen (Wesley) Ferguson (7 Mar 1854 – 6 March 1903) m. Margaret (E Haymaker) Ferguson (Feb 1861 – )
      1. 1. Belinda Ferguson (abt 1879 – )
      2. 2. Harry (J) Ferguson (4 Nov 1881 – 5 Jun 1967) m. Mary (G) Ferguson (1884 – )
        1. 1. Gertrude (L) Ferguson (1906 – )
        2. 2. Walter (E) Ferguson (1908 – )
        3. 3. Mary (L) Ferguson (1908 – )
        4. 4. Walter Ferguson (abt 1908 – )
        5. 5. Nelson (H) Ferguson (17 Jul 1909 – 29 Aug 1996)
        6. 6. Clarence (R) Ferguson (abt 1909 – )
        7. 7. Louise Ferguson (abt 1911 – )
        8. 8. Mabel Ferguson (abt 1912 – )
        9. 9. Thelma Ferguson (abt 1915 – )
        10. 10. Harry (J Ferguson) Jr. (abt 1917 – )
      3. 3. Kate (Louelva) Reynolds (9 Oct 1884 – ) m. James (Henry) Reynolds (10 Jun 1883 – 1922)
        1. 1. Grace (Ellen Reynolds) Warehime (28 Nov 1904 – 24 Jun 1971) m. Arthur (James) Warehime (24 Feb 1904 – 15 Dec 1994)
        2. 2. Wayne (Albert) Reynolds (7 Dec 1907 – 28 Sep 1976) m. Mollie (M) Reynolds (abt 1905 – )
        3. 3. Iverna (L Reynolds) Forest (4 Mar 1910 – 26 Jul 1971)
      4. 4. Allen (Wesley) Ferguson (20 Nov 1885 – )
      5. 5. Benjamin (H) Ferguson (18 May 1889 – )
      6. 6. Byrum (Feigley) Ferguson (1 May 1890 – 1951) m. Edith C (abt 1893 – 6 March 1938)
        1. 1. Orval (G) Ferguson (abt 1917 – )
        2. 2. Dale (E) Ferguson (abt 1921 – )
      7. 7. Lillie (M) Ferguson (Jul 1891 – 1955) m. John (W) Ferguson (abt 1884 – )
        1. 1. Helen Ferguson (abt 1918 – )
      8. 8. Eveline (M Ferguson) Gipe (Nov 1892 – ) m. Melvin (Osiahs) Gipe (4 Jun 1885 – 15 Feb 1972)
        1. 1. Leland Gipe (11 Nov 1907 – Mar 1977)
        2. 2. Elmer (Floyd) Gipe (8 Jun 1909 – 23 Oct 1979)
        3. 3. Irene (Hester) Gipe (15 Jun 1911 – 28 Nov 1992)
      9. 9. Maud (O Ferguson) Fimple (Sep 1895 – )
      10. 10. Dewey (F) Ferguson (24 Mar 1898 – 23 Sep 1965)
      11. 11. Ruby (Ancil Ferguson) Case (Aug 1899 – ) m. Roy (Lee Orval) Case (28 Apr 1898 – 25 Jan 1987)
        1. 1. Wayne (Melvin) Case (abt 1921 – 23 Jan 1995)
        2. 2. Duane (L) Case (abt 1924 – )
        3. 3. Norma (M) Case (abt 1926 – )
      12. 12. Amis Ferguson (1902 – )
    12. 12. Mary (E) Ferguson (1856 – )
    13. 13. Lewis (M) Ferguson (Jun 1858 – ) m. Rachel (Elizabeth) Murphy (12 Oct 1861 – )
      1. 1. Burt Ferguson (15 Oct 1881 – )
      2. 2. Sylkirk Ferguson (22 Aug 1883 – 1953)
      3. 3. Claude (Orlando) Ferguson (6 Oct 1886 – )
      4. 4. Cleveland Ferguson (22 Dec 1887 – 1890)
      5. 5. Clairette ((Clary) Etta) Ferguson (31 Oct 1889 – )
      6. 6. Ella Ferguson (30 Apr 1891 – 10 Jul 1963)
      7. 7. Earl (F.) Ferguson (22 Dec 1892 – 1920)
      8. 8. Edwin (Jewell) Ferguson (15 May 1895 – 19 Nov 1944)
      9. 9. John Ferguson (21 Sep 1897 – 25 Aug 1976) m. Irene (Mercedes) Maurer (23 Mar 1899 – 30 Sep 1987)
        1. 1. John (Stewart) Ferguson (1921 – 1960) m. Elizabeth (Carr) Ferguson
        2. 2. Robert (Edwin) Ferguson (10 Jan 1924 – 2 Mar 1994) m. Eileen Grassl
        3. 3. Kenneth Ferguson (1925 – 1943)
        4. 4. Beryl (Frances) Ferguson (17 May 1930 – ) m. Joseph (Kenneth) Gogola (21 Jun 1927 – 19 April 2016)
      10. 10. Cleasant ((Twed) W.) Ferguson (9 May 1900 – 1919)
    14. 14. Attie (C) Ferguson (1860 – )
    15. 15. Frances Ferguson (1862 – )
    16. 16. Harrison (D.) Ferguson (Dec 1864 – ) m. Minnie (R) Ferguson (Sep 1872 – ) m. Anna (Jenkins) Ferguson (abt 1882 – )
      1. 1. Jay (E) Jenkins (abt 1899 – )
    17. 17. Sherborn (Grant) Ferguson (Aug 1867 – ) m. Carrie (Elizabeth) Walter (5 May 1874 – 30 Nov 1915)
      1. 1. Lena (May Ferguson) Schwenn (27 Aug 1891 – ) m. Albert (John) Schwenn (20 Jan 1890 – Mar 1972)
        1. 1. Marie Schwenn (abt 1914 – )
        2. 2. Floyd Schwenn (abt 1923 – )
        3. 3. Floyd Schwenn (abt 1927 – )
      2. 2. Ralph (Lewis) Ferguson (23 Jul 1891 – 1956) m. Elsie (L) Vogler (abt 1895 – 1952)
        1. 1. Marjorie (Elsie) Ferguson (abt 1917 – 14 Feb 1997)
        2. 2. Virgil (L) Ferguson (10 Oct 1917 – 9 May 1995)
        3. 3. Bernice Ferguson (abt 1918 – )
        4. 4. Ivan (E) Ferguson (23 Jun 1919 – 25 Mar 2008)
        5. 5. Theodore (Roy) Ferguson (4 Sep 1921 – 06 Jul 2000)
        6. 6. Kenneth (Joy) Ferguson (20 Mar 1924 – 13 Aug 2008)
        7. 7. Electa (Frances) Ferguson (29 Mar 1932 – 02 May 2009)
        8. 8. Norma (Jeanne) Ferguson (21 Sep 1934 – )
      3. 3. Maggie (Marie Ferguson) Grauerholz (15 Dec 1895 – ) m. Allen (Eugene) Grauerholz (1 Sep 1894 – 26 Dec 1976)
      4. 4. Lennie Ferguson (5 Jan 1901 – 24 Feb 1901)
      5. 5. Frank (S) Ferguson (abt 1903 – )
      6. 6. Walter (J) Ferguson (1909 – )
    18. 18. James (M.) Ferguson (Jul 1870 – ) m. Nellie (May) Ferguson (Apr 1877 – 4 Jun 1920)
      1. 1. Harry (O) Ferguson (Nov 1896 – )
      2. 2. Winfield (S) Ferguson (24 Jun 1898 – Mar 1973)
      3. 3. Clara (F) Ferguson (31 Mar 1901 – )
      4. 4. Ona (N) Ferguson (abt 1915 – )
    19. 19. George (H.) Ferguson (Jul 1873 – ) m. Nellie (E) Ferguson (abt 1888 – )
      1. 1. Glenn (A) Ferguson (abt 1909 – )
      2. 2. Ross (E) Ferguson (abt 1913 – )
      3. 3. Ivan (E) Ferguson (abt 1918 – )
    20. 20. Edna (M.) Ferguson (1877 – )
    21. 21. Clara (C.) Ferguson (1879 – )
  2. 2. Sarah (E) Ferguson (Jul 1834 – 1882)
  3. 3. Absalom Ferguson (4 Nov 1837 – 1900)
  4. 4. Mary (J) Ferguson (abt 1838 – )
  5. 5. James Ferguson (abt 1844 – 22 Apr 1926)
  6. 6. Martha (E) Ferguson (abt 1846 – )
  7. 7. David Ferguson (1848 – )
  8. 8. Amanda Ferguson (abt 1850 – 22 Oct 1921)
  9. 9. Adeline Ferguson (abt 1853 – 1 Mar 1933)
  10. 10. William (C) Ferguson (19 Jul 1854 – )

Abraham Ferguson's Timeline

11 Records

1808
7 May 1808
Birth of Abraham Ferguson in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 22
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Pickens, Alabama, United States
Pickens, Alabama, United States
1840
1840
Age 32
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
1841
1841
Age 33
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Choctaw County, MS
Choctaw County, MS
1845
1845
Age 37
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Choctaw County, MS
Choctaw County, MS
1850
1850
Age 42
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi
Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 52
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
1860
1860
Age 52
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Choctaw County, MS
Choctaw County, MS
1870
1870
Age 62
Abraham Ferguson resided here in Township 20 Range 11, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Township 20 Range 11, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
1871
6 Oct 1871
Age 63
Death of Abraham Ferguson in New Hope, Webster, Mississippi, United States
New Hope, Webster, Mississippi, United States
1871
6 Oct 1871
Age 63
Death of Abraham Ferguson in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA
Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 May 1808
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_370; Page: 42B; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: 476; Image: 482.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20 Range 11, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1871
    Event Place: New Hope, Webster, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarkson, Webster County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Choctaw County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi Census, 1805-90

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 20 Range 11, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20 Range 11, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: 476; Image: 482.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pickens, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Pickens, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_370; Page: 42B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Choctaw County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi Census, 1805-90

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Choctaw County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi Census, 1805-90

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1871
    Event Place: Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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