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Agnes C. Ferguson 1829–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 November 1829

Birth Location: Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland

Death Date: 5 Mar 1905

Death Location: Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Daniel Ferguson

Mother: Janet Stewart

Spouse(s): David Close

Children(s): Margaret Close, John Close, Sarah Close, Alexander Close, William Close, Duncan Close, James Close, Elizabeth Close, Sarah Shaffer, Eloween Alexander, Eleanor Ferguson, Isabelle Close

Agnes C. Ferguson was born in 1829 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, the child of Daniel Ferguson And Janet Stewart. In 1850, Agnes C. Ferguson resided in District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA. Agnes C. Ferguson married David Alexander Close, and had children including Alexander B Close, Duncan F Close, Eleanor Ferguson, Elizabeth Close, Eloween Alexander, Isabelle Close, James Close, John William Close, Margaret Blair Close, Sarah Jane Close, Sarah Jane Close Shaffer, William Thomas Close. Agnes C. Ferguson passed away in 1905 in Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Agnes C. Ferguson was born in 1829 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, the child of Daniel Ferguson And Janet Stewart.
  • In 1850, Agnes C. Ferguson resided in District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA.
  • Agnes C. Ferguson married David Alexander Close, and had children including Alexander B Close, Duncan F Close, Eleanor Ferguson, Elizabeth Close, Eloween Alexander, Isabelle Close, James Close, John William Close, Margaret Blair Close, Sarah Jane Close, Sarah Jane Close Shaffer, William Thomas Close.
  • Agnes C. Ferguson passed away in 1905 in Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Ferguson
1805–1882
Birth Location: , , , SCOTLAND
DF
Janet Stewart
1807–1871
Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, SCOTLAND
JS

Spouses(s)

David Close
1823–1888
Birth Location: Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland
DC

Children(s)

Margaret Close
1854–1923
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
MC
John Close
1850–1929
Birth Location: Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
JC
Sarah Close
1861–1920
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
SC
Alexander Close
1856–1930
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker County, (W)Virginia
AC
William Close
1848–1898
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
WC
Duncan Close
1865–1876
Birth Location: St George, Tucker, West Virginia, United States
DC
James Close
1852–1940
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, USA
JC
Elizabeth Close
1867–
Birth Location: Oakfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
EC
Sarah Shaffer
1859–1920
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, Virginia, United States
SS
Eloween Alexander
1851–
Birth Location: Mauchline, Ayrshire
EA
Eleanor Ferguson
1851–
Birth Location: Mauchline, Ayrshire
EF
Isabelle Close
1861–1934
Birth Location: Horse Shoe Run, Tucker, VA
IC

Agnes Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Agnes Ferguson
1829–1905
Birth Place: Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
Daniel Ferguson
1805–1882
, , , SCOTLAND
Janet Stewart
1807–1871
Paisley, Renfrewshire, SCOTLAND
Grandparents
John Ferguson
1763–1848
Port of Menteith, Perthshire, Scotland
Catharine McKay
1762–1813
Of Port of Menteith, Perth, Scotland
Archibald Stewart
1778–
WEST OR OLD PARISH, GREENOCK, RENFREW, SCOTLAND
Catherine Brown
1776–
Renfrewshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Ferguson
1738–
Christian Richie
1750–
John Annie
1720–1789
Catherine Buchanan
1725–1809
John Stewart
1762–1843
Cathrane Nicol
1762–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Ferguson
1711–1738
Christian Carmicheal
1690–
Andrew Ritchie
1680–
John Mckinley
1679–1743
Elizabeth McKinlay
1695–1750
John Buchannan
1680–1770
Jannet Buchannan
1692–1759
John Stewart
1733–
Agnes Burnside
1736–

Agnes Ferguson's Descendants

1.
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Agnes (C.) Ferguson (27 November 1829–5 Mar 1905) m. David (Alexander) Close (19 Feb 1823–25 January 1888)
  1. 1. Margaret (Blair) Close 1854–1923 m. David (Edmond) Root 1847–1934
    1. 1. George (E) Root 1874–1953 m. Bessie (Pearl) Cosner 1894–1981 m. Margaret (G) Hebb 1881–1910
      1. 1. George (Edward Root,) Jr. 1920–2002 m. Alfreda (Wonedale) Weimer 1924–2007 m. Wanda (Jane) Butler
        1. 1. Sheila (Elaine) Root 1944–2022 m. John (Jacob "Ray") Durst 1935–2023 m. Harry (Eugene) Werdebaugh 1942–2018
      2. 2. Helen Root 1908–1997
      3. 3. Julius Root 1910–1997
      4. 4. Ina (Pearl) Root 1899–1974 m. Charles (Raymond) Sell 1895–1973
        1. 1. Everett (Wayne "Bud") Sell 1925–1944
        2. 2. Carl (Raymond) Sell 1917–1991
        3. 3. Norma (Mildred) Sell 1927–2013 m. Thomas (Jefferson Watson) Sr 1918–1994 m. George (D Eary) Sr 1925–2009
        4. 4. Villa (Louise) Sell 1922–2007 m. Clifford (Paul) Kelly 1920–1992
        5. 5. Evelyn (Mae) Sell 1919–2005 m. Kyle (G) Wilson 1915–1985
      5. 5. Villa (Grace) Root 1902–1997
      6. 6. John (Walter) Root 1904–1969
      7. 7. Catherine (Leola) Root 1912–1993 m. Junior (Brown) Knotts 1907–1996
        1. 1. Vonda (Jean) Knotts 1932–2015
      8. 8. Emma (Marguerite) Root 1903–1903
      9. 9. Loretta (Evelyn) Root 1914–
      10. 10. Mary Root 1912–
      11. 11. Eugene (Wade) Root 1932–1992 m. Frances Louise 1940–1992
      12. 12. Juanita (Lucille) Root 1923–2002
      13. 13. Robert (Charles) Root 1919–1980
      14. 14. Ethel (P) Root 1928–1994
      15. 15. Vernelda (Louise) Root 1925–2000
      16. 16. Lester (E.) Root 1930–1992
      17. 17. Carl (Elza) Root 1936–1980
      18. 18. Sylvia (P) Moreland 1917–
      19. 19. Delmer (Duncan) Root 1922–1922
    2. 2. John Root 1872–
    3. 3. Agnes Root 1876–1961
    4. 4. Duncan Root 1878–
      1. 1. Walter (Gerald) Root 1909–1967
    5. 5. David (C) Root 1882–
    6. 6. Thomas (Bosley) Root 1888–
    7. 7. Charles (Milton) Root 1889–1947
    8. 8. Julius (H) Root 1894–1940
    9. 9. Edna (Pearl) Root 1898–
    10. 10. William Root 1879–1961
      1. 1. Luke (Charles) Root 1902–1969
    11. 11. Mary (Susan) Root 1892–
  2. 2. John (William) Close 1850–1929
  3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Close 1861–1920
  4. 4. Alexander (B) Close 1856–1930 m. Anzelletta (Catharine) Dumire 1860–1946 m. Marcella (M) Mason 1858–1881
    1. 1. Duncan (A.) Close 1897–1970
    2. 2. James (Bolton) Close 1883–
    3. 3. Edward (M) Close 1885–1945
    4. 4. Jacob (Dumire) Close 1888–
    5. 5. Chester (H) Close 1901–
    6. 6. Carl Close 1903–
    7. 7. Infant (Boy) Close 1896–1896
    8. 8. Lizzie (Bell) Close 1880–1890
  5. 5. William (Thomas) Close 1848–1898
  6. 6. Duncan (F) Close 1865–1876
  7. 7. James Close 1852–1940
  8. 8. Elizabeth Close 1867–
  9. 9. Sarah (Jane Close) Shaffer 1859–1920
  10. 10. Eloween Alexander 1851–
  11. 11. Eleanor Ferguson 1851–
  12. 12. Isabelle Close 1861–1934

Agnes Ferguson's Timeline

9 Records

1829
27 November 1829
Birth of Agnes C. Ferguson in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
1850
1850
Age 21
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here in District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA
District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA
1851
1851
Age 22
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here in Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1860
1860
Age 31
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here in District 2, Tucker, Virginia, USA
District 2, Tucker, Virginia, USA
1861
1861
Age 32
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 41
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here in Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here in Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
Agnes C. Ferguson resided here in Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
1905
5 Mar 1905
Age 76
Death of Agnes C. Ferguson in Leadmine, Tucker, West Virginia, United States
Leadmine, Tucker, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 November 1829
    Event Place: Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Barony; ED: 41; Page: 12; Line: 5; Roll: CSSCT1851_143; Year: 1851
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 396C; Enumeration District: 068
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Image: 325183
    [4] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 071; Line: 14; List Number: 213
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1241773
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Tucker, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 920; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 805381
    [7] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 52A; Image: 107
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1848
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 071; Line: 14; List Number: 213

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 52A; Image: 107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Barony; ED: 41; Page: 12; Line: 5; Roll: CSSCT1851_143; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1852
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1241773

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Tucker, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Tucker, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 920; Image: 432; Family History Library Film: 805381

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Image: 325183

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Licking, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 396C; Enumeration District: 068

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint George, Tucker, West Virginia; Roll: 1773; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1241773

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Agnes C. Ferguson Close 5 Mar 1905

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1848; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 071; Line: 14; List Number: 213

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Glasgow Outer, Lanark
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Leadmine, Tucker, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lead Mine, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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