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Alexander Ferguson 1797–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1797

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: June 1849

Death Location: Menard CO., IL

Father: Lewis Ferguson

Mother: Mary Piper

Spouse(s): Mary Clemons

Children(s): Alexander Ferguson, Susan Ferguson, Hilan Ferguson, Mary Ferguson

The story of Alexander Ferguson began in 1797 in VA. In 1840, Alexander Ferguson resided in Menard, Illinois, USA. Alexander Ferguson married Mary Polly Clemons, Polly Clemons, and had children including Alexander Ferguson, Hilan Ferguson, Mary Adeline Ferguson, Susan A Ferguson. Alexander Ferguson passed away in 1849 in Menard CO., IL.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Ferguson began in 1797 in VA.
  • In 1840, Alexander Ferguson resided in Menard, Illinois, USA.
  • Alexander Ferguson married Mary Polly Clemons, Polly Clemons, and had children including Alexander Ferguson, Hilan Ferguson, Mary Adeline Ferguson, Susan A Ferguson.
  • Alexander Ferguson passed away in 1849 in Menard CO., IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Ferguson
1760–1842
Birth Location: Culpepper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
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Mary Piper
1768–1833
Birth Location: Manor Leeds, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Clemons
1805–1880
Birth Location: Virginia
MC

Children(s)

Alexander Ferguson
1839–1904
Birth Location: Menard Co, Illinois
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Susan Ferguson
1837–1925
Birth Location: Old Salem Chautauqua, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
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Hilan Ferguson
1829–1895
Birth Location: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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Mary Ferguson
1844–1924
Birth Location: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
MF

Alexander Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Ferguson
1797–1849
Birth Place: VA
Parents
Lewis Ferguson
1760–1842
Culpepper, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Mary (“Polly”) Piper
1768–1833
Manor Leeds, Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Piper
1739–1802
Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Winifred Ashby
1741–1824
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Piper
1695–1759
Robert Ashby
1710–1792
Mary Farrow
1713–1754
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Piper
1669–1698
Margaret Reeds
1675–1744
Thomas Sr
1680–1752
Rosanna Berry
1682–1752
Nimrod Farrow
1690–
Margaret Whitledge
1689–1741

Alexander Ferguson's Descendants

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Alexander Ferguson (About 1797–June 1849) m. Mary (“Polly”) Clemons (1805–Aft. 1880)
  1. 1. Alexander Ferguson 1839–1904 m. Nancy (Imes) Hoffman 1844–1881
    1. 1. Alice Ferguson 1868–1930 m. Albert (Lucen) Eustis 1869–1931
      1. 1. Daniel (Alex) Eustis 1901–1986
      2. 2. Maude (M) Eustis 1898–
      3. 3. Harry (A) Eustis 1895–
      4. 4. Vera Eustis 1909–
      5. 5. Ruth (Esther) Eustis 1905–1953 m. Eugene (Forrest) Marmon 1898–1949
        1. 1. Melvin (Albert) Marmon 1923–1987
        2. 2. Franklin (Robert) Marmon 1935–1970
        3. 3. Leo (Wayne) Marmon 1929–1941
        4. 4. Averill (Ruth) Marmon 1937–1994
        5. 5. Nyla (Richard) Marmon 1931–1970 m. Marily (Ann) Arndt 1941–2020
        6. 6. Donald (Lindborg) Marmon 1927–1972
        7. 7. Eugene (Daniel) Marmon 1925–2000
      6. 6. Ida (Mano) Eustis 1897–1926
    2. 2. Belrige Ferguson 1879–1964
    3. 3. Carrie (Rebecca) Ferguson 1871– m. George (W) Reed 1870–1957
      1. 1. George (W Reed) Jr 1915–2005
      2. 2. Harry (Raymond) Reed 1891–1969
      3. 3. Blanche Reed 1900–1975 m. Daniel (Edward) O'Connell 1893–1971
        1. 1. Daniel (Reed O'Connell) Sr 1924–2008
      4. 4. May Reed 1894–1905
    4. 4. Almeda Ferguson 1873–
    5. 5. Rosa (Bell) Kelley 1876–1915 m. Albert (Franklin) Kelley 1873–1962
      1. 1. Marie (Olive) Kelley 1907–1999
      2. 2. Gladys (M) Kelley 1900–
      3. 3. Myrtle (C) Kelley 1897–1939
      4. 4. Freeman (LeRoy) Kelley 1905– m. Nellie (Olive) Niles 1908–1972
        1. 1. Beverly (Rose) Kelley 1932–1997 m. Herman (Daniel “Charlie”) Boyer 1924–2000
        2. 2. Gerald (LeRoy) Kelley 1933–2011 m. Ellena (Ruth) Fogle 1936–2016 m. Margaret (Louise) Owen 1937–2003
      5. 5. Marshall (F) Kelley 1903–
      6. 6. Truman Kelley 1906–
      7. 7. Alice (R) Kelley 1915–
      8. 8. Bernice Kelley 1907–
      9. 9. Benjamin Kelley 1909–
      10. 10. Helen (Belle) Kelley 1911–1975
      11. 11. Hazel (Lorainne) Kelley 1909–2005
      12. 12. Ruben (I) Kelley 1913–
    6. 6. Warren Ferguson 1879–
    7. 7. Emma Ferguson 1881–1970 m. Franklin (Lewis) Noble 1869–1933
      1. 1. Edith (Bernice) Noble 1903–1998
      2. 2. Elsie (Margaret) Noble 1898–
      3. 3. Ethel Noble 1901–
      4. 4. Ernest (Leroy) Noble 1905–1955 m. Nellie (Mae) Lawrence 1911–1985 m. Mildred (Eva) Chamberlain 1905–1953
        1. 1. Richard (Randall “Dickie”) Noble 1925–1986 m. Donna (Beatrice) Seiver 1926–2009
        2. 2. Joseph (Leroy) Noble 1923–1976 m. Maxine (June) Seckman 1927–2008
      5. 5. Estell (F) Noble 1913–
      6. 6. Bill (F) Noble 1912–
  2. 2. Susan (A) Ferguson 1837–1925 m. William (Mason) Landrith 1835–1882
    1. 1. Melinda McCoy 1864–1936
    2. 2. Mary (Jane Elizabeth) Sword 1861–1941
    3. 3. Aaron (Decker) Landrith 1872–1957
    4. 4. Thomas (Alexander) Landrith 1858–1938
    5. 5. Lillie (Dale) Booth 1878–1953
    6. 6. George (Gay) Landrith 1875–1951
  3. 3. Hilan Ferguson 1829–1895 m. Daniel (David) Westfall 1826–1911
    1. 1. Rosina Westfall 1858–1929 m. Samuel (Francis) Tibbetts 1854–1923
      1. 1. Glenn (Earl) Tibbetts 1884–1960
      2. 2. Chloe (Felicia) Tibbetts 1895–1958
      3. 3. Harry (Claydean) Tibbetts 1883–1950 m. Emma (Emilie) Meyers 1898– m. Gladys (Irene) Jackson 1883–1956
        1. 1. Benson (Earl) Tibbetts 1907–1985 m. Mabel (Jeanette) Engwall 1907–1996
      4. 4. Laura Tibbetts 1885–1961
      5. 5. Ross Tibbetts 1890–1967
      6. 6. Burton (Orville) Tibbetts 1881–1946
      7. 7. Myrtle (Carrie) Tibbetts 1892–1918
      8. 8. Infant (Son) Tibbetts 1887–1887
    2. 2. Alexander Westfall 1860–1923
    3. 3. Laura (Alice) Westfall 1865–1932
    4. 4. Carrie Westfall 1872–1945
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Westfall 1847–1930
    6. 6. Robert (O) Westfall 1852–
    7. 7. George (W) Westfall 1856–
    8. 8. Wallace Westfall 1870–
  4. 4. Mary (Adeline) Ferguson 1844–1924 m. Peter Sanard 1839–1921
    1. 1. Mary (E.) Sanard 1869–
    2. 2. John (L.) Sanard 1865–1931 m. Olive (L) Chambers 1870–1896
      1. 1. Lyle (John) Sanard 1892–1956 m. Ina (Iola) Sanard 1891–1973
        1. 1. Burt Sanard 1917–1974 m. Lois (Doreen) Molander 1926–2001
        2. 2. Camilla (Bloom) Sanard 1923–2008 m. Horace (B Dunn) Jr 1919–
        3. 3. Sidney (Lyle) Sanard 1924–2009 m. Linda (Lee) Faulconer 1926–
    3. 3. Delia (A.) Sanard 1862–
    4. 4. Louisa (J.) Sanard 1871–

Alexander Ferguson's Timeline

4 Records

1797
About 1797
Birth of Alexander Ferguson in VA
VA
1840
1840
Age 43
Alexander Ferguson resided here in Menard, Illinois, USA
Menard, Illinois, USA
1849
June 1849
Age 52
Death of Alexander Ferguson
None
1850
Jun 1850
Age 53
Death of Alexander Ferguson in Menard CO., IL
Menard CO., IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1797
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1850
    Event Place: Menard CO., IL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1849
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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