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Alexander Ferguson 1876–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1876

Birth Location: Jackson, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 24 Nov 1955

Death Location: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel Ferguson

Mother: Sarah Acton

Spouse(s): Sarah Cockerham

Children(s): William Ferguson, Walter Ferguson, Prudie Ferguson, Otis Furgerson, Evelyn Furgerson

In 1876, Alexander Ferguson entered the world in Jackson, Indiana, USA, born to Nathaniel Ferguson And Sarah Prudance Acton. In 1880, Alexander Ferguson resided in Ewington, Jackson, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Alexander Ferguson resided in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana. Alexander Ferguson married Sarah Irene Cockerham, and had children including Evelyn Furgerson, Otis Furgerson, Prudie Ferguson, Walter Harold Ferguson, William Nathaniel Ferguson. Alexander Ferguson passed away in 1955 in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Alexander Ferguson entered the world in Jackson, Indiana, USA, born to Nathaniel Ferguson And Sarah Prudance Acton.
  • In 1880, Alexander Ferguson resided in Ewington, Jackson, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Alexander Ferguson resided in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana.
  • Alexander Ferguson married Sarah Irene Cockerham, and had children including Evelyn Furgerson, Otis Furgerson, Prudie Ferguson, Walter Harold Ferguson, William Nathaniel Ferguson.
  • Alexander Ferguson passed away in 1955 in Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Ferguson's Ancestors

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Alexander Ferguson
1876–1955
Birth Place: Jackson, Indiana, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Ferguson
1845–1912
Brown County, Indiana, USA
Sarah (Prudance) Acton
1854–1908
Indiana
Grandparents
Samuel Ferguson
1817–
Kentucky, USA
Lucinda Polly
1818–
Kentucky
William (H) Acton
1829–1896
Indiana, USA
Nancy Lacy
1830–
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ferguson
1790–1845
Sarah Thompson
1797–1835
James Acton
1806–1880
Margaret Stogdill
1807–1880
John Lacy
1790–1845
Martha Acton
1802–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ferguson
1761–1814
Alice Lee
1761–1845
William Thompson
1742–1806
Sarah Patterson
1756–1833
James Jr.
1765–1849
Elizabeth McCraft
1750–1822
James Stogdill
1770–1830
Martha Elkins
1781–1852
James Lacy
1761–1826
Sarah Chapman
1766–

Alexander Ferguson's Descendants

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Alexander Ferguson (30 Mar 1876–24 Nov 1955) m. Sarah (Irene) Cockerham (1 Nov 1882–17 Mar 1961)
  1. 1. William (Nathaniel) Ferguson 1903–1971 m. Dott Harbaugh 1893–
  2. 2. Walter (Harold) Ferguson 1909–1941 m. Martha (Ermine) Day 1913–2003
    1. 1. Norma (Jean) Ferguson 1933–2016
    2. 2. Carolyn (Louise) Ferguson 1935–1937
    3. 3. William (Harold) Ferguson 1937–1992 m. Stella (Lou) White 1939–2015
    4. 4. Sandra (June) Ferguson 1941–2020 m. Martin (Eugene) Crosley 1945–2012
  3. 3. Prudie Ferguson 1907–1981 m. Mance Allman 1903–1989
    1. 1. Clarice (Imogene) Allman 1938–2012
  4. 4. Otis Furgerson 1918–
  5. 5. Evelyn Furgerson 1923–

Alexander Ferguson's Timeline

5 Records

1876
30 Mar 1876
Birth of Alexander Ferguson in Jackson, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Alexander Ferguson resided here in Ewington, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Ewington, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Alexander Ferguson resided here in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana
Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 64
Alexander Ferguson resided here in Brownstown Twp, Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Brownstown Twp, Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1955
24 Nov 1955
Age 79
Death of Alexander Ferguson in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ewington, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: 286; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 105
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ewington, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ewington, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: 286; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brownstown Twp, Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1955
    Event Place: Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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