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Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson 1886–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1886

Birth Location: Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA

Death Date: Aug 1979

Death Location: Ellensburg, Kittatas, Washington, USA

Father: James Ferguson

Mother: Elizabeth McEwen

Spouse(s): Nora Wyatt

Children(s): Edith Ferguson, Burrill Ferguson, Gwendolyn Ferguson

In 1886, Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson entered the world in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA, born to James Francis John Ferguson And Elizabeth Mcewen. In 1889, Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided in Kittitas, Washington. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided in South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA. Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson married Nora Estella Wyatt, and had children including Burrill Bud Benjamin Ferguson, Edith Madeline Benjamin Ferguson, Gwendolyn Louise Benjamin Ferguson. Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson passed away in 1979 in Ellensburg, Kittatas, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson entered the world in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA, born to James Francis John Ferguson And Elizabeth Mcewen.
  • In 1889, Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided in Kittitas, Washington.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided in South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson married Nora Estella Wyatt, and had children including Burrill Bud Benjamin Ferguson, Edith Madeline Benjamin Ferguson, Gwendolyn Louise Benjamin Ferguson.
  • Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson passed away in 1979 in Ellensburg, Kittatas, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Ferguson's Ancestors

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Benjamin Ferguson
1886–1979
Birth Place: Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
Parents
James Francis (John) Ferguson
1839–1917
Decatur, Indiana, USA
Elizabeth McEwen
1851–1951
Fremont, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
John Ferguson
1813–1899
Indiana
Margaret (C) McEwen
1814–1854
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ferguson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin (James)) Ferguson (14 Jul 1886–Aug 1979) m. Nora (Estella) Wyatt (3 Feb 1889–Jan 1968)
  1. 1. Edith (Madeline (Benjamin)) Ferguson 1917–1993 m. James (Harvey) Thomas 1902–1977
    1. 1. Kay (Estella (James)) Thomas 1938–1994
    2. 2. Sandra (Elizabeth (James)) Thomas 1939–2007
  2. 2. Burrill ('Bud' (Benjamin)) Ferguson 1912–1983
  3. 3. Gwendolyn (Louise (Benjamin)) Ferguson 1915–2007 m. Robert Cooke 1917–1989

Benjamin Ferguson's Timeline

10 Records

1886
14 Jul 1886
Birth of Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1889
1889
Age 3
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in Kittitas, Washington
Kittitas, Washington
1900
1900
Age 14
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA
South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA
South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in South Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
South Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in Denmark, Kittitas, Washington
Denmark, Kittitas, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in Denmark, Kittitas, Washington, USA
Denmark, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson resided here in Ellensburg, Washington, USA
Ellensburg, Washington, USA
1979
18 Aug 1979
Age 93
Death of Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1979
Aug 1979
Age 93
Burial of Benjamin Franklin (James) Ferguson in Ellensburg, Kittatas, Washington, USA
Ellensburg, Kittatas, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 59
    [2] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denmark, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T627_4349; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19-5
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 537-50-9101; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1965
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T625_1932; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 79
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Kittitas; Roll: 1991653
    [7] Washington Death Index
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: 1746; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1241746
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T624_1662; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1375675
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Kittitas, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: 1746; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1241746

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Kittitas, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T624_1662; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1375675

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T625_1932; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Denmark, Kittitas, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denmark, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T627_4349; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Denmark, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denmark, Kittitas, Washington; Roll: T627_4349; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ellensburg, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 59

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Kittitas; Roll: 1991653
    [2] Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1979
    Event Place: Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 537-50-9101; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1965
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1979
    Event Place: Ellensburg, Kittatas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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