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Diana Selesta Ferguson 1885–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1885

Birth Location: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States

Death Date: 22 Feb 1983

Death Location: West Ellicott, Chautauqa, New York

Father: George FERGUSON

Mother: Flora CLARK

Spouse(s): Truman TERRY

Children(s): Irvin TERRY, Lela Terry, Clifford Terry, Gerald Terry, Howard Terry

Diana Selesta Ferguson was born in 1885 in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States, the child of George Sinclair Ferguson And Flora Elida Clark. In 1892, Diana Selesta Ferguson resided in Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York. In 1900, Diana Selesta Ferguson resided in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA. Diana Selesta Ferguson married Truman Grant Terry, and had children including Clifford M Terry, Gerald E Terry, Howard Merlin Terry, Irvin Larue Terry, Lela L Terry. Diana Selesta Ferguson passed away in 1983 in West Ellicott, Chautauqa, New York.

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Biography

  • Diana Selesta Ferguson was born in 1885 in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States, the child of George Sinclair Ferguson And Flora Elida Clark.
  • In 1892, Diana Selesta Ferguson resided in Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York.
  • In 1900, Diana Selesta Ferguson resided in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • Diana Selesta Ferguson married Truman Grant Terry, and had children including Clifford M Terry, Gerald E Terry, Howard Merlin Terry, Irvin Larue Terry, Lela L Terry.
  • Diana Selesta Ferguson passed away in 1983 in West Ellicott, Chautauqa, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

George FERGUSON
1848–1929
Birth Location: Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY
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Flora CLARK
1855–1912
Birth Location: Chautauqua, Chautauqua, New York, United States
FC

Spouses(s)

Truman TERRY
1883–1954
Birth Location: Watts Flats, New York, USA
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Children(s)

Irvin TERRY
1906–1986
Birth Location: Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
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Lela Terry
1910–2000
Birth Location: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
LT
Clifford Terry
1910–1985
Birth Location: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
CT
Gerald Terry
1916–1938
Birth Location: New York
GT
Howard Terry
1922–2005
Birth Location: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
HT

Diana Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Diana Ferguson
1885–1983
Birth Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States
Parents
George Sinclair FERGUSON
1848–1929
Ellicott, Chautauqua Co., NY
Flora (Elida) CLARK
1855–1912
Chautauqua, Chautauqua, New York, United States
Grandparents
Stephen (A) FERGUSON
1806–1862
Stillwater Co, Saratoga, NY
Celestia Curtis
1810–1892
Exeter, Otsego, New York, United States
Cary Clark
1832–1904
Machias, Cattaraugus, New York
Pheba Clark
1836–1866
Chautauqua Co., NY
Great-Grandparents
Amos Sr
1775–1859
Amy ARNOLD
1782–1872
Ebenezer CURTIS
1773–1837
Martha MORSE
1779–
William CLARKE
1795–1861
Lois Chase
1798–
Caleb Clark
1799–1865
Elizabeth Taylor
1810–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Capt
1756–1841
Margaret BUCHANAN
1755–1789
John ARNOLD
1741–1804
Martha BUCKLIN
1744–1812
Silas CURTIS
1741–1818
Ruth BIRDSEYE
1746–1818
Timothy MORSE
1754–1821
Miriam LEE
1757–1801
Carey CLARKE
1766–1857
Dorcas MOON
1771–1810
Carey CLARKE
1766–1857
Dorcas MOON
1771–1810

Diana Ferguson's Descendants

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Diana (Selesta) Ferguson (28 Aug 1885–22 Feb 1983) m. Truman (Grant) TERRY (8 Jul 1883–22 Sep 1954)
  1. 1. Irvin (Larue) TERRY 1906–1986 m. Lydia (Margaret) WILSON 1916–1989
    1. 1. Floyd (Alvin) Terry 1932–2023
    2. 2. Raymond (Albert) Terry 1936–2017 m. Myrna (Grace) Colburn 1938–1994
  2. 2. Lela (L) Terry 1910–2000 m. Floyd (Orlo) Butler 1897–1930 m. Douglas (Seely) Maxwell 1913–1966
    1. 1. Duane (Merle) Butler 1930–2015 m. Caryl (J) Meehan 1929–2016
      1. 1. David (A.) Butler 1951–2019 m. Vicki (Jo) Green –2011
  3. 3. Clifford (M) Terry 1910–1985 m. Eva (Victoria) Olson 1911–1997
    1. 1. Burdette (Clifford) Terry 1934–2002
  4. 4. Gerald (E) Terry 1916–1938
  5. 5. Howard (Merlin) Terry 1922–2005

Diana Ferguson's Timeline

14 Records

1885
28 Aug 1885
Birth of Diana Selesta Ferguson in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States
Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States
1892
1892
Age 7
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York
Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York
1900
1900
Age 15
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 20
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 30
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in East Ave, Celoron, Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
East Ave, Celoron, Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 40
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Hanford St., Ellicott, Chautauqua
Hanford St., Ellicott, Chautauqua
1930
1930
Age 45
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Hanford Ave., Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Hanford Ave., Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York
Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York
1940
1940
Age 55
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in 55 West Columbia, Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
55 West Columbia, Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1953
1953
Age 68
Diana Selesta Ferguson resided here in 55 W. Columbia Ave., WE, Jamestown, New York, USA
55 W. Columbia Ave., WE, Jamestown, New York, USA
1983
22 Feb 1983
Age 98
Death of Diana Selesta Ferguson in West Ellicott, Chautauqa, New York
West Ellicott, Chautauqa, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02510; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 7-50
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Ellicott; County: Chautauqua; Page: 01
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Ellicott; County: Chautauqua; Page: 31
    [4] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Ellicott; County: Chautauqua; Page: 35
    [5] New York, State Census, 1892
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T625_1091; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2341147
    [8] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 01 E.D. 01; City: Harmony; County: Chautauqua; Page: 3
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1241014
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T624_929; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374942
    [11] New York, State Censuses
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 3369; Page: 28; Enumeration District: 7-68

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1892
    [2] New York, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1241014

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1904
    Event Place: 55 West Columbia Ave West Ellicott, Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 01 E.D. 01; City: Harmony; County: Chautauqua; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harmony, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T624_929; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374942

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: East Ave, Celoron, Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Ellicott; County: Chautauqua; Page: 01

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: T625_1091; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Hanford St., Ellicott, Chautauqua
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Ellicott; County: Chautauqua; Page: 31
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Ellicott; County: Chautauqua; Page: 35

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hanford Ave., Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2341147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02510; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 7-50

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02510; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 7-50

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: 55 West Columbia, Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Ellicott, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: 3369; Page: 28; Enumeration District: 7-68

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: 55 W. Columbia Ave., WE, Jamestown, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1954
    Event Place: 55 Columbia Ave W., West Ellicott, Jamestown, NY

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1983
    Event Place: West Ellicott, Chautauqa, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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