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Elias Ferguson 1798–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1798

Birth Location: Frederick Co., Va

Death Date: 17 Oct 1874

Death Location: Monroe, Madison, Indiana

Father: Isaac Ferguson

Mother: Sally Haines

Spouse(s): Catherine Gates

Children(s): Margaret Ferguson, William Ferguson, Shedrach Ferguson

Elias Ferguson was born in 1798 in Frederick Co., Va, the child of Isaac Ferguson And Sally Haines. In 1830, Elias Ferguson resided in White Oak, Highland, Ohio, USA. In 1840, Elias Ferguson resided in Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA. Elias Ferguson married Catherine Gates, and had children including Margaret Ferguson, Shedrach Ferguson, William Ferguson. Elias Ferguson passed away in 1874 in Monroe, Madison, Indiana.

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Biography

  • Elias Ferguson was born in 1798 in Frederick Co., Va, the child of Isaac Ferguson And Sally Haines.
  • In 1830, Elias Ferguson resided in White Oak, Highland, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1840, Elias Ferguson resided in Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA.
  • Elias Ferguson married Catherine Gates, and had children including Margaret Ferguson, Shedrach Ferguson, William Ferguson.
  • Elias Ferguson passed away in 1874 in Monroe, Madison, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Ferguson
1782–1833
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, United States
IF
Sally Haines
1779–1833
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, United States
SH

Spouses(s)

Catherine Gates
1800–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CG

Children(s)

Margaret Ferguson
1824–1870
Birth Location: Ross County, Ohio, USA
MF
William Ferguson
1823–1854
Birth Location: Higginsport, Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
WF
Shedrach Ferguson
1825–1906
Birth Location: Ohio
SF

Elias Ferguson's Ancestors

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Elias Ferguson
1798–1874
Birth Place: Frederick Co., Va
Parents
Isaac Ferguson
1782–1833
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Sally Haines
1779–1833
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Charles Ferguson
1740–1816
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Ferguson
1755–1850
Evesham TWP, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Simeon Haines
1752–1834
Frederick, VA, USA
Hannah Wolfe
1755–1833
, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr
1720–1765
Thomas Evans
1733–1758
Hannah Roberts
1730–1784
Abraham Haines
1721–1758
Sarah Ellis
1725–1787
George Sr
1734–1815
Elizabeth Blonder
1732–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Evans
1716–1761
Sarah Roberts
1719–1789
John Robertson
1687–1747
Mary Elkington
1694–1759
Abram Haines
1698–1758
Grace Hollingshead
1700–1769
Thomas Ellis
1692–1765
Katherine Collins
1701–1772
Johann Wolf
1714–1802
Catherine Eveland
1726–1797
JOHANN BRENDEL
1702–1783
Eva KLAMM
1707–

Elias Ferguson's Descendants

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Elias Ferguson (1798–17 Oct 1874) m. Catherine Gates (abt 1800–)
  1. 1. Margaret Ferguson 1824–1870 m. William (H.) Hicks 1831–1903
    1. 1. Granville Hicks 1855–1929 m. Annie 1869–1934
    2. 2. Wright Hicks 1857–1931 m. Amanda 1860–
      1. 1. Gertrude (L) Gustin 1882–1968 m. Clarence (O) Gustin 1876–1936
        1. 1. Lennie Gustin 1899–1921
        2. 2. Margorie (O) Gustin 1902–
        3. 3. Ruth Gustin 1910–
        4. 4. Thelma (B) Gustin 1921–1995
  2. 2. William Ferguson 1823–1854 m. Vienna 1824–1852
    1. 1. Mollie E. 1850–1922
  3. 3. Shedrach Ferguson 1825–1906 m. Margaret (Jane) Weaver 1843–1916 m. Mary Ferguson 1826–1907
    1. 1. infant (twin) Ferguson 1858–1858
    2. 2. Edwin Ferguson 1870–1956 m. Maude (R) Rhoton 1874–
    3. 3. Harvey (Grant) Ferguson 1865–1944 m. Amanda (Lydia) Ross 1868–1954
      1. 1. Charlotte Furgerson 1902–1981
      2. 2. Margarette Furgerson 1906–
      3. 3. Jesse (Ross) Ferguson 1903–1948 m. Mary (F) Bitner 1905–
        1. 1. Edwin (Francis) Ferguson 1929–1994
      4. 4. James (Franklin) Ferguson 1895–1972 m. Hazel (Viola) Witter 1898–1960
        1. 1. Bernice (June) Ferguson 1917–2008 m. Ernest (W.) McCarty 1917–1967 m. Robert (S.) Thomas 1909–
        2. 2. Wayne (F.) Ferguson 1916–1999 m. Germina 1916–1990
      5. 5. Charles (Albert) Ferguson 1891–1957 m. Lillie Studebaker 1897–1983
        1. 1. Alberta (Grace) Ohmart 1919–1998
        2. 2. Charles (Cecil) Ferguson 1916–1988 m. Madalyn Mae 1916–2003
        3. 3. Amanda (Ellen) Ferguson 1922–2012 m. James (Weber) Clift 1921–2005
        4. 4. Jeanne Ferguson 1920–1968
        5. 5. Beth (M) Ferguson 1925–
      6. 6. Mary Ferguson 1887–1964 m. Chester (Hershel) Thurston 1886–1962
    4. 4. Sarah (Ellen) Ferguson 1865–1930 m. James (L) Ross 1870–1935
    5. 5. Albert (Webster) Ferguson 1858–1864
    6. 6. Oliver (Morton) Ferguson 1861–1864

Elias Ferguson's Timeline

8 Records

1798
1798
Birth of Elias Ferguson in Frederick Co., Va
Frederick Co., Va
1830
1830
Age 32
Elias Ferguson resided here in White Oak, Highland, Ohio, USA
White Oak, Highland, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
Elias Ferguson resided here in Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA
Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Elias Ferguson resided here in Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA
Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
Elias Ferguson resided here in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Elias Ferguson resided here in Whitewater, Franklin, Indiana, USA
Whitewater, Franklin, Indiana, USA
1874
17 Oct 1874
Age 76
Death of Elias Ferguson in Monroe, Madison, Indiana
Monroe, Madison, Indiana
1874
18 May 1874
Age 76
Elias Ferguson - Probate in Franklin, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Frederick Co., Va
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Whitewater, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: M593_315; Page: 478A; Family History Library Film: 545814
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 803277
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio; Roll: M432_694; Page: 314B; Image: 545

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: White Oak, Highland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: White Oak, Highland, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 133; Page: 49; Family History Library Film: 0337944

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio; Roll: 403; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 0020168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio; Archive Collection Number: T1159; Roll: 5; Line: 19; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clay, Highland, Ohio; Roll: M432_694; Page: 314B; Image: 545

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 803277

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Whitewater, Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Whitewater, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: M593_315; Page: 478A; Family History Library Film: 545814

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1874
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana
    [2] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will and Probate Records, 1813-1826; Author: Franklin County (Indiana). County Clerk; Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 May 1874
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana
    [2] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will and Probate Records, 1813-1826; Author: Franklin County (Indiana). County Clerk; Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana
    [2] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Will and Probate Records, 1813-1826; Author: Franklin County (Indiana). County Clerk; Probate Place: Franklin, Indiana
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