YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Henry Ferguson 1780–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1780

Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 19 Jan 1856

Death Location: Archer, Pickens County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Abraham Ferguson

Mother: Jane Ginderat

Spouse(s): Nancy Lewis, Elizabeth Noland

Children(s): Henderson Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson, Abraham Ferguson, David Ferguson, Elijah Ferguson, Sampson Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, James Ferguson, James Ferguson, James Ferguson, Green Ferguson

The story of James Henry Ferguson began in 1780 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA. In 1830, James Henry Ferguson resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA. James Henry Ferguson married Elizabeth Noland, Nancy Lewis, and had children including Abraham L Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, David M Ferguson, Elijah Ferguson, Green Ferguson, Henderson Ferguson, James Henry Ferguson, James Washington Ferguson, Sampson Noland Ferguson, Sarah Catherine Ferguson. James Henry Ferguson passed away in 1856 in Archer, Pickens County, Alabama, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Ferguson
JF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Henry Ferguson began in 1780 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, James Henry Ferguson resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • James Henry Ferguson married Elizabeth Noland, Nancy Lewis, and had children including Abraham L Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, David M Ferguson, Elijah Ferguson, Green Ferguson, Henderson Ferguson, James Henry Ferguson, James Washington Ferguson, Sampson Noland Ferguson, Sarah Catherine Ferguson.
  • James Henry Ferguson passed away in 1856 in Archer, Pickens County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
James Ferguson
1780–1856
Birth Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Abraham Ferguson
1751–1826
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Jane Ginderat
1750–1832
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Abraham Ginderat
1730–1815
Québec, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Ferguson's Descendants

1.
JF
James (Henry) Ferguson (08 May 1780–19 Jan 1856) m. Nancy Lewis (2 March 1778–6 March 1816) m. Elizabeth Noland (1778–)
  1. 1. Henderson Ferguson 1815–1892
  2. 2. Sarah (Catherine) Ferguson 1802–1872
  3. 3. Abraham (L) Ferguson 1803–1852
  4. 4. David (M) Ferguson 1808–1873
  5. 5. Elijah Ferguson 1810–
  6. 6. Sampson (Noland) Ferguson 1818–1875
  7. 7. Catherine Ferguson 1814–
  8. 8. James (Washington) Ferguson 1820–1826
  9. 9. James (Henry) Ferguson 1828–1864
  10. 10. James (Washington) Ferguson 1821–1826
  11. 11. Green Ferguson 1812–1886

James Ferguson's Timeline

5 Records

1780
08 May 1780
Birth of James Henry Ferguson in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1801
28 April 1801
Age 21
James Henry Ferguson was married in South, NC
South, NC
1830
1830
Age 50
James Henry Ferguson resided here in Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 70
James Henry Ferguson resided here in Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1856
19 Jan 1856
Age 76
Death of James Henry Ferguson in Pickens County, Alabama
Pickens County, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1780
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., War of 1812 Papers, 1789-1815
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern District, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 39b
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84-4554
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 April 1801
    Event Place: South, NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 169; Page: 322; Family History Library Film: 0022503

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern District, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 39b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Pickens County, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84-4554
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE