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James Franklin Ferguson 1895–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1895

Birth Location: Madison, Indiana

Death Date: 21 Aug 1972

Death Location: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA

Father: Harvey Ferguson

Mother: Amanda Ross

Spouse(s): Hazel Witter

Children(s): Bernice Ferguson, Wayne Ferguson

The story of James Franklin Ferguson began in 1895 in Madison, Indiana. In 1900, James Franklin Ferguson resided in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA. In 1910, James Franklin Ferguson resided in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA. James Franklin Ferguson married Hazel Viola Witter, and had children including Bernice June Ferguson, Jimmy Ferguson, Wayne F Ferguson. James Franklin Ferguson passed away in 1972 in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Franklin Ferguson began in 1895 in Madison, Indiana.
  • In 1900, James Franklin Ferguson resided in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, James Franklin Ferguson resided in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA.
  • James Franklin Ferguson married Hazel Viola Witter, and had children including Bernice June Ferguson, Jimmy Ferguson, Wayne F Ferguson.
  • James Franklin Ferguson passed away in 1972 in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harvey Ferguson
1865–1944
Birth Location: Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
HF
Amanda Ross
1868–1954
Birth Location: Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
AR

Spouses(s)

Hazel Witter
1898–1960
Birth Location: Indiana
HW

Children(s)

Bernice Ferguson
1917–2008
Birth Location: Madison, Indiana
BF
Wayne Ferguson
1916–1999
Birth Location: Alexandria, IN
WF

James Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
James Ferguson
1895–1972
Birth Place: Madison, Indiana
Parents
Harvey Grant Ferguson
1865–1944
Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Amanda (Lydia) Ross
1868–1954
Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Shedrach Ferguson
1825–1906
Ohio
Mary Ferguson
1826–1907
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Elias Ferguson
1798–1874
Catherine Gates
1800–
Clark Ferguson
1786–1861
Mary Crispman
1786–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Ferguson
1782–1833
Sally Haines
1779–1833
Adam Gates
1776–1840
Margaret Barnhart
1776–1841

James Ferguson's Descendants

1.
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James (Franklin) Ferguson (1 Feb 1895–21 Aug 1972) m. Hazel (Viola) Witter (14 May 1898–13 Oct 1960)
  1. 1. Bernice (June) Ferguson 1917–2008 m. Ernest (W.) McCarty 1917–1967 m. Robert (S.) Thomas 1909–
    1. 1. Patty (Lou) Rush 1947–2014
  2. 2. Wayne (F.) Ferguson 1916–1999 m. Germina 1916–1990

James Ferguson's Timeline

10 Records

1895
1 Feb 1895
Birth of James Franklin Ferguson in Madison, Indiana
Madison, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 5
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
1915
10 Jul 1915
Age 20
James Franklin Ferguson was married in Madison
Madison
1920
1920
Age 25
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Alexandria Ward 1, Madison, Indiana, USA
Alexandria Ward 1, Madison, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA
Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana
Alexandria, Madison, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States
Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 47
James Franklin Ferguson resided here in Madison, Indiana
Madison, Indiana
1972
21 Aug 1972
Age 77
Death of James Franklin Ferguson in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA
Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1895
    Event Place: Madison, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T627_1073; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 48-52
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 310-01-7006; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Indiana Marriage Collection, Source Citation: Madison County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1881 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 28; Page: 233
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Alexandria Ward 1, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T625_449; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 687
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 605; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 882.0; FHL microfilm: 2340340
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Madison; Roll: 1653561; Draft Board: 1
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 386; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240386
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374377
    [10] Indiana, Select Marriages Index
    [11] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1972; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1915
    Event Place: Madison
    Record Source: Indiana Marriage Collection, Source Citation: Madison County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1881 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 28; Page: 233

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 386; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240386

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374377

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alexandria Ward 1, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Alexandria Ward 1, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T625_449; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 687

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 605; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 882.0; FHL microfilm: 2340340

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T627_1073; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 48-52

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana; Roll: T627_1073; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 48-52

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Madison; Roll: 1653561; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1972
    Event Place: Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 310-01-7006; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1972; Roll: 12
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