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Lona Ferguson 1891–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1891

Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee

Death Date: 13 May 1922

Death Location: Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Father: George Ferguson

Mother: Lydia Taylor

Spouse(s): Joseph Sherfey

Children(s):

Lona Ferguson was born in 1891 in Sullivan, Tennessee, the child of George Everett Ferguson And Lydia Elizabeth Taylor. In 1900, Lona Ferguson resided in Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Lona Ferguson resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Lona Ferguson married Joseph Sherfey. Lona Ferguson passed away in 1922 in Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Lona Ferguson was born in 1891 in Sullivan, Tennessee, the child of George Everett Ferguson And Lydia Elizabeth Taylor.
  • In 1900, Lona Ferguson resided in Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Lona Ferguson resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Lona Ferguson married Joseph Sherfey.
  • Lona Ferguson passed away in 1922 in Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA.

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Lona Ferguson's Ancestors

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Lona Ferguson
1891–1922
Birth Place: Sullivan, Tennessee
Parents
George Everett Ferguson
1868–1935
Sullivan County, Tennessee
Lydia (Elizabeth) Taylor
1873–1926
Washington County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Elihu (E) Ferguson
1837–1895
Washington County, Tennessee
Margaret (K) Barron
1837–1921
Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Barron
1801–1884
Jane Murray
1807–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858
Morgan Sr
1762–1830
Mary Henderson
1760–

Lona Ferguson's Timeline

5 Records

1891
1 Apr 1891
Birth of Lona Ferguson in Sullivan, Tennessee
Sullivan, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 9
Lona Ferguson resided here in Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Lona Ferguson resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1922
13 May 1922
Age 31
Death of Lona Ferguson in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
1922
13 May 1922
Age 31
Burial of Lona Ferguson in Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 147
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1603; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241603
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375537
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1603; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241603

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1922
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 147
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 May 1922
    Event Place: Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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