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Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus 1863–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jun 1863

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia

Death Date: 05 Sep 1943

Death Location: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Dingus

Mother: Eleanor Davis

Spouse(s): George Ferguson, Alfred Smith

Children(s): Charles \\, James Ferguson, Claude \\, Della Smith, Hubert Smith

In 1863, Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, born to John Crockett Dingus And Eleanor Davis. In 1870, Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided in Johnston, Scott, Virginia. In 1880, Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided in Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia. Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus married Alfred Smith, George Washington Ferguson, and had children including Charles L Smith, Claude Smith, Della Bernice Smith, Hubert Douglas Smith, James Cecil Ferguson. Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus passed away in 1943 in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, born to John Crockett Dingus And Eleanor Davis.
  • In 1870, Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided in Johnston, Scott, Virginia.
  • In 1880, Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided in Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia.
  • Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus married Alfred Smith, George Washington Ferguson, and had children including Charles L Smith, Claude Smith, Della Bernice Smith, Hubert Douglas Smith, James Cecil Ferguson.
  • Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus passed away in 1943 in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dingus
1832–1921
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
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Eleanor Davis
1835–1870
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
ED

Spouses(s)

George Ferguson
1860–1885
Birth Location: Wayne County, Virginia
GF
Alfred Smith
1859–1951
Birth Location: Wayne County, Virginia
AS

Children(s)

Charles \\
1889–1958
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky
C\
James Ferguson
1883–1973
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky
JF
Claude \\
1899–1926
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
C\
Della Smith
1891–1963
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
DS
Hubert Smith
1896–1974
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
HS

Margaret Dingus's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Dingus
1863–1943
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia
Parents
John Crockett Dingus
1832–1921
Scott County, Virginia
Eleanor Davis
1835–1870
Scott County, Virginia
Grandparents
John Dingus
1800–1881
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy Compton
1805–1845
Russell County, Virginia
Hiram Davis
1812–1840
Virginia
Margaret Addington
1810–1880
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
Abraham Compton
1772–1856
Lucy Berry
1780–1822
Jesse Sr.
1785–1870
Dorcas Wheatley
1786–1839
William Addington
1783–1857
Sarah Stallard
1790–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1743–1785
Anna Kelker
1745–1814
George *
1729–1793
Regina *
1750–1830
Abraham Compton
1747–1779
Mary Carhart
1740–1811
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830
Samuel Stallard
1745–1816
Jaela Duncan
1751–1816

Margaret Dingus's Descendants

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Margaret (Emily (Emma)) Dingus (07 Jun 1863–05 Sep 1943) m. George (Washington) Ferguson (12 Jun 1860–1885) m. Alfred Smith (01 Sep 1859–29 May 1951)
  1. 1. Charles (L. Smith) \\ 1889–1958
  2. 2. James (Cecil) Ferguson 1883–1973 m. Marinda (Jane) Dean 1894–1942
    1. 1. Thelma (Bernice) Ferguson 1912–1933
    2. 2. Nill (Leonard) Ferguson 1914–
    3. 3. Opal (Edith) Ferguson 1917–2003 m. Harry (Ronald) Kidd 1923–1993
      1. 1. Shirrell (Dean Creech) Sr. 1940–2012 m. Pamela (Rae) Slyder 1951–2010
    4. 4. Emma (Idella) Ferguson 1920–2002 m. Adrian Campbell 1912–
    5. 5. Howard (Hubert) Ferguson 1923–2000
    6. 6. James (Edward) Ferguson 1926–2015
  3. 3. Claude (Smith) \\ 1899–1926 m. Millie (B. LNU) . 1907–
  4. 4. Della (Bernice) Smith 1891–1963 m. Isaiah (K. (Ike)) Houck 1885–1964
    1. 1. Herman (Hamilton) Houck 1918–1944 m. Paula (Marian) Booth 1919–1994
  5. 5. Hubert (Douglas) Smith 1896–1974 m. Lulu (Sparks) \\ 1900–1982

Margaret Dingus's Timeline

9 Records

1863
07 Jun 1863
Birth of Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus in Scott County, Virginia
Scott County, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 7
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in Johnston, Scott, Virginia
Johnston, Scott, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 17
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia
Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 37
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 47
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 57
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 67
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 77
Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus resided here in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky
1943
05 Sep 1943
Age 80
Death of Margaret Emily (Emma) Dingus in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jun 1863
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1328; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64-14.
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 1035.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 763; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 963.0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T9_1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 38.4000; Enumeration District: 66; Image: .
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Johnston, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_1677; Page: 558; Image: 507.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T623_537; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 72.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 101.
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Johnston, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Johnston, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_1677; Page: 558; Image: 507.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Copper Creek, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T9_1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 38.4000; Enumeration District: 66; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T623_537; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 72.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Fri, Jul 26, 1907
    Event Place: Louisa, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Big Sandy News - Fri, Jul 26, 1907 - Page 4, William Billy Dingus

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 101.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 1035.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 763; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 963.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1328; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64-14.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Sep 1943
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Boyd County, Kentucky, Ashland Daily Independent Obituary Index, 1922-1945, 1970-1973, 1998-2010

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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