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Matthew Ferguson 1803–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1803

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 08 Jan 1888

Death Location: County of Grey, Division of Turnberry, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Ferguson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Margaret Irwin

Children(s): Robert Ferguson, Rachael Ferguson, Eliza Ferguson, James Ferguson, Mary Ferguson, Margaret Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson, Jane Ferguson

Matthew Ferguson was born in 1803 in Ireland, the child of John Ferguson And Esther Simpson. In 1879, Matthew Ferguson established residence. In 1885, Matthew Ferguson resided in Ontario, Canada. Matthew Ferguson married Margaret Irwin, and had children including Eliza Ferguson, James Ferguson, Jane Ferguson, Margaret Ann Ferguson, Mary Jane Ferguson, Rachael Ferguson, Robert Henry Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson. Matthew Ferguson passed away in 1888 in County of Grey, Division of Turnberry, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • Matthew Ferguson was born in 1803 in Ireland, the child of John Ferguson And Esther Simpson.
  • In 1879, Matthew Ferguson established residence.
  • In 1885, Matthew Ferguson resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • Matthew Ferguson married Margaret Irwin, and had children including Eliza Ferguson, James Ferguson, Jane Ferguson, Margaret Ann Ferguson, Mary Jane Ferguson, Rachael Ferguson, Robert Henry Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson.
  • Matthew Ferguson passed away in 1888 in County of Grey, Division of Turnberry, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ferguson
1765–1850
Birth Location: Cootehill, Cavan, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Irwin
1810–1881
Birth Location: Ireland
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Children(s)

Robert Ferguson
1837–1904
Birth Location: Cavan County, Ireland
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Rachael Ferguson
1846–1933
Birth Location: Cavan, Ireland
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Eliza Ferguson
1839–
Birth Location: Cavan, Ireland
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James Ferguson
1849–1887
Birth Location: Cavan, Ireland
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Mary Ferguson
1835–1907
Birth Location: Cavan, Ireland
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Margaret Ferguson
1844–1915
Birth Location: Cavan, Ireland
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Sarah Ferguson
1840–1874
Birth Location: Ireland
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Jane Ferguson
1849–
Birth Location: Manvers Twp. Durham Co., Ontario, Canada
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Matthew Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Ferguson
1803–1888
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
John Ferguson
1765–1850
Cootehill, Cavan, Ireland
Grandparents
Joshua (Matthew) Ferguson
1740–1772
Killycloghan, Cavan, Ireland
Elinor Pringle
1740–
County Cavan, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Ferguson's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Ferguson (4 May 1803–08 Jan 1888) m. Margaret Irwin (4 Jun 1810–19 Apr 1881)
  1. 1. Robert (Henry) Ferguson 1837–1904 m. Martha (Ann (Lettie)) Rutledge 1838–1928
    1. 1. Susanna ("Annie") Ferguson 1869–1955 m. Thomas ("James") Christie 1858–1935
      1. 1. Elva (Beatrice) Christie 1900–1996 m. Allen (Fraser) Sutherland 1899–1962
        1. 1. Norma (Elaine) Sutherland 1934–2000 m. William (Edward "Ted") Redpath 1930–2005
      2. 2. Verna (Isabelle) Christie 1908–1911
      3. 3. James (Lyall) Christie 1891–1953
      4. 4. Wilbert (Ferguson "Dib") Christie 1892–1984
      5. 5. Albert (Wellington) Christie 1902–1977 m. Audrey (Pearl) Angus 1914–1976
        1. 1. Gary (A) Christie 1939–2010
      6. 6. Margaret ((Maggie) May) Christie 1896–1992 m. William (Graham) Barker 1893–1985
        1. 1. Marion (Blanche) Barker 1926–1960 m. Milton (Spencer) Sutherland 1923–1999
    2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Ferguson 1859–1934 m. George Underwood 1856–1928
      1. 1. Mary (Isabella) Underwood 1879–
      2. 2. Robert (John) Underwood 1884–
      3. 3. George (Nelson) Underwood 1891–1951
    3. 3. Levi Ferguson 1872–1901
    4. 4. Edwin (Wellington) Ferguson 1876–1928 m. Christina Peterson 1887–
      1. 1. Robert (Lyall) Ferguson 1906–
      2. 2. Edwin (Willis) Ferguson 1907–
      3. 3. James (Nelson) Ferguson 1909–
      4. 4. William Ferguson 1910–
      5. 5. Walter Ferguson 1917–1978 m. Ann (Lilieth) Paulson 1918–1972
    5. 5. David (Henry) Ferguson 1864–1906 m. Hulda Ausman 1869–1896 m. Grace (Augusta "Muzzy" Delina) Esser 1872–1956
      1. 1. David (Russell Leroy Ferguson) Sr 1900–1967
      2. 2. Mary (Rosalind) Ferguson 1898–1993 m. James (Edward` Robbins) Sr 1904–1969
    6. 6. Isabella Ferguson 1862–1937 m. James Davidson 1853–1934
      1. 1. William (James) Davidson 1887–1968
      2. 2. Joseph (Francis) Davidson 1883–1961
      3. 3. Margaret (Christina) Davidson 1889–1966
      4. 4. Laura (Isabella) Davidson 1892–1979
      5. 5. Frederick (Herman) Davidson 1890–1943
      6. 6. Robert (Bruce) Davidson 1885–1947
      7. 7. Nelson (Campbell) Davidson 1896–1965
      8. 8. Ethel (May) Davidson 1894–1988
      9. 9. George (Preston) Davidson 1897–
      10. 10. Velson Davidson 1896–
    7. 7. Frederick (Herman) Ferguson 1866–1881
    8. 8. William (James) Ferguson 1858–1942 m. Eliza (Jane) Barker 1861–1939
      1. 1. Fiel Ferguson 1895–
    9. 9. Robert (Nelson) Ferguson 1867–1928
    10. 10. Robert (Nelson) Ferguson 1871–1928
  2. 2. Rachael Ferguson 1846–1933
  3. 3. Eliza Ferguson 1839–
  4. 4. James Ferguson 1849–1887 m. Barbara (Ellen) Scott 1849–1932
    1. 1. James (A S) Ferguson 1887–
    2. 2. Nina Ferguson 1877–
    3. 3. Mary (Maude) Ferguson 1882–1922
    4. 4. Norman (Russell) Ferguson 1885–1886
    5. 5. Howard (James Goldwin) Ferguson 1887–
    6. 6. Fred (Wellington) Ferguson 1879–
  5. 5. Mary (Jane) Ferguson 1835–1907
    1. 1. Robert Seymour 1855–
    2. 2. Eliza (J) Seymour 1857–
    3. 3. Samuel Seymour 1860–
    4. 4. Annie Seymour 1862–
    5. 5. William Seymour 1863–
    6. 6. Suzette (Elesif) Seymour 1866–1947 m. Asa (G) Srigley 1858–1911
      1. 1. Mabell (Bernice Srigley) Cronholm 1890–1974
      2. 2. Eva (G Ferguson) Srigley 1887–1978
      3. 3. Herbert (Seymour) Srigley 1885–1970
      4. 4. Mary (Elsef) Srigley 1888–1890
  6. 6. Margaret (Ann) Ferguson 1844–1915 m. William Busby 1837–1918
    1. 1. Frederick (Clarence) Busby 1887–1900
    2. 2. James (Ferguson) Busby 1871–1963
    3. 3. Aubrey (Irwin) Busby 1889–1978
    4. 4. Charles (Wesley 'Wes') Busby 1885–1957
    5. 5. Hattie (Margaret) Busby 1882–1969
    6. 6. Eliza (Adaline 'Addie') Busby 1878–1950
    7. 7. Minnie (Jane) Busby 1876–1960
    8. 8. Rachel (Lucilla) Busby 1866–1867
    9. 9. William (Henry) Busby 1868–1936
  7. 7. Sarah Ferguson 1840–1874
  8. 8. Jane Ferguson 1849–

Matthew Ferguson's Timeline

4 Records

1803
4 May 1803
Birth of Matthew Ferguson in Ireland
Ireland
1879
1879
Age 76
Matthew Ferguson resided here
None
1885
1885
Age 82
Matthew Ferguson resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1888
08 Jan 1888
Age 85
Death of Matthew Ferguson in County of Grey, Division of Turnberry, Ontario, Canada
County of Grey, Division of Turnberry, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1803
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 87

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source: Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Voter Lists, 1867-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1888
    Event Place: County of Grey, Division of Turnberry, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 87
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