YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Oliver Sylvester Ferguson 1909–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1909

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Illinois

Death Date: 18 Nov 1994

Death Location: Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United States

Father: James Ferguson

Mother: Armitta *

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Oliver Sylvester Ferguson began in 1909 in Jefferson County, Illinois. In 1920, Oliver Sylvester Ferguson resided in Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA. Oliver Sylvester Ferguson passed away in 1994 in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United States.

Find more search results for Oliver Ferguson
OF

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:
B
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 Oliver Sylvester Ferguson began in 1909 in Jefferson County, Illinois.
  • In 1920, Oliver Sylvester Ferguson resided in Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA.
  • Oliver Sylvester Ferguson passed away in 1994 in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Ferguson
1909–1994
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Illinois
Parents
James Melvin Ferguson
1869–1947
Woodlawn, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Armitta (Loretta Hays) *
1873–1947
Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Mancel (Wilkes Hays) *
1836–1877
Illinois, United States of America
Rachel (Brown) Hays
1829–1891
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Samuel *
1807–1836
Elizabeth Hendricks
1811–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel *
1772–1835
Rachel *
1774–1855

Oliver Ferguson's Timeline

3 Records

1909
20 Sep 1909
Birth of Oliver Sylvester Ferguson in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 11
Oliver Sylvester Ferguson resided here in Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1994
18 Nov 1994
Age 85
Death of Oliver Sylvester Ferguson in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United States
Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1909
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1994
    Event Place: Centralia, Marion, Illinois, United States

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