YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Opal Edith Ferguson 1917–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1917

Birth Location: Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 27 Sep 2003

Death Location: Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA

Father: James Ferguson

Mother: Marinda Dean

Spouse(s): Harry Kidd

Children(s): Shirrell Sr.

In 1917, Opal Edith Ferguson entered the world in Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA, born to James Cecil Ferguson And Marinda Jane Dean. In 1920, Opal Edith Ferguson resided in Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky. In 1930, Opal Edith Ferguson resided in District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky. Opal Edith Ferguson married Calvin Creech, Harry Ronald Kidd, and had children including Shirrell Dean Creech Sr. Opal Edith Ferguson passed away in 2003 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Find more search results for Opal 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:
A
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

  • In 1917, Opal Edith Ferguson entered the world in Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA, born to James Cecil Ferguson And Marinda Jane Dean.
  • In 1920, Opal Edith Ferguson resided in Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Opal Edith Ferguson resided in District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky.
  • Opal Edith Ferguson married Calvin Creech, Harry Ronald Kidd, and had children including Shirrell Dean Creech Sr.
  • Opal Edith Ferguson passed away in 2003 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ferguson
1883–1973
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky
JF
Marinda Dean
1894–1942
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Harry Kidd
1923–1993
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
HK

Children(s)

Shirrell Sr.
1940–2012
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
SS

Opal Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Opal Ferguson
1917–2003
Birth Place: Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Cecil Ferguson
1883–1973
Lawrence County, Kentucky
Marinda (Jane) Dean
1894–1942
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Ferguson
1860–1885
Wayne County, Virginia
Margaret (Emily (Emma)) Dingus
1863–1943
Scott County, Virginia
William (F.) Dean
1861–1946
Virginia
Rachael (Ann) Smith
1866–
Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Dingus
1832–1921
Eleanor Davis
1835–1870
Daniel Dean
1833–1879
Margaret Fugate
1836–
John Smith
1831–
Mary Monk
1835–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Dingus
1800–1881
Nancy Compton
1805–1845
Hiram Davis
1812–1840
Margaret Addington
1810–1880
Cornelius Fugate
1784–1850
Margaret Seymour
1791–1862
Jessee *
1801–
Elizabeth *
1806–1844
Samuel Monk
1796–1857
Elizabeth *
1801–1870

Opal Ferguson's Descendants

1.
OF
Opal (Edith) Ferguson (11 Jul 1917–27 Sep 2003) m. Harry (Ronald) Kidd (3 Jun 1923–6 Feb 1993)
  1. 1. Shirrell (Dean Creech) Sr. 1940–2012 m. Pamela (Rae) Slyder 1951–2010

Opal Ferguson's Timeline

6 Records

1917
11 Jul 1917
Birth of Opal Edith Ferguson in Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Opal Edith Ferguson resided here in Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 13
Opal Edith Ferguson resided here in District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 18
Opal Edith Ferguson resided here in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Opal Edith Ferguson resided here in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
2003
27 Sep 2003
Age 86
Death of Opal Edith Ferguson in New Lebanon, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
New Lebanon, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1917
    Event Place: Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1328; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64-13
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 405-10-3186; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swetnam, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] Kentucky Birth Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1328; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1328; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 2003
    Event Place: New Lebanon, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 405-10-3186; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Dayton, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Opal Ferguson

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