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Richard Ferguson 1796–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 1796

Birth Location: Kirklinton, Cumberland, England

Death Date: 18 Dec 1878

Death Location: Cumberland, England

Father: Alexander Ferguson

Mother: Mary Graham

Spouse(s): Catherine Anderson

Children(s): John Ferguson, David Ferguson, Thos Ferguson, Jane Ferguson, Isabella Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, Eliz Ferguson

The story of Richard Ferguson began in 1796 in Kirklinton, Cumberland, England. In 1841, Richard Ferguson resided in Blennerhasset & Kirkland, Torpenhow, Cumberland, E. Richard Ferguson married Catherine Anderson, and had children including Catherine Ferguson, David Ferguson, Eliz Ferguson, Isabella Ferguson, Jane Ferguson, John Ferguson, Thos Ferguson. Richard Ferguson passed away in 1878 in Cumberland, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Ferguson began in 1796 in Kirklinton, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1841, Richard Ferguson resided in Blennerhasset & Kirkland, Torpenhow, Cumberland, E.
  • Richard Ferguson married Catherine Anderson, and had children including Catherine Ferguson, David Ferguson, Eliz Ferguson, Isabella Ferguson, Jane Ferguson, John Ferguson, Thos Ferguson.
  • Richard Ferguson passed away in 1878 in Cumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Ferguson
1750–1820
Birth Location: Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
AF
Mary Graham
1758–1842
Birth Location: Kirk-Linton, Cumberland, England
MG

Spouses(s)

Catherine Anderson
1799–1888
Birth Location: Holm Cultram, Cumberland, England
CA

Children(s)

John Ferguson
1836–1910
Birth Location: Holme Cultrum, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
JF
David Ferguson
1827–1891
Birth Location: Holme Cultrum, Cumberland, England
DF
Thos Ferguson
1830–
Birth Location: Holm Cultram, Cumberland, England
TF
Jane Ferguson
1833–
Birth Location: Holm Cultram, Cumberland, England
JF
Isabella Ferguson
1839–
Birth Location: Torpenhow, Cumberland, England
IF
Catherine Ferguson
1841–
Birth Location: Torpenhow, Cumberland, England
CF
Eliz Ferguson
1846–
Birth Location: Blennerharst, Cumberland, England
EF

Richard Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Ferguson
1796–1878
Birth Place: Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
Parents
Alexander Ferguson
1750–1820
Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
Mary Graham
1758–1842
Kirk-Linton, Cumberland, England
Grandparents
Thomas Ferguson
1718–1779
Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
Margaret Lamb
1723–1770
Kiklinton, Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Ferguson's Descendants

1.
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Richard Ferguson (March 1796–18 Dec 1878) m. Catherine Anderson (1799–October 1888)
  1. 1. John Ferguson 1836–1910 m. Sarah Ferguson 1837–
    1. 1. John Ferguson 1872–1938 m. Sarah Ferguson 1877–1962
      1. 1. John Ferguson 1911–
    2. 2. Joseph Ferguson 1870–1937
    3. 3. Catherine Ferguson 1878–
    4. 4. Richard Ferguson 1868–
    5. 5. David (William) Ferguson 1877–
    6. 6. Jane Ferguson 1866–
    7. 7. Thomas Ferguson 1874–
  2. 2. David Ferguson 1827–1891
  3. 3. Thos Ferguson 1830–
  4. 4. Jane Ferguson 1833–
  5. 5. Isabella Ferguson 1839–
  6. 6. Catherine Ferguson 1841–
  7. 7. Eliz Ferguson 1846–

Richard Ferguson's Timeline

8 Records

1796
March 1796
Birth of Richard Ferguson in Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
1796
6 Mar 1796
Richard Ferguson was baptized in Kirk-Linton, Cumberland, England
Kirk-Linton, Cumberland, England
1841
1841
Age 45
Richard Ferguson resided here in Blennerhasset & Kirkland, Torpenhow, Cumberland, England
Blennerhasset & Kirkland, Torpenhow, Cumberland, England
1851
1851
Age 55
Richard Ferguson resided here in Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
1861
1861
Age 65
Richard Ferguson resided here in Cockermouth, Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
Cockermouth, Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
1871
1871
Age 75
Richard Ferguson resided here in Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
1878
18 Dec 1878
Age 82
Death of Richard Ferguson in Cumberland, England
Cumberland, England
1879
17 Jan 1879
Age 83
Richard Ferguson - Probate in Carlisle
Carlisle

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 1796
    Event Place: Kirklinton, Cumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census
    [2] 1851 England Census
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1796
    Event Place: Kirk-Linton, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Blennerhasset & Kirkland, Torpenhow, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 163; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Torpenhow; County: Cumberland; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 4; Page: 2; Line: 15; GSU roll: 241279

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Cockermouth, Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Eaglesfield, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5239; Folio: 11; Page: 4; GSU roll: 847445

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Holme-Cultram, Cumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1878
    Event Place: Cumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Carlisle
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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