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Richard Ferguson 1882–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1882

Birth Location: Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 16 Oct 1970

Death Location: Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Ferguson

Mother: Louisa Nation

Spouse(s): Emma Thornton, Anna Vanlandingham

Children(s): Lyndell Ferguson, Emerson Ferguson, Bertha Ferguson

In 1882, Richard Ferguson entered the world in Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America, born to William Louis Lute Ferguson And Louisa Melvina Dolly Nation. In 1900, Richard Ferguson resided in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois. Richard Ferguson married Anna Belle Vanlandingham, Emma Frances Thornton, and had children including Bertha May Ferguson, Emerson Ferguson, Lyndell Ezra Ferguson. Richard Ferguson passed away in 1970 in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Richard Ferguson entered the world in Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America, born to William Louis Lute Ferguson And Louisa Melvina Dolly Nation.
  • In 1900, Richard Ferguson resided in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois.
  • Richard Ferguson married Anna Belle Vanlandingham, Emma Frances Thornton, and had children including Bertha May Ferguson, Emerson Ferguson, Lyndell Ezra Ferguson.
  • Richard Ferguson passed away in 1970 in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Ferguson
1882–1970
Birth Place: Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
William Louis "Lute" Ferguson
1842–1926
Taney, Missouri, USA
Louisa (Melvina "Dolly") Nation
1855–1928
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Noah (Elijah) Ferguson
1803–1888
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Ann) Houk
1821–1893
Kentucky, United States
William (Hamilton) Nation
1820–1906
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Ferguson
1760–1842
Mary Piper
1768–1833
Ellenor Donan
1778–1837
Hezekiah Nation
1786–1870
Rachel Mayhall
1790–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Piper
1739–1802
Winifred Ashby
1741–1824
David Jr.
1750–
AMY BOOTH
1752–1786
Elizabeth Steel
1765–

Richard Ferguson's Descendants

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Richard Ferguson (4 May 1882–16 Oct 1970) m. Emma (Frances) Thornton (18 Jan 1894–28 Oct 1960) m. Anna (Belle) Vanlandingham (Jul 1891–1956)
  1. 1. Lyndell (Ezra) Ferguson 1923–1991
  2. 2. Emerson Ferguson 1919–
  3. 3. Bertha (May) Ferguson 1908–2002 m. Russell (Charles) Carroll 1898–1940 m. James (Frederick) Pierceall 1918–1993
    1. 1. Evelyn (Marie) Carroll 1929–2003
    2. 2. Lawrence (David Pierceall) Sr 1945–2017
    3. 3. Marilyn (A) Carroll 1935–1995
    4. 4. Arlene (Faye) Carroll 1926–1993 m. Earnest (Everett) Elston 1923–1971
      1. 1. Vicki (Lynn) Elston 1951–2020

Richard Ferguson's Timeline

11 Records

1882
4 May 1882
Birth of Richard Ferguson
None
1883
4 May 1883
Age 1
Birth of Richard Ferguson in Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 18
Richard Ferguson resided here in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Richard Ferguson resided here in Audrain County, Missouri, USA
Audrain County, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Richard Ferguson resided here in Indian Creek, Menard, Illinois, USA
Indian Creek, Menard, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Richard Ferguson resided here in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 58
Richard Ferguson resided here in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Richard Ferguson resided here in Petersburg, Illinois, USA
Petersburg, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Richard Ferguson resided here in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 69
Richard Ferguson resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1970
16 Oct 1970
Age 88
Death of Richard Ferguson in Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, United States
Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1883
    Event Place: Tice, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 83
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00857; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65-13A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T623_31077_4113788; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240329.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1882
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois; Roll: T623_31077_4113788; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240329.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Audrain County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indian Creek, Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00857; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65-13A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00857; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65-13A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Petersburg, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 83

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1970
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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