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Samuel Ferguson 1723–1784 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1723

Birth Location: Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland

Death Date: Sep 1784

Death Location: Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Father: William Ferguson

Mother: Margaret Little

Spouse(s): Mary McMillan

Children(s): Mary Ferguson

In 1723, Samuel Ferguson entered the world in Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland, born to William Ferguson And Margaret Little. In 1735, Samuel Ferguson resided in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel Ferguson married Mary Mcmillan, and had children including Mary Ferguson. Samuel Ferguson passed away in 1784 in Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1723, Samuel Ferguson entered the world in Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland, born to William Ferguson And Margaret Little.
  • In 1735, Samuel Ferguson resided in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Samuel Ferguson married Mary Mcmillan, and had children including Mary Ferguson.
  • Samuel Ferguson passed away in 1784 in Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ferguson
1697–1755
Birth Location: North, , , Ireland
WF
Margaret Little
1701–1758
Birth Location: North, , , Ireland
ML

Spouses(s)

Mary McMillan
1738–1830
Birth Location: Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
MM

Children(s)

Mary Ferguson
1760–1801
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
MF

Samuel Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Ferguson
1723–1784
Birth Place: Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland
Parents
William Ferguson
1697–1755
North, , , Ireland
Margaret Little
1701–1758
North, , , Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Ferguson's Descendants

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Samuel Ferguson (1723–Sep 1784) m. Mary McMillan (abt 1738–Before 1830)
  1. 1. Mary Ferguson 1760–1801 m. George (F) Ramsey 1755–1848
    1. 1. John Ramsey 1781–1813 m. Nancy McLaughlin 1782–1871
      1. 1. George Ramsey 1803–1881 m. Mary Kyle 1802–1886
        1. 1. John Ramsey 1832–1911 m. Hester (Anne) Paxton 1834–1906

Samuel Ferguson's Timeline

7 Records

1723
1723
Birth of Samuel Ferguson in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
1723
1723
Birth of Samuel Ferguson in Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland
Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland
1735
1735-1878
Age 12
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1772
1772
Age 49
Samuel Ferguson resided here in West Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
West Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1779
1779
Age 56
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1784
Sep 1784
Age 61
Death of Samuel Ferguson in Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1784
5 Oct 1784
Age 61
Samuel Ferguson - Probate in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Genealogies: Chiefly Scotch-Irish and German, 1700-1895
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Pennsylvania Genealogies : Index of Surnames

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: Campbelltown Parish, Argyllshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1735-1878
    Event Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Historical sketch of old Hanover Church

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: West Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 327

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1784
    Event Place: Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Genealogies: Chiefly Scotch-Irish and German, 1700-1895
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1785-1875; Author: Dauphin County (Pennsylvania). Registrar of Wills; Probate Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Pennsylvania Genealogies : Index of Surnames

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1784
    Event Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1785-1875; Author: Dauphin County (Pennsylvania). Registrar of Wills; Probate Place: Dauphin, Pennsylvania
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