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Samuel Ferguson 1796–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 01 Feb 1868

Death Location: Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, United States

Father: Samuel Ferguson

Mother: Hester McClave

Spouse(s): Mary Whisler

Children(s): Samuel Ferguson, Simon Ferguson, Susan Ferguson, Joseph Ferguson, Mattie Ferguson, Mary Ferguson, Elizabeth Ferguson, Esther Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, Martin Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson, Hannah Ferguson, Nancy Ferguson, George Ferguson

Samuel Ferguson was born in 1796 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Samuel Ferguson And Hester Mcclave. In 1807, Samuel Ferguson resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel Ferguson married Mary Whisler, and had children including Barbara Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, Elizabeth C Lizzie Ferguson, Esther Ferguson, George Ferguson, Hannah Ferguson, Joseph Ferguson, Martin Ferguson, Mary Ferguson, Mattie Ferguson, Nancy Ferguson, Samuel W Ferguson, Simon Ferguson, Susan Ferguson. Samuel Ferguson passed away in 1868 in Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • Samuel Ferguson was born in 1796 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Samuel Ferguson And Hester Mcclave.
  • In 1807, Samuel Ferguson resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Samuel Ferguson married Mary Whisler, and had children including Barbara Ferguson, Catherine Ferguson, Elizabeth C Lizzie Ferguson, Esther Ferguson, George Ferguson, Hannah Ferguson, Joseph Ferguson, Martin Ferguson, Mary Ferguson, Mattie Ferguson, Nancy Ferguson, Samuel W Ferguson, Simon Ferguson, Susan Ferguson.
  • Samuel Ferguson passed away in 1868 in Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Ferguson
1755–
Birth Location: Virginia or South Carolina
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Hester McClave
1782–1862
Birth Location: Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Whisler
1803–1844
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
MW

Children(s)

Samuel Ferguson
1828–1914
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Simon Ferguson
1842–1911
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Susan Ferguson
1820–1844
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Joseph Ferguson
1822–1869
Birth Location: St. Thomas Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
JF
Mattie Ferguson
1824–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
MF
Mary Ferguson
1826–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
MF
Elizabeth Ferguson
1831–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
EF
Esther Ferguson
1831–1870
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Catherine Ferguson
1834–1899
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
CF
Martin Ferguson
1835–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Barbara Ferguson
1836–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
BF
Hannah Ferguson
1838–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
HF
Nancy Ferguson
1840–1885
Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania
NF
George Ferguson
1844–1865
Birth Location: Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
GF

Samuel Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Ferguson
1796–1868
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Samuel Ferguson
1755–
Virginia or South Carolina
Hester McClave
1782–1862
Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Grandparents
Richard Ferguson
1740–1808
Amelia, Virginia, United States
Frances (Elisabeth) Spencer
1740–1800
Virginia, United States
William McClave
1750–1803
Albany County, New York, USA
Maria Hoffman
1752–1828
Dutchess Co., New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ferguson
1722–1794
Elizabeth Ward
1730–1769
Abraham Spencer
1686–1762
Susanna Sharpe
1709–1762
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ferguson
1687–1741
Ann Brown
1690–1747
Benjamin Ward
1685–1732
Ann Anderson
1708–1742

Samuel Ferguson's Descendants

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Samuel Ferguson (1796–01 Feb 1868) m. Mary Whisler (1803–1844)
  1. 1. Samuel (W.) Ferguson 1828–1914 m. Martha (Magdalena) Hoffman 1832–1880
    1. 1. Noah (Chauncey) Ferguson 1863–1932 m. Katharine Kaegi 1865–1946
      1. 1. John (C) Ferguson 1901–1980 m. Eva (M) Ferguson 1907–2001
        1. 1. Jeannette Ferguson 1925–1926
        2. 2. Carmi (D) Ferguson 1924–2007 m. Yoshie Ito 1925–2007 m. Virginia (Lucille) Sorensen 1930–2006
        3. 3. John ("Johnny" C) Ferguson 1938–2008
        4. 4. Darryl (Dean) Ferguson 1924–1979
        5. 5. Leannette Ferguson 1925–1926 m. Norman Hamrick –2002 m. Coy (Lee) Flanery 1924–1999
      2. 2. Martha (Catherine (Mattie)) Ferguson 1898–1948
      3. 3. Charles (Daniel) Ferguson 1895–1970
      4. 4. Chauncy (N) Ferguson 1893–1984
      5. 5. Leona (Ann) Ferguson 1887–1971 m. Ernest (W) Buell 1889–1965
        1. 1. Fred (S.) Buell 1912–1964
    2. 2. Elizabeth Ferguson 1853–1941 m. John Gibb 1850–1878
      1. 1. Martha (Sarepta) Gibb 1875–1922
      2. 2. Samuel (E.) Gibb 1877–1942
    3. 3. Serrepta Furgerson 1867–1941
    4. 4. Elanor (Nora) Furgerson 1871–1930 m. John (Robert) Rodgers 1864–1941
      1. 1. Myrthe (E) Rodgers 1901–
      2. 2. Samuel (C) Rodgers 1905–
      3. 3. Walter (L) Rodgers 1906–
      4. 4. Bertha (A) Rodgers 1907–
      5. 5. Tillman (M) Rodgers 1909–
      6. 6. Edgar (J) Rodgers 1910–
      7. 7. Willson (H) Rodgers 1914–
      8. 8. Wayne (C) Rodgers 1921–
      9. 9. Arthur Rogers 1893–
      10. 10. Ester Rogers 1894–
      11. 11. Ralph Rogers 1896–
      12. 12. Grace Rogers 1897–
      13. 13. Sarefita Rogers 1898–
      14. 14. Glen Rogers 1900–
      15. 15. Nina Rogers 1903–
      16. 16. Sammie Rogers 1904–
    5. 5. Jacob Ferguson 1854–1934
    6. 6. Adeline Ferguson 1856–1857
    7. 7. Benjamin Ferguson 1857–1937 m. Anna ("Annie" E) Horning 1860–1932
      1. 1. Martin (H) Ferguson 1883–1963 m. Della (M.) Weldy 1882–1943
        1. 1. Dorvin (R) Ferguson 1906–1989
        2. 2. J (Clayton) Ferguson 1914–1958
        3. 3. Euleta (Frances) Ferguson 1909–1914
      2. 2. Frances (J) Ferguson 1886–1958
    8. 8. Solomon Ferguson 1859–1860
    9. 9. Sarah Ferguson 1861–1943
    10. 10. Edward Ferguson 1873–1873
    11. 11. Emma Furgerson 1865–1939
    12. 12. Leona Furgerson 1869–1956
    13. 13. Nora Furgerson 1871–
  2. 2. Simon Ferguson 1842–1911
  3. 3. Susan Ferguson 1820–1844
  4. 4. Joseph Ferguson 1822–1869 m. Barbara Brechbiel 1824–1903
    1. 1. Christian Ferguson 1850–1928
    2. 2. Levi (B) Ferguson 1865–
    3. 3. Daniel Ferguson 1859–
    4. 4. Anna Ferguson 1848–
    5. 5. John Ferguson 1846–
  5. 5. Mattie Ferguson 1824–
  6. 6. Mary Ferguson 1826–
  7. 7. Elizabeth (C. "Lizzie") Ferguson 1831–
  8. 8. Esther Ferguson 1831–1870
  9. 9. Catherine Ferguson 1834–1899
  10. 10. Martin Ferguson 1835–
  11. 11. Barbara Ferguson 1836–
  12. 12. Hannah Ferguson 1838–
  13. 13. Nancy Ferguson 1840–1885
  14. 14. George Ferguson 1844–1865

Samuel Ferguson's Timeline

8 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Samuel Ferguson in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1807
1807
Age 11
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1826
3 Jan 1826
Age 30
Samuel Ferguson was married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1830
1830
Age 34
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1842
1842
Age 46
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 54
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 64
Samuel Ferguson resided here in Utica, Clark, Indiana
Utica, Clark, Indiana
1868
01 Feb 1868
Age 72
Death of Samuel Ferguson in Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, United States
Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Utica, Clark, Indiana; Roll: M653_248; Page: 526; Family History Library Film: 803248
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1826
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1822-1830; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: MR-Ph 412

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greene, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1842
    Event Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Utica, Clark, Indiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Utica, Clark, Indiana; Roll: M653_248; Page: 526; Family History Library Film: 803248

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Chenoa, McLean, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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