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Thomas Ferguson 1855–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1855

Birth Location: Toronto, Canada

Death Date: 9 Dec 1937

Death Location: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA

Father: James Ferguson

Mother: Catharine Collins

Spouse(s): Emma Cooley

Children(s): Genevieve Ferguson, Ethel Ferguson, Harry Ferguson, Virginia Ferguson, Dorthy Ferguson, Mabel Ferguson, Maude Ferguson, Maud Ferguson, Dorette Ferguson, Genevieve Ferguson

The story of Thomas Ferguson began in 1855 in Toronto, Canada. Thomas Ferguson married Emma Cooley, and had children including Dorette Ferguson, Dorthy Ferguson, Ethel Ferguson, Genevieve Ferguson, Genevieve Lucile Ferguson, Harry Ferguson, Mabel Ferguson, Maud Ferguson, Maude Evelyn Ferguson, Virginia Ferguson. Thomas Ferguson passed away in 1937 in Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Ferguson began in 1855 in Toronto, Canada.
  • Thomas Ferguson married Emma Cooley, and had children including Dorette Ferguson, Dorthy Ferguson, Ethel Ferguson, Genevieve Ferguson, Genevieve Lucile Ferguson, Harry Ferguson, Mabel Ferguson, Maud Ferguson, Maude Evelyn Ferguson, Virginia Ferguson.
  • Thomas Ferguson passed away in 1937 in Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ferguson
1797–
Birth Location: , , England
JF
Catharine Collins
1814–
Birth Location: , , Ireland
CC

Spouses(s)

Emma Cooley
1864–
Birth Location: Partyville, Wisconsin
EC

Children(s)

Genevieve Ferguson
1899–1984
Birth Location: Parkersburg
GF
Ethel Ferguson
1890–1979
Birth Location: Iowa
EF
Harry Ferguson
1892–
Birth Location: Iowa
HF
Virginia Ferguson
1909–1999
Birth Location: Arkansas
VF
Dorthy Ferguson
1910–
Birth Location: Arkansas
DF
Mabel Ferguson
1883–1919
Birth Location: , , Iowa
MF
Maude Ferguson
1885–1918
Birth Location: , Black Hawk, Iowa
MF
Maud Ferguson
1885–1986
Birth Location: Iowa
MF
Dorette Ferguson
1909–
Birth Location: Kansas
DF
Genevieve Ferguson
1899–
Birth Location: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa
GF

Thomas Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Ferguson
1855–1937
Birth Place: Toronto, Canada
Parents
James Ferguson
1797–
, , England
Catharine Collins
1814–
, , Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Ferguson's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Ferguson (abt 1855–9 Dec 1937) m. Emma Cooley (abt 1864–)
  1. 1. Genevieve (Lucile) Ferguson 1899–1984 m. Harvey (Austin) Boyd 1887–1971 m. Harvey (Austin) Boyd 1888–
    1. 1. Frances (R) Boyd 1932–2003
    2. 2. James (E) Boyd 1929–2004 m. Sara (L) Hickey 1931–2015
    3. 3. William (Harvey) Boyd 1924–2007
    4. 4. Virginia Boyd 1926–1996 m. Donald (Bruce aka John Carl) Thalmayr 1927–1994
    5. 5. William Boyd 1922–
  2. 2. Ethel Ferguson 1890–1979
  3. 3. Harry Ferguson 1892–
  4. 4. Virginia Ferguson 1909–1999
  5. 5. Dorthy Ferguson 1910–
  6. 6. Mabel Ferguson 1883–1919
  7. 7. Maude (Evelyn) Ferguson 1885–1918 m. Israel (Earle) McLaren 1887–1965
    1. 1. Earle (Kenneth) McLaren 1912–2003
    2. 2. Josephine (Marie) McLaren 1909–1985
  8. 8. Maud Ferguson 1885–1986 m. Israel (Earle) McLaren 1887–1965
    1. 1. Josephine (M Mc) Laren 1910–1985
    2. 2. Earle (Kenneth) McLaren 1912–2003
  9. 9. Dorette Ferguson 1909–
  10. 10. Genevieve Ferguson 1899–

Thomas Ferguson's Timeline

10 Records

1855
abt 1855
Birth of Thomas Ferguson in Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada
1880
1880
Age 25
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
1890
abt 1890
Age 35
Thomas Ferguson resided here
None
1895
1895
Age 40
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Parkersburg;Albion, Butler, Iowa
Parkersburg;Albion, Butler, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 45
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Monroe, Butler, Iowa, USA
Monroe, Butler, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Siloam Spring Ward 4, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Siloam Spring Ward 4, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Albion, Butler, Iowa, USA
Albion, Butler, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 70
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Thomas Ferguson resided here in Albion, Butler, Iowa, USA
Albion, Butler, Iowa, USA
1937
9 Dec 1937
Age 82
Death of Thomas Ferguson in Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1855
    Event Place: Toronto, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa; Roll: T625_480; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 79
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340380
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa; Roll: 329; Page: 97C; Enumeration District: 098
    [5] Iowa, State Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Butler, Iowa; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240420
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Siloam Spring Ward 4, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_44; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374057
    [8] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
    [10] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101821064
    [11] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1868
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Siloam Spring Ward 4, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_44; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374057

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1872
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa; Roll: T625_480; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1873
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340380
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Butler, Iowa; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa; Roll: 329; Page: 97C; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1890
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Parkersburg;Albion, Butler, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Monroe, Butler, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Butler, Iowa; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240420

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Siloam Spring Ward 4, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Siloam Spring Ward 4, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_44; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374057

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa; Roll: T625_480; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Albion, Butler, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340380

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1937
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Butler, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101821064
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