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William Davidson Ferguson 1892 – 1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1892

Birth Location: Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand

Death Date: 11 Jun 1970

Death Location: Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand

Father: Robert Ferguson

Mother: Catherine Mills

Spouse(s): Annie Davies

Children(s): William Ferguson, Ronald Ferguson, LIVING None, LIVING None

In 1892, William Davidson Ferguson entered the world in Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand, born to Robert Ferguson and Catherine Mills. William Davidson Ferguson married Annie Davies, and had children including William Robert Phillip Ferguson, Ronald Douglas Ferguson, LIVING, LIVING. William Davidson Ferguson passed away in 1970 in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1892, William Davidson Ferguson entered the world in Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand, born to Robert Ferguson and Catherine Mills.
  • William Davidson Ferguson married Annie Davies, and had children including William Robert Phillip Ferguson, Ronald Douglas Ferguson, LIVING, LIVING.
  • William Davidson Ferguson passed away in 1970 in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Ferguson
1856 – 1946
Birth Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Catherine Mills
1868 – 1946
Birth Location: Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand
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Spouses(s)

Annie Davies
1889 – 1971
Birth Location: Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand
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Children(s)

William Ferguson
1917 –
Birth Location: Carterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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Ronald Ferguson
1919 – 1955
Birth Location: Carterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
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LIVING None
1923 –
Birth Location: Heriot, Otago, New Zealand
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LIVING None
1928 –
Birth Location: Heriot, Otago, New Zealand
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William Ferguson's Ancestors

Self
William Ferguson
1892 – 1970
Birth Place: Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand
Parents
Robert Ferguson
1856 – 1946
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Catherine Mills
1868 – 1946
Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand
Grandparents
William Ferguson
– 1904
Elizabeth Mitchell
1825 – 1907
Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Robert Mills
Janet Buchanan
Great-Grandparents
William Ferguson
Helen Davidson
1796 – 1862
William Mitchell
1790 – 1870
Jane Paterson
1785 – 1871
Robert MILLS
1814 – 1847
Jean Ferguson
1820 – 1847
Alexander Buchanan
1818 – 1883
Jean Jarvie
1809 – 1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Davidson
Alexander Mitchell
Isobel BLACK
James PATERSON
Barbara JOHNSON
Thomas Mills
1780 – 1890
Robert Ferguson
1801 – 1847
Catherine Murdoch
1783 – 1863

William Ferguson's Descendants

1.
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William (Davidson) Ferguson (12 Nov 1892 – 11 Jun 1970) m. Annie Davies (Abt. 1889 – 17 Jul 1971)
  1. 1. William (Robert Phillip) Ferguson (1917 – ) m. Lillian (Annie) Gabites ( – 23 Jun 1977) m. Dorothy (Grace Sinclair or) Bayley
    1. 1. Trevor (Ronald) Ferguson (19 Nov 1958 – ) m. Karen Clark
      1. 1. Jacob Ferguson (1993 – )
    2. 2. Raymond (William) Ferguson (14 Oct 1959 – ) m. Julie Jamieson
      1. 1. Alecia Ferguson (1984 – )
      2. 2. Troy Ferguson (1987 – )
      3. 3. Josh Ferguson (1991 – )
    3. 3. Lynette Ferguson (13 Jul 1961 – ) m. Keith Campbell
  2. 2. Ronald (Douglas) Ferguson (22 Nov 1919 – 25 Jan 1955) m. Jean Gardiner (21 Mar 1920 – 11 Feb 1997)
    1. 1. Janice (Margaret) Ferguson (02 May 1947 – )
    2. 2. Ian (Douglas) Ferguson (28 Apr 1949 – ) m. Helen (Lois) Rundle (05 Dec 1949 – )
      1. 1. Tania (Jan) Ferguson (25 Jul 1967 – ) m. Steve Rodd
      2. 2. Joanna (Kay) Ferguson (15 Mar 1969 – )
      3. 3. Mark (Andrew) Ferguson (25 Mar 1972 – ) m. Jamie
    3. 3. Murray (John) Ferguson (07 Jan 1952 – ) m. Gillian (Raewyn) Brash (12 Dec 1951 – )
      1. 1. Katrina (Lee or Katy) Ferguson (09 Sep 1972 – ) m. Gerry
        1. 1. Chloe Jean (10 Sep 1997 – )
  3. 3. LIVING (14 Nov 1923 – ) m. George (McBride) Lindsay
    1. 1. Jennifer (Ann) Lindsay (Abt. 1957 – )
    2. 2. Andrew (William) Lindsay
  4. 4. LIVING (08 Aug 1928 – ) m. Richard (Dyer Von) Dadelszen (28 Apr 1928 – 16 Jun 1983)
    1. 1. Michael (Von) Dadelszen (05 Apr 1954 – ) m. Wendy (Deborah) Stringfield m. Estelle
      1. 1. Timothy (Michael Von) Dadelszen (20 Jan 1981 – )
      2. 2. Richard (James Von) Dadelszen (21 Jan 1985 – )
      3. 3. Anna (Louise Von) Dadelszen (11 Sep 1986 – )
    2. 2. Stephen (Von) Dadelszen (01 Dec 1955 – ) m. Freda (Florence) Hubert
      1. 1. David (Phillip Von) Dadelszen (25 Apr 1988 – )
    3. 3. Peter (Von) Dadelszen (20 Oct 1959 – ) m. Kim (Marie) Hughs
      1. 1. Edward (Richard Von) Dadelszen (26 Jun 1985 – )
      2. 2. Theresa (Catherine Von) Dadelszen (15 Apr 1988 – )

William Ferguson's Timeline

3 Records

1892
12 Nov 1892
Birth of William Davidson Ferguson in Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand
Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand
1970
11 Jun 1970
Age 78
Death of William Davidson Ferguson in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand
Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand
1970
13 Jun 1970
Age 78
Burial of William Davidson Ferguson in 'New' Cemetery, Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand
'New' Cemetery, Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1892
    Event Place: Tokomairiro, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source: A_DURRYfam1.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1999
    Record Source: A_DURRYfam1.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1970
    Event Place: Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] A_DURRYfam1.FTW
    [2] Headstone Inscription for William Fraser, Probate Number 0539/70
    [3] Notice of Death for William Davidson Ferguson, 'Otago Daily Times' page 3.
    [4] Probate Record Index Entry for William Davidson FERGUSON, Probate Number 0539/70

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1970
    Event Place: 'New' Cemetery, Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source: A_DURRYfam1.FTW
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