Postulated descendants of James Ferguson of Drumliff
1 James Ferguson of Drumliff b: Bet. 1686 - 1729 d: Bef. 1767
........ 2 Robert Ferguson of Aghadrinagh b: Bet. 1736 - 1766
................... 3 Frances Ferguson
....................... +Robert Leatham
........ 2 John Ferguson of Drumliff b: Bet. 1736 - 1766
............ +Sister of Joseph Hunt
................... 3 John Ferguson of Tullyboy b: August 12, 1786 d: June 09, 1847
........ 2 Joseph Ferguson of Crossreagh b: Bet. 1736 - 1766 d: Abt. 1765
- 1719 Pheby FERGUSON, Ballyhaise. Quaker Records. [Reports of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records, NAI, 1951-53 Fergus(s)on]
- 1748 Sep 10 - intended marriage between Joseph HUNT of Cavan, Gent and Pheby SLOAN of Ballyhaise [Registry of Deeds, 1749 Memorial 93168]
- 1759 - Probate of Richard FERGUSON of Drumcalpin, Farmer [Index to
the Kilmore Diocesan Wills]
- Caveat: There are also Drumcalpin in the parishes of Annagh and Larah
- 1760 Jul 21 Marriage article by Robert Sharp of Rolirefon, Co. Cavan
on behalf of his daughter Mary Sharp and Wm. Fargason of Drumcalpin, Co. Cavan.
[Registry of Deeds, 1770 Memorial 779968]
- Witness to the memorial includes John Ferguson.
- Caveat: There are also Drumcalpin in the parishes of Annagh and Larah
- 1765 Jan 7 - Pre grant of administration of Joseph FERGUSON of
Crossrsagh (Crossreagh) soldier in HM 27th foot regt at Havanna deceased
intestate made to his brother & next of kin John FERGUSON
- Caveat - there is also a Crossreagh in the parish of Mullagh
- 1765 Articles of agreement 3 Jun 1765 whereby John Fargason of
Drumliff and Alexander Bannan of Aughunaglogh both in County Cavan did demise
unto John Heslip land then in poss. of Michl Galligan and Patrick Jones in the
lands of Killitan and Galligans farm. [Registry of Deeds, 1765 Nov 21, Memorial
157664]
- Wit: Philip Brady, Parisbrudge and John Elliott, Aughunaglogh
both in Co. Cavan, gent.
- Speculation: is this John Elliott the father of Margaret Elliott who would later mary John Ferguson, the soldier?
- Wit: Philip Brady, Parisbrudge and John Elliott, Aughunaglogh
both in Co. Cavan, gent.
- 1767 Jul 18 Articles of marriage between Henry Leatham of
Temmanghrin, co. Cavan on behalf oh his son Robert Leatham and Robert Ferguson
of Aughadrina on behalf of his daughter Frances Ferguson. [Registry of Deeds,
167 Memorial 167626]
- Witnesses include John Ferguson of Drumliff.
- 1767 Jul 21, Vol. 260, Page 162, Memorial 168217
- Lease between Robert Faraguson of Aghadrinagh and Joseph Hunt of
Cavan both in the County of Cavan chief exor and admon of James Faraguson of
Dromlitt deceased.
- Postulate: Robert of Aghadrinagh is son of James Ferguson (Drumliff)
- Lease between Robert Faraguson of Aghadrinagh and Joseph Hunt of
Cavan both in the County of Cavan chief exor and admon of James Faraguson of
Dromlitt deceased.
- 1769 Apr 1 - John FERGUSON of Drumliff, nephew and heir at law of
Phobe HUNT deceased. [Registry of Deeds, 1770 Sep 19, Memorial 182476]
- Deduction: John Ferguson's mother is sister of Joseph HUNT
- 1821 Census
Parish: Castleterra, Townland: #35 Killefeula, House: 16, Stories: 1 Given Name Surname/Relation Age Occupation Acres Comment James Ferguson 35 Farmer 8.5 Cathe Wife 30 Spinner John Son 11 Wm Son 2 Anne Daughter 6 Jane Daughter 4
Parish: Castleterra, Townland: #1 Ballyhaise, House: 5, Stories: 1 Given Name Surname/Relation Age Occupation Acres Comment Rose Ferguson 50 Flax Spinner James Son 14 John Son 10 Margaret Daughter 15 Flax Spinner Ann Daughter 12 Jane Daughter 5
Parish: Castleterra, Townland: #31 Drumliff, House: 25, Stories: 1 Given Name Surname/Relation Age Occupation Acres Comment Joseph Johnson ?? Farmer Phily Wife 30 George Son 6 Mary Daughter 3 Jane Daughter 2 Jane Daughter -- 6 months Ralph Latham 26 Servant Charles Mayna 26 Weaver Catherine Ferguson 16 Servant Phelise Leathen/Daughter of Ralph? 16 - Parish Register
- 1829 - John Ferguson, age 42, born Castleterra, weaver [WO
97/1097/46]
- Postulate: son of John FERGUSON of Drumliff
- 1838 Aug 20 Burial, Thos Ferguson, Ballyhaise, aged 65 [Parish Register]
- 1848 Jan 28 - Marriage Wm Shaw, full, bach, farmer s/o John Shaw, farmer and Fanny Ferguson, full, spin, Ballyhaise d/o Humphrey Ferguson, Sexton. Wit: Henry Nesbitt, Humphrey Ferguson. [Civil Registration & Parish Register]
- 1857 Griffith's Valuation
Occupier Lessor Townland Parish Henry Ferguson Terence Reilly Drumahurk Castleterra Anne Ferguson Edward Lynch Townparks Castleterra
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