Census
- Members of the
Donaghmore Presbyterian Church
- 1785-1811 Townland of Tullymore - Samuel Ferguson
- 1811-1820 Townland of Finnard - Andrew Ferguson
- 1803 Agricultural Census
- Drumcrow - Samuel Farguson
- Masterson, J., Ireland: 1841/1851 Census Abstracts (Northern
Ireland), Genalogical Publishing Co., 1999.
- 1841 From Old Age Pension Records
- FERGUSON, Shaw, head, na
- FERGUSON, Mary, wife, na, nee STITT, Down
- FERGUSON, Ellen, dau, 3, Newtownards
- FERGUSON, William, son, 3, Newtownards
- FERGUSON, Shaw, 0, (claimant), North St. or Front Shuttlefield
- FERGUSON, David, son, 0
- 1851 From Old Age Pension Records
- FERGUSON, John, head, 50, m 1830, Down
- Ann, wife, 38, m 1830, Iveagh Lr
- James, son, 19, Donaghcloney
- Elizabeth, dau, 16, Corcreeny
- Fany, dau, 14
- William, son, 5
- George, son, 4 (claimant)
- George, son, 2 (2 Georges, checked; d?)
- FERGUSON, Sarah, head, m 1839, wid, nee KENNEDY, Down
- Sarah, dau, 7, Ards Lr
- James, son, 5, Bangor
- Jane, dau, 5, (claimant), Bangor Town
- James, husb, na, mariner, d. 1849?, Fisher Hill
- FERGUSON, James, 36, head, n.m
- Betty Jane, 38, sister m. (date off page)
- Lavina, 15, niece
- James OLLIVER, 19, B/L
- William KILLOPS, 12, serv; ABS
- Mary, 33, sister
- George DINNING, 9, nephew
- Ballyness, Dungiven, Keenaght, Lon'derry, 0258539
- FERGUSON, John, head, 50, m 1830, Down
- 1841 From Old Age Pension Records
- Remains of the
1851 Census of Antrim - see also
Broderbund CD 272
- 13 Ballynadrentagh Townland, Killead
- James Ferguson, Head, M, 73, Farmer, Down
- Jane Ferguson , Wife, M, 45, None
- 13 Ballynadrentagh Townland, Killead
- 1901
- Index to FERGUSON
- Ballykeel
No. on
Form BChristian Name Surname Relationship to Head of Family Religion Read Write Age Months
infant <1yrGender Occupation Marital Status Where born Irish or
Irish and EnglishDisability 1 Richard Ferguson Head Presbyterian Read 60 M Farmer Not married Co. Down His mark 1 William Parkinson Servant C of I R & W 59 M Farm Servant Not married Co. Down 12 David Ferguson Head Presbyterian R & W 50 M Farmer Widower Co. Down 12 Maggie Jane Ferguson Daughter Presbyterian R & W 19 F Farmer's Daughter Not married Co. Down 12 Catherine Ferguson Daughter Presbyterian R & W 17 F Farmer's Daughter Not married Co. Down 12 James Ferguson Son Presbyterian R & W 14 M Farmer's Son Not married Co. Down 12 Isabella Ferguson Daughter Presbyterian R & W 12 F Scholar Not married Co. Down 23 Thomas Ferguson Head Presbyterian R & W 42 M Farmer Not married Co. Down - Princes
Street, Town of Dromore
William John Napier Head 38 Spiritdealer Donacloney Martha Napier Wife 23 Asst. in bar Dromore Christopher Walsh Boarder 27 Barman Dromore Susan Ferguson Servant 18 Cook Ardee, Louth
- Gilnaherk -
No
17 Kileen Lower Dundonald
Albertbridge Rd 206John Ferguson Head Presb 41 Farmer R&W Married Co Down Elizabeth Agnes Ferguson Wife Presb 3 - R&W Married Co Down Elizabeth Agnes Ferguson Daughter Presb 8 Scholar R&W Not Married Co Down William Ferguson Son Presb 6 Scholar Read Not Married Co Down Robert James Ferguson Son Presb 1 - - Not Married Co Down James Ferguson Cousin Presb 36 Farm Servant No R&W Not Married Co Down - City
Belfast - Urban District Belfast No. 6 Parish, LDS Film No. 0807535
John A Ferguson Head The Church X 63 Grocer M Down Jane Ferguson Wife - X 56 - M Cumberland Lrier Ferguson Dau Congregation X 27 Printer & Stamper NM Down Robert James Ferguson Son - X 26 Bookeeper NM Down Ruth Ferguson Dau No Denom X 13 Scholar NM Belfast - Kilkeel,
Bridge Street
- R. Jocelyn FERGUSON, Head, CI, 44, Joiner, M, Down
- Sarah FERGUSON, Wife, CI, 40, , M, Down
- Annie M. FERGUSON, Dau, CI, 15, Monitress, S, Down
- R. Jocelyn FERGUSON, Son, CI, 13, Scholar, S, Down
- Frederick FERGUSON, Son, CI, 11, Scholar, S, Down
- C. Pierson FERGUSON, Son, CI, 8, Scholar, S, Down
- Marion E. FERGUSON, Dau, CI, 6, Scholar, S, Down
- Bessie FERGUSON, Dau, CI, 3, Scholar, S, Down
- Caroline B. FERGUSON, Dau, CI, 1, , S, Down
- Elizabeth MCINTOSH, Lodger, CI, 23, Teacher, S, Down
- William NEILL, Lodger, Pres, 22, Tailor, S, Antrim
- 6
Mill Street, Ards Lower Newtownards Film No: 0831217 01 035366
- Lizzie Ferguson Head Presb 48 Fancy china R&W; Not Married No birthplace given
- Jane Ferguson Sister Presb 35 Fancy Shop China R&W; Not Married No birthplace given
- Industrial
School Hampton House Balmoral Avenue FILM NO: 0807533
- 35 Lilly Ferguson Irish Church Read 9 F Pupil Not Married Belfast
- 1901 Census -
Lurgan Ancestry
Locale Head of Household Age Religion Occupation Status No. in House Ballinacor John Ferguson 74 COI Farmer 4 Lurgan Urban: Victoria Street William Ferguson 26 Presbyterian Laundry Manager 5 Lurgan Urban: Victoria Street Joseph Ferguson 34 Presbyterian Reedmaker 6 Lurgan Urban: Flush Place Robert Ferguson 35 Presbyterian Salesman in Shop 4 Lurgan Urban: Union Street George Ferguson 49 Methodist 4 Portadown Rural: Drumnasoo Alexander Ferguson 64 COI labourer married Co. Armagh 1 Lurgan Urban: Claytown Adam Ferguson 69 C.O.I. Cambric Weaver 6 Lurgan Urban: Castle Lane John Ferguson 52 C.O.I. Reed Maker 7 Lurgan Urban: Church Place Edward Ferguson 50 Presbyterian (Boot Shop) Clog, boot and shoemaker 8
- 1911 Census
- Parish of Tullylish, Townland of Clare - 2 Households
- Jane Elizabeth Fergueson, head, Presb, Read & Write, 73,
widower, born Down
- James Fergueson, son, Read & Write, 49, general labourer, single, Down
- Margaret Fergueson, head Presb., Read & Write, 66 farmer widow Down
- Jane Elizabeth Fergueson, head, Presb, Read & Write, 73,
widower, born Down
- Parish of Tullylish, Townland of Clare - 2 Households
- UK Census
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Civil Registration
- Births
IGI and British Vital Records Index Name Father Mother Birth Date Birth Place Sarah William FERGUSON Elizabeth NEILL 12 Jan 1864 Newtown Ards Joseph John Austin FERGUSON Mary MCKEE 12 Feb 1864 Bangor Mary James FERGUSON Rebecca GRAHAM 19 Feb 1864 Kilmood James FERGUSON Margaret DOUGLASS 24 Feb 1864 Annahilt William John Robert FERGUSON Ann WILSON 7 Mar 1864 Moira William FERGUSON Betty MARKS 17 Mar 1864 Ballyward William James William James FERGUSON Maria MONRO 21 Mar 1864 Warrenpoint Thomas FERGUSON Jamima BELL 27 Mar 1864 Ballylessan Sarah Charles FERGUSEN Mary CAMPBELL 29 Mar 1864 Ballymacarret George Adam FERGUSON Jane Eliza COBURN 6 Apr 1864 Waringstown Ann Jane George FERGUSON Ann Jane MORROW 15 Apr 1864 Newtown Ards Robert FERGUSON Mary ANDERSON 16 Apr 1864 Holywood Hellen Jane Robert Henry FERGUSON Mary Jane FERGUSON 29 Apr 1864 Moira Samuel Hugh FERGUSON Catherine MCPOLAND 4 May 1864 Downpatrick John Hugh FERGUSON Catherine MCPOLAND 5 May 1864 Downpatrick Isabella William FERGUSON Annie GRAY 17 May 1864 Waringstown William FERGUSON Mary DONNAN 4 Jun 1864 Ballylessan David John David FERGUSON Mary Ann JOHNSTON 4 Jun 1864 Newtown Ards Robert John James FERGUSON Elizabeth MCNEILY 23 Jun 1864 Ballyward Sarah Joseph FERGUSON Mary Jane CHAINE 22 Jul 1864 Ballyward William John FERGUSON Alicia JAMISON 28 Jul 1864 Ballymacarret Theresa Andrew FERGUSON Isabella FERRIES 16 Aug 1864 Donaghadee Robert Andrew FERGUSON Jane MCKEE 22 Aug 1864 Annahilt Annie Maria William FERGUSON Annie MURPHY 25 Aug 1864 Kilkeel Agnes Eliza Thomas FERGUSON Susanna DRAKE 21 Sep 1864 Hillsborough Thomson Thomson FERGUSON Agnes REA 24 Sep 1864 Holywood Agnes Samuel FERGUSON Agnes BOYD 5 Oct 1864 Holywood George Daniel FERGUSON Jane GORDON 28 Oct 1864 Downpatrick Ellen John FERGUSON Elizabeth KYLE 19 Nov 1864 Newtown Ards Elizabeth John FERGUSON Elizabeth KYLE 19 Nov 1864 Newtown Ards Mary Jane John FERGUSON Nancy MURPHY 13 Dec 1864 Killyleagh Sarah Jane John FERGUSON Sarah LENNON 14 Dec 1864 Killyleagh Agnes Thomas FERGUSON Jane MORRISON 18 Dec 1864 Saintfield James William FERGUSON Ann DORIAN 21 Dec 1864 Newtown Ards John FERGUSON Georgina THOMPSON 26 Dec 1864 Newtown Ards Eliza John FERGUSON Eliza MCVEAGH 1 Jan 1865 Ballymacarret John John FERGUSON Mary SWAIN 4 Jan 1865 Moira Robert William FERGUSON Eliza MCKELVY 17 Jan 1865 Annahilt Matilda Nathaniel FERGUSON Mary Agnes HARPER 17 Jan 1865 Ballymacarret Thomas James FERGUSON Sarah CLOSE 28 Jan 1865 Ballymacarret Harriet Alexander FERGUSON Mary Ann BELSHIE 20 Feb 1865 Newtown Ards Samuel Robert FERGUSON Sarah KIRK 26 Feb 1865 Waringstown Ellen William FERGUSON Jane PETTICREW 23 Mar 1865 Annahilt James William FERGUSON Agnes MARK 11 May 1865 Ballyward Mary Jane Thomas FERGUSON Mary BIGGERSTAFF 23 May 1865 Crossgare Sarah Robert FERGUSON Ann WILSON 9 Jun 1865 Moira Ellen James FERGUSON Jane MCCUTCHEON 25 Jun 1865 Bangor Thomas William FERGUSON Bridget BERRY 9 Jul 1865 Warrenpoint Thomas Thomas FERGUSON Annie MCCARTNEY 21 Jul 1865 Bangor Margarett James FERGUSON Elizabeth MCNEILLY 15 Aug 1865 Ballyward Adam FERGUSON Ann THOMPSON 5 Sep 1865 Waringstown William FERGUSON Maria MONRO 10 Sep 1865 Warrenpoint David William FERGUSON Sarah LUMLAY 12 Sep 1865 Newtown Ards Hugh John GIBSON Margarett FERGUSON 21 Sep 1865 Ballyward Marion Adam FERGUSON Mary HOPE 4 Oct 1865 Newtown Ards David William FERGUSON Mary Anne MEHARG 7 Oct 1865 Ballyward Andrew FERGUSON Ann LAVERY 9 Oct 1865 Moira Mary James FERGUSON Margaret DOUGLAS 18 Oct 1865 Annahilt Sarah Joseph FERGUSON Maria MCCLOUD 30 Oct 1865 Newtown Ards David Robert FERGUSON Margaret FERGUSON 29 Nov 1865 Comber Elizabeth William FERGUSON Agnes ENGLISH 2 Dec 1865 Killyleagh Anne Ellen John FERGUSON Margarett YOUNG 13 Dec 1865 Ballyward Jane William FERGUSON Elizabeth NEILL 18 Dec 1865 Newtown Ards William Edwin William FERGUSON Sarah Jane MARK 22 Dec 1865 Ballyward William Mary Ann FERGUSON 27 Dec 1865 Newry Jane Thomas FERGUSON Jane GORDON 23 Jan 1866 Downpatrick James William FERGUSON Margaret HARRIS 29 Jan 1866 Comber Ann Jane Thomas FERGUSON Sarah GOUGH 2 Feb 1866 Waringstown Elizabeth Jane James FERGUSON Sarah SKILLEN 24 Feb 1866 Ballymacarret Robert Joseph James FERGUSON Eliza TEMPLETON 3 Mar 1866 Annahilt James William FERGUSON Ann DORIAN 19 Mar 1866 Newtown Ards John George FERGUSON Catherine HOBBS 23 Mar 1866 Waringstown John George FERGUSON Ann Jane MORROW 25 Mar 1866 Newtown Ards Frances Anderson Robert FERGUSON Mary ANDERSON 7 Apr 1866 Holywood William Thomas FERGUSON Anne SPENCE 12 Apr 1866 Annahilt Sarah Jane John FERGUSON Mary HERRON 13 Apr 1866 Banbridge John Margaret FERGUSON 14 Apr 1866 Waringstown Margaret John FERGUSON Mary MCKEE 14 Apr 1866 Bangor John William FERGUSON Margaret Jane PURDY 19 Apr 1866 Holywood Mary Robert FERGUSON Agnes PAISLEY 24 Apr 1866 Newtownards John John FERGUSON Nancy MURPHY 31 May 1866 Killyleagh Robert Margaret Anne FERGUSON 5 Jun 1866 Downpatrick Elizabeth Joseph FERGUSON Mary Jane MCCHANE 9 Jun 1866 Ballyward Margaret David FERGUSON Sarah HOLLAND 13 Jun 1866 Holywood Andrew Andrew FERGUSON Jane MCKEE 23 Jun 1866 Annahilt William Henry William FERGUSON Anne MURPHY 3 Jul 1866 Kilkeel Robert Robert FERGUSON Martha MACKENZIE 6 Jul 1866 Ballymacarret John
d. 30 Oct 1929, Carleton, Ontario, CanadaJohn FERGUSON Anne MCCANN 16 Jul 1866 Banbridge Nathaniel FERGUSON Mary Agnes HARPER 21 Jul 1866 Bangor Sarah Adam FERGUSON Jane Eliza COBURN 25 Jul 1866 Waringstown Sarah James FERGUSON Margaret DOUGLASS 30 Jul 1866 Annahilt Margaret Jane James FERGUSON Isabella MCCREDY 17 Aug 1866 Downpatrick Sarah James FERGUSON Rebecca GRAHAM 21 Aug 1866 Kilmood Mary William FERGUSON Mary DORMAN 18 Sep 1866 Ballylessan Jeanette Baxter Peter FERGUSON Anne PERCY 21 Sep 1866 Downpatrick Joseph William FERGUSON Annie GRAY 3 Oct 1866 Waringstown Ann Louisa John FERGUSON Georgina THOMPSON 13 Oct 1866 Comber William Susan FERGUSON 26 Oct 1866 Waringstown Robinson John FERGUSON Alicia JAMISON 27 Nov 1866 Ballymacarret David William FERGUSON Agnes MARKS 15 Jan 1867 Ballyward Henery Alexander FERGUSON Mary Ann BELSHAW 10 Feb 1867 Newtown Ards John William FERGUSON Bridget BERRY 18 Feb 1867 Warrenpoint Matilda Thomas FERGUSON Jane MORRISON 24 Feb 1867 Saintfield Robert FERGUSON Ann WILSON 30 Mar 1867 Moira Jane James FERGUSON Francis PATTERSON 15 Apr 1867 Rathfryland Sarah Ann John FERGUSON Eliza THOMSON 1 May 1867 Ballynahinch Samuel Charlotte FERGUSON 1 May 1867 Newry Eliza Margaret David FERGUSON Eliza WYLIE 5 May 1867 Strangford Willy John William Nixon FERGUSON Sarah Jane MARK 6 May 1867 Ballyward Eliza Jane James FERGUSON Eliza MCCULLA 17 May 1867 Hillsborough Thomas Thomas FERGUSON Jemima BELL 6 Jun 1867 Ballylessan William William FERGUSON Sarah LUNDEY 12 Jun 1867 Newtown Ards James William FERGUSON Ann DORRIAN 14 Jun 1867 Newtown Ards Sarah Thomas FERGUSON Mary BICKERSTAFF 15 Jun 1867 Crossgar District Thomas FERGUSON Susanna Drake JONES 23 Jun 1867 Hillsborough Annie Adam FERGUSON Agness THOMPSON 4 Jul 1867 Waringstown Hugh Moffatt James FERGUSON Margaret Jane NEILL 14 Jul 1867 Ballynahinch Elizabeth John FERGUSON Mary SWAIN 15 Jul 1867 Moira Eliza William FERGUSON Jane PETTICREW 21 Jul 1867 Annahilt Sarah Thomas FERGUSON Jane DOLLOUGHAN 29 Jul 1867 Moira Annie Clement FERGUSON Margaret THOMPSON 6 Aug 1867 Downpatrick John William FERGUSON Mary Elizabeth ROBB 16 Aug 1867 Comber Alexander David FERGUSON Sarah HOLLAND 30 Aug 1867 Ballymacarret Jane James FERGUSON Eliza MC NEELY 13 Oct 1867 Ballyward Nathaniel FERGUSON Mary Agnes HARPER 16 Oct 1867 Ballymacarrett Robert John FERGUSON Sarah LENNON 20 Oct 1867 Killyleagh Elixabeth John FERGUSON Elixa KYLE 11 Nov 1867 Newtownards William Young John FERGUSON Margarett YOUNG 14 Nov 1867 Ballyward Mary John FERGUSON Mary MC KEE 26 Nov 1867 Bangor Thomas Robert FERGUSON Mary RUSK 6 Jan 1868 Waringstown Margaret Jane FERGUSON 19 Jan 1868 Bangor Elizabeth George FERGUSON Catherine HOBBS 24 Jan 1868 Waringstown Margaret Annabella Samuel FERGUSON Mary PATTERSON 25 Jan 1868 Holyood Sarah James FERGUSON Sarah SKILLEN 12 Feb 1868 Ballymacarrett Martha George FERGUSON Ann Jane MORROW 15 Feb 1868 Newtownards Henry FERGUSON Elizabeth JOHNSON 15 Feb 1868 Ballymacarrett Sarah John FERGUSON Nancy MURPHY 17 Feb 1868 Killyleagh Joseph Henry Elizabeth FERGUSON 19 Feb 1868 Ballyward Sarah Richard FERGUSON Ellen MURPHEY 25 Feb 1868 Downpatrick John Alexander William FERGUSON Maria MONRO 8 Mar 1868 Warrenpoint James William FERGUSON Elizabeth NEILL 16 Mar 1868 Newtownards John Samuel FERGUSON Mary Jane FARLEG 1 Apr 1868 Tandragee John Samuel FERGUSON Jane CUMMINGS 3 Apr 1868 Killyleagh Sarah Jane William FERGUSON Eliza MCKELVEY 9 Apr 1868 Annahilt Catherine Agnes Mary Jane FERGUSON 13 Apr 1868 Saintfield Samuel Thomas James FERGUSON Jane MCCLEMENTS 19 Apr 1868 Hollywood Adam Thomas FERGUSON Sarah GOUGH 1 May 1868 Waringstown Jane William FERGUSON Anne MCKNIGHT 1 May 1868 Downpatrick John John FERGUSON Jane GAULT 10 May 1868 Ballylesson Robert Hugh Samuel FERGUSON Margaret MCKEE 14 May 1868 Newtownards Hugh Robert FERGUSON Margaret SMYTH 3 Jun 1868 Killyleagh Hannah Samuel FERGUSON Sarah GIRVIN 4 Jun 1868 Killyleagh Elizabeth William FERGUSON Anne MURPHY 21 Jun 1868 Kilkeel Agnes Joseph FERGUSON Mary Jane MC CHANE 28 Jun 1868 Ballyward Eliza William FERGUSON Ann DORIAN 26 Jul 1868 Newtownards William Shaw FERGUSON Jane DALZELL 3 Sep 1868 Newtownards Robert FERGUSON Mary ANDERSON 4 Sep 1868 Holywood Annie Louisa John FERGUSON Georgina THOMPSON 22 Sep 1868 Ballymacarrett Alexander David FERGUSON Sarah HOLLAND 22 Sep 1868 Holywood Ellen William FERGUSON Sarah LUNDIE 13 Dec 1868 Newtownards Jane Eliza Adam FERGUSON Jane Eliza COBURN 18 Dec 1868 Waringstown Charlotte Robert FERGUSON Martha MC KENZIE 25 Dec 1868 Ballymacarrett Margaret Ann William FERGUSON Jane CAIRNS 2 Jan 1869 Anahilt Thomas Spence Thomas FERGUSON Sarah DICKSON 11 Jan 1869 Banbridge Mary Adam FERGUSON Agnes THOMPSON 12 Jan 1869 Waringstown Henry FERGUSON Elizabeth JOHNSON 13 Jan 1869 Ballymacarrett Mary Jane Andrew FERGUSON Jane MC KEE 12 Feb 1869 Anahilt Annie Annie FERGUSON 11 Mar 1869 Waringstown William John James FERGUSON Eliza MC CULLOUGH 26 Apr 1869 Hillsborough Rebecca James FERGUSON Rebecca GRAHAM 2 May 1869 Kilmood Lizzie Nathaniel FERGUSON Mary Agnes HARPER 3 Jun 1869 Castlereagh No I Robert FERGUSON Ann WILSON 26 Jun 1869 Moira Margaret Jane James FERGUSON Ellen Eliza JENNINGS 5 Aug 1869 Killyleagh Frederick William FERGUSON Sarah Jane MARK 28 Aug 1869 Ballyward George George FERGUSON Ann Jane MORROW 30 Aug 1869 Newtownards Edward FERGUSON Ann MURPHY 6 Sep 1869 Rathfriland Sarah John FERGUSON Letitia JAMISON 9 Sep 1869 Castlereagh Sarah William FERGUSON Nancy MARK 21 Sep 1869 Ballyward Mary Ann George FERGUSON Catherine HOBBS 1 Oct 1869 Waringstown Thomas William FERGUSON Nancy GREER 6 Nov 1869 Killyleagh Mary Hamilton FERGUSON Margaret Jane OWENS 24 Nov 1869 Newtownards Margaret John FERGUSON Nancy MURPHY 27 Nov 1869 Killyleagh James Robert FERGUSON Agnes PAISLEY 8 Dec 1869 Newtownards Elizabeth Thomas FERGUSON Mary BICKERSTAFF 26 Dec 1869 Crossgare Martha Jane Thomas FERGUSSON Jane DOLAUGHAN 30 Dec 1869 Moira Martha John FERGUSON Sarah LENNON 26 Jan 1870 Killyleagh Mary Jane John FERGUSSON Mary SWAINE 2 Feb 1870 Moira Samuel William FERGUSON Eliza NEILL 15 Feb 1870 Newtown Ards William FERGUSSON Eliza ALLEN 25 Feb 1870 Castlereagh Mary Shaw FERGUSON Jane DALZELL 1 Mar 1870 Newtown Ards Samuel John FERGUSON Mary MC KEE 1 Jun 1870 Bangor Mary Ann William FERGUSON Eliza MC KELVEY 14 Jun 1870 Anahilt Thomas Thomas FERGUSON Jemima BELL 26 Jun 1870 Ballylesson Elizabeth John FERGUSON Elizabeth KYLE 22 Jul 1870 Newtownards William Joseph FERGUSON Mary Jane MC CHEYNE 25 Jul 1870 Ballyward Eleanor John FERGUSON Jane GAULT 30 Jul 1870 Ballylesson John Henry FERGUSON Margaret ANNETT 10 Aug 1870 Kilkeel Matilda William FERGUSON Anne MURPHY 13 Aug 1870 Kilkeel William David FERGUSSON Sarah HOLLAND 25 Aug 1870 Castlereagh William Thomas William FERGUSON Margaret Jane PURDY 18 Sep 1870 Castlereagh Andrew Robert FERGUSON Eliza BURNS 20 Sep 1870 Newtownards Sarah William FERGUSON Sarah LUNDIE 20 Sep 1870 Newtownards Margaret James FERGUSON Mary Ann SALES 5 Nov 1870 Comber Eliza James FERGUSON Eliza MC NEILLY 23 Nov 1870 Ballyward Sarah James FERGUSON Margaret DOUGLAS 30 Nov 1870 Anahilt Elizabeth Margaret William FERGUSON Eliza Ann KEAG 15 Dec 1870 Bangor Jane George FERGUSON Margaret LEDLIE 2 Jan 1871 Grey Abbey Robert FERGUSON Mary ANDERSON 14 Feb 1871 Castlereagh Margaret William FERGUSSON Eliza ALLEN 23 Feb 1871 Castlereagh David David FERGUSON Eliza WYLIE 12 Mar 1871 Killough David Harvey John FERGUSON Isabella HARVEY 18 Mar 1871 Bangor John George FERGUSON Anne Jane MORROW 22 Apr 1871 Newtownards Joseph Blakely William FERGUSON Mary Anne MEHARG 20 May 1871 Ballyward Diana Sarah FERGUSON 30 May 1871 Waringstown James Thomas FERGUSON Mary MC CONE 30 May 1871 Hillsborough Elizabeth Margaret Ann FERGUSON 4 Jun 1871 Killyleagh Margaret Adam FERGUSON Nansie THOMPSON 16 Jun 1871 Waringstown Agnes Michael FERGUSON Ellen FAIR 18 Jun 1871 Kilmood James William FERGUSON Ann DORIAN 19 Aug 1871 Newtownards David David FERGUSON Jane SCOTT 28 Sep 1871 Newtownards Mary John FERGUSON, of Growell Elizabeth KELLY 3 Dec 1871 Hillsborough John John FERGUSSON Tesh JAMISON 29 Jan 1872 Castlereagh Andrew John John FERGUSON Frances Ann GALLAGHER 20 Nov 1873 Ballynahinch John Hugh FERGUSON Eliza JAMISON 10 Dec 1873 Newtownards Elizabeth Herry FERGUSON Elizabeth JOHNSTON 4 Jan 1874 Castlereagh Rebecca James FERGUSSON Sarah SKILLEN 25 Jan 1874 Castlereagh James Hugh FERGUSON Roseann BOLE 30 Jan 1874 Newtownards John Barn James FERGUSON Agnes BARN 17 Feb 1874 Bangor Anne William FERGUSON Eliza NEILL 21 Feb 1874 Newtownards Mary Jane David FERGUSON Eliza Jane DAVIS 26 Feb 1874 Saintfield Catherine William FERGUSON Ann DORIAN 4 Mar 1874 Newtownards Robert James John FERGUSON Mary MC KEE 9 Mar 1874 Bangor Susanna Robert FERGUSON Margaret BEGGS 24 Mar 1874 Castlereagh Mary Ann Robert FERGUSON Mary HAMILL 12 Jun 1874 Castlereagh Mary Elizabeth Mary FERGUSON 15 Jun 1874 Killyleagh Charlotte Sarah FERGUSON 20 Jun 1874 Waringstown William George Samuel FERGUSSON Ann Eliza HEWITT 16 Jul 1874 Moira Samuel Thomas FERGUSSON Jane DOLOUGHAN 15 Aug 1874 Moira Mary Ann Robert FERGUSON Selina FERGUSON 18 Aug 1874 Anahilt William James FERGUSON Mary Ann SALES 28 Aug 1874 Comber David David FERGUSON Mary MURPHY 29 Aug 1874 Anahilt Rebecca Joseph FERGUSON Mary Jane CHEYNE 29 Aug 1874 Ballyward William FERGUSON Mary Elizabeth ROBB 9 Sep 1874 Comber Annabella William FERGUSON Mary Anne DAVIDSON 16 Sep 1874 Clough William William FERGUSON, Farmer Mary Elizabeth ROBB 26 Sep 1876 Castlenanerry
Some Ferguson Mothers Eliza FERGUSON Killyleagh wife of James Alexander; mother of Jane b. 1868 & Susannah b. 1871 Elizabeth FERGUSON Down Downpatrick; wife of Patrick Shiels; mother of James b. 1870 Ellen FERGUSON Annahilt wife of David Dick; mother of Janeb. 1867 & David b. 1870 Martha FERGUSON Bangor wife of Alexander Boyd; mother of Catherine Hester b. 1874 & Alexander b. 1870 & Agnes b. 1869 Martha FERGUSON Newtownards wife of William Bain; mother of Thomas Edward b. 1868 & Margaret b. 1869 & Samuel b. 1870 &James b. 1871 Mary Ann FERGUSON Down Downpatrick; wife of William Finnagan; mother of William b. 1868 Mary FERGUSON Drumgooland of Ballyward; wife of William Adair; mother of Joseph b. 1869
- Marriages
IGI Name Spouse Mar Date Mar Place Alexander FERGUSON Marianne MCKEE 25 Apr 1845 Magheradroll James FERGUSON, father James Margaret HAMILTON, father Hugh 22 Jun 1845 Killyleagh, Witness - John Calvert, Isiah Breakey Anne Jane FERGUSON Adam MOLES 21 Jul 1845 Lisburn James FERGUSON Isabella MCCREEDY 6 Oct 1845 Loughinisland Richard FERGUSON Eliza BECKET 10 Nov 1845 Downpatrick James FERGUSON Margaret GIBSON 17 Nov 1845 Hillsborough Mary FERGUSON Robert JAMESON 18 Nov 1845 Newtown Ards Sarah FERGUSON Robert SMITH 27 Nov 1845 Donaghadee Mary FERGUSON Robert DONNAN 23 Jan 1846 Clonduff Alexander FERGUSON Margaret YOUNG OR FOY 9 Oct 1846 Newtown Ards Henry FERGUSON, full, bachelor, farmer, Laughries, Patrick Ferguson, farmer Jane MCALISTER, full, widow, , Ballyrea, Hugh DUNLOP, farmer 20 Oct 1846 Newtown Ards Edward FERGUSON, full, bachelor, farmer, Scrabo Isles, Hugh Ferguson, farmer Jane MCBLAIN, full, spinster, Scrabo Isles, John McBlain, farmer 23 Oct 1846 Newtown Ards 1st Presbyterian Elizabeth FERGUSON Hugh MINNIS 28 Dec 1846 Tullynakill Alex FERGUSON Mary A. BELSHAW 23 Sep 1847 Newtown Ards Margaret FERGUSON, 21, d/o Robert Ferguson John GIBSON, 23, s/o Samuel Gibson 08 Feb 1849 Drumgooland Hugh FERGUSON, full, bach, South Street, Weaver, Hugh FERGUSON, carpenter Catherine MCMURRAY, full, spinster, servant, South Street, Thomas MCMURRAY, Blacksmith 22 Sep 1849 Newtown Ards Mary FERGUSON John BARRON 5 Oct 1849 Donaghcloney Mary Ann FERGUSON John GAW 1 Aug 1863 Newtown Ards Margaret FERGUSON H. H. GELSTON 8 Sep 1863 Bangor Martha FERGUSON William BEANE 14 Nov 1863 Newtown Ards George FERGUSON Ann Jane MORROW 1 Dec 1863 Newtown Ards Mary FERGUSON Samuel SPEARS 14 Dec 1863 Newtown Ards James FERGUSON, Dromantree, Bach, Ann MCCOY, Spinster, NEWRY Roman Catholic James FERGUSON, Tailor, Dromore, James FERGUSON, labourer Ellen PRENTER, Seamstress, Dromore, Thomas PRENTER, labourer 13 Apr 1885 Dromore Roman Catholic, Banbridge
- 1845 Nov 17, Pres Anahilt, Parish of Hillsborough
- James FERGUSON, full, bach, Labourer, Edentrillick, John FERGUSON, Labourer
- Margaret GIBSON, Full, , Bally Keel Ediagounole?, John GIBSON, Weaver
- 1847 Oct 1, Newtowanrds 1st Presbyterian
- James FERGUSON, Loughries Close, Labourer, Full, James FERGUSON, Tailor
- Elizabeth TODD, Loughries Close, Sewer, Full, Samuel TODD, Labourer
- Wit: James MCUTCHEON, Sarah BEARNS
- 1848 Aug 4, Holywood
- Hugh FERGUSON, Full age, Bachelor, Farmer, Newtownards, David FERGUSON, Farmer
- Margaret BOYD, Full age, Spinster, Holywood, Hugh BOYD, Farmer
- 1848 Nov 4, Newtowards Presbyterian
- James FERGUSON, Newtownards, full age, son of Robert FERGUSON, farmer
- Jane MCCANN, Ballycullen, full age, dau of James MCCANN, farmer
- Wit: Hugh MCCANN, Eleanor FERGUSON
- 1849 Feb 23, Leitrim Meetinghouse, Drumgooland (Banbridge, 2,
614)
- John GIBSON, 23, bach, weaver, Benraw, Samuel Gibson, farmer
- Margaret FERGUSON, 21, spin,, Leitrim, Robert Ferguson, carpenter
- 1850 Mar 30, Parish Church Hillsborough
- James FERGUSON, full, Bachelor, Weaver, Blavis, James FERGUSON, Weaver
- Alice WALKER, full, Spinster, Weaver, Hillsborough, Thomas WALKER, Farmer
- Wit: John FERGUSON, James WALKER
- 1850 May 20, Ballymacarrett (Belfast, 2, 834)
- James SMYTH, 26, bachelor, hooper, Ballymacarrett, Robert Smyth
- Margaret FERGUSON, 23, spinster, Newtownards, William Ferguson, weaver
- 1850 Oct 25, Rathfriland, Ballyroney (Newry, 8, 599)
- James McCULLOGH, full, bach, weaver, Morygon, Henry McCullogh, weaver
- Margt FERGUSON, full, spin,, Turygory, John Ferguson, weaver
- wit: Henry McCullogh, Thomas Drowney?
- 1853 Feb 2 Registrar's Office, Lisburn.
- Joseph Ferguson, 27, bachelor, labourer, Burren, parish of Dromara, James Ferguson, labourer
- Mary Patterson (formerly Brenyan), 40, widow, Burren, parish of Dromara, James Brenyan, weaver
- Sarah Ferguson and Thomas Hill were witnesses.
- 1855 Jul 14, Parish of Newry
- Ferguson, John s/o James
- Mary Henning, 19, d/o Hugh
- 1861 Mar 28, Bangor 1st Presbyterian
- John Austin Ferguson, full, bachelor, sailor, Bangor, Hugh Ferguson, sailor
- Mary McKee, full, spinster, Bangor, William McKee, Labourer
- 1864 Jan 6, Newtownards Church of Ireland
- John Ferguson, Downpatrick, 21, bachelor, artist/decorator, Peter Ferguson, painter
- Georgina Thompson, Newtownards, 18, Spinster, John Thompson, engineer
- 1864 Apr 2, Killyleagh 1st Presbyterian
- John Ferguson, Lisinaw, full, labourer, bachelor, William Ferguson, labourer
- Nancy Murphy, Milltown Tullyneery, full, spinster, Patrick Murphy, spinster
- 1864 Dec 23, Ballyroney Presbyterian
- John Ferguson, Lisnisk, Farmer, Full, Bachelor, Joseph Ferguson, farmer
- Margaret Young, Annahunshigo, Full, Spinster, William Young, farmer
- 1865 Oct 28, Killough Bright RC
- Hugh Ferguson, Killough s/o Patrick
- Ellen McIlamle
- 1867 Nov 11, Lambeg PC Church of Ireland
- James FERGUSON, Lambeg, Bleacher, 21, Bach, s/o James FERGUSON, Bleacher
- Anne ALEXANDER, Lambeg, 23, spin, d/o John ALEXANDER, labourer
- Wit: Margaret ALEXANDER, Jane PATTERSON
- 1868 Oct 1, Hilltown Presbyterian, Clonduff
- Edward Ferguson, Full, bachelor, Farmer, Tierquillan, Thomas Ferguson, farmer
- Ann Murphy, full, spinster, Tierquillan, Bernard Murphy, Labourer
- 1869 Sep 24, 4th Presbyterian Church, Newtownards
- Edward Ferguson, Full, Bachelor, Stonecutter, Newtonards, John Ferguson, Chandler
- Mary Jane McClean, Full, Spinster, , Newtownards, Arthur McClean, Stonecutter
- Wit: James Porter, Eliza McClean
- 1872 Jan 29, Newtownards 1st Presbyterian
- Hugh FERGUSON, full, bachelor, Baker, Newtownards, Hugh FERGUSON, Farmer
- Elizabeth Jane JAMISON, full, spinster, Newtownards, William JAMISON, Carpenter
- 1873 March 25, Banbridge Presbyterian, Seapatrick
- Edward FERGUSON, full, bachelor, Voyager, Clogger, Edward FERGUSON, Millworker
- Mary Pinkerton, full, spinster, Banbridge, William PINKERTON, Tenter
- 1879 Jul 1, Parish Church Newry
- James FERGUSON, full, farmer, Dromore, James FERGUSON (dec'd), farmer
- Mary BELL, full, spinster, Springhill St., Newry, Joseph BELL, Clerk
- Wit: Joseph D BELL, Thomas FERGUSON
- 1881 Sep 21, Dromore 1st Presbyterian
- Thomas FERGUSON, full, bachelor, farmer, Ballykeel s/o James FERGUSON, farmer
- Hannah Ellen JAMISON, full, spinster, Ednego, d/o William Henry JAMISON, farmer
- Wit: Jane JAMISON, Francis LINDSAY
- 1890 Aug 5, Church Mourne Presbyterian Church, Parish Kilkeel [orangelil]
- William Henry FERGUSON
- Mary Ann TWIGG
- 1899 Apr 20, Parish Church Knockbreda
- Henry FERGUSON, full, bachelor, Flesher, Rockmount Newtownbreda, Henry Ferguson, Chief Clerk Probate Office
- Elizabeth ROBINSON, full, spinster, , Fountainville Knock, James ROBINSON, Horse Dealer
- 1845 Nov 17, Pres Anahilt, Parish of Hillsborough
- Civil Registration Deaths
- 30 Aug 1864, Margaret Ferguson, Teragrory? Ballymoney, 75, wife of Robert Ferguson, farmer
- 21 Aug 1868. John Ferguson, Ballynaglove, 83, married, occ: Garomer, Dropsey, Sarah Ferguson present at death
- 28 Jun 1874, Arthur McClean Ferguson, Wallace's Street, Newtownards, 2 months, mason's child, Edward Ferguson present at death.
- Margaret Ferguson, 1881, age 93, v1 p455, Downpatrick
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Directories
- Martins 1841-42, Reprint published by Mid Antrim Historical Group
1992; submitted by Stanley Nesbitt
- BALLYMENA Town
- FERGUSON George Esq solicitor Ballymena & 37, Mary St. Dublin
- BALLYMENA Town
- The Belfast and
Province of Ulster Directory, Newry, 1852
- Ferguson, Jas., merchant tanner and currier, 38 Merchants' quay
- Slater's Directory, 1881
- Watch and Clock Makers
- Ferguson Mathias V. 22 Sugar Island, Newry
- Watch and Clock Makers
- Post Office
- 1870, John Ferguson, Saintfield, fruiterer
- 1886. J. Ferguson, Killyleagh, grocer.
- Bassetts Directory, 1886
- Magistrates
- Ferguson, Robert, Sydenham House, Strandtown
- Ferguson, Thos., Edenderry House, Banbridge
- Dromora Farmers, Landowners
- Ferguson, James, Growell
- Ferguson, Thomas, Ballykeel
- Newtonards
- Magistrates Deputy V.C.--Hugh Ferguson
- Magistrates
- Church of Ireland Clergy, Thom's 1904
- Name, Church, Parish, Diocese, Position
- James Ferguson, Dunsford, Dunsfort, Down, Incumbent
- Ulster Towns Directory for 1910
- Bangor
- Ferguson, Alex., Beth-Shelmon, Ward av.
- Ferguson, Harry B., 64 Southwell road
- Ferguson, Captain Thomas, Church street
- Ferguson, Hugh, J.P., Seacliffe road
- Ferguson, John, sen., 46 Princetown road
- Ferguson, John, jun., 48 Princetown road
- Ferguson, John, 31 Hamilton road
- Ferguson, John, 8 Ward avenue
- Ferguson, Thomas, 27 Bingham street
- Ferguson, Victor, 6 Victoria road
- Bannbridge
- Ferguson, Howard, Edenderry house
- Ferguson, John, tailor, Rathfriland street
- Ferguson, Norman, Clonaslee, Lurgan road
- Ferguson, Thomas, Iveagh house
- Ferguson & Co., Ltd., Church Street Weaving Co
- Clough - Ferguson, R., sexton
- Comber
- Ferguson, Mrs. James, Railway street
- Ferguson, Nathaniel, The Moat
- Donaghadee - Ferguson, Henry, farmer, Hogstown
- Downpatrick -
- Ferguson, James, engineer, Circular road
- Ferguson, James, plumber, Circular road
- Holywood
- Ferguson, Annie, High street.
- Ferguson, Samuel, grocer, 54, 56 High st. and Church view
- Creighton's Green
- Ferguson, Edwin, farmer, Ballymenoch
- Ferguson, John, farmer, Ballymenoch
- Kilkeel - Ferguson, R. J., jeweller, Greencastle street
- Newcastle
- Ferguson, John, 1 Erin villas
- Ferguson, Mrs., 5 The Downs
- Newtownards
- Newtownards Technical Instruction Committee - W.J. Ferguson
- Joint Burial Board - Thomas Ferguson the gate-lodge, Movilla Cemetery
- Newtownards Pension Sub-Committee - Wm. Jas. Ferguson, Rosemead and West street
- Urban District Council - William James Ferguson
- Inhabitants
- Ferguson, Robert, grocer, Zion place
- Ferguson, Wm. James, assurance agent, Balfour street
- Ferguson, Wm. James, Hemstitching Co., West street
- Farmers
- Ferguson, Edward, Ballyrogan
- Ferguson, Hugh, Castleavery
- Ferguson, Hugh, jun., Greengraves
- Ferguson, James, Loughrie's Couse
- Ferguson, Nathaniel. Ballycullen
- Ferguson, Robert, Ballymagreechan
- Ferguson, Samuel, Greengraves
- Saintfield - Ferguson, Samuel and William, farmers, Tonaghmore
- Bangor
Emmigration
- Irish Emigration Database
- Hackett, J. D. and Early, C. M., Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Vol 28 - 29.
- Ship Christopher, Belfast to New York, 1815, John Ferguson
- The Armagh Guardian, June 11, 1849.
- Wreck of the Hannah from Warrenpoint to Quebec.
- James Ferguson, the charterer of the vessel.
- Hackett, J. D. and Early, C. M., Journal of the American-Irish
Historical Society, Vol 28 - 29.
- Ferguson Genealogy
- Ship Passenger Lists
- Cameron, Viola Root. Emigrants from Scotland to America
1774-1775. Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Co., 1959.
- FERGUSON, Dan'l, 17, arr Jamaica, July 7-14, 1775, page 80, from Down, tailor, ship Isobella, Capt William McLenan
- FERGUSON, John, 25, arr GA, July 14-21, 1775, page 86, from Downe, farmer, ship Georgia, Capt Thomas Boltan, Wife Janet, 20, GA, 1775, page 86
- Tepper, Michael, ed. Passengers to America: a Consolidation
of Ship Passenger Lists from the New England Historical and Genelogical
Register. Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Co., 1977, page 445
- From Down, Newry to New Castle, DE, 04/21/1804, American
ship President of New Bedford
- FERGUSON
- David, 45, laborer
- Robert 25, laborer
- Wm. 21, laborer
- Hugh 19, laborer
- Jas 15, laborer
- Eliza 14, laborer
- FERGUSON
- From Down, Newry to New Castle, DE, 04/21/1804, American
ship President of New Bedford
- Cameron, Viola Root. Emigrants from Scotland to America
1774-1775. Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Co., 1959.
- Through Ellis
Island, New York
Ship Port of Departure Arrival Name Age Status Residence Teutonic Liverpool 8 Jul 1896 Mary Ferguson 27 Married Kilkeel Teutonic Liverpool 8 Jul 1896 James Ferguson 7 Single Kilkeel Teutonic Liverpool 8 Jul 1896 Annie Ferguson 4 Single Kilkeel Oceanic Liverpool June 01, 1905 Mary J Ferguson 59 Married (husband Robert, NY) Rathfriland Astoria Londonderry 24 Oct 1905 John Ferguson 32 Married Oceanic Liverpool 31 May 1907 Isabella Ferguson 34 Married Newtonard Oceanic Liverpool 31 May 1907 Jane Ferguson 11 Single Newtonard Oceanic Liverpool 31 May 1907 Isabella Ferguson 8y 8m Single Newtonard Oceanic Liverpool 31 May 1907 Shaw Ferguson 5 Single Newtonard Oceanic Liverpool 31 May 1907 Robert Ferguson 1y 9m Single Newtonard Baltic Liverpool 11 Apr 1910 John Ferguson 54 Single Newfowards (Newtownards) Adriatic Liverpool 27 Oct 1911 John Ferguson 24 Single Downpatrick Cedric Liverpool 3 May 1913 Samuel Ferguson 32 Single Comber Columbia Glasgow September 07 1913 William Ferguson 21 Single Annalong Cedric Liverpool September 04, 1914 Mary M Ferguson 20 Single Kilkeel S.S. Cameronia Glasgow Jan 8 1914 Samuel Ferguson 20 Single Downpatrick
- Alien's
Declarations of Intention, Troy NY, 1854-1884
- Matthew Ferguson, Down, age 24, Liverpool to Boston 1871, resides Lansingburgh Oct 24 1876
- Ontario Deaths [Ancestry.com]
- Henry Ferguson, Peterborough; 12 Nov 1884, 68, farmer, Methodist, born county Down, IRL
- John Ferguson, Frontenac, 27 Nov 1872, 81, farmer, Presbyterian, born county Down, IRL, informant William H Ferguson
- William John FERGUSON was born at Newton Ards Dec 23 1850 to Edward FERGUSON and Jane MCBLAIN who were also natives of county Down, whence the family came to Canada in 1855, first settling in Southampton and later at Owen Sound were the parents died. [A History of Ontario : its resources and development by Fraser, Alexander, Toronto, Ontario, 1907 ]
- Victor J. Ferguson born in July 1887, Newry, a son of Tom and Margaret (REID) FERGUSON. Thomas was a soldier and served with the Northamptonshire Regiment. He died in Mar 1899 and Mrs Ferguson in Dec 1921. He came to Saskatoon, Canada in 1911. [The Story of Saskatchewan and its People. Volume 3, Hawkes, John ]
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Family Trees
- Emigrant Family Histories
- Ferguson, James and Ferguson, Robert Menzies (eds)., Records of
the Clan and Name of Fergusson, Ferguson, and Fergus, Edinburgh: 1895.
- Thomas Ferguson of Edenberry is son of the late Thomas Ferguson of Edenberry; is a J.P. for co. Down.
- Margaret Ferguson 1797-1874 of Village Sanful marries Arthur Conkey, Jr 1785-1865 of Ballybeen abt 1813. Vol 1
- James (Farquharson) Ferguson b Mar 26, 1811 s/o James & Ann (nee Bell) of Saintfield. Vol 2
-
James
FERGUSON b.c. 1704 Lambeg, Lisburn, d. 1737
- John FERGUSON c. 1730 Aug 13
- Samuel FERGUSON c. 1732 Jan 19, m. 1776 Oct 29 Anne
ALDERDICE, d. 1815
- Samuel FERGUSON b.c. 1775 m. Mary ALDERDICE
- James FERGUSON b.c. 1779
- John FERGUSON b.c. 1780
- William FERGUSON c. 1734 Sep 25
- Jane FERGUSON c. 1737 Mar 17
- Nesbitt
- 22 Feb 1858, James s/o James NESBIT & Eliza FERGUSSION, Knockbreda
- 9 Nov 1856, James s/o James NESBITT & Margaret FERGUSON, Lisburn
- 6 Dec 1853, Joseph s/o Joseph NESBIT & Mary FERGUSON, Boardmills
- 18 Jan 1852, Eliza d/o Joseph NESBIT & Mary FERGUSON, Boardmills
- 28 Sept 1933 Henry (Harry) NESBITT m. Emily Amelia FERGUSON
- PRONI T. 1570: Genealogical notes on the families of Morton, Lindsay, Crawford, Sprott, Cowdy, Ferguson and Glass of Banbridge, Co. Down.
- T.H. Mullin, Families of Ballyrashane, A District in Northern
Ireland, Belfast, 1969, p.341
- Anna, emigrated to Australia
- Eliza, emigrated to Australia
- John
- married first Jane Moore and had issue:
- William, to America, died unmarried.
- Samuel, to America and had children, including Dora & John (home in 1965)
- Anna, married James Boyle of Tullans, emigrated to America
- Mary Jane, to America, married Dunn
- Alexander, to America, in the Pratt & Whitney business, married & has daughter Ruth.
- James, to America, unmarried
- married second, Elizabeth Dunlop and had issue:
- John of Revellagh, married Elizabeth Carson and had family:
- John William of the Cool, married Bessie McConaghy.
- David of Islandcarragh, married Ellen Connor.
- Gretta, married Todd Morrow.
- Anna, married Nathaniel Campbell of Revellagh
- Alexander of Revellagh
- Lewis, married Eleanor Wylie.
- Lyle of Revellagh
- Eleanor, married Peter Evans.
- By his second marriage John William had:
- Alexander, to America, had a son a doctor.
- married first Jane Moore and had issue:
- Reports of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records
- PRONI - submitted by Stanley Nesbitt
- FERGUSON Harry Co Down 4 photos. cl920-cl950 T 3336
- FERGUSON David Comber/Dow Conveyance cl764 T1158
- FERGUSON family Banbridge / Dow Gen. notes c 1800 - 1958 T 1570
- FERGUSON family Newcastle/Dow Test. papers 1876-c1950 D2936
- FERGUSON family Newtownards/Dow Gen.notes 01682-1856 T2477
- FERGUSON Felicite Miss Newcastle / Dow Diaries c 1910 - 1969 D 2936
- FERGUSON James Ballymagreehan / Dow Copy Will 2 Nov 1819 T 3767
- FERGUSON John Comber Dow Will c1809 T 1158
- FERGUSON Norman D Clonaslee/Dow Dep. Lt. Co. Down cl928 T 3265
- FERGUSON Richard Ballydonnity/Dow Will c1825 D2223add
- FERGUSON James C. Newcastle/Dow Diaries 1862 -1864 D 2936
- National Archives of Ireland 1951-53 Fergus(s)on
- Jas, Newtownards. Antrim Presby Minute Bks. 1787-1798
- Geo., Dr. Victor, Newtownards, Schedule of Debts c 1685-1691
- Robt., Balyrea. Down W.Ext. 1811
- Saml., Thos., Moyallan. Quaker Records. 1749-1795
- Wm. Rathfryland, Marr. Regr. 1792
- p88. J.H. Rea, Bandridge, Genealogical Notes, c 1800-1958 relating to ....Ferguson, Banbridge, Co. Down
- PRONI - submitted by Stanley Nesbitt
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Griffith's Valuation of Ireland
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International Genealogical Index/British Isles
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Land Records
- Bagenal Mourne Rentals of 1715, PRONI D619/7/1/2
- Samuel Ferguson, n 1715, leased Drumcro townland, Kilkeel.
- Map of
Ballynahinch dated 178?
- James FERGUSON of parish Magheradroll, land holder; Ballynahinch 1782
- PRONI D.380 (1-3): Fee farm grant of tenement in Newtownards, Sir R. Colvill to G. Ferguson, Aug 23, 1682. Deed of bargain and sale of same, G. Ferguson to J. Agnew, Jan. 1740 (1741).
- Estate Records
- Anglique Day & Patrick McWilliams, Ordnance Survey
Memoirs from 1836; Queen's University Belfast, 1992
David FERGUSON Hillsborough from Ballyhomra; charity donation in 1836 V 12 p 105 G. FERGUSON Newtownards leased 7 acres in Loughriscouse townland in 1836 V 7 p 112 Grace FERGUSON Newtownards leased 1 acre in Loughriscouse townland in 1836 V 7 p 112 H. FERGUSON Newtownards leased 3 acres in Loughriscouse townland in 1836 V 7 p 112 H. FERGUSON Newtownards leased 7 acres in Loughriscouse townland in 1836 V 7 p 112 P. FERGUSON Newtownards leased 5 acres in Loughriscouse townland in 1836 V 7 p 112 W. FERGUSON Newtownards leased 7 acres in Loughriscouse townland in 1836 V 7 p 112 FERGUSON Newtownards of Scrabo; part proprietor of Ringneil townland; Tullynakill in 1836 V 7 p 122 FERGUSON Drumbo occupied a log wood mill in Ballynavalley in 1833 V 7 p 60 James FERGUSON Newry of Market Street; charity donation in 1836 V 3 p 99; 104 J. FERGUSON Newtownards leased 2 acres in Loughriscouse in 1836 V7 p 112
- Registry of Deeds
- 1801 May 15, Vol. 537, Page 257, Memorial 352730, LDS Film
536069
- Lease 20 Aug 1800
- John Ferguson of Downpatrick, gent
- James Hoey of Carrick Ma Rofs, county Monaghan, gent
- Ferguson -> Hoey Tenmts and Parks lately in possession of Patk Dufy and Arthr Woods situate in Killmachatrafsna also in Killmachatrafsna held by Peter Carroll all in parish of Maghergh, barony of Farney in county Monaghan
- wit: Chas Ennis late of Carrick Ma Rofs, gent and Wm Bashford then of the same, att at law
- Mem wit: Wm Bashford now of Dorset Street, city of Dublin and Wm Reater, city of Dublin.
- 1816, Vol. 699, Page 387, Memorial 479585, LDS Film 464723
- Deed of Conveyance
- Grantor: John Ferguson of Crofs, Esq.; Edward Ferguson of Crofs, Esq. eldest son of John by Mary Ferguson otherwise Magill dec. and nephew of John Magill late of Kilcock, Co. Kildare, Esq. dec.
- Grantee: exors Saml Murphy late of Rathfryland, Esq. dec.
- Margt Murphy of Rathfryland, widow;
- Joseph Malcolmson of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, banker
- Saml Murphy eldest son of Saml Murphy
- Lands: Held by Edw Magill of Rathfryland as of 1792, son John
died in Edward's lifetime and without issue leaving two sisters Mary wife of
John Ferguson and Sarah wife of David Donnell.
- Rathrone, Co. Meath (leased in part by John Keogh, Esq.)
- Killbrook orwise Kilballynerin, Co. Kildare
- 1817, Vol. 710, Page 210, Memorial 486145, LDS Film 463932
- Deed of Conveyance
- Grantor: John Ferguson, farmer, of Tullywasnacunagh, parish of Saintfield.
- Grantee: Wm Thompson, farmer of Tannaghmore, parish of Loughinisland.
- 1818 Vol 729 No 77 Memorial 497412 LDS Film 463942
- Deed of Conveyance dated 12 Dec 1817
- John Ferguson late of Mt Stewart, architect but then of Ards, co. Donegal.
- Wm Strean, Newtownards, merchant
- South side of Movilla St. Newtowards then in poss. of Henry M'Cullogh with Wm Bely and John Stwears buildings
- Wit: Thos Harper & David McKelvey both of Ards, Donegal
- Mem Wit: said David McKelvey & Saml Robt Griffith of Belfast
- 1801 May 15, Vol. 537, Page 257, Memorial 352730, LDS Film
536069
- Reports of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records, National Archives
of Ireland
- 1946-47
- Ferguson, Joshua and Saml. Tullymore. Rathfryland Estate Maps. 1776
- Fergy, John and Jos., Tirkelly. Rathfryland Estate Maps. 1776
- 1949-50 Fergus(s)on
- Nugent Est., Enq. re Waste Lands. circa 1730-1735
- Jas., Portaferry. Remarks on list of Arrears; Rental. 1726-1735
- Jas., Dillin. Rental. 1800.
- John, Portaferry. Rentals; List of Arrears; list of Tenants 1781-1800
- 1946-47
- Landowners in Ireland 1876, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore Md., 1998
- Robert Ferguson, Strandtown
- Robert Ferguson, Bowtown, Newtownards
- Robert Ferguson, Ballyrainey, Comber
- Thomas Ferguson, Edenderry, Banbridge
- William Ferguson, Castleavery, Newtownards
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Links
- Newry, Donaghmore, Loughbrickland & Banbridge Web Site
- Raymond's County Down Website
- Ros
Davies' Co. Down, Ireland Research Site
- Surnames of Co. Down: Ferguson
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Marriage Lists
- Northern Ireland Marriages, Volume 2
- James ROBINSON m Mary FERGUSON, 2 Sept 1715, Saul, Downpatrick
- William CARSON m Jane FERGUSON, 16 Dec 1722, Saul, Downpatrick
- James NAPIER m Ann FERGUSON, 20 Dec 1722, Saul, Downpatrick
- David SHAW m Mary FERGUSON, 1730, Saintfield
- Francis STEWART m Ann FERGUSON, 28 Feb 1763, Saul, Downpatrick
- William LINDSAY m Mary FERGUSON, 1787, Seaforde, Loughin Island
- Samuel FERGUSON m Margaret LITTLE, 1789, First Presbyterian Church, Boardmills
- William FERGUSON m J. CLYDESDALE, 1792, Rathfriland Congregation
- Alexander GILMORE m Catherine FERGUSON, 1813, Presbyterian Church, Killinchy
- James WOODS m Esther FERGUSON, 1814, Presbyterian Church, Killinchy
- James FERGUSON m Letitia MCKEE, 1815, Presbyterian Church, Killinchy
- John ALLEN m Mary FERGUSON, 1822, Magheralin
- Robert MCCALMONT m Jane FERGUSON, 1825, Dromore
- John FERGUSON m Anna HANNAH, 1828, Presbyterian Churches, Killinchy & Kilmud
- Nathaniel FERGUSON m Catherine HAY, 1828, Presbyterian Churches, Killinchy & Kilmud
- Patrick FERGUSON m Jane HAMILTON, 1828, Presbyterian Churches, Killinchy & Kilmud
- William REYNOLDS m Eliza Ann FERGUSON, 1828, Dromore
- Thomas FERGUSON m Margaret HERON, 1828, Dromore
- George FERGUSON m Esther KENNEDY, 1830, Magheralin
- James FERGUSON m Elleanor MCILROY, 1834, Magheralin
- James FERGUSON m Jane REA, 1835, Presbyterian Church, Kilmore
- James CARSON m Hannah FERGUSON, 1837, Presbyterian Church, Kilmore
- George FOSTER m Ann FERGUSON, 29 Apr 1838, Saul, Downpatrick
- William FERGUSON m Ann LAWTHER, 1839, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- Robert FERGUSON m Eliza MCCLELLAND, 1841, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- John FERGUSON m Susanna MCCORMICK, 1843, Presbyterian Church, Kilmore
- James FERGUSON m Margaret HAMILTON, 1845, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- Wright FERGUSON m Elizabeth BENNETT, 1845, Seaforde, Loughin Island
- Dickson CHAMBERS m Jane FERGUSON, 1851, Saul, Downpatrick
- Matthew ROBISON m Mary FERGUSON, 1851, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- John FERGUSON m Nancy MURPHY, 1864, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- Samuel FERGUSON m Sarah GIRVIN, 1867, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- William FERGUSON m Agnes GREER, 1868, Presbyterian Church, Killyleagh
- James FERGUSON m Ellen Eliza JENNINGS, 1869, Inch
- John FERGUSON m Eliza MORRISON, 1874, Saul, Downpatrick
- Belfast Newsletter - Irish
Emigration Database
- 26 November, 1863 MARRIAGES Ferguson and French - November 4, at Brooklyn, New York, by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, William, eldest son of the late Robert Ferguson, Esq., of Banbridge, Ireland, to Annie Elliot, only daughter of Richard E. French, Esq., New York, late of Liverpool.
- Burkes
Peerage and Gentry
- Fleetwood John PELLEW m 28 April 1860 Emily Sarah yst dau of Thomas Ferguson, of Greenville
- Marriages of James FERGUSON
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Memorial Inscriptions
- An extraction of Fergusons from Clarke, R.S.J., Gravestone Inscriptions, County Down, Ulster-Scot Historical Society, Belfast
- Bangor Abbey Graveyard
- Erected by Hugh FERGUSON in memory of Capt. James Patterson of Bangor. died Nov 14 1813 aged 64
- Martha P alias MORRISON died Sep 16 1812 aged 64
- Capt. Hugh FERGUSON died Feb 10 1824 aged 46
- Capt. James FERGUSON died May 19 1834 aged 30
- John FERGUSON died at sea 15 Sep 1834 aged 28
- Jane CAMPBELL died 29 Aug 1870 aged 58
- St Elizabeth's Parish Church, Dundonald, Newtownards - contributed
by Maree Moore
- In loving memory of Samuel Ferguson, senior of Ballyregan, and
his wife Margaret Ferguson who are interred here. Also their grandchildren,
Maggie Ferguson of Santa Fe. Erected by their son Reverend James Ferguson
Rector of Dunsford, Ardglass.
- Leslie and Swanzy: Biographical Succession Lists of the
Clergy of Down [1936]
- The Rev. James Ferguson was the only son of Samuel Ferguson of Ballyregan and Margaret was the daughter of William Robinson of Ballymiscaw. He was ordained deacon in 1888 and priest in 1890 (Falkland Islands) and went as a missionary under the South American Society at Rosario and afterwoards at the Alexandra Colony, Santa Fe. He returned home in 1892 as Curate of Down and in 1895 became Rector of Dunsford. He retired in 1928 and died at Bangor on 12th February, 1931. He married on 28th December, 1882 at St Peter's Walworth, Annie Ellen Swonnell, daughter of the Rev. Francis Freeman Statham of Walworth, Surrey, United Kingdom. They had 3 sons and 3 daughters. One of the daughters, Margaret was born on 3rd March 1886 and died on 8th August, 1886. Annie Ferguson died in April, 1930.
- Leslie and Swanzy: Biographical Succession Lists of the
Clergy of Down [1936]
- Erected by James Ferguson of Ballyregan in loving memory of his daughters: Lizzie Cuming died 12th April, 1887 aged 15 months; Mary Jane died 22nd August 1902 aged 17 yrs; Also the above-named James Ferguson died 13th July 1923 aged 70 yrs. Also his son William Andrew BOYD died 25th February, 1955 aged 58 yrs. Also his daughter Maggie Ferguson died 6th Sep. 1961 aged 72 yrs.
- In loving memory of Samuel Ferguson, senior of Ballyregan, and
his wife Margaret Ferguson who are interred here. Also their grandchildren,
Maggie Ferguson of Santa Fe. Erected by their son Reverend James Ferguson
Rector of Dunsford, Ardglass.
- Journal of the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of
the Dead in Ireland, Vol V, LDS Film 127952
- p358, Waringstown Parish - Old Donaghherloney Churchyard.
- In Memory of | William Ferguson | who died at Rockvale, Scarva | 14th October 1862 | And his Sons | Henry Graham, died 27th November 1864 | John James Smyth Died 5th April 1865 | Also his Daughter | Lucy who died 10th March 1870 | Also his wife Margaret who died 27th February 1888.
- Sacred | to the Memory of Robert Ferguson | who departed this life December 18th 1857 Aged 56 years | Also his wife Mary | who departed this life March 7th 1855 | Aged 48 years | Also their Daughter Eliza | who departed this life October 15th 1861 | Aged 19 years.
- Here lieth the Remains | of Adam Ferguson who departed this life 10th | November 1816 Aged | 69 years. Also his son | James Ferguson | who departed this life October 15th 1861 | Aged 19 years.
- p358, Waringstown Parish - Old Donaghherloney Churchyard.
- Kircubbin
Presbyterian Graveyard
- McKEE. Erected by Samuel McKee of Belfast in loving memory of his children. James who died July 4, 1887, aged 2. Sarah Robina who died Apr.5, 1900, aged 11. Also his daughter Mary Jane who died June 10, 1924, aged 43. Also the above Samuel McKee died Dec.29, 1928, aged 77. Also his wife Mary Ann McKee who died 16th June 1944 aged 91. Also his daughter Martha who died Nov.10, 1947, aged 65. Also his daughter Margaret Ferguson who died Aug.1, 1967, aged 73.
- Clarke, R.S.J., Old
Families of Downpatrick & District, Ulster Historical Foundation,
1993.
Abstracted
by Ros Davies.
- Cathedral graveyard
- Ann Ferguson, d. 1878 aged 80; mother of John.
- Eliza Ferguson, d. 1913 aged 74; wife of John.
- John Ferguson, d. 1872 age 69; husband of Rachel.
- John Ferguson, d.1900 aged 66; colour sergeant; son of Ann.
- William Ferguson, d. 1894 aged 17; son of John.
- Presbyterian graveyard
- Martha Ferguson, d. 1779 aged 29.
- Presbyterian Non Subscribing graveyard
- David Ferguson, d. 1868 aged 47; husband of Jane; father of James
- Jane Ferguson, d. 1907; wife of David; mother of James
- Second Presbyterian Non Subscribing graveyard, Downpatrick
- Maggie Ferguson, d. 1899 aged 25; wife of James
- Cathedral graveyard
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Military Records
- Registers
of Seamen's Services
- 1836 Feb 4, Tthomas FERGUSON, Guns Island
- 1893 Sep 2, Victor Stanley FERGUSON, born Dromore
- 1896 Feb 26, William FERGUSON, born Kilkeel
- Public Records Office
Document Name Surname Born In Served In Age At Discharge Dates WO 97/395/5 Robert FERGUSON Ballyroney 19th Foot Regiment 42 1821-1843 WO 97/892/130 Robert FERGUSON Donaderry 79th Foot Regiment; 88th Foot Regiment 30 1815-1824 WO 97/605/24 John FERGUSON Dromore 46th Foot Regiment 34 1793-1814 WO 97/980/28 James FERGUSON Gervaghey 89th Foot Regiment 29 1814-1827 WO 97/1125/229 John FERGUSON Hantart 4th Royal Veteran Battalion; 31st Foot Regiment 41 1803-1821 WO 121/85/143 William FERGUSON alias FERGUSSON Killalla 1st Foot Regiment 43 after 21 years 8 months of service 1807 WO 97/1227/120 Richard FERGUSON Laughan Island Royal Artillery 37 1813-1826 WO 97/1227/117 John FERGUSON Loughbrickland Royal Artillery 49 1808-1839 WO 97/315/109 John FERGUSON Newry 10th Foot Regiment; 18th Foot Regiment 48 1810-1834 WO 97/1174/226 John FERGUSON Newry Antrim Militia; Recruiting Service; 10th Foot Regiment; 18th Foot Regiment [Not Known] Covering date gives year of discharge. 1847 WO 97/1174/226 John FERGUSON Newry Antrim Militia; Recruiting Service; 10th Foot Regiment; 18th Foot Regiment [Not Known] Covering date gives year of discharge. 1847 WO 97/825/46 Hugh FERGUSON Newton Ards 70th Foot Regiment 39 1822-1844 - Paterson, T.G.F., "The Volunteer Companies of Ulster 1778-1793",
Irish Sword, The Journal of the Military History Society of Ireland, Vol
VII, Summer, 1966, No. 28, p204-231
- Mourne, William Ferguson, surgeon, 1779
- John FERGUSON, born abt 1786 in Newry. He served in the 10th & 18th regiments during the period 1810-1834. LDS Films 876863 & 876935.
- Private Joseph Ferguson, born in the parish of Shankill served in the Army 14 years, 84 days. He was discharged from the 27th Reg't of Foot, 30 Sep 1821, age 35 years. LDS Film 0879805
- James FERGUSON, died 12th September 1916. Age 23. Son of John and Lizzie Ferguson, of 1, Stanley Square, Harbour Rd., Kilkeel.
- Robert FERGUSON, died 1st July 1916, Brother of Miss Hannah Ferguson, of Irish St., Downpatrick.
- Samuel FERGUSON, died 1st July 1916. Age 29, Brother of Mrs. Samuel Cully, of 10, Lennox Place, Holywood.
- Captain James Ferguson born in Bangor, June 16, 1833, son of George and Bell (Cardey) Ferguson
- Canadian Soldiers WWI
- Francis Edward Ferguson, born Sep 3, 1891 Newtownards, next of kin: Thos. Ferguson, brother
- John Ferguson born 28 Jun 1890 Lisban, next of kin: Mrs. M. Ferguson
- John Ferguson born 29 Apr 1894 Enagh Dromara, next of kin: Thomas Ferguson, father
- Thomas Balfour Ferguson, born 6 Sep 1892, Newry, next of kin: Margaret Ferguson, mother
- Thomas Edward Ferguson, born 11 April 1894, next of kin: James Ferguson, father
- David McClements Ferguson, born 15 July 1893 Newtownards, next of kin: Elizabeth, mother
- Samuel Ferguson, born 26 Dec 1880 Newtownards, next of kin: Catherine Ferguson, wife
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Miscellaneous
- SORBIE p. 745 - ALEXANDER FERGUSON, A.M., acquired his degree at the Univ. of Glasgow in 1650; deprived by the Acts of Parliament 11th June and of Privy Council 1st Oct. 1662. He was accused before the Privy Council 24th Feb. thereafter of " still labouring to keep the hearts of people from the present government in Church and State." He left for Ireland, and got charge of a congregation in the Co. Down.-[Mun. Univ. Glasg. iii., Wodrow's Hist., Reid's Ireland ii., &c.]
- Irish Emigration Database
- The Belfast Newsletter and General Advertiser, Tuesday, 17
February, 1767
- For NEWCASTLE and PHILADELPHIA, the ship ANTRIM, Duncan Ferguson Commander, Berthen 300 Tons, will be clear to set sail from the Ports of Newry for the parts aforesaid by the first of April next.
- All persons who incline to take their Passage in said ship either as Passengers, Servants, or Redemptioners, are desired to apply to Messrs Edward and Isaac Curry, Merchants or Capt. Ferguson, at Mr Darby Kane's, Newry, ...
- Letter from Robert Love, Petersburg, Va. to John Love, Banbridge,
Co. Down, 1821 Jun 9, PRONI T 2393/2/22
- "John Ferguson is quite recovered from his sickness & continues to like the place well you will mention this to the McMurrays so that his father may hear of it."
- Letter from Eliza Marshall, Iowa to Eleanor McIlwrath, Co. Down,
1893 Sep 13, PRONI D 1195/3/35
- P.S. I forgot to ask you how James Ferguson is getting along or if he went back to S. America ...
- The Belfast Newsletter and General Advertiser, Tuesday, 17
February, 1767
- Forde Estate 1802-1815
PRONI/D/566/B/1/1
- William FERGUSON, Parish: Down, Townland: Tullymurray
- Hollymount Estate (Meredith) 1857 PRONI/D/1255/28/1A
- Richard FERGUSON, Parish: Down, Townland: Ballydenity (Ballydonnety)
- E. Kean, P.B. Phair & T.U. Sadleir (eds), Kings Inn Admission Papers 1607-1867, Irish Manuscripts Commission, 1982, p161
- Ferguson, Hugh, s. of Hugh, Castlenavery, Co. Down; under 17 ed. Belfast Acad. Institute; afft. father. M 1842.
- Live & Deadstock Returns of 1803 - a survey, available at PRONI,
transcribed by Raymond Kelly.
- Samuel Ferguson, farmer, Drumcrow, Kilkeel.
- Moira
Presbyterian Church.
- Mr. Samuel Ferguson (lic. Antrim) was ordained towards the end of 1693 and died here on 21st Nov. 1703.
- M.J. O'Brien, Irish Settlers in America, Genealogical
Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1993
- John FERGUSON, Master Mariner, b 1775 Comber, Co Down admitted to the Essex Lodge of Masons in Salem MA Nov 1808.
- Hanna, Charles A. The Scotch-Irish: The Scot in North Britain, North Ireland, and North America Vol.1 New York, NY: G. P. Putnam, 1902. Search online at Ancestory.Com., Chapter XXXIII The Scottish Plantation Of Down And Antrim lists Alexander Ferguson, Hugh Ferguson, Thomas Ferguson.
- Womens
history resources, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Belfast;
D/4013
- 70 volumes and c550 documents relating to the business of Thomas Ferguson and Company Limited, linen manufacturers, Edenderry, Banbridge, County Down, 1876-1989
- Fergusons Irish Linen - The Company's founder, Thomas Ferguson, was born in 1820 at Clare, near the village of Waringstown in County Down, where his father John farmed. See also Edenderry Works by Ernie Gordon
- Philip Magennis & Gillian Lutton,
Banbridge; An
Illustrated History & Companion, Cottage Publications, 1996, pp
16-17
- FERGUSON, family, parish of Seapatrick, owned a linen weaving factory 1820; owners of Edenderry House which they built c. 1865
- Thomas, FERGUSON, & Co, Seapatrick, located on the River Bann at Edenderry; owns the last linen producer left in Banbridge in 2000; the only company in the world still making double damask linen.
-
Beers
Biographical Record On-line
- John Ferguson, b July 5, 1766, Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).
- "Womens
history resources" index
- Form No: 4793
- Repository: Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Belfast
- Main Reference: T/2477/1
- Description: Genealogy of the Ferguson family, Newtownards area of County Down, c1682-1856, compiled 1857.
- Seapatrick Householders' Parliamentary Return, available in Dublin
Record Office, transcribed by Raymond Kelly
- Robert Ferguson, a Protestant in Banbridge in 1766.
- St. Brigid's
Bell
- One of the earliest Christian bells known in Ireland was the
gift of Fergus, a young chieftain, and probably connected with the ancient
church of St. Bronagh dating from the 15th or 16th century.
- Grenfell Morton, Victorian & Edwardian Newcastle,
Frair's Bush Press, 1988
- 1910 Photo, Kilcoo, T.Newcastle
- Grenfell Morton, Victorian & Edwardian Newcastle,
Frair's Bush Press, 1988
- One of the earliest Christian bells known in Ireland was the
gift of Fergus, a young chieftain, and probably connected with the ancient
church of St. Bronagh dating from the 15th or 16th century.
- W.H. Crawford & R.H. Foy, Townlands in Ulster, Ulster
Historical Foundation, 1998, p 101
- FERGUSON, common name in Ballymagee, Bangor 18th century
- Royal Irish Constabulary Records - LDS Films 852,088 to 853,097 and
856,057 to 856,069.
# Name Age Native County Rel If Married Date Native County of Wife Trade Appt Date Allocation Discharge 12573 Wm 18 Down P Illegible 12 Feb 1849 Discharged 13 Jun 1849; rejected by Illegible 35019 George 26 Down Pres 6 Aug 84 Limerick Weaver 12 Dec 1868 Limerick City Pensioned 23.4.88 37599 Jno 20 Down P Blacksmith 5 Apr 71 8.4.71 Unfit by Surgeon 42439 Thos 23 Down P Clerk 8 Aug 76 Discharged 9.8.76 by Surgeon 50226 Wm J 18 Down Pres 6.6.94 Down Belfast Farmer 16 Sep 82 Dublin Belfast Disbanded 31.2.22 Died 14.11.30 Widows pension
- Masonic Records
- Newspapers
- O'Laverty, Rev. James,Historical Account of the Diocese of Down
& Connor - Vol 1, James Duffy, Dublin. 1878.
- William Ferguson, an Orangeman; acquitted of the mmurder of two men at Struell Wells in Jun 1802
- Killyvees; site of an ancient graveyard in the field of Mr. Ferguson, c. 1870
-
Robert
Mateer's diary of 1887
- Esther, FERGUSON of Ballyrolly
- Saintfield Heritage Magazine, Mourne Obersver Press, 1994.
- James Ferguson vicar of Saintfield parish in 1633.
- William Smith
O'Brien Petition, 1848-49
- James Ferguson, Newry
- Ulster Covenant 1912
- Holywood
National School Roll LDS Film Number: 0993124
- June 19th 1876, Julie ?Ferguson?, age: 5, Religion: E. C., residence: Holywood, Occupation of parents: Clerk
- Register of Deceased Seamen - courtesy of Any Boyd
- Ferguson, Thomas, (46), Master, Springfield Rd. Bangor, Co. Down, drowned in the Irish Sea on 29 Oct. 1912. The TENET (registered in Belfast) was reported as missing.
- St. James Budget of 6 January 1882 (as
transcribed by Bev Edmonds)
- Dec 29 1882, Marriage at Tullyish of Mr. George Smyth, Bengal Civil Service and Helen, daughter of Mr. Thomas Ferguson, J.P., Edenderry House, Banbridge, County Down
- List of Residents in Houses in Banbridge and surrounding District
1935 Raymonds County Down Website
- Iveagh, Thomas S. Ferguson
- Edenderry, Howard Ferguson, J.P.
- Clonaslee, Norman D. Ferguson, D.L.
- Ballyvally, T.D. Ferguson
- Brookfield, J. D. Ferguson
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Obituaries
- The Vindicator, Saturday, June 24th, 1843 [Irish Emigration Database]
- DIED. On the 17th ult., at Peterborough, Upper Canada, aged 52 years, Sally, relict of the late James B. Ferguson, Esq., and the daughter of the late George Crozier, of Banbridge.
- Brooklyn Eagle,
Dec 16 1895
- FERGUSON - On Sunday, December 15, 1895, ISABELLA, wife of George
Ferguson, Sr., in her 73d year.
Funeral services at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 17, at her late residence, 112 Franklin av, Brooklyn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
(Bainbridge Chronicle (Ireland) please copy.)
- FERGUSON - On Sunday, December 15, 1895, ISABELLA, wife of George
Ferguson, Sr., in her 73d year.
Parish Records
- Church of Ireland
- Presbyterian
- Roman Catholic
- 1864 Nov 26, Clonallon, Warrenpoint, John Ferguson and Ellen Byrnes
- 1885 Apr 13, James Ferguson, Dromore, Tailor s/o James FERGUSON, Labourer Ellen PRENTER, Dromore, Seamstress d/o Thomas PRENTER, Labourer, Dromore Roman Catholic
- National Register Of Quakers
- Banbridge
- 4 Aug 1872, Samuel s/o Samuel FERGUSON and Eliza EUARD
- Banbridge
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Poll Books
Queries
Spinning Wheel List, 1796
- FERGUSON
- Annaclone: David
- Clonallan: Thomas
- Comber: Henry, Robert
- Dromara: Thomas
- Killinchy: James
- Newtown: David, Edward, Hugh, James, Samuel
- FERGUVY - Drumballyroney: David
- FORGISON - Down: Richard
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Tithe Applotment Books
- FERGUSON
- Dr. ??, Donaghcloney, Magherana, 1834
- Mr. ??, Down, Ballykeel, 1833
- Mr. ??, Drumbeg, Craigacroy, 1830
- ??, Killinchy, Ballymacreely, 1833
- ??, Maghera, Murlough, 1831
- Adam., Donaghcloney, Ballynabraggit, 1834
- Alexr., Magheradrool, Magheraknock, 1834
- Andw., Saintfield, Tonaghmore, 1834
- Christian, Donaghcloney, Corcreeny, 1834
- Davd., Dromore, Growell, 1834
- David, Dromore, Growell, 1834
- David, Dromore, Growell, 1834
- Geo., Donaghcloney, Magherana, 1834
- Geo., Donaghcloney, Tullyherim, 1834
- Geo., Seapatrick, Ballylough, 1828
- George, Seapatrick, Ballylough, 1828
- Henry, Donaghcloney, Tullyherim, 1834
- Henry, Kilkeel, Derryogue, 1830
- Hugh, Drumballyroney, Teerkelly, 1827
- Hugh, Drumballyroney, Teerkelly, 1837
- Hugh, Tullynakill, Ballymartin, 1833
- James, Ballyculter, Ballymena, 1826
- James, Down, Ballykeel, 1833
- James, Drumbo, Ballydolaghan, 1829
- James, Dundonald, Carronreagh, 1834
- James, Hillsborough, Ballyhomra, 1830
- James, Killinchy, Aughnadaragh, 1833
- James, Magheralin, Drumlin, 1834
- James, Saintfield, Carsonstown, 1834
- Jas., Donaghadee, Ballydoonin, 1834
- Jas., Magheradrool, North Ballymacarn, 1834
- Jas., Magheradrool, North Ballymaglave, 1834
- Jas., Tullylish, Clare, 1834
- Jno., Tullylish, Ballymacanallen, 1834
- Jno., Tullylish, Clare, 1834
- John, Annahilt, Ballycrune, 1829
- John, Drumbeg, Ballyfinaghy, 1830
- John, Hillsborough, Ballyhomra, 1830
- John, Killinchy, Aughnadaragh, 1833
- John, Kilmegan, Castlewellan, 1829
- John, Seapatrick, Ballylough, 1828
- John, Seapatrick, Drumnagally, 1828
- John, Seapatrick, Drumnavaddy, 1828
- John, Tullylish, Ballymackanallen, 1834
- John, Tullylish, Ballymackawillen, 1827
- John, Jr., Dundonald, Ballyregan
- John, Sr., Dundonald, Ballyregan
- Joseph, Drumballyroney, Teerkelly, 1827
- Joseph, Drumballyroney, Teerkelly, 1837
- Mary, Kilkeel, Derryogue, 1830
- Matw., Annahilt, Ballycrune, 1829
- Prudence, Kilcoo, Newcastle, 1829
- Richd., Down, Ballydonity, 1833
- Richd., Down, Ballykeel, 1833
- Robert, Dromara, Aughnaskeagh, 1828
- Robert, Hillsborough, Ballyhomra, 1830
- Robt., Donaghcloney, Ballygunaghan, 1834
- Robt., Dromore, Balleny, 1834
- Robt., Dromore, Ballymagendless, 1834
- Robt., Dromore, Ballyvicknakelly, 1834
- Robt., Dromore, Dromore, 1834
- Robt., Saintfield, Carsonstown, 1834
- Saml., Donaghadee, Ballydoonin, 1834
- Saml., Magheradrool, North Ballymacarn, 1834
- Saml., Sr., Dundonald, Ballyregan, 1834
- Samuel, Donaghmore, Tullymore, 1829
- Samuel, Kilkeel, Magheramurphy, 1830
- Samuel, Tullylish, Kernon, 1827
- Samuel, Tullylish, Kernon, 1834
- Samuel, Jr., Dundonald, Ballyregan, 1834
- Thos., Annahilt, Cluntagh, 1829
- Thomas, Down, Demesne of Down, 1833
- Thomas, Kilcoo, Newcastle, 1829
- Thomas, Kilkeel, Magheramurphy, 1830
- Thos., Dromore, Ballymagendless, 1834
- Thos., Maghera, Murlough, 1831
- Widow Agness, Dromore, Growell, 1834
- William, Dromara, Begney, 1828
- William, Drumballyroney, Teerkelly, 1827
- William, Drumballyroney, Teerkelly, 1837
- William, Hillsborough, Cabra, 1830
- William, Kilcoo, Newcastle, 1829
- William, Kilkeel, Magheramurphy, 1830
- William, Tullylish, Clare, 1834
- Wm., Dromara, Begney, 1828
- Wm., Dromore, Growell, 1834
- Wm., Dromore, Growell (Spent Bog), 1834
- Wm., Dundonald, Ballyregan, 1834
- Wm., Dundonald, Dunlady, 1834
- Wm., Lambeg, Lisnatrunk, 1828
- Wm., Seapatrick, Ballylough, 1828
- FERGUSSION
- Hugh, Comber, Ballyrickard, 1835
- Hugh, Comber, Castleavery, 1835
- Mr. Hugh, Comber, Comber, 1835
- James, Comber, Comber, 1835
- Nathal., Comber, Castleavery, 1835
- FERGUSSON
- Nathl., Comber, Killineither, 1835
- Thos., Down, Ballyrange, 1833
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Wills
- P. Beryl Eustace, Registry of Deed, Dublin Abstract of
Wills, vol II 1746-1785, Clearfield, Maryland 1996 ISBN 0-8063-4609-4 , vol
II 1746-1785
- 61 - Lindsay, Sarah, Newry Co. Down, 3 Mar 1748. Brother: John Ferguson, Moone
- Vicars, Sir Arthur, Index to the Prerogative Wills of Ireland
1536-1810, Genealogical
Publishing Co., Baltimore Md., 1997
- Samuel Ferguson, Dromore, gent., 1724
- Victor Ferguson, Newry, 1772
- John Fergusson, Mourne, 1760
- Index to Prerogative Wills, NAI Dublin, 1811-1858, LDS Film 100895
Surname Forename Locale County Year Ferguson George Ballyaliocock Down 1852 Ferguson Henry Castleavery Down 1827 Ferguson Henry Castleavery Down 1854 Ferguson James Magheradarton Down 1834 Ferguson John Clare Down 1832 Ferguson Mary Ann Dromore Down 1845 Ferguson Nathaniel Ballyrainey Down 1834 Ferguson Robert Newtownards Down 1826 - Index to Admin Grants, NAI, Dublin LDS Films 100905-100910
Name Location Occupation Date Type Ferguson, Robert Writing Clerk 1840 Intestate Ferguson, Nathl Ballyrcuney, Dundonald Farmer 1834 Probate Ferguson, Robert Ballywicock 1828 Will Ferguson, Mary Castlevery 1827 Ferguson, John Clare Farmer 1832 Probate Ferguson, Thomas Downpatrick 1829 Ferguson, Mary Ann Dromore Widow 1844 Probate Ferguson, Mary Dromore 1845
1837 26 AprIntestate Ferguson, Samuel Drumco Gent 1724 Will Ferguson, James Magheradarton Farmer 1839 Probate Ferguson, John Mourne 1760 Will Ferguson, Victor Newry Merchant 1772 Will Ferguson, George Warrenpoint Officer of Excise 1847 19 May Intestate Ferguson, George Ballyalicvek, Newtonard Gent 1852 Probate Ferguson, Henry Castleverry Gent 1854 Probate
- Phillimore, W.P.W. and Thrift, G. (Eds), Indexes to Irish
Wills, 5 volumes in 1, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore Md., 1997
Dromore Wills, 1678 - 1858 Name Place Townland according to IreAtlas Townland database Probate FERGUSON David (senr.) Growel Growel 1836 James Ballycroon Ballycrune 1758 John Killyscolban Skillyscolban 1754 John (or FERGESON) Ballycroon Ballycrune 1758 Thomas Clintough Cluntagh 1855 FERGISON als. MAKIMSOM, Janette Dehemet, P.Drumgooland Deehommed 1700
- Phillimore, W.P.W. and Thrift, G. (Eds), Indexes to Irish
Wills, 5 volumes in 1, Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Baltimore Md., 1997
- Newry and Mourne Wills, 1727-1858
- Houston, als. Ferguson, als. Campbell, Margaret, Hartsford, otherwise Lisnaree, co. Down (copy), 1782
- Ferguson, Robert, Newry, 1764
- Index of Wills - Diocese of Armagh, Co Down LDS Film 0100911
- Samuel Ferguson, Derrilacka 12.11.1723
- Reports of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records, National
Archives of Ireland, 1954-1959
- p 32. Chief Crown Solicitor
- Conveyance property in Comber, Co. Down, John Griffith to David Ferguson, Comber, 1764, T.1158
- Will of John Ferguson, Comber, 1809, T.1158
- Abstracts of Charitable Wills, LDS 100178 Item 4
- Ferguson, John, Ballyregan, Dundonald, 23 Febuary 1844
- Ferguson, Robert, Ballywitticock, 6 March 1828
- Ferguson, Thomas, Ballymurphy, Annahilt, 30 April 1808
- Crossle Genealogical Abstracts; Smith Books, LDS 597127-31
- Ferguson, Robert, Ballyrea, Newtownards, 16 March 1811
- Great Britain. Commissioners for Inland Revenue, Registers of
Prerogative and Diocesan wills of Ireland, with indexes, 1828-1839,
LDS 101028-32
Surname Forename Year of Will Executor Executor's Abode Adams Samuel 1837 Ferguson, H. Newtownards Dick Robert 1839 Ferguson, T Grayhill Ferguson George 1836 Ferguson, William Banbridge Ferguson Hugh 1832 Smyth, Joseph Saintfield Ferguson James of Drumbo 1829 Ferguson, John Malone Ferguson James 1830 Ferguson, William Ballyregan Ferguson James 1832 Cooper, William Ballycastle Ferguson James 1835 Ferguson, J Bangor Ferguson John 1838 Ferguson, Henry S Grange Ferguson John 1832 Herron, James Saintfield Ferguson John 1830 Brown, John G. Grange Ferguson John 1830 Ferguson, Henry Newtownards Ferguson Nathaniel 1834 Ferguson, James Ballyrainey Ferguson Nathaniel 1836 Ferguson, H. Castleavery Ferguson Richard 1835 Ferguson, J. Ballymacarret Ferguson Robert 1830 Ferguson, Mary Newtownards Ferguson Samuel of Ballyregan, died 13 Oct 1828 1829 McWilliam, John Knocknagoney Heddlestone James 1835 Ferguson, G Ballyalicock McCracken Victor 1839 Ferguson, Hugh Castleravery McCutcheon James 1839 Ferguson, G Ballyallcock McBlain William 1830 Ferguson, Hugh Newtownards Stevenson Samuel 1830 Ferguson, Samuel Ballyregan
- Great Britain. Commissioners for Inland Revenue, 1828-1839:
Administration Grant Registers,
Irish Records Index
Vol.1
- Ferguson, Samuel, 1836, Administrator: Ferguson, R. of Greengroves
- Ferguson, Thomas, 1828, Administrator: Ferguson, Jane of Downpatrick
- Diocese of Down and Connor Will & Grant Books, 1850-1858,
Index of Irish Wills
1484-1858
- Ferguson, Hugh, Farmer, Castleavery, Comber, 15 Febuary 1854
- Ferguson, John, Commonshall, Newtownards, 7 June 1853
- Ferguson, Mary, Spinster, Greengraves, Newtownards, 26 March 1850
- Ferguson, Robert, Farmer, Ballymagreehan, Newtownards, 8 Febuary 1856
- Ferguson, Samuel, Ballyregan, Dundonald, Administration Will Annexed, 12 July 1851
- Ferguson, William, Newtownards, 17 January 1852
- Prerogative Grant Book,
Index of Irish Wills
1484-1858
- Ferguson, James, Farmer, Magheradarton, 1839
- PRONI
- The Will of William Ferguson late of Newtownards in the County of Down Butcher deceased who died 22 August 1859 at Mill-street Newtownards aforesaid was proved at Belfast by the oaths of James Finlay of same place Merchant and Robert Cree of Ballybarns Farmer both in said County the Executors.
- Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Henry Ferguson late of Ballyailicock in the County of Down Farmer a Bachelor deceased who died 22 March 1861 at same place were granted at Belfast to Sarah Ferguson of Ballyailicock aforesaid Spinster the Sister one of the next of kin of said deceased.
- Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Joseph Andrew Ferguson late of Newtownards in the County of Down a Minor a Bachelor deceased who died 24 October 1859 at same place were granted at Belfast to Elizabeth Shaw alias Ferguson (Wife of Robert Shaw of Newtownards aforesaid Designer) the Mother only next of kin of said deceased.
- The Will with one Codicil of James Ferguson late of Newcastle in the County of Down Pensioner and Fisherman deceased who died 30 October 1860 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of William Laws Senior of Newcastle aforesaid and Henry Russell of Monedarragh in said County of Down Farmers the Executors.
- The Will of James Ferguson late of Largymore in the County of Down Farmer deceased who died 18 April 1841 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of Edward Cairns of Largymore aforesaid M.D. one of the Executors.
- The Will of David Ferguson late of Tieragorey in the County of Down Farmer deceased who died 8 May 1862 at Drumorind County Down was proved at Belfast by the oath of John Moffet of Drumduna (Rathfriland) in said County Farmer one of the Executors.
- The Will of James Ferguson late of Dunleady County Down Farmer deceased who died 24 November 1862 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of William Ferguson and William M'Cullough both of Dunleady (Dundonald) aforesaid Farmers the Executors.
- The Will (with one Codicil) of William Ferguson late of Cabra in the County of Down Farmer deceased who died 26 November 1861 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of John Bain of Cabra (Annahilt) Farmer William Carnahan of Aughnaleck Schoolmaster and David Ferguson of Ballyhomra Farmer all in the County of Down the Executors.
- The Will of James Ferguson formerly of Ballydorn in the County of Down and late of The Retreat Armagh in the County of Armagh Farmer deceased who died 24 September 1863 at The Retreat Armagh aforesaid was proved at Armagh by the oath of William Ferguson of Castleuvery near Newtownards in the County of Down Farmer the surviving Executor.
- The Will of Henry Ferguson late of Loughriescouse in the County of Down Farmer deceased who died 26 May 1865 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of James Ferguson of Loughriescouse (Newtownards) aforesaid Farmer one of the Executors.
