John Ferguson, merchant (1757-1841)
FERGUSON: John Ferguson born Feb 1757 in County Armagh, Ireland, d. 2
Feb 1841: came to NB and settled in Saint John: m. Ann - b. - , died after
1841: only child mentioned was Hannah Ferguson who married John Kerr . Source:
MC80/2592 Graeme F. Somerville's A library of stone pages and other records of
the Wesleyan burial ground, Saint John, NB , page 76
- Ferguson, John. Belonged to a northern State; settled at St. John,
New Brunswick, in 1783; received a grant of land in that city, and became a
merchant. [The American Loyalists by Lorenzo Sabine, 1847, p. 284]
- 1799 Thomas Horsefield to John Ferguson, of city of St. John,
merchant 16 Apr 1799 vol E1 image 239
- 1800 John Ferguson, of city of St. John, merchant, wife Ann sells
land to James Horsefield, 27 Aug 1800 vol F1 image 137-141
- 1818 Thomas Fearbay to John Ferguson, of city of St. John,
merchant, land in parish of Lancaster, 24 Aug 1818, vol S1 image 27-28
- 1820 John Sinnot to John Ferguson of city of St. John, merchant, 01
Jan 1820; footnote signed by John Ferguson 17 Oct 1832 vol UV1 image 377
- 1822 John Ferguson of city of St. John, merchant, to nephew John
Ferguson, parish of Portland, 13 Sep 1822 vol Z1 image 88
- 1837 John Ferguson of city of St. John, merchant and Ann his wife,
to Richard Sands vol R2 imag 516
- 1841 - February 6 1841, New Brunswick Courier . Tuesday afternoon,
four o'clock, John FERGUSON, Esq., age 84, old inhabitant of St. John City,
member of Wesleyan Society of this city upwards 45 years and held important
offices. Funeral Sunday two o'clock. Remains will be brought to Germain Street
Chapel on their way to the tomb.
- 1844 - August 31 1844 New Brunswick Courier d. Sunday morn. 25th
inst., Ann FERGUSON relict of late John FERGUSON Esq., age 86
- 1857 John Ferguson of city of St. John, merchant, Last Will, wife
Ann Ferguson, late brother James Ferguson; neice Mary Ferguson formerly
resident at Waltham Abbey, England but now residing with us; proved 03 Jun
1857; daughter Hannah wife of John Kerr; 2nd codicil signed 08 Sep 1837 vol R3
images 429-
James Ferguson, brother of John Ferguson
- James and Mary Furguson Waltham-Abbey, Essex, England
- John Ferguson chr. 14 Aug 1791
- Hanna Ferguson chr. 31 Jan 1794
- Mary Furguson chr. 24 Apr 1796
- Ann Ferguson chr. 05 Jul 1801
John Ferguson ( 1791- ), nephew of John Ferguson
- 1827 - July 3 - "It was unanimously resolved, that in consequence
of the little opportunity our respected Bro. John Ferguson has of being in our
province, and of his paying dues to a lodge in Great Britain, he be considered
an honorary member." This is the first election of an honorary member in the
lodge. [ "History of St. John's lodge, F. & A.M. of Saint John, New
Brunswick]
- 1868 - Members of the Union Lodge, Portland (St. John) August 27
1868, John Ferguson, Capt. P.L. Ferguson
- 1878 - Laying the Corner Stone of the Portland (St. John) Methodist
Church among the contents of the corner stone is an autograph album containing
the names of the following list of subscribers: John C Ferguson, John Ferguson;
The Daily Telegraph June 20 1878
Henry Ferguson
Quite a number officers and men of De Lancey's first and second
battalions drew lots in Parrtown, and amongst them were Major Joseph Green,
Captain Jacob Smith, Captain Thomas French, Surgeon Nathan Smith, Quarter
Master George Everett, Lieut. Benjamin Lester, Ensigns Nicholas E. Old, Ralph
Smith, Geo. Brewerton and Henry Ferguson....[Fort
Havoc Archives, Volume I.]
- 1785 - Henry Ferguson, Parr Town, Sunbury County, Index to New
Brunswick Land Grants, 1784 - 1997 Re-registered NS Grant of 1784/08/14
- 1818 Henry Ferguson Certificate endorsed to Jacob Smith, Henry owns
lot 1274 Britain Street, Refers to Parr River 2 April 1784; 13 Aug 1818 vol R1
image 457
James Ferguson (1796-1871)
- 1832 - James Ferguson, Groom; Sarah Nethery, Bride; Index to
Marriage Bonds 1810-1932
- 1856 - m. 1st inst., by same, John PEPPERS, Farmer, Fredericton
(York Co.) / Mary Ann FERGUSON second d/o James FERGUSON, St. John. New
Brunswick Courier October 4 1856
- 1871 - Census Queen's Ward, St John, New Brunswick, Canada
- Ferguson, James 73 Ireland Cartman
- Sarah 62 Ireland
- Robert 3 NB
- 1871 - d. Saturday morn., James FERGUSON of County Derry (Ireland),
age 65, left wife, family. Funeral from his residence, corner of Duke and
Carmarthen St. (St. John) Wednesday 3 o'clock. Daily Morning News Saint John
July 10 1871 [Daniel F. Johnson : Volume 31 Number 67]
- 1871 - Burial Church of England Cemetery Saint-John Saint John
County New Brunswick [Find A Grave]
- 1883 - d. At her son's residence, Boston Highland, Mass., 17th
inst., Sarah FERGUSON relict of James FERGUSON, (St. John) city. Funeral
Saturday morn. from Ferry Landing, on arrival of Western train. The Daily
Telegraph, St. John, May 19 1883 [Daniel F. Johnson : Volume 59 Number
378]
- 1883 - Burial Church of England Cemetery Saint-John Saint John
County New Brunswick [Find A Grave]
- 1867 - m. Friday morn., 2nd inst., by Rev. E.J. Dunphy, Pastor of
the Church of Immaculate Conception, Carleton, Hugh FERGUSON Esq. M.D., of
Boston s/o John FERGUSON, Esq. of (St. John) city and grandson of late Capt.
FERGUSON, distinguished officer of H.M. 52nd Regt. who retired and became a
Justice of Quorum and resident at Single Street Lodge, Co. Donegal, Ireland /
Theresa d/o Hugh MORRIS of Morrisville, N.B.
- 1832 - James Ferguson, city of St John, Grocer to Nicholas Sinnot
image vol m2 162-164
- 1894 - The death is announced of Mrs. Katherine FERGUSON widow of
Philip FERGUSON at the ripe age of 82 years. Deceased leaves four children:
John C. FERGUSON of the Inland Revenue Dept.; Capt. Philip L. FERGUSON of ship
"Marabout", who is now on the voyage out from Manila; Mrs. James GEROW and Miss
Annie R. FERGUSON. She was a native of Truagh, Argyle parish, County Monahan,
Ireland had lived in this city 60 years. The Daily Telegraph, June 2 1894
Charles and William Ferguson, Printers
- William Ferguson b.~1828-1831, Ireland or NB; d. 1884 NB; m. Susan
Wark
- William Ferguson b.~1875, NB
- Charles Ferguson b.~1847, NB; d. 1893, NB m. Margaret Ann Piercy
- Frederick Ferguson b. 28 Feb 1866, NB; m. Henrietta Peterson
- Charles Fred Ferguson b. Sep 4 1897, St. John NB; d. 06 May
1945, NY, NY; m. Jennie Oliva Bond
- Charles Bond Ferguson b. Nov 27 1920, St. John NB; d.
Jan 22 1921, St. John NB
- 1865-1866 Hutchinson Directory
- Ferguson, William, 4 Leinster, Saint John, printer
- Ferguson, Charles bds Leinster n Sydney Saint John Saint John
printer
- 1871 Census, Queen Ward, Saint John
| Margt Ferguson |
24 |
NB |
|
Presbyterian (Church of Scotland) |
| Charles Ferguson |
24 |
NB |
Printer |
Presbyterian (Church of Scotland) |
| Fredk Ferguson |
5 |
NB |
|
Presbyterian (Church of Scotland) |
| Ada Ferguson |
2 |
NB |
|
Presbyterian (Church of Scotland) |
| William Ferguson |
43 |
Ireland |
Printer |
Presbyterian (Church of Scotland) |
| Margaret Ferguson |
70 |
Ireland |
Widowed |
Presbyterian (Church of Scotland) |
- 1872 Death The Daily Telegraph , February 8 1872 [ Daniel F.
Johnson : Volume 31 Number 1475 ]
- d. Tuesday eve. 6th inst., Margaret FERGUSON relict of Thomas
FERGUSON, age 71. Funeral Friday 9th inst. 3 p.m. from corner of Leinster and
Carmarthen Sts. (St. John)
- 1874 Marriage [
Index to Marriage Bonds 1810-1932 (RS551A) ]
- William Ferguson, Saint John m. Susan Wark, Saint John
- 1881 Census Queen Ward, Saint John (City),
| William Ferguson |
M |
50y |
New Brunswick |
Printer |
Presbyterian |
| Susan Ferguson |
F |
40y |
New Brunswick |
|
Presbyterian |
| William Ferguson |
M |
6y |
New Brunswick |
|
Presbyterian |
- 1881 Prince Ward, Saint John (City), New Brunswick
-
| Charlie Ferguson |
|
M |
34y |
New Brunswick |
Printer |
Presbyterian |
| Maggie Ferguson |
|
F |
30y |
New Brunswick |
|
|
| Ada Ferguson |
|
F |
11y |
New Brunswick |
|
|
| Maggie Ferguson |
|
F |
8y |
New Brunswick |
|
|
| Robert Ferguson |
|
M |
14y |
New Brunswick |
|
|
| Theresa Ferguson |
|
F |
5y |
New Brunswick |
|
|
- 1884 Death
- June 30 1884, The Daily Telegraph d. Saint John city,
28th inst., William FERGUSON, printer, 56th year, left wife, one child. Funeral
Monday half past 2 o'clock from 133 Orange St. east [Daniel
F. Johnson]
- June 30 1884, The Daily Telegraph The death of Wm
FERGUSON Saturday morn. removed from the ranks one of the oldest printers of
Saint John city. He learned his trade with Messrs. J.& A. McMillan and was
for many years foreman in that establishment. This afternoon the funeral will
take place and the Typographical Union will attend in a body. [Daniel
F. Johnson]
- 1891 Queen Ward, Saint John (City)
| Chas Ferguson |
45 |
NB |
Ireland |
Scotland |
Foreman press room printing |
| Margaret Ferguson |
44 |
NB |
England |
Ireland |
|
| Ada Ferguson |
21 |
NB |
NB |
NB |
|
| Madge Ferguson |
17 |
NB |
NB |
NB |
|
| Theresa Ferguson |
15 |
NB |
NB |
NB |
|
- 1893 Death
- July 15 1893 The Daily Sun The death is announced this
morn. of Charles FERGUSON, printer, after a short illness. The deceased had
been in failing health during the winter, but he grew weaker and passed away
Friday morn. The deceased was in the employ of J.& A. McMillan for the last
32 years. He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son, Fred FERGUSON of the
Post Office dept. The funeral will take place from his residence 135 Orange St.
Sunday 2:30 o'clock. The St. John Typographical Union will attend the funeral
in a body. [Daniel F. Johnson]
- 1891 Prince Ward, St John, NB
Boarders, House of Peter Peterson
| Henriette Ferguson |
23 |
NB |
Sweden |
Ireland |
|
| Frederick Ferguson |
25 |
NB |
NB |
NB |
Clerk Post Office |
- 1901 Saint John (City/Cité) Wellington (Ward/Quartier),
Saint John (city/cité)
| Fredk Ferguson |
34 |
26-Feb |
NB |
P Office Clerk |
|
| Henrietta Ferguson |
33 |
6-Jun |
NB |
|
|
| Grace D Ferguson |
7 |
22-May |
NB |
|
|
| Charles F Ferguson |
3 |
3-Sep |
NB |
|
|
| Constance Ferguson |
1 |
16-May |
NB |
|
|
- 1911 Saint John Sub-Districts 19-36, New Brunswick
| Frederick Ferguson |
Head |
M |
44 |
New Brunswick |
| Henriette Ferguson |
Wife |
F |
41 |
New Brunswick |
| Grace Ferguson |
Daughter |
F |
18 |
New Brunswick |
| Charles Ferguson |
Son |
M |
15 |
New Brunswick |
| Constance Ferguson |
Daughter |
F |
12 |
New Brunswick |
- 1921 St John City Lansdowne Ward, St John and Albert (Albert), New
Brunswick
| Fred Ferguson |
55 |
NB |
NB |
NB |
Post Office |
| Henrietta Ferguson |
53 |
NB |
Sweden |
Ireland |
|
| Constance Ferguson |
22 |
NB |
NB |
NB |
|
New Brunswick, County Deed Registry Books, 1780-1930
- Saint John Index book, grantor-grantee 1784-1823, A-Z - ferguson
images 158-160
- Index book, grantor 1823-1841, A-Z - ferguson image 70
- Index book, grantor-grantee 1841-1854, A-Z - Ferguson images
167-168
- Index book, grantor-grantee 1854-1863, A-Z - Ferguson images
166-167
- Index book, grantor-grantee 1863-1871, A-Z - Ferguson images
140-
- Ann Ferguson of Halifax, Nova Scotia widow of Andrew Ferguson to
John Anderson 20 Feb 1766 vol A3 image 78-79
- John Johnson to James Ferguson of Melbourne, Nova Scotia 29 Mar
1787
- Thomas Lealy to John Ferguson of Royal Artillery vol D1, 13 Oct
1794 image 53-54
- Samuel Dickinson to John Ferguson of the city of St. John, 18 Aug
1795 vol D1, image 52-53
- Isaac Weeks to George Ferguson of Sunbury land in city of St. John
05 Sep 1821 vol X1 p 411 images 416-417
- Hugh Cowperthwaite to George Ferguson of Sunbury, yeoman; land in
city of St. John; 03 Jan 1816 vol P1 image 481-482
- Sunbury Index book, grantor-grantee 1786-1876 - ferguson images
236,237
- George Ferguson, grantee; Edward Langen, grantor; Deed, vol
I&J(11), page 424
- 1858 George Ferguson, grantee; John Ferguson, grantor; Deed, vol
T(21), page 535
- John Ferguson and Phoebe his wife
- Samuel Ferguson, witness
- House situated on land owned by Mary Ferguson
