Fergus(s)on DNA Project Closeburn, Dumfriesshire

Outlaws

The following is a list of persons belonging to Closeburn who were by proclamation, dated 5th May 1684, declared to be " Outlaws and Fugitives " : " Given under our signet, at Edinburgh, the fifth May, one thousand six hundred eighty and four years, and of our reign the thirtieth and six year. Per actum Dominorum secreti concilii. Will. Paterson, CI. Secr. Concilii. God save the King. [Closeburn (Dumfriesshire): reminiscent, historic and traditional By Robert M. F. Watson, 1901]

• Thomas Macmurdy, Barbuy (Barburgh).
• James Harkness in Locherbain.
• Alexander Nivison in Kirk-bog.
• Thomas Milligan at the Mill of Closeburn.
• John Padzean at the Mill of Birdbrugh (Barbrugh).
• James Gilkerse in Holm of Dalgarnock.
• James Hunter, younger in Wood-end.
• James Watson, Hill-end.
• William Ferguson, son of the deceased William Ferguson in Three-rigs.
• Robert Dalziel in Cleughfoot, Dalgarnock.

OPR Male FERGUSON born Closeburn

Date	Surname	Forename	Parents.
12/05/1831	Fergueson	John	John Fergueson/Margaret Wilson
13/05/1826	Fergueson	Mary	John Fergueson/Isabella Richardson
02/04/1833	Fergueson	Thomas	John Fergueson/Isabella Richardson
05/12/1824	Fergueson	Walter	John Fergueson/Isabella Richardson
24/07/1825	Ferguessian	John Kerr	William Ferguessian/Kettren Kerr
23/10/1822	Ferguessien	David	William Ferguessien/Kettren Kerr
03/11/1805	Ferguson	Adam	Joseph Ferguson/Elspet Kenneday
04/09/1806	Ferguson	James	William Ferguson/Hellen Duff
20/04/1819	Ferguson	James	John Ferguson/Isabella Richardson
16/08/1787	Ferguson	Robert	William Ferguson/Janet McKune
12/01/1810	Ferguson	Robert	James Ferguson/Elizabath Beattie
12/04/1810	Ferguson	Thomas	William Ferguson/Hellen Duff
18/03/1808	Ferguson	William	William Ferguson/Hellen Duff
13/05/1790	Fergusson	George	Joseph Fergusson/Margaret Edgar
07/06/1783	Fergusson	James	Peter Fergusson/Janet Kirkpatrick
09/04/1834	Fergusson	James	John Fergusson/Isabella Richardson
21/05/1786	Fergusson	Robert	Joseph Fergusson/Margaret Edgar
10/04/1796	Fergusson	Samuel	Joseph Fergusson/Margaret Edgar
03/10/1773	Firgeson	James	John Firgeson/Isbel Lowry
12/01/1772	Firguson	William	William Firguson/Isble Lowry
20/04/1819	Frerguson	James	John Frerguson/Isebella Richardson

Auld Kirkyard

Ref: Closeburn (Dumfriesshire): reminiscent, historic and traditional By Robert M. F. Watson, 1901

• Here Lyes Interred the Body of Nicolas M'millan, spouse to William Ferguson in Hightrees, who departed this life upon the 12th of Sept. 1754, and of age the 30 year.

• In Memory of John Ferguson, son of Robert Ferguson, Kirkland Closeburn, who died 11th April, 1826, aged 19 years.
• Also, of the above Robert Ferguson, who died at Kirkland, 23rd March, 1846, aged 68 years.
• Also, Jane Jardine, his wife, who died 24th July, 1850, aged 68 years.

• In Memory of Isobell Laurie, Spouse to John Ferguson, in Croalchapel, who died 28th June, 1802, aged 55 years.
• Also, Thomas Ferguson, one of their children, who died 13th Dec., 1787, aged 3 years.
• Also, the above John Ferguson, who died 23rd Septr., 1819, aged 68 years.

• In Memory of [see Morton]
• William Ferguson, Farmer, who died at Gracefield, Keir, 1st March, 1853, aged 83 years.
• Also, Mary Johnstone, his wife, who died at Gracefield, 10th March, 1867, aged 94 years.
• Also, Agnes Ferguson, their Daughter, who died at Greenhead Morton, 12th April, 1818, aged 17 years.
• Also, William Ferguson, their Son, who died at School house, Dryfesdale, 13th December, 1825, aged 16 years.
• Also, Marion Ferguson, their Daughter, who died at Manchester, 21st February, 1858, aged 53.
• Also, James Ferguson, M.D., for many years Headmaster of Westend Academy, Aberdeen, who died at Gracefield, 16th May, 1864, aged 52 years.
• Also, George Ferguson, A.M., LL.D., their Son, for many years one of the Classical Masters, New Academy, Edinburgh, and latterly Professor of Humanity, King's College and University, Aberdeen, and died there 14th July, 1866, aged 67 years.
• Also, The Rev. Robert Ferguson, A.M., their Son, who died at Gracefield, 18th December, 1866, aged 63 years. He was for more than 23 years Minister of Free St. David's, Edinburgh, and for nearly 7 years previous to the Disruption he was minister ot the parish of Fenwick, Ayrshire.
• Also, Alexander Ferguson, A.M., their Son, who died at Lockerbie, 19th August, 1879, aged 83 years. For 5 years he held the office of Schoolmaster in the parish of Mouswald, and for 52 years the same office in the parish of Dryfesdale.
• Also, Elizabeth Ferguson, their Daughter, who died at Dumfries, 24th September, 1882, aged 75 years.

1841 Census

• Steeperds Cottage, Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
  • William Fergusgrion 58 Dumfriesshire, Inn Keeper
  • Cathrine Fergusgrion 55 Dumfriesshire
  • John Fergusgrion 15 Dumfriesshire
• Korkland, Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
  • Robert Fergass 43 Dumfriesshire, Farm S
  • Jean Ferguson 50 Dumfriesshire,
  • James Fergusson 20 Dumfriesshire, Farm S
  • Wm Fergusson 15 Dumfriesshire, Farm S
  • Isabbelle Fergusson 25 Dumfriesshire, Ag Lab
  • Jannet Fergusson 15 Dumfriesshire, Ag Lab
  • Mera Fergusson 18 Dumfriesshire,
  • Gilbert Williamson 10 Dumfriesshire, Herd (cow)
• Korkland, Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
  • David Fergusson 25 Dumfriesshire, Farm L
  • Mayt Fergusson 25 Dumfriesshire
  • Cathrine Fergusson 2 Dumfriesshire
  • James Fergusson 7 Mo Dumfriesshire
• Cairn, Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
  • Isabella Fergusson 45 Dumfriesshire, Farmer
  • Walter Fergusson 15 Dumfriesshire
  • Mary Fergusson 12 Dumfriesshire
  • John Fergusson 9 Dumfriesshire
  • Thomas Fergusson 7 Dumfriesshire
  • James Fergusson 6 Dumfriesshire
  • Robert Fergusson 5 Dumfriesshire
  • Isabella Hutchison 25 Dumfriesshire, Ag Lab
  • Elizabeth Berwick 15 Dumfriesshire, FS

[ Home ] [ Historical and Notable Fergus(s)on Families ]

Copyright © 2008 Fergus(s)on DNA Project