Fergus(s)on DNA Project

William Fergusson, messenger of Moniaive

Descendants

William or Baillie FERGUSSON d. Jan 1749;
m. 1st Sarah CALLAN 11 Jan 1711, Glencairn, Dumfries
- Alexander b. 13 Jul 1712; chr. 13 Jul 1712, Glencairn, Dumfries
- Agnes chr. 28 Feb 1714, Glencairn, Dumfries
- male chr. Aug 1718, Glencairn, Dumfries [maybe Gilbert as per Testament
- Ann chr. 09 Apr 1724, Glencairn, Dumfries
- John chr. 17 Sep 1725, Glencairn, Dumfries
m. 2nd Jean CROSBIE (CORSBIE, CROSBY) 04 Sep 1739, Glencairn, Dumfries
- Robert FERGUSSON chr. 17 Aug 1740, Glencairn, Dumfries; d. Sep 01, 1812, Mulberry Grove, Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD
- William FERGUSSON b. 14 Apr 1743, Glencairn, Dumfries; d. 2 Feb 1816, Dumfries
  m. 1st Jean CUNINGHAM
  - Robert FERGUSSON b. 1 Feb 1770, Glencairn, Dumfries; resident: Baltimore, MD, circa 1812
  - John FERGUSSON, b. Jan 18, 1773, Glencairn, Dumfries; d. Nov 08, 1847, Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD
  m. 2nd Margaret COLLOW
  - James FERGUSSON b.~1783; of Baltimore, MD
  - William FERGUSSON b.~1784; d. 03 Feb 1821; bur: Glencairn

Vital Records

William Ferguson messenger of Moniaive

If he was 20 when he first married, then he was born in 1691.

If he was 80 when he died, then he was born in 1669.

It is estimated then that he was born between 1670 and 1690.

Fergusson William 01/11/1749 Messenger At Moniaive Testament Testamentar Dumfries Commissary Court (34 Pages)
- 392 William Fergusson, messenger of Moniaive, died Jan last (1749?) will written 26 November 1748
- 394 bond granted by Alexander Fergusson of Craigdarroch 31 Dec 1742
- 395 Alexander Fergusson of Caitloch
- 396 William Fergusson of Cairoch Gilbert GRIERSON Stewartown, Glencairn Robert RIDDLE, Glenriddle
- 397 Alexander Fergusson, messenger of Minihieve
- 398 Robert GRIERSON
- 399 Robert M'KIE
- 400 Robert DALRYMPLE, writer to the Signet
- 401 William Fergusson Smith in Minihieve
- 403 John Fergusson of Cairoch
- 404 Alexander Fergusson, messenger of Minihieve
- 405 William Fergusson Smith in Minihieve Elizabeth Fergusson in Conrig
- 409 James Fergusson merchant in Cumnock
- 412 William Fergusson in Craigneston
- 413 Robert Andrew and William GRIERSON in Marnboyle Elizabeth Fergusson in Conrig
- 418 Gilbert and Ann Ferguson children by first spouse Sarah CALLAN; Robert and William Fergusson sons by Jean CROSBIE present spouse bond granted to me by Alexander Fergusson of Craigdarroch dated 31 Dec 1742
- 419 bond granted to me by Sir Robert Laurie, Maxwelltown Alexander Fergusson of Caitloch, bill drawn 29 Oct 1748 William Fergusson of Cairoch, bill drawn 10 Nov instant
- 420 Alexander Fergusson, messenger of Minihieve eldest son by first marriage
- 422 James Fergusson late surgeon in Minihieve William Fergusson Smith in Minihieve Alexander Fergusson of Caitloch
- 423 Ann Fergusson, daughter James Fergusson younger of Craigdarroch
- 424 said Jean Crosbie, Gilbert, Robert and William Fergusson seat in church of Glencairn next to Craigdarroch seat [see candidates Gilbert of Tynron, Dumfries or Deptford, Kent
- 425 written on stamped paper by John Fergusson at Kirk of Glencairn are subcribed by me at Bridge=End of Minihieve 26 Nov 1748 John GOLDIE confirms will 01 Nov 1749

William Fergusson of Dungalston

Glencairn Parish Church Graveyard

97 [Tablet Stone in front of 98] In memory of Margaret Collow spouse to William Fergusson of Dungalston who died the 2^nd Feb 1816 aged 71 years. This inscription put on by the desire of James Fergusson of Ballimore in memory of William Fergusson of Dungleston my father who died in the 15^th December 1820 aged 77 years. Also in memory of William Fergusson my brother who died at Dungleston the 3^rd February 1821 aged 37? years.
98 Sepulcra Domini de Craigdarroch nec non Domini de Catloch anno Domi 1675.

Lidderdale & Gillespie, Writers (Castle-Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire)
- Fergusson, James of Baltimore heir of William Fergusson of Dungalston, Stewartry of Kirkcudbright bond & disposition 016 : 44 11896
Dungalston Farmhouse (Craigdarroch Estate): Historic Scotland Building ID: 10305

James of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD
- 1821 Scots On the Chesapeake
  - James Ferguson, res. Dungalston, sett Baltimore pre 1821
- 1829 Matchett's Baltimore Directory
  - Fergusson James, commission merchant and agent for the Norfolk, Petersburg and Richmond steam boats, office 99 Bowley's whf. dw 75 Sharp st
- 1830 US Census
  - James Furgason Baltimore Ward 9, Baltimore, Maryland 8 3 11 14
- 1840 US Census
  - Jas Fergerson Baltimore Ward 9, Baltimore, Maryland 3 2 6 8
- 1842 Medora Eplosion - James FERGUSSON served on jury
- 1860 US Census, 3 Ward Baltimore City,
  - James FERGUSON b.~1783, Gentleman, Scotland
  - Carline FERGUSON b.~1790, MD

Robert Fergusson (1740-1812)

The will and tombstone of Robert establishes fact his brother William had a second wife and a nephew named James.

Will of Robert Fergusson
- brother William FERGUSSON of Moniaive, parish of Glencairn (Dumfriesshire, SCT); has children by his second marriage
- nephews John and Robert FERGUSSON of Baltimore, Maryland
Tombstone
- Sacred to the memory of Robert Fergusson who died Sept 1st, 1812 aged 72 years, he was a native of Dumfries County, Scotland, but America was early the country of his choice and Maryland for 50 years the theatre of his useful honourable and virtous actions. He was a merchant of the first rank and talents, Chief Justice of the Orphans Court of Charles County and in every relation of society an upright and benevolent man, as in life he was respected and esteemed, so in death he was justly lamented. In testimony of their affection and gratitude for a kind and magnificent Uncle, this monument is erected by his nephews Robert, John and James Fergusson

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