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David FERGUSON and Mary O'CONNOR of Rathkeale

David (Sr) Ferguson b: Bet. 1766 - 1767 in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, Ireland d: 30 Nov 1842 in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland .. +Mary O'Connor b: Abt. 1777 in Ireland d: 23 Apr 1849 in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, Ireland

The essence of this tree is as given by David Leahy¹

Irish Records

Pigot's Directory of Ireland - 1824

• Rathkeale
  • Ferguson John, attorney
  • Ferguson, David, junr., grocer, salt manufacturer and tanner
  • Ferguson, George, linen draper

Kings Inn Admission Papers⁴

• Ferguson, John, 1^st s. of David, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, and Mary O'Conner; over 16; ed. Rathkeale; afft. father. E 1819
• Ferguson, Robert, 5^th s. of David, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, and Mary O'Conner; b. 7 January 1812; ed. T.C.D. E 1838. G.I. T 1835. M 1839. He was apprenticed to an attorney E 1833, afft. David, brother.

Church Records

• Rathkeale, Church of Ireland⁵
  • Christenings
    • David s/o Robert FERGUSON & Agnes, c 12 Aug 1809
    • Johnston s/o James FERGUSON & Marion, c 24 Feb 1831
    • Hector s/o James FERGUSON & Marion, c 21 Sep 1833
  • Marriages
    • Daniel FERGUSON & Margaret HEALEY, m 12 Sep 1797
  • Memorial Inscriptions⁶
    • Sacred to the Memory of David Ferguson Who departed this life On the 11th day of January 1819 Aged 71 years.
    • Sacred to the Memory of Doctor James Ferguson Late of the 5th Regiment of Foot Who departed this life October 21st 1834 aged 31 years.
• Rathkeale, Roman Catholic¹
  • David FERGUSON and Mary O'CONNOR
    • Robert FERGUSON c. 20 Jan 1812, Spr: James Bourke & Ellen Sexton
  • George FERGUSON and Alice FERGUSON m. 25 Jan 1816
    • Maria FERGUSON c. 1 Feb 1822, Spr: William Duff & Grace Ferguson
    • Michael FERGUSON c. 2 Oct 1831, Spr: John Malley & Hanora Barry
    • Robert FERGUSON c. 10 Jan 1834, Spr: Joe Dartnell & Domina McCarthy
    • James FERGUSON c. 24 Dec 1838, Spr: Richard Shaughnessy & Catherine Corcoran
  • John FERGUSON and Mary LEAKE
    • Samuel FERGUSON c. 12 Jan 1832; Spr: Thomas O'Connell & Maria O'Connell
    • Elizabeth FERGUSON c. 30 Nov 1833, Spr: Samuel Leake & Maria Walsh
    • Belinda FERGUSON c. 30 Oct 1835, Spr: David Ferguson & Belinda Leake
    • Augustus FERGUSON c. 24 April 1837, Spr: Robert Ferguson & Hanora Barry
  • David FERGUSON and Catherine FITZGERALD
    • William FERGUSON c. 10 Aug 1833, Spr: John Malley & Hanora Barry
    • James FERGUSON c. 29 Jun 1835, Spr: Samuel Leake & Ellen Walsh
    • Elizabeth FERGUSON c. 31 May 1837, Spr: Laurence Ryan & Maria Leake
  • James FERGUSON and Maria FENAGHTY m. 4 Dec 1837
  • Robert FERGUSON and Helen (Ellen) O'SHEA
    • Julia FERGUSON c. 23 Jul 1868, Spr: William Ferguson & Julia Cantillon
    • Joseph FERGUSON c. 7 May 1870, Spr: Patrick O'Shea & Mary Ferguson
    • Patrick FERGUSON c. 29 Jan 1872, Spr: John Noonan & Helen Carmody
    • James FERGUSON c. 13 Oct 1874, Spr: Ben Forrest & Maria Forrest

Newspapers

• The Cork Examiner, 5 May 1864 - Births: April 27, at Montreal, the wife of H. Fergusson Esq., Staff Assistant Surgeon, late of Smythfield House, county Limerick, of a daughter

1901 Census

• Residents of a house 3 in Belgrave Square North (Blackrock, Dublin)
  • Ferguson Hector 67 Male Head of Family Church of Ireland County of Limerick Dy Surgeon General Army Medical Staff Retired Read and write - Married -
  • Ferguson Mary 56 Female Wife Church of Ireland Queens County - Read and write -
  • Ferguson Marion 36 Female Daughter Church of England Canada - Read and write - Not Married -
  • Ferguson Eleanor 35 Female Daughter Church of England Canada - Read and write - Not Married -
  • Smith Mary 32 Female Servant Roman Catholic County Carlow Cook Domestic Servant Read and write - Not Married -
  • Savage Mary 20 Female Servant Church of Ireland County Dublin Parlour Maid Domestic Servant Read and write - Not Married -
• Residents of a house 2 in Killora (Craughwell, Galway)
  • Ferguson Ellen 65 Female Head of Family Roman Catholic City of Limerick House Keeper Read Irish and English Widow -
  • Ferguson Joseph 30 Male Son Roman Catholic Co Limerick Stationmaster Read and write Irish and English Not Married -

1911 Census

• Residents of a house 2 in Shanacool (Fox's Castle, Waterford)
  • Ferguson Joseph 41 Male Head of Family Roman Catholic Co Limerick Station Master Read and write Irish and English Single - - - -
  • Ferguson Patrick 39 Male Brother Roman Catholic Co Limerick - Read and write Irish and English Single - - - -

English Records

1841 British Census

• Strath Hallan Crescent, Concan, Isle of Man [LUYKEN Household]
  • Johnston Ferguson, 10, Ireland

1871 British Census

• Calvary Barracks, Devonshire
  • Richard P. FERGUSON, Officer, Unmarried, 30, Assistant Surgeon RA, Ireland
• Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Dorest
  • Charles FERGUSON, Head, 32, Captain Royal Engineer, Ireland
  • Catherine L FERGUSON, Lodger's Wife, 29, Brecon, Wales
  • Mary WRAY, 22, Visitor, Gibraltar
  • Susan THOMAS, 59, Lodger, Annuitant, Whiteparish, Wiltshire
• Jersey, Channel Islands
  • Mary Ferguson 26 Ireland
  • Marian Ferguson 7 Canada
  • Eleanor Ferguson 5 Canada
  • Marmaduke Ferguson 1 Jersey, Channel Islands
  • Martha Wheeler Cousin 20 Ireland
  • Alesia Le Farese Servant 18 Jersey, Channel Islands

1881 British Census

• Jersey, Channel Islands
  • Richard P. FERGUSON, Head, 42, Surg Major Army Medical Department, Dublin
  • Agnes I. FERGUSON, Wife, 29, London
  • Charles A. FERGUSON, Son, 7, East Indies
  • Violet B. FERGUSON, Dau, 4, East Indies
  • Lionel C. FERGUSON, Son, 1, East Indies
  • Servants: Richard GARLAND 29, Elizabeth MOOR 35, Ellen SINCLAIR 24, Mary THOMPSON 58
• Cambridge House, Kent, England
  • Hecter Ferguson 47 Ireland, Surgeon Major A M D
  • Mary Ferguson 36 Ireland
  • Marmaduke Ferguson 11 Jersey, Channel Islands

1891 British Census

• Abbey House, St Giles, Essex
  • Charles J O FERGUSON, Head, 52, Colonel Royal Engineer, Ireland
  • Catherine L FERGUSON, Wife, 49, Beccarshire
  • Emma H FERGUSON, 45, Visitor, Ireland
  • Grace Hilda FERGUSON, Dau,12, Jamacia
  • Servants: Jane CLARK 23, Margaret LOYD 27
• Nottingham House, Mettingham, Kent (Household of Rev E Ton Orsbach)
  • Charles FERGUSON, Pupil, 17, Pupil, India
• Woburn College, Addlestone, Surrey
  • Lionel FERGUSON, 11, Student, Murri, India
  • Bertie FERGUSON, 9, Student, Jersey, Channel Islands
• Boarding School, Isleworth, Middlesex, England
  • Violet Ferguson 14 Amristir, India
  • Beril Ferguson 7 Bengal, India

1901 England Census

• Sidmouth, Devonshire
  • Austin J. FERGUSON, Head, 63, Occupation illegible, Ireland
  • Edith FERGUSON, Wife, 40, London
  • Mary E FERGUSON, Dau, 38, Ceylon
  • Mabel KASEL, Servant, 23, Cook, East Leake, Sussex
  • Louisa FORD, Servant, 30, Parlor Maid, Chulmleigh, Devon
  • Madelina MARCELLE, Visitor, 65, Widow, Living on own means, London
  • Eliza SHARP, Servant, 24, Cook, Pikwandsworth, Hertfordshire
  • Susan SHARP, Servant, 21, Housemaid, Watford, Hertfordshire
• Llancayo House, Monmouthshire, Wales
  • Richard P FERGUSON, Head, 62, Colonel (Royal Army Medical Corps) Retired, Dublin
  • Agnes Isabel FERGUSON, Wife, 49, London
  • Beryl Maud FERGUSON, Dau, 17, Belgaun, India
  • Helga L L FERGUSON, Dau, 6, Brussels
• Bath, Somerset
  • Frederick FERGUSON, Head, 60, S Surg. LT Col Army, Ireland
  • Louisa FERGUSON, Wife, 30, Freshford, Somerset
  • Anne EATON, Servant, 34, Widow, Domestic Servant, Calne, Wiltshire
• No. 2, Longhill Terrace, Rodwell Road, Weymouth, Dorset
  • Charles FERGUSON, Head, 61, Wid, Retired Colonel, from Army, Ireland
  • Servants: Mary POORE 21, Eliza WILLIAMS 31
• 13 Gore SW, St George Hanover Square, Westminster
  • Peter MONTE, Head, Medical Practioner, Sandwick, Kent
  • Laura M MONTE, Dau, 21, Kensington
  • Lionel C FERGUSON, Visitor, 22, Medical Student, India

England & Wales Marriage Index

• 1886 Oct-Nov-Dec, Austin Jonas FERGUSON, Edith MARRABLE,, Westminster
• 1894 Jan-Feb-Mar, Frederick FERGUSON, Louisa SMITH, Portsea Island (Hamsphire)

England & Wales Marriage Index

• 1906 Oct-Nov-Dec, Lionel Cecil FERGUSON, Laura May MONTI, Wandsworth, 1d, 1389

England & Wales Death Index

• 1890 Mar, Ferguson Johnston 58 Portsea 2b 366

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar

• 1895 Charles Alfred John Ferguson of 48 Harrington St., Dublin d. 29 Oct 1895 Dublin; to Alfred Jonas Ferguson deputy surgeon general (retired)
• 1917 Austin Jonas Ferguson of 3 Greenhill-terrace Melcombe Regis Dorsetshire deputy surgeon general H.M. Army died 7 Mar 1917 Dorset, England to Vesey George Mackenzie Holt and William George Gordon Forbes

Military

• Canada, British Regimental Registers of Service, 1756-1900
  • Robt Ferguson Age: 20 Birth Date: abt 1795 Birth Place: Rathkeale, Limerick Occupation: Laborer Military Date: 13 Jun 1815 Unit: 88th Foot Soldiers
• 1878 Army List - Medical Department
  • Johnston Ferguson 14 Jan 1862, Devenport, promotion to Surgeon Major
  • Johnston Ferguson 22 Apr 1873, relative rank Lt. Col
• 1888 Harts Army List
  • Johnston Ferguson; Asst. Surgeon, 22 Apr 1853; Surgeon 14 Jan 1862; Surgeon Major 01 Mar 1873; Brigade Surgeon 27 Nov 1879; Deputy Surgeon General 27 Sep 1882

Probate/Wills

• England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
  • 08 Mar 1890 - Johnston Ferguson late of 6 Cromwell Gardens, Southsea, Southapton Surgeon General died 13 Apr 1890 at 6 Cromwell Gardens; Admin granted at Dublin to Lise Josephine Piers (wife of H.O. Piers) daughter and one of next of kin

US Records

1851 Isaac Webb

• Arrives New York, 21 May 1851, from Liverpool
  • U FERGUSSON, 45
  • Mrs. U FERGUSSON, 43
  • Charles FERGUSSON, 25
  • Ann FERGUSSON, 22
  • John FERGUSSON, 21
  • Kate FERGUSSON, 20
  • Julia FERGUSSON, 19
  • Wm FERGUSSON, 18
  • James FERGUSSON, 17
  • Adda FERGUSSON, 13
  • Charles FERGUSSON, 10

1860 United States Federal Census

• Brooklyn Ward 13 District 2, Kings, NY
  • David FERGUSON, 55, Fire and Life Insurance Agent, Ireland
  • Kate FERGUSON, 53, Ireland
  • Kate FERGUSON, 26, Music Teacher, Ireland
  • Chas FERGUSON, 19, Clerk, Ireland
  • P C LU, 33, Lawyer, Ireland
  • Bridget CLARK, 17, Servant, Ireland

1862 New York Emigrant Savings Bank

• FERGUSON, Chas A, born 1840, Tipperray, single, opened account: 09/08/1862, resident of Brooklyn, Clerk, parents: David & Kate, also in Brooklyn, arrived 1851 aboard the Isaac Webb

1870 United States Federal Census

• Dwelling 1421, Brooklyn Ward 7, Kings Co., NY
  • Alex MCCARTHY, 47, Lace Goods, France
  • Anna MCCARTHY, 42, Ireland
  • David FERGUSON, 69, Ireland
  • Kate FERGUSON, 66, Ireland
  • Kate LU, 39, Ireland
  • Julia FERGUSON, 36, Ireland
  • Sarah MALLOY, 25, Domestic, Ireland
  • William FERGUSON, 34, Station Engineer, Ireland
• Manchester Ward 4, Hillsborough, NH
  • John FERGUSON, Head, 39, Physician, Ireland
  • Ellen FERGUSON, Wife, 28, Keeping House
  • Hellen FERGUSON, Dau, 7, NY
  • Mary FERGUSON, Dau, 5, NH
  • John FERGUSON, Son, 3, NH
  • Servants: Ann KELLY and James SULLIVAN

1880 United States Federal Census

• Manchester, Hillsborough, NH
  • John FERGUSON, Head, 50, Physician, Ireland
  • Eleanor FERGUSON, Wife, 41, Keeping House,
  • Elloner FERGUSON, Dau, 16, At School, NY
  • Mamie FERGUSON, Dau, 14, At School, NH
  • John FERGUSON, Son, 12, At School, NH
  • Alfred FERGUSON, Son, 8, At School, NH
• Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey
  • William FERGUSON, Head, 42, Surveyor, NY
  • Lidia FERGUSON, Wife, 29, Keeping House, NJ
  • Garret FERGUSON, Son, 10, In School, NY
  • William M. FERGUSON, Son, 5, NJ
  • David G. FERGUSON, Son, 3, NJ
  • Maud FERGUSON, Dau, 1, NJ
  • Jennie GUTHERY, Servant, 15, NJ
• Bellevue Hospital, New York (Manhattan), New York City-Greater, NY
  • Charles FERGUSON, Employee, 38, Married, Clerk, Ireland
• Richmond (Staten Island), New York City-Greater, New York
  • John M. MERRICK, Head, 36, Civil Engineer, Ireland
  • Kate N. MERRICK, Wife, 38, Keeping House, Ireland
  • William B. MERRICK, Son, 6, At School, NY
  • Kate L. FERGUSON, Mother-In-Law, 70, Boarder, Ireland
  • Mary FALLON, Servant, 20, Servant,m Ireland

1890-93, Manchester, New Hampshire Directories

• John FERGUSON, 245 Merrimack, house same location, physician
• John D. FERGUSON, ,boards 245 Merrimack, student
• Alfred W. FERGUSON, 797 Elm, boards 245 Merrimack, clerk

1900 United States Federal Census

• Manchester Ward 4, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • John FERGUSON, Head, 70, Ireland, Immigrated 1851
  • Eleanor FERGUSON, Wife, 58, NY
  • Mary C FERGUSON, Dau, 33, NH
  • Elenora GOGGIN, Dau, 36, Widow, NY
  • Alfred W GOGGIN, Gson, 4, NH
  • Amai MC LAUGHLIN, Servant, 25, Ireland
• Manchester Ward 4, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • J D FERGUSON, Head, 30, Physician, NH
  • Floren E FERGUSON, Wife, 29,
• Paterson Ward 4, Passaic, New Jersey
  • Wm FERGUSSON, Head, 63, Ireland, Civil Engineer, Immigated 1838
  • Lidia FERGUSSON, Wife, 49, NJ
  • Wm FERGUSSON, Son, 25, NJ, Civil Engineer, NJ
  • D Garrett FERGUSSON, Son, 23, NJ, Civil Engineer, NJ
  • Alex FERGUSSON, Son, 17, NJ, At School, NJ
  • Maud FERGUSSON, Dau, 20, NJ
  • Kathren FERGUSSON, Dau, 12, NJ, At School
  • May JOHNSON, Servant, 24, Ireland

1910 United States Federal Census

• Manchester Ward 2, Hillsborough, New Hampshire (Household of Charles A PERKINS)
  • John D FERGUSON, 39, Single, Physician, NH
• Paterson Ward 11, Passaic, New Jersey
  • William FERGUSON, Head, 75, Civil Engineer, Ireland
  • Lydia G FERGUSON, Wife, 59, None, NJ
  • William FERGUSON Jr., Son, Civil Engineer, 35, NJ
  • Maud FERGUSON, Dau, 30, None, NJ
  • Katherine FERGUSON, Dau, 22, Teacher, NJ
  • Mary MATANOVITCH, Servant, 22, Servant, Poland

1920 United States Federal Census

• Manchester Ward 1, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
  • William A GOGGIN, Head, 24, Teacher, NH
  • Rose N GOGGIN, Wife, 25, NH
  • William A GOGGIN, Son, 1 11/12, RI
  • Ella GOGGIN, Mother, 56, NY
  • Mary C FERGUSON, Aunt, 54, NH
  • John D FERGUSON, Uncle, 52, Divorced, Doctor, NH
• Paterson Ward 6, Passaic, New Jersey
  • Lydia G FERGUSON, Head, 69, None, NJ
  • William FERGUSON Jr., Son, Civil Engineer, 45, NJ
  • Maud FERGUSON, Dau, 40, None, NJ
  • Katherine FERGUSON, Dau, 31, Teacher, NJ

1930 United States Federal Census

• Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey
  • William FERGUSON, Head, 55, Civil Engineer, NJ
  • Maud S FERGUSON, Sister, 50, NJ
  • Katherine FERGUSON, Sister, 47, Teacher, NJ

FERGUSON, Henry Gaspard De Lavalette

• Boer War 1899-1902, The Norfolk Regiment [findmypast.com]
  • FERGUSON, HENRY GASPARD DE LAVALETTE, Captain, was the son of Major General C Johnston-Ferguson. He joined the 4th (Militia) Battalion Norfolk Regiment, and served in Sierra Leone, 1898-99, taking part in the Mendiland Protectorate Expeditions. He was slightly wounded; mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 December 1899], and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 9 January 1900]: "Henry Gaspard de Lavalette Ferguson, Captain, 4th (Militia) Battalion Norfolk Regiment. In recognition of services whilst employed in Sierra Leone". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes were sent to Captain Ferguson at home. He served in South Africa, 1900-2, as Assistant Provost-Marshal, Lines of Communication (received the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps. Major Ferguson retired 13 July 1901, and joined the Reserve officers. He served in the European War from 1914 to 1918; was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel; became Lieutenant Colonel, and was awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order. His favourite recreations were racing, polo, hunting and big game shooting. Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)
• 1911 Census 5 York Place Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • FERGUSON, Henry Gaspard De Lavasette Boarder Single M 43 1868 Secretary National Service Lengard Bermuda West India
• Civil Registration event: Death
  • FERGUSON, Henry De L Registration District: Wandsworth County: London Year of Registration: 1945 Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec Age at death: 76 Volume No: 1D Page No: 337

References

1. David Leahy, MA (Local History), Thesis on Garryduff Townland, Monagay Parish, Newcastle West, County Limerick, University of Limerick, Dec 2006.
2. Burke's Peerage & Gentry
3. The Connaught Journal, Galway, Monday, Nov 24, 1823
4. E. Kean, P.B. Phair & T.U. Sadleir (eds), Kings Inn Admission Papers 1607-1867, Irish Manuscripts Commission, 1982, p161
5. Parish Church of Rathkeale, LDS Film 0897365 Item 1
6. M. J. Dore, 'Monumental Inscriptions in the Church of Ireland Parish Graveyard at Rathkeale, County Limerick', in The Irish Ancestor, vol. xiv, no. 2, (1982), p. 106.
7. Granville Priest Conn, History of the New Hampshire Surgeons in the War of Rebellion, Ira C. Evans, Co., printers (1906), p. 123-125
8. Biography of Dr. John Ferguson of Manchester NH, History of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Philadelphia: J.W. Lewis & Co., 1885
9. Willey's Semi-centennial Book of Manchester, 1846-1896 by George Franklin Willey, Manchester (N.H.), 1896, p.283