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Descendants of John Fergusson
Generation No. 1
1. John2 Fergusson (Robert1) was born 1789 in Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland, and died January 14, 1866 in Montague, Lanark Co ON. He married (1) Mary McIntyre 1809 in Strathyre, Perthshire, Scotland. She was born 1790 in Strathrye, Perth, Scotland, and died 1818 in Scotland. He married (2) Margaret McNee December 30, 1826 in Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland, daughter of John McNee and Margaret McLaren. She was born August 12, 1812 in Callender, Perthshire, Scotland.
Notes for John Fergusson:
John Fergusson was born 1789 in Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland, and died January 14, 1866 in Montague, Lanark Co. He married (1) Mary McIntyre 1809 in Strathyre, Perthshire, Scotland. He married (2) Margaret McNee December 30, 1826 in Balquidder, Perthshire, Scotland, daughter of John McNee and Margaret McLaren. They were in Lanark County presumably for Thomas' birth on June 30, 1831, at least for his baptism on Feb. 20 1832. IGI index shows Kip of Strathyre, film LDS # 184270 p.514 Ref. 15047 John Fergusson was married to Mary McIntye abt 1809 in Perth Scotland, file # 458535. Mary died abt 1818. Strathyre is a part of Perth with Strathern in the north west part. They had five sons, Colin, John, Colin, Duncan, and Robert. IGI records show: Colin Ferguson,Parish of Balquider, Perthshire, Scotland LDS Film # 0993518, February 2, 1810 John Ferguson and Spouse Mary McIntyre in the village of Strathyre had a child baptised and named Colin .. this Colin died before 1814 but death records were not found.
Perth, Scotland, Sons (all christened in Strathyre)
1. Colin Ferguson b. 2 Feb 1810- died young 2. John Ferguson b. 26 Nov 1811
3. Colin Ferguson 1 Jan 1814, 4. Duncan Ferguson 13 Jan 1816.
Strathern appears to be a general area west of Perth and Strathyre seems to be part of that area.
Note: There is no Fifteenthly mentioned in the WILL. The sons receiving one pound are the elder sons, two from his first marriage and Thomas the eldest from the second marriage no doubt have already received their land allotment. Sons Colin b. 1814 and Robert b.1818 are missing so it is presumed they are dead by 1864. For further info on the way fathers provided for children read, " Irish Migrants in the Canadas A New Approach " by Bruce S. Elliott ISBN 0-7735-0607-1
WILL of John Fergusson Folio 849 Registered Sixth Day of February 1865 at one of the clock in the afternoon. Liber B Montague Folio 849 & 851 Memorial 588 A. Sinclair, Dep Reg, South Rideau Lanark. A Memorial to be registered pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided of a Will in the words and figures following that is to say. I John Ferguson of Montague in the county of Lanark in the Province of Upper Canada yeoman being of sound and perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God, calling it to mind the mortality of anybody and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die and make and ordain this very last Will and Testament dividing each worldly estate as God has been pleased to give me this following manner. Firstly, it is my Will my wife Margaret Ferguson enjoy the benefits arising from my farm for the space of three years dating from the first of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and sixty-five.
Secondly, I give and bequeath to my son Donald Fifty acres more or less being the East rear half of lot number twenty-six (26) in the tenth concession of the township of Montague. Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my son Archibald Fifty acres more or less being the West half of lot number twenty - six (26) in the township of Montague. Fourthly, I bind my sons Donald and Archibald to support their mother comfortably during the term of her natural life or should she prefer living with any other member of the family that they pay her the sum of twelve pounds per annum to pay six pounds each. Fifthly,I empower my executors to fulfill my Bargain for the purchase of Forty nine acres being composed of Part of lot number twenty four in the eighth concession of the township of Montague to be divided Equally between my two sons Archibald and Donald. Sixthly, I bind my sons Archibald and Donald that if they are deposed to sell their fifty acres of lot No. Twenty-six in the tenth Concession Montague that the one must sell to the other and _ other person the sum of one hundred pounds.
Seventhly, should my son Donald be removed by death before he arrives at the age of Twenty-one years I bequeath the said farms to my son Archibald and bind him to pay fifty pounds equally between my daughters, Janet, Catherine Margaret and Christian. His obligations toward his mother to be the same as already specified to my sons. Eighthly, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Janet Twenty pounds.
Ninthly, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Catherine Twenty pounds. Tenthly, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Twenty pounds. Eleventhly, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Christian Twenty pounds. Twelfthly, I leave and bequeath to my son John one pound. Thirteenthly, I leave and bequeath to my son Duncan one pound. Fourteenthly, I leave and bequeath to my son Thomas one pound.
Sixteenthly, I hereby constitute and appoint my sons John and Duncan Ferguson and Archibald McLaren my son inlaw Executors of this my last Will and Testament whereof I herewith hereunto set my hand and seal I give my executors full power to collect and pay all my debts dated this nineteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four. Signed Sealed and Pronounced by the said John Ferguson to be his Last Will and Testament in the presence as Witnesses, signed Colin McNab, D.A. Ferguson John Ferguson Which said will is witnessed by Colin McNab of the township of Elmsley North in the County of Lanark, Yeoman and Duncan A. Ferguson of Smiths Falls in the County of Lanark, Gentlemen. And this memorial thereof is hereby required to be registered by me Archibald McLaren one of the Executors in the said Will named. To Witness my hand and seal this Twenty-eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five. Signed and Sealed In the presence of James Lafferty Jr. . A. Sinclair
Notes for Margaret McNee:
Margaret's parent's marriage perhaps: JOHN MCNEE Spouse: MARGARET MCLAREN Marriage: 05 MAR 1789, Callander, Perth, Scotland, Source IGI Batch No. M113364 Source Call No.: 1040071 Film, Printout Call No 6900654
Children of John Fergusson and Mary McIntyre are:
2 i. Colin3 Fergusson, born February 02, 1810 in Perthshire, Scotland; died Bef. 1814 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Notes for Colin Fergusson:
Colin Ferguson, Parish of Balquider, Perthshire, Scotland LDS Film # 0993518, February 2nd,1810, John
Ferguson and Spouse Mary McIntyre in the village of Strathyre had a child baptised and named Colin. This Colin
died before 1814 but death records were not found.
+ 3 ii. John Fergusson, born November 26, 1811 in Perthshire, Scotland; died August 31, 1888 in Lanark Co. ON.
+ 4 iii. Colin Fergusson, born January 01, 1814 in Perthshire, Scotland; died in McVean's Cemetery Lanark Co. ON.
5 iv. Duncan Fergusson, born January 13, 1816 in Perthshire, Scotland; died November 30, 1885 in Lanark Co. ON. He married Maria Willoughby; born 1816 in Ireland; died November 04, 1909 in McVean's Cemetery, Numogate, Lanark Co. ON.
Notes for Duncan Fergusson:
1816 January 13, John Ferguson and spouse Mary McIntyre, Village of Strathyre [Scotland] had a child baptised
named Duncan LDS Film 0993518 Film # 458535. "At rest died at Smiths Falls on Thursday, November 4, 1909,
Maria Willoughby, relict of the late Duncan Fergusson Sr. age 93 years. The Funeral will take place from her late
residence, Centre Street, at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon to McVean's Cemetery, Numogate. Service at the
house at 1:30 o'clock." Duncan and Maria had no surviving children.
Laura Fergusson (Raeburn - Gibson) stated in her family records of the 1950's, " Duncan Fergusson married
Maria Willoughby and lived in Smith's Falls, Ontario. They had no children. The "little chair" I have in my home –
well over hundred years old -- once belonged to Aunt Maria. When my parents moved to Manitoba in 1881, my
mother had cane bottomed chairs. The women talked it over and Aunt Maria and mother traded chairs, thinking
that the handmade wooden chairs would be much stronger for maybe rough use in a pioneer home. They are as
good today as they were then." Duncan's father was John Fergusson who came to Canada about 1830 with sons
Duncan, Colin and Robert. Son, John II arrived a few years later.
Laura goes on to say that John was accompanied by his second wife Margaret ---called Granny Fergusson --- and
their four children, Christina (Kirsty), Archie, Tom and Dan. This, however, cannot be right. The 1851 census
says the children by his second wife were all born in Montague Twp. and the last child of John Fergusson's 1st
marriage to Mary McIntyre was born in 1818 and the first child of his second marriage to Margaret McNee was
born 1832. Therefore it is more likely that they came to Canada about 1830 before the birth of their first child
- In fact it is very possible that John emigrated with his three eldest sons and met and married his second wife
here in Canada. There is a possibility that John I came to Canada with the other Fergussons, Margaret's family
of Fergusson Falls but he returned to Scotland as the children's baptisms by wife 1 appear in Scottish records.
1851 Census: Duncan Fergusson age 33, b. Scotland married to Maria age 33, b. Ireland, living at Con. 1, Lot 2E,
Beckwith Twp. with no children listed. Duncan and Maria Fergusson nee Willoughby lived in Smith's Falls, ON. in
later life.
Franktown Cemetery, Beckwith Twp. Lanark Co. Ontario Headstone reads: In memory of the 4 infant children of
Duncan and Maria Fergusson. This would fit with the probate papers found re: Duncan's will stating that his
nephew was to have a headstone installed for his deceased children. Con 1 Lot 2 is close to Franktown Cemetery.
Notes for Maria Willoughby
[Lanark 015737-04] Fergusson, Maria f, d. 4 Nov. 1909, at Smiths Falls, 93 yr, born Ireland, d/o George
Willoughby and Ann Shirley. Certified by DA Fergusson. 'Did not seem to have any particular disease merely
coasted away from old age' Edward McKenzie MD, Smiths Falls [born 1816] DA Fergusson was a nephew.
"At rest died at Smiths Falls on Thursday, November 4, 1909, Maria Willoughby, relict of the late Duncan
Fergusson Sr. age 93 years. The Funeral will take place from her late residence, Centre Street, at 2 o'clock on
Friday afternoon to McVean's Cemetery, Numogate. Service at the house at 1:30 o'clock." Centre St. caught my
attention. Did they all live together? George would be Maria’s brother.
[Lanark 015729] Willoughby George m, d. 28 July 1909, Centre St, Smiths Falls, married, Plymouth Brethren, s/o
George Willoughby and Anne Shirley both born Ireland, senility, infm Mrs. Geo. Willoughby and doctor.
1851 Census: Duncan Fergusson age 33, b. Scotland married to Maria age 33, b. Ireland, living at Con. 1, Lot 2E,
Beckwith Twp. Duncan and Maria Fergusson nee Willoughby lived in Smith's Falls, ON. in later life.
Duncan and Maria had no surviving children. Franktown Cemetery, Beckwith Twp. Lanark Co. Ontario
Headstone reads: In memory of the 4 infant children of Duncan and Maria Fergusson. This would fit with the
probate papers found re: Duncan's will stating that his nephew was to have a headstone installed for his
deceased children. Con 1 Lot 2 is close to Franktown Cemetery.
6 v. Robert Fergusson, born 1818 in Scotland.
Children of John Fergusson and Margaret McNee are:
+ 7 i. Thomas3 Fergusson, born June 30, 1831 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON.
8 ii. Janet Fergusson, born October 27, 1832 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth ON, Date of Birth October 27,1832 parents: John Fergusson and
Margaret McNee natives of Scotland, Con. 10 Lot 26 Montague Twp. Johnstown District. John's Will," Eighthly,
I leave and bequeath to my daughter Janet twenty pounds"
9 iii. Catherine Fergusson, born 1834 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON. She married Archibald McLaren.
John Fergusson's will. Ninthly, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Catherine twenty pounds.
10 iv. Margaret Fergusson, born 1836 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON.
John Fergusson's will, Tenthly, I leave and bequeath to my daughter Margaret, Twenty Pounds.
+ 11 v. Christian Fergusson, born July 02, 1839 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON; died May 07, 1915 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
12 vi. Archibald Fergusson, born 1841 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON; died July 20, 1876 in Smiths Falls Ontario.
[Lanark 006747] Archibald Fergusson, 34 yr, died 20 July 1876 shoemaker, born Beckwith Twp, inflamation,
infm undertaker of Smiths Falls, presume this is the correct Archibald as the age fits.
13 vii. Donald (Daniel) Fergusson, born 1848 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON.
Generation No. 2
3. John3 Fergusson (John2, Robert1) was born November 26, 1811 in Perthshire, Scotland, and died August 31, 1888 in Lanark Co. ON. He married Margaret Jane Fergusson 1836 in Lanark Co. Ontario, daughter of Craigdarroch Fergusson and Elizabeth Reid. She was born October 04, 1811 in Craigdarroch, Scotland, and died February 14, 1906 in Lanark Co. ON.
Notes for John Fergusson:
1811 Strathyre, Perth Scotland, christening, LDS film # 458538 "November 26 John Ferguson, Schoolmaster of Strathire and Mary McIntyre his wife had a son baptised named John. "John stayed in Scotland and did not come to Canada with his father and step mother. He came at age 21 after completing his education so this would have been in 1832.
1861 Census: John Fergusson b. 1811, age 50, Margaret 50, Con. 9, L. 24 Montague, Had he taken over his father's farm?, Robert 22, John 20 labourer, Duncan 17 labourer, Margaret 14, Colin 11, James 7.
Laura (Fergusson) Raeburn - Gibson wrote: "John Fergusson came to Canada when he was 21 and for a time kept the Waterloo Hotel in the town of Perth. Then he bought a farm in Montague township, about 5 miles north of Smith's Falls, not far from 'Numegate'. The house was founded on a rock. In fact, the whole farm was. The cellar was blasted out of solid rock and on this was built a frame building which was painted barn red. It looks just the same today (1947). Around it were planted apple trees and lilacs and here he brought his bride, Margaret Fergusson, who lived at Fergusson's Falls near the town of Perth. Margaret Fergusson was the daughter of Craigdarroch Fergusson. This was about the year 1836." Laura was fairly close 100 years later.
Notes for Margaret Jane Fergusson:
"At Rest, Entered into rest at Smith's Falls, on Wednesday, Feb.14, 1906 Margaret Fergusson, relict of the late John Fergusson, Aged 94 years The Funeral Will leave the residence of her son, Mr. James H. Fergusson, Mill Street, on Thursday afternoon, 15th inst, at 2:30 O'clock for the Public Vault. Service at the house at 2 o'clock." Margaret was known as Granny Fergusson.
[Lanark 015959-06] Fergusson, Margaret died Smiths Falls 14 Feb. 1906 Resident Smiths Falls, widow, 94 yr, born Scotland, infm. Chas. Coghlan.
Children of John Fergusson and Margaret Fergusson are:
14 i. Robert Buchanan4 Fergusson I, born 1836.
15 ii. Robert Buchanan Fergusson II, born 1839 in Ontario; died January 11, 1890 in Winnipeg, MB. Kildonan Cemetery. He married Margaret Caldwell September 26, 1865 in Lanark Co. Ontario; born 1844.
Notes for Robert Buchanan Fergusson II:
Robert Buchanan Ferguson 27 born Perth, Lanark Co, Residence: Lanark Township s/o John Ferguson and
Margaret Ferguson married 26 September 1865 Margaret Caldwell 21, born and resident Lanark Township d/o
Alexander Caldwell and Mary Ann Maxwell Lanark FHL Microfilm: 1030059
1880 June 22, Winnipeg Times: Dr. Fergusson has removed his office from McKenzie's building to Lyon's new
block, opposite to Post Office, upstairs, June 22 for I month.
1885 July 21, Winnipeg Times: I hereby certify that I have made a careful analysis of the Cider manufactured
by Young & Co. - have seen it in the process of manufacture - and beg to state that the ingredients used in its
composition are perfectly harmless; and can therefore cheerfully recommend it as a good wholesome refreshing
drink. R.B. Fergusson, M.D. Winnipeg July 21 1885.
FERGUSSON, Robert Buchanan, Date of death: 01/11/1890, Age: 51years, Place of death: Winnipeg REG #:
1890,001799
1881 Census Place Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Reel C-13282, District 183, C- 4. p. 16, Household 87
All born Ontario, Scottish, Presbyterian
Robt. B. FERGUSON 41 Dr. Of Medicine Margaret FERGUSON 35
Alexr. FERGUSON 14 John FERGUSON 12
Clyde FERGUSON 7 Aida FERGUSON 2
16 iii. John Fergusson, born January 01, 1841 in Con 7 Lot 21P, Montague, Lanark Co. ON; died July
17, 1894 in NW 22-2-9 farm, near Snowflake,McKenzie District, Manitoba. He married Sarah Victoria Foster
January 09, 1872 in Smiths Falls, Lanark Co., Ontario; born August 24, 1847 in Montague, Lanark, Canada West
,now Ontario; died February 04, 1934 in Dewdney, BC, Hatzic Cemetery(now called Maple Ridge)
Notes for Sarah Victoria Foster:
Sarah Victoria Foster was baptized on April 2, 1848 by Rev. W.H. Williams. Her cousin William Jackson Foster
was baptized the same day. Wesleyan Methodist Baptisms, Reel 1,p. 675, Bathurst District, Montague Twp. born
August 24, 1847. Sarah's Death registration states she was born Oct. 14, 1845 . We will use the date of birth
as stated on her baptismal record. The Fergusson Bible written after her marriage states: b. 14 Oct. 1846 and
d. 8 Feb. 1934. Her death registration shows b. 14 Oct. 1845 and d. 4 Feb. 1934. Her birth will be based on the
baptismal records supplied by her parents and the death date will be as written on the BC Death Registration.
Vol. 488 # 52204. She is buried at Hatzic Cemetery, Mission City, BC. in plot 71, block 8. She died of apoplexy.
Sarah Fergusson's death records states she lived in BC. with Sadie and David for 20 years, the last 4 at the
Strachan residence in Dewdney, therefore she likely moved to BC. in 1914. Laura Raeburn Gibson wrote of her
prairie upbringing in Manitou, MB." After the death of her father John Fergusson, her mother Sarah, nee
FOSTER had to raise the family. Their uncles, Dick and Bill Foster helped out. Their farm was on the Indian trail
down into the Pembina Valley. The Indians would file along and come into the farm yard and sit down and wait.
They came on horse back with the men riding and the women and children walking. Poles, which dragged behind
the horses, carried their possessions. Sarah was a crack shot - she could bring down a pigeon in flight. She kept
her musket by the door and cooked a meal for the natives. They were polite and quiet as they ate and thanked
her. The gun made her feel better, for they would watch Laura with the fair curly hair and it made Sarah
nervous. They returned regularly for they knew she would be kind and indeed our mother's stories never made us
feel anything other than that the people were hungry. Laura personally felt a kindred spirit with these Indians
because of the tone of her mother's voice in the story telling. Sarah was a crack shot with a gun. She quickly got
rid of any hawks that molested her chickens or turkeys. When her husband was away, she kept the gun loaded by
the door as they did fear the Indians, especially when the second Riel Rebellion broke out near Saskatoon. The
"Commission Trail" passed their farm about a half mile off and they used to listen to the Indians moving along it
in their Red River carts. Later the road was made along the edge of their property. For more history see "Early
Life in McKenzie" page 275 by Sadie Strachan nee Fergusson.
John FERGUSSON was born Jan 1, 1841 at Con 7 Lot 21Part, Montague Twp.,Lanark Co. ON. He died at his farm
at NW 22-2-9 at Manitou near Snowflake in the McKenzie District of southern Manitoba. Sarah and John moved
west in 1881 to the McKenzie district from Smith's Falls, ON. with their children and with Sarah's mother
Sarah "Sally" Foster nee Finley and Sally's brother John Webster Finley. They came via Chicago, IL. and
Emerson, ND. by train, arriving in Emerson, MB. in March 1881. In the spring they travelled by sleigh and horses
to their farm at NW 22-2-9, McKenzie District near Manitou. Their first home was a sod house. John, a
Presbyterian, was well educated and active in the community. He was mourned by the whole area on his death and
he was spoken of as a great leader of the area. He was a Councilor for a long time and a Reeve for awhile. He was
the Justice of Peace for the district. He was active in the church and taught Sunday School. He donated the
land for the McKenzie Cemetery at NW 22-2-9 by 1885 according to his daughter Sadie Strachan.
1881 Mountain, Marquette, Manitoba, C-13283, District 186, C- , Page10,
John FERGUSON M Male Scottish 39 Ontario Farmer C. Methodist
Sarah FERGUSON M Female Irish 33 Ontario Methodist
Willie FERGUSON Male Scottish 8 Ontario Methodist
Colin FERGUSON Male Scottish 6 Ontario Methodist
Sarah FERGUSON Female Scottish 3 Ontario Methodist
1901 Manitoba, LISGAR (#7) Pembina e-3 Page 1 Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6432, Family 7 line 35
Ferguson Sarah Head Widow, Oct 14 1846 age 54 , Twp 2- range 9-w Section 22
Ferguson John E W Son Single Mar 17 1873 28 Ferguson Sadie M Daughter S Jun 17 1878 22
Ferguson Laura M Daughter S Aug 2 1885 15 Foster William Brother Single Nov 11 1842 age 58
Foster Richard Brother Single Sep 1, 1844 56
Windsor W Son in Law S Apr 29 1871 29 , Sarah's niece Mina Kerfoot married William Windsor but this is not
him. He is not Sarah's son in law. He will belong to the family on Lisgar e-3, page 2., Twp 2- range 9 W sec 20
17 iv. Duncan Fergusson, born July 15, 1844 in Montague Twp, Lanark Co ON; died May 18, 1914 in Smiths Falls, Ontario. He married Anna Gould; born 1845.
Notes for Duncan Fergusson:
[Lanark 004560 MS932-17] Duncan A Fergusson 28 of Smiths Falls merchant s/o John Fergusson and Mary
Fergusson married Anna Gould 27 of Smiths Falls d/o Jason Gould and Nancy Simpson Witn: D. Fergusson sen,
and F Abbott both of Smiths Falls, Presbyterian, Rev. John Crombie 22 Jul 1875
[Lanark 0183843] Duncan Alexander Fergusson 71 yr, died 8 May 1914 Smiths Falls, pneumonia jaundice, born
Montague Tp, s/o John Fergusson and Margaret Fergusson. This will be Margaret's maiden name based on how
the entries were made on this page. Mother's maiden names entered if know, otherwise the surname is left
blank, not showing her married name.
1901 Census Leeds and Grenville North 82, Smiths Falls F-1, p. 4, Reel T6478
Fergusson James H Head Apr 4 1854, 46 assistant postmaster b. rural Ont
Fergusson Mary B Wife Sep 14 1857, 43 b. rural Ont
Fergusson Margaret Mother Widow, Oct 4 1811, 89 b. Scotland
Living next door all born urban Ontario except Duncan b. rural
Fergusson DUNCAN A Head Widow Jul 15 1844, 56 postmaster
Fergusson Laura G Daughter Jun 1 1876, 24 Fergusson John B Son Aug 2 1879, 21 postal clerk
Fergusson Ross M Son Aug 31 1886,14 Fergusson Wm S Son May 17 1888, 12
Compare to 1901 census above.
Flora Raeburn-Gibson had the following notes that were likely started by her mother Laura Fergusson.
Duncan Gelina Fergusson born Greenock, Scotland b. 5-6 Died Winnipeg Dec. 21, 1887.
Duncan A. Fergusson died 1914 aged 71, wife Anna Gould
Duncan A. Fergusson and Anna Gould 1895 Son - James Henry 1884
Laura (Lou) G. Fergusson 1876 – 1936
Dr. Ross M. Fergusson 1886 - 1971 m. Jane McDiarmid 1886 - 1969.
18 v. Margaret Fergusson, born 1847 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON; died June 09, 1879 in McVean's Cemetery, Montague Twp. Lanark Co.
Almonte Gazette, Death: Ferguson, Margaret 32 years, 9 June 1879 Montague, daughter of John and Margaret.
19 vi. Colin Fergusson, born 1849 in Lanark Co. ON; died October 27, 1874 in McVean's Cemetery, Montague Twp. Lanark Co.
McVean Cemetery Book, #25 - In Memory of Colin Fergusson, son of John and M. Fergusson, died Oct 27, 1874,
aged 25 yrs. Almonte Gazette,: Colin, 25 years, teacher, Montague, son of John
20 vii. James Henry Fergusson, born April 04, 1854 in Montague Twp.Lanark Co.; died January 05, 1933 in Smiths Falls, Ontario. He married Mary Bell McIntosh October 13, 1885 in Smiths Falls, Ontario; born September 14, 1857.
[Lanark 014696 MS932-50] Jas H Fergusson 31, bachelor, b. Ontario, assistant post master, s/o John
Fergusson and Maggie Fergusson married Mary Bell McIntosh 28 spinster b. Ontario d/o Francis McIntosh and
Mary Fraser 13 Oct 1885 Wit: JR Dulmage of Appleton and Mary Robertson of Merrickville, Presbyterian
1901 Census Leeds and Grenville North 82, Smiths Falls F-1, p. 4, Reel T6478
Fergusson James H Head Apr 4 1854, 46 assistant postmaster b. rural Ont
Fergusson Mary B Wife Sep 14 1857, 43 b. rural Ont
Fergusson Margaret Mother Widow, Oct 4 1811, 89 b. Scotland
Living next door all born urban Ontario except Duncan b. rural ON;
Fergusson Duncan A Head Widow Jul 15 1844, 56 postmaster Laura G Daughter Jun 1 1876, 24
John B Son Aug 2 1879, 21 postal clerk; Ross M Son Aug 31 1886,14; Wm S Son May 17 1888, 12
[Lanark 020432] James Henry Fergusson, died Jan 5, 1933, 78yr 9 mo 1d, married, born April 4, 1854 Montague
Twp, residence at death 35 Maple St, lived there 50 years, s/o John Fergusson and Margaret Fergusson both
born Scotland, general ateriosclerosis, Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls, infm Dr. RN Fergusson, nephew [ see
above 1901 census Ross born Aug 31, 1886]
4. Colin3 Fergusson (John2, Robert1) was born January 01, 1814 in Perthshire, Scotland, and died in McVean's Cemetery Lanark Co. ON. He married Catherine Gillies. She is buried in McVean's Cemetery Lanark Co. Ontario.
1814 January 1, John Ferguson late(?) Schoolmaster of Strathyre and spouse Mary McIntyre had a son baptised and named Colin, LDS Film 0993518 file # 1239562 p.1186, Ref.24894
McVean Cemetery book #31 - Colin and Catherine Fergusson and family, Mary, Tena, Anna, Sarah, Colin, Fergusson. (no dates)
Laura Raeburn Gibson wrote: Colin married Catharine Gilles. Colin Fergusson b. Abt. 1814 in Perthshire, Scotland farming Con. 1, Lot 3 in Beckwith Twp. near Gillies Corners in 1850. His widow Catharine Gillies "Aunt Kitty" was still there in 1863. Their children are Mary 11, Margaret 8, Christina 7, Ann 5, Catherine 3 and Sarah 2. Colin is not mentioned in his father's will dated 1864.
Children of Colin Fergusson and Catherine Gillies are:
21 i. Mary4 Fergusson, died in McVean's Cemetery.
22 ii. Tina Fergusson, died in McVean's Cemetery.
23 iii. Anna Fergusson, died in McVean's Cemetery.
24 iv. Sarah Fergusson, died in McVean's Cemetery.
25 v. Colin Fergusson, died in McVean's Cemetery.
7. Thomas3 Fergusson (John2, Robert1) was born June 30, 1831 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON. He married Margaret. She was born 1835 in Ontario.
Thomas' Baptismal record from Perth, dated Feb. 20 1832, shows the family living on Lot 26 Con 10 Montague, at that time in the Johnstown District.
Children of Thomas Fergusson and Margaret are:
26 i. Isabella4 Fergusson, born 1861.
27 ii. Margaret Fergusson, born 1865.
28 iii. John Fergusson, born 1870.
29 iv. Elizabeth Fergusson, born 1873.
11. Christian3 Fergusson (John2, Robert1) was born July 02, 1839 in Montague, Lanark Co, ON, and died May 07, 1915 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She married George Stewart July 18, 1857 in Beckwith, Lanark Co. ON, son of John Stewart and Jessie Campbell. He was born August 12, 1822 in Perthshire Scotland, and died April 12, 1906 in Gilby, North Dakota.
Notes for Christian Fergusson:
Christian (Christianne in pronunciation) Fergusson, daughter of John Fergusson and Margaret McNee married George Stewart of Smith Falls. George had emigrated to Canada with his parents (as a teenager--1838 ish) and two brothers, then another brother and sister were born in Canada. The Stewart boys all decided to move to North Dakota and a couple of the boys went down in 1879 and then the rest of the family moved in 1880. The old folks said they were too old to be moving again but the "kids" all insisted. So the family moved again kit and caboodle this time to North Dakota. The exception was their sister, Isabella, who moved to Michigan in 1883 with her husband Charlie Whiting. Christy went back to Lanark Co. several times to visit her folks. During one of the visits one of her daughters died of diphtheria. The spelling of Fergusson with the two s's was something she emphasized.
Laura Raeburn Gibson wrote: Kirsty married George Richard Stuart (Stewart) We always called him Uncle Geordie. They lived near Grand Forks, North Dakota. The village nearby was Gilby. Their children were Jessie who died as a child, Margaret, Campbell and Nellie who were all married and lived in North Dakota.
Another Pioneer Passes Away
Grandma Stewart called home at the ripe age of seventy-seven. Again the Angel of Death has entered the community and taken one for whom we all mourn. On Thursday morning at two-thirty Grandma Stewart heard the call and after nearly seventy-seven years of love and service passed into the life beyond. Christian Ferguson was born in Montague, July 2, 1838. Her childhood was spent in Montague, Ont. In 1857 she was married to George Stewart of Beckwith, Ont. and they made their home near Smiths Fall, Ont, until 1880 when they came to North Dakota taking up a homestead seven miles west of Manvel. Here, theirs were the struggles of pioneers. Many stories of those days are told of the cheerful, happy home with its ever open door of generous hospitality to not only neighbors but strangers as well. They came to Gilby in 1888 and since the death of Mr. Stewart in 1906 she has made her home with her youngest son, C.C. Stewart until a couple of months ago. She was of a cheerful and contented mind, kind and helpful to all with whom she came in contact. Her life was as a benediction. She is survived by two sons and three daughters, Mrs. F. Jones of Bemidje, Minn. J.F. Stewart of Gilby, Mrs. J. Keenan of Tacoma Wash. Mrs. O.S. Lund of Honeyford and C.C. Stewart of Grand Forks. The funeral was held today at two o'clock from the house with services in the church at 3 o'clock. She was laid to rest in the Prairie Home Cemetery.
Notes for George Stewart:
Grand Forks Daily Herald, Friday morning April 13, 1908
George Stewart Dead, Pioneer Settler of County Passes away at the age of seventy-eight years. The death of Mr. George Stewart, a prominent resident of Gilby occurred yesterday morning at the home of his son, C.C. Stewart, in that place. Mr. Stewart was born in Keithshire(likely means Perthshire) Scotland Aug. 12, 1822. He moved to Canada in 1834, locating at Glengarry at first, and later in Lanark county. He came to North Dakota in 1879, locating at Manvel removing to Gilby in 1898. Mr. Stewart has two brothers, Mr. Alex Stewart at Manvel and Daniel at Arvilla, and a sister Mrs. Whiton( Whiting is correct ) Lansing Mich. Mr. Stewart was married in 1857 to Christain Ferguson. He leaves besides the widow two sons, C.C. Stewart and J. F. Stewart at Gilby, and three daughters, Mrs. Franklin Jones at Gilby, Mrs. Lund and Mrs. Keenan at Larimore. The deceased has been for years extensively and successfully engaged in farming at Manvel and Gilby. For the past four and a half years he has been suffering from attacks of grippe, and had been steadily failing for some time past. He had been prominent in church work and was an active member of the Presbyterian church at Gilby. He was highly esteemed by all and his death leaves a void in the community which will be difficult to fill. The funeral will take place from Gilby Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m.
Children of Christian Fergusson and George Stewart are:
30 i. Isabella4 Stewart, born January 02, 1858 in Ontario; died November 02, 1930 in North Dakota. She married Peter Franklin Jones; born April 27, 1855; died October 20, 1927.
31 ii. John Fergusson Stewart, born May 14, 1861 in Ontario; died December 22, 1947 in North Dakota, likely Gilby. He married Mary Hamilton May 24, 1889; born May 29, 1862; died May 08, 1949.
32 iii. Margaret Stewart, born January 19, 1864 in Ontario; died September 1948. She married John Keenan; born June 24, 1850; died January 1929.
33 iv. Ellen Jane Stewart, born June 15, 1868 in Smiths Falls, Ontario; died May 07, 1953 in Honeyford, North Dakota. She married Olaf Sigurd Lund 1895; born July 14, 1865; died February 20, 1960.
Notes for Ellen Jane Stewart:
Mrs. Olaf Lund 86, pioneer resident of Honeyford community died at her home there Thursday morning. The
former Nellie Stewart, she was born at Smiths Falls Ontario, and came to North Dakota at the age of 13. She
was married to Olaf Lund of Honeyfield in 1895. She is survived by her three sons Colin, Stewart and Thomas of
Honeyford; two daughters Mrs. Peter Haugen and Mrs. Henry Larsen of Honeyford; 14 grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Honeyford
with Rev. Milton Bratrud officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Bye,
Ole Moen, Nels Haugen, Ben Juhke, Fred Benson, and George Larson. The body will lie in state at Hanson-
Anderson funeral home in Grand Forks Friday evening.
34 v. Colin Campbell Stewart, born February 01, 1870 in Smiths Falls, Ontario; died October 29, 1950 in Lake Forest, Illinois, buried Grand Forks ND. He married Bertha Britnell October 25, 1905 in Gilby, North Dakota; born April 04, 1878 in Guelph, Ontario; died April 15, 1965 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Notes for Colin Campbell Stewart:
Grand Forks Herald, North Dakota, June 7, 1953, Twenty Four Sheriffs Serve Grand Forks County. Cam
Stewart who served as sheriff from 1919-1922, had been a deputy under Turner (A.F. Art Turner held office
1915-1918 ) A Canadian, he came to Grand Forks during April 1880, and saw the first real church bell hoisted to
the belfry of the old Presbyterian church. He was in the livery business at Gilby, and held at one time or another
the office of policeman, constable, deputy and sheriff. He was 80 years of age when he died at Lake Forest Ill.
in October 1950.
Campbell C. Stewart Dies Here Today. Campbell Colin Stewart of McKinley Road died Sunday October 29 at Lake
Forest hospital. He was 80 years of age and had lived in Lake Forest for four years. Born in Ontario Canada, Mr.
Stewart served as sheriff of Grand Forks county N.D. for many years. Survivors are his wife Bertha, two sons,
John A. and Major Ferguson Stewart of California and Tokyo Japan, respectively, two daughters Miss Jean G.
Stewart of North McKinley Rd. and Mrs. George Niemeyer of North Wildwood Road; one sister and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday in Grand Forks. Burial was also in Grand Forks.
Notes for Bertha Britnell:
Mrs. Bertha Stewart 87, of 2 North June Terrace died April 15(1965) in Victory Memorial hospital. Born in
Guelph Ontario April 4, 1878, she was resident of Lake Forest for 20 years. Surviving are two daughters Miss
Jean Stewart and Mrs. George (Catherine) Niemeyer of Lake Forest; two sons Fergusson C. of Santa Monica Cal.
and John A. of West Springfield Mass; five grandchildren and twp great grandsons. Services were held Saturday
at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was Monday in Gilby Cemetery, Gilby , N.D.
35 vi. Jessie Stewart, born May 18, 1873 in Lanark Co. ON; died October 08, 1877 in Lanark Co. ON.
Baptised 26 November 1873, Residence Beckwith, Lanark Co. from United Church Archives.
36 vii. Jessie May Stewart, born June 28, 1883 in North Dakota; died February 28, 1890 in Lanark Co. ON.
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