Alexander Ferguson, of Channahon, had three sons in the army. Two of
these were in the 113th Illinois Infantry. One of these (Daniel) lost a leg at
Arkansas Post. The other (Alexander) enlisted while under the age of sixteen,
and came out a captain a colored regiment. Another son (William) was
temporarily residing at Houston, Texas, at the opening of the rebellion, and
was forced into the rebel ranks. Being stationed at Galveston, he with others,
managed to escape in a boat, and was picked up by one of our blockading vessels
and sent to New Orleans. He then enlisted in Battery D, U. S. Artillery, and
served bravely, being promoted corporal. In an expedition toward Richmond, his
left leg was carried away by a solid shot, which resulted in his death at
Hampton, VA., Dec. 10th, 1864, at the age of twenty-two. His remains sleep at
Channahon.
[Fifteen years ago, or, The patriotism of Will County : designed
to preserve the names and memory of Will County soldiers, both
Alexander Ferguson
- Donald FERGUSON m. Mary MCLACHLAN 08 Mar 1805, Kilmadock, Perth
- John FERGUSON b. 25 Dec 1805; chr. 29 Dec 1805, Kilmadock,
Perth; d. 4 Jan 1859, Thornhill, Kincardine, Perth; bur: Norrieston Churchyard,
Thornhill, Kincardine; m. Ann MCVEY 11 Aug 1853, Kilmadock, Perth
- Daniel FERGUSON b. 1854, Kilmadock, Perth
- Catherine FERGUSON b. 15 Apr 1858, Port Of Monteith, Perth,
Scotland
- Alexander FERGUSON b. Mar 11, 1807; chr. 15 Mar 1807 Kilmadock,
Perth; d. Oct 5, 1894; bur: Willard Grove Cemetery Channahon Township m. Jean
BURDEN 03 Dec 1840 Kilmadock, Perth
- Daniel b. 06 May 1841; chr. 20 May 1841 Kilmadock, Perth;
d. Sep 1876; m. Libbie WORTHING
- Elizabeth b.~ 1863, Scotland
- Margaret b.~1865, MD
- Carrie J b. 1871, Minooka, IL; m. Fred H. TOWNSEND 26
Jun 1890 Anita, Cass, IA
- Daniel Charles b. Jan 20 1875, IL; m. Ella Mae OVERMIRE
06 Feb 1894 Anita, Cass, IA
- Eiden b.~1895, IA
- Raymond b.~1898, IA
- William b. 19 Jan 1844; chr. 31 Jan 1844 Kilmadock, Perth;
d. 10 Dec 1864, Hampton, VA
- Alexander b.~ 1847, Scotland
- James b.~1851, NY
- Elizabeth FERGUSON b. 27 Nov 1808; chr. 27 Nov 1808, Kilmadock,
Perth
- Peter FERGUSON b. 11 Sep 1812; chr. 13 Sep 1812, Kilmadock,
Perth
- James FERGUSON b./chr. 22 Jan 1815, Kilmadock, Perth
- Duncan FERGUSON b. 29 Jun 1817; 06 Jul 1817, Kilmadock,
Perth
Daniel Ferguson
- Excerpts from the Morris Herald September 29, 1876
- OBITUARY Our village was thrown into a state of mourning and
sadness last Wednesday, by a telegraphic message announcing the death of Dan'l
Ferguson, Esq., merchant and banker.....married one of the daughters of Mr.
A.C. Worthing....widow, with his two little girls, have the deepest sympathy of
the entire community....
- Lawrence & Thompson's Grundy County Directory 1877-1878 Minooka
- Mrs. Daniel Ferguson, widow
1841 Census
- Deanston Village Fifth Division, Perthshire
- Alexr Ferguson 30 Perthshire, Joiner J
- Jean Ferguson 20 Perthshire
- Daniel Ferguson 1 month Perthshire
1860 Census
- Channahon, Will, Illinois
- Alexander Furgeson 50 Scotland
- Jane Furgeson 39 Scotland
- William Furgeson 16 Scotland
- Alexander Furgeson 13 Scotland
- James Furgeson 9 New York
- Aux Sable, Grundy, Illinois [CONNZARD Household]
- Daniel Fergeson 20 Scotland
1870 Census
- Channahon, Will, Illinois
- Alexander Ferguson 61 Scotland Farmer
- Jean Ferguson 49 Scotland
- Morris Ward 3, Grundy, Illinois [BLANDING Household]
- Daniel Ferguson 29 Scotland, county Treasurer
- Morris, Grundy, Illinois
- Daniel Ferguson 28 Scotland, works in coal mine
- Betsey Ferguson 29 Scotland
- Elizabeth Ferguson 7 Scotland
- Margaret Ferguson 5 Maryland
1880 Census
- Channahon, Will, Illinois
- Alexander Ferguson 70 Scotland Scotland Scotland Farmer
- Jane Ferguson 60 Scotland Scotland Scotland
- Au Sable, Grundy, Illinois
- Libbie Ferguson Widow 32 IA NH OH
- Carrie Ferguson Dau 8 IL Scotland IA
- Daniel Ferguson Son 5 IL Scotland IA
- Lulu Marshall Boarder 22 NY NY NY
- Braidwood, Will, Illinois [WILSON Household]
- Alexander Furgison 34 Scotland Scotland Scotland Coal
Miner
1900 Census
- Atlantic, Cass, Iowa
- Southwar S Watson 53
- Libba A Watson Wife 52 b. Jul 1847 IA; 2 children born ; 2
children living
- Carrie J Townsend Dau 28 IL
- Irma J Townsend Gr Child 9 IA
- Earl F Townsend Gr Child 6 IA
- Mary A Worthing Mother-in-Law 77 OH
- Grant, Cass, Iowa [IRVING Household]
- May Ferguson Housekeeper 28 IA OH PA
- Erden Ferguson 5 IA IL IA
- Raymond Ferguson 2 IA IL IA
1910 Census
- Atlantic Ward 3, Cass, Iowa
- Suthwell S Watson 63 Canada Canada Canada Own Income
- Libby Watson 62 IA NH OH
- Daniel C Ferguson Stepson 37 IL Scotland IA Bookkeeper
- Eidan Ferguson Granddaughter 15 IA
1920 Census
- Atlantic, Cass, Iowa
- Daniel C Ferguson 44 IL Scotland IL
- Lorene Ferguson 42 IL Canada US Secretary Stock Remedy Co.
Iowa Marriages
- 06 Feb 1894 Anita, Cass, Iowa
- Groom: Daniel C. Ferguson b. 1874, IL, parents: Daniel
Ferguson, Libby Worthing
- Bride: Ella Mae Overmire b. 1873, IA; parents: Jacob J.
Obermire, Jennie Campbell
World War I Draft Registration Cards
- Daniel Charles Ferguson b. Jan 20 1875; resident: Atlantic, Cass,
Iowa, 1918; occ: Bookeeper Stock Remedy Co; nearest relative: Mrs. Daniel
Charles Ferguson
- Ferguson ? Dec 7, 1864
- Ferguson Alexander Mar 11, 1807 Oct 5, 1894
- Ferguson Alexander Jan 14, 1847 Sept 17, 1910 CO A 113 ILL INF
- Ferguson Daniel Sept 20, 1876 35 ys 4 ms 1_ ds Vet
- Ferguson Daniel Charles 1876 Dec 5, 1953
- Ferguson James May 4, 1851 Sept 14, 1882
- Ferguson Jane May 21, 1920 May 23, 1893 wife of Alexander
- Ferguson Lorene Watson 1876 March 13, 1951
- Ferguson William Jan 17, 1844 Dec 12, 1864 CORPL CO D 1st US ART
- Ferguson William 1876 1949
- Ferguson Willie M son of Alex & Jane
History of Grundy Co 1882
