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Ferguson from Ireland

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paintaman

paintaman Report 14 Jun 2017 05:38

I have for years had a full line of Ferguson's from SCOTLAND and just found out they are no longer my Great Great or Great Great Great Grandfathers etc cause all my Ferguson's are from around Northern Ireland (screem) but now are slowly researching again this time in Ireland But I know facts Grand mother Annie Irving nee smith her Mother was Annie Smith nee Ferguson marr a James Smith from Ireland Annie's Father was William Ferguson Who married a Matlida Harkness in Ballyclogg on the 26 oct 1854 his Father was John Ferguson who married Eliza Weir abt 1824 in Ireland if any one has things to add feel free :-D

Maddie

Maddie Report 14 Jun 2017 13:26

from a tree on ancestry, no supporting documents

William Hughie Ferguson
1825–1900
Birth 1825 • Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Death 14 NOV 1900 • Drumbonoway, Northern Ireland

Birth
1825 • Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1825

(AGE)
Birth of Brother George Ferguson(1830–1913)
1830 • Co. Tyrone, Ireland

1830

4
Birth of Brother John Ferguson(1832–1904)
1832 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1832

6
Birth of Sister Margaret Jane Ferguson(1837–)
8 May 1837 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1837

12
Birth of Brother Andrew Ferguson(1838–1901)
abt 1838 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1838

12
Birth of Sister Eliza Ann Ferguson(1839–1873)
15 Nov 1839 • Brigh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1839

14
Marriage
26 Oct 1854 • Ballyclog, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Brigh Presbyterian Church - Witness: Thomas Harkness, James K. Graham
Matilda Harkness

(1829–1911)

1854

29
Residence
1854 • Liscausey, Northern Ireland

Farmer

1854

29
Birth of Daughter Annie Ferguson(1855–1933)
13 Jul 1855 • Liscausey, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1855

30
Birth of Daughter Elizabeth Ferguson(1860–1904)
1860 • Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1860

34
Birth of Daughter Sarah Ferguson(1863–)
abt 1863 • Northern Ireland

1863

37
Birth of Son William Thomas Ferguson(1865–1928)
15 Apr 1865 • Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1865

40
Birth of Son Thomas Ferguson(1865–1928)
15 Apr 1865 • Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1865

40
Birth of Son Robert Ferguson(1870–1947)
16 May 1870 • Stewartstown, Northern Ireland

1870

45
Death of Sister Eliza Ann Ferguson(1839–1873)
28 Mar 1873 • Drumbonoway, Northern Ireland

1873

48
Death
14 Nov 1900 • Drumbonoway, Northern Ireland

Progressive pernicious anaemia

1900

75
Probate
10 Apr 1901 • Armagh, Northern Ireland

Probate granted to James Hamilton & Benjamin Booth


Matilda Harkness
1829–1911
Birth 1829 • Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Death 23 OCT 1911 • Tullyhurken, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Birth
1829 • Londonderry, Northern Ireland

1829

(AGE)
Birth of Brother John Harkness(1841–)
3 apr 1841 • Lissan, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

1841

12
Marriage
26 Oct 1854 • Ballyclog, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Brigh Presbyterian Church - Witness: Thomas Harkness, James K. Graham
William Hughie Ferguson

(1825–1900)

1854

25
Residence
1854 • Drumbanaway, Northern Ireland

1854

25
Birth of Daughter Annie Ferguson(1855–1933)
13 Jul 1855 • Liscausey, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1855

26
Birth of Daughter Elizabeth Ferguson(1860–1904)
1860 • Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1860

30
Birth of Daughter Sarah Ferguson(1863–)
abt 1863 • Northern Ireland

1863

33
Birth of Son William Thomas Ferguson(1865–1928)
15 Apr 1865 • Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1865

36
Birth of Son Thomas Ferguson(1865–1928)
15 Apr 1865 • Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1865

36
Birth of Son Robert Ferguson(1870–1947)
16 May 1870 • Stewartstown, Northern Ireland

1870

41
Death of Husband William Hughie Ferguson(1825–1900)
14 Nov 1900 • Drumbonoway, Northern Ireland

1900

71
Residence
1901 • Ballyclog, Tyrone, Ireland

House #5

1901

72
Death of Daughter Elizabeth Ferguson(1860–1904)
20 Oct 1904 • Flaxton, Waimakariri, Canterbury, New Zealand

1904

75
Residence
2 April 1911 • Ballyclog, Tyrone, Ireland

Age: 82; Relation to Head of House: Head

Death
23 Oct 1911 • Tullyhurken, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1911

82
Probate
23 Feb 1912

Probate granted to William Thomas Ferguson (son)

children
Annie Ferguson

1855–1933
Elizabeth Ferguson

1860–1904
Sarah Ferguson

1863–
William Thomas Ferguson

1865–1928
Thomas Ferguson

1865–1928
Robert Ferguson

1870–1947
George Ferguson

his parents

John Ferguson
1800–
Birth ABT 1800 • Ireland or Melrose, Scotland
Death Unknown

Birth
abt 1800 • Ireland or Melrose, Scotland

1800

(AGE)
Marriage
abt 1824 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Eliza Weir

(1800–)

1824

24
Birth of Son William Hughie Ferguson(1825–1900)
1825 • Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1825

24
Occupation
1825 • Northern Ireland

Cattle Dealer

1825

25
Birth of Son George Ferguson(1830–1913)
1830 • Co. Tyrone, Ireland

1830

29
Birth of Son John Ferguson(1832–1904)
1832 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1832

31
Birth of Daughter Margaret Jane Ferguson(1837–)
8 May 1837 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1837

37
Birth of Son Andrew Ferguson(1838–1901)
abt 1838 • County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1838

37
Birth of Daughter Eliza Ann Ferguson(1839–1873)
15 Nov 1839 • Brigh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

1839

39
Death of Daughter Eliza Ann Ferguson(1839–1873)
28 Mar 1873 • Drumbonoway, Northern Ireland

1873

73
Death of Son William Hughie Ferguson(1825–1900)
14 Nov 1900 • Drumbonoway, Northern Ireland

1900

100
Death of Son Andrew Ferguson(1838–1901)
1901 • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

1901

101
Death of Son John Ferguson(1832–1904)
22 Dec 1904 • New Zealand

1904

104
Death of Son George Ferguson(1830–1913)
9 Aug 1913 • Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand


Eliza Weir
1800–
Birth ABT 1800 • Northern Ireland
Death Unknown

children
William Hughie Ferguson

1825–1900
George Ferguson

1830–1913
John Ferguson

1832–1904
Margaret Jane Ferguson

1837–
Andrew Ferguson

1838–1901
Eliza Ann Ferguson

1839–1873

her parents

Robert Harkness
1806–
Birth ABT 1806 • Northern Ireland
Death Unknown

Birth
abt 1806 • Northern Ireland

1806

(AGE)
Marriage
15 Apr 1828 • Arboe, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Mary Ann Keokley

(1810–)

1828

22
Birth of Daughter Matilda Harkness(1829–1911)
1829 • Londonderry, Northern Ireland

1829

23
Birth of Son John Harkness(1841–)
3 apr 1841 • Lissan, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

1841

35
Death of Daughter Matilda Harkness(1829–1911)
23 Oct 1911 • Tullyhurken, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland


Mary Ann Keokley
1810–
Birth ABT 1810 • Northern Ireland
Death Unknown

Maddie

Maddie Report 14 Jun 2017 13:31


William Ferguson
Ireland Calendar of Wills and Administrations
Name William Ferguson
Event Type Probate
Event Date 14 Nov 1900
Event Place Tyrone
Beneficiary's Name James Hamilton
Beneficiary 2 Name Benjamin Booth
Citing this Record

"Ireland Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1920," database with

Name: William Ferguson
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 26 Oct 1854
Marriage Place: Ballyclog, Tyr, Ire
Father: John Ferguson
Spouse: Matilda Harkness
FHL Film Number: 101355
Reference ID: 2:3BRLPM6

Maddie

Maddie Report 14 Jun 2017 13:55

Matilda Ferguson

in the Web: Ireland, Census, 1911

Report issue

Name: Matilda Ferguson
Gender: Female
Age: 82
Birth Year: abt 1829
Relation to Head: Head
Residence Date: 2 Apr 1911
Townland/Street: Drumbanaway
District: Ballyclog
County: Tyrone
Household Members:
Name Age
Matilda Ferguson 82
William Ferguson 45
Matilda Thompson 24
Maud Ferguson 5
Willie Ferguson 3
URL:

Name: Matilda Ferguson
Death Date: 23 Oct 1911
Death Place: Northern Ireland
Record Date: 23 Feb 1912
Record Place: Armagh, Northern Ireland
URL:

1901

Catherine

Catherine Report 14 Jun 2017 14:13

1901

Residents of a house 5 in Drumbanaway (Ballyclog, Tyrone)

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses
Ferguson Matilda 72 Female Head of Family Christian Brethern Co Tyrone Farmer Read and write - Widow -
Ferguson William 35 Male Son Presbyterian Co Tyrone Farmers Son Read and write - Not Married -
Ferguson Robert 30 Male Son Presbyterian Co Tyrone Farmers Son Read and write - Not Married -
Thompson Matilda 14 Female Niece Presbyterian Co Tyrone Scholar Read and write - Not Married -
Thompson William 10 Male Nephew Presbyterian Co Tyrone Scholar Read and write - Not Married -
Greer Richard 23 Male Servant Presbyterian Co Tyrone Farm Servant Read and write - Not Married -
Arbothnot Mary A 18 Female Servant Church of Ireland Co Tyrone Grnl. Servant Domestic Read and write - Not Married

Catherine

Catherine Report 14 Jun 2017 14:22

Thomas Ferguson
Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881
birth: 15 April 1865 Tyrone, Ireland
residence: 1865 Ireland
father: William Ferguson
mother: Matilda Herkness
...
Name Thomas
Gender Male
Christening Place 547, STEWARTTOWN, TYR, IRE
Birth Date 15 Apr 1865
Birthplace Stewarttown, Tyr, Ire
Father's Name William Ferguson
Mother's Name Matilda Herkness



Name Ferguson
Gender Male
Birth Date 16 May 1870
Birthplace TYRONE, IRELAND
Father's Name William Ferguson
Mother's Name Matilda Harkness
.....
Gender Male
Christening Place 519, STEWARTSTOWN, TYR, IRE
Birth Date 16 May 1870
Birthplace Stewartstown, Tyr, Ire
Father's Name William Ferguson
Mother's Name Matilda Harkness

Catherine

Catherine Report 14 Jun 2017 14:33

This could very well be Robert (from 1901 census) in 1911

Residents of a house 3 in Drumbanaway (Ballyclog, Tyrone)

Surname Forename Age Sex Relation to head Religion Birthplace Occupation Literacy Irish Language Marital Status Specified Illnesses Years Married Children Born Children Living
Ferguson Robert 40 Male Head of Family Brethren Co Tyrone Farmer Read and write - Widower - - 3 3
Brien James 40 Male Servant Church of Ireland Co Tyrone Farm Servant Cannot read - Single - -

Maddie

Maddie Report 14 Jun 2017 14:59

Name: Robert Ferguson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1866
Birth Place: Stewartstown, Tyr, Ireland
Baptism Place: Stewartstown, Tyr, Ireland
Father: James Ferguson
Mother: Sarah Harkness
FHL Film Number: 101125

paintaman

paintaman Report 14 Jun 2017 17:29

Thank you so much have some of the info this is the right familythank you for the sources also , will be looking for John's parents next cheers Clive