John Ferguson

M, b. 15 June 1806, d. 12 September 1892
FatherThomas Ferguson b. 2 May 1781, d. 28 Feb 1846
MotherMary Barr b. 19 Mar 1782, d. 20 Mar 1863
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Birth*15 June 1806 John Ferguson was born on 15 June 1806 at Abbey Parish, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 
Marriage*1830 He married Ann Stewart, daughter of John Stewart and Janet Buchanan, in 1830 at Church of Scotland, Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario. 
Census1851*January 1852 John Ferguson and Ann Stewart appeared on the 1851 Census of Montague Twp, Lanark County, Canada West, enumerated January 1852. Their children John, Thomas, James, Jane Buchanan, Mary, Jennet, Ann, William, Sarah and Margaret Elizabeth were listed as living with them.1 
Census1861*1861 John Ferguson and Ann Stewart appeared on the 1861 Census of Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, enumerated 1861. Their children James, Mary, Jennet, Ann, Sarah and Margaret Elizabeth were listed as living with them. 
Census1871*2 April 1871 John Ferguson and Ann Stewart appeared on the 1871 Census of Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, enumerated 2 April 1871. Their daughter Margaret Elizabeth was listed as living with them. 
(with Son) Census18811881 John Ferguson appeared on the 1881 Census of Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario in the household of his son James Ferguson. 
(with Son) Census18916 April 1891 John Ferguson appeared on the 1891 Census of Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario in the household of his son James Ferguson. 
Death*12 September 1892 John Ferguson died on 12 September 1892 at Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, at age 86.2 
Note* He John Ferguson Sept 12th 1892
One by One, the pioneers of this section of Ontario are passing away and during the past week the angel of death has been busy in our midst. On Monday last, Mr. John Ferguson, one of the first settlers in this section passed peacefully away at the residence of his son., James Ferguson, Reeve of Montague, at the advanced age of 86 years and 3 months. The deceased was born at Johnstown near Paisley Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1821 when just 15 years old. He settled first in the township of Dalhousie with his father and mother, but took up land himself in the township of Montague in the year 1832 where he resided to the time of his death. In 1830 he married Anne Stewart who preceded him to the great hereafter some 13 years ago. Two sons and four daughters survive: James, Reeve of Montague and John, Clerk of the same township, the former lives on the old homestead and the latter has a store at Numogate. The daughters are Mrs. Tucker of Carleton Place, Mrs. Tetlock, Mrs. Burns of Drummond township and Mrs. Stewart of Renfrew Village. He leaves 37 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren The subject of the sketch was there for one of the most highly respected residents of this section. He was a man of fine physique, clear intellect and wonderful endurance. He retained all his facilities to the end and within a few days of his demise could read a newspaper without the aid of glasses Then he first came to this section there was but one shanty where the town of Smiths Falls now stands, and it was his delight on a cold winter's evening to gather a few friends together around the hearth fire and relate the many thrilling incidents of pioneer life. On many occasions he carried a bag of flour or other provisions from the town of Perth to his house in the rear of Dalhousie 125 miles distant when his only guide was the blazed trees. At the building of the Rideau Canal he worked under Colonel By for 3 years and used to tell many amusing incidents of those early days. He made and retained many further friends and died regretted by all and disliked by none. In religion he was a Presbyterian and in politics a Liberal of the old school, although in latter years when he did vote, he cast in for the conservative side. His funeral which took place on Wednesday afternoon last to the cemetery at Numogate was the largest in years, thus showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Reverend C.R. Cooke of St. Andrew's church conducted the obsequies. The News join in sympathy to mourning relatives and friends.
WRITTEN TO JOHN FERGUSON MONTAGUE 8TH CON, LOT 25 BY SMITH FALLS. 
Burial* He was buried at McVean Cemetery, Montague Twp, Lanark County, Ontario.

Family

Ann Stewart b. 1809, d. 11 Jul 1879
Children

Citations

  1. [S174] John Ferguson household, 1851 Census of Canada, Lanark, Montague Twp, Schedule A.
  2. [S443] John Ferguson, Death Registration No. 9119 (1892).
  3. [S1127] Thomas Ferguson and Margaret Ann Pendergast, Ontario Marriage Register, Marriage Registration (1858).
  4. [S3780] James Ferguson and Eliza Jones, Ontario Marriage Register, Registration (1862).