William Ferguson: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

1.	William Ferguson was born Abt 1842, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Ferguson and Jane); died Jul; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103284

Generation: 2

William Ferguson was born CALC 22 Mar 1790, Stranraer, Parish of Leswart, Gallowayshire, Scotland; died 3 Nov 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

Interesting: building, accident, life story, misfortune
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115222P
Historic Building: Abt 1837, 37 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone scottish cottage
Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
Misfortune: 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; severe bite on the leg from a dog caused death.

Notes:

In Galt on the 3rd inst., William Ferguson, Esq., aged 75 years, 7 months and 12 days. Mr. Ferguson had been a resident of Galt for the past 31 years. He was a native of Stranraer, parish of Leswart, Gallowayshire, Scotland, from which place he emigrated to this country in the year 1834. During his long residence in Galt he occupied several positions of trust, and was universally known for his sterling integrity. Naturally a very strong man, Mr. Ferguson a few weeks ago received a severe bite on the leg from a dog, which utterly prostrated him, and from the effects of which he never recovered. The Funeral took place on Monday last, and was most numerously attended.

Galt Reporter Nov 10 1865 pg 2

Historic Building:
Stone Scottish cottage built about 1837 by William Ferguson. In 1975 listed in fair condition with deep set windows and existing fireplaces. Very alterations at that time from original.

William — Jane. Jane was born CALC 1 Jan 1799, , Scotland; died 6 Aug 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jane was born CALC 1 Jan 1799, , Scotland; died 6 Aug 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

Name: Jane Ferguson
Name: Janie
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156423
Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Children:

Elizabeth Ferguson was born 30 May 1838, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1847; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
John Ferguson was born 1841, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1894, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
1. William Ferguson was born Abt 1842, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul; was buried , Pioneer Pergola Cemetery, St. Andrew's Park, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.