Reeve Duncan Ferguson^{[1, 2]}

Cal 1802 - 1884  (~ 81 years)

• Name	Duncan Ferguson
  Prefix	Reeve
  Born	CALC 4 Dec 1802	, Livingston Co., New York   [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1851	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1851	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Presbyterian
  Elected Office	1853	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Reeve - North Dumfries
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17049520
  Interesting	life story, politics
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	United Presbyterian
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Farmer
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	United Presbyterian
  Occupation	1876	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	farmer
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-101631
  Died	4 Oct 1884	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 9, 10]
  	Cause: Paresis (1 year)
  Buried	Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 10]
  Person ID	I101631	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Archibald Ferguson,   b. 13 May 1770, , Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 19 Aug 1844, Caledonia, Livingston, New York, USA  (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Christian McVean,   b. 1777, , Perthshire, Scotland ,   d. 19 Jan 1846, , New York State, USA  (Age 69 years)
  Family ID	F29847	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Sarah Marian "Sally" "Marian" Haggart,   b. 30 Mar 1809, Caledonia, Livingston, New York, USA ,   d. 16 Aug 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 30 years)
  Married	CA 1827
  Children	1. Archibald "Archie" Ferguson,   b. 3 Nov 1828, Caledonia, Livingston, New York, USA ,   d. 7 Mar 1906, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)   2. Angus Ferguson,   b. 8 Jun 1831, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Mar 1911, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA  (Age 79 years)   3. Mary Ferguson,   b. 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1917  (Age 84 years)   4. Peter Ferguson,   b. 12 Mar 1835, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 Oct 1911, La Crescent, Houston, Minnesota, United States  (Age 76 years)   5. Daniel Ferguson,   b. 29 May 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 10 Dec 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)   6. Christie Anne Ferguson,   b. 13 Mar 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 Jan 1914, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 74 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F12251	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Margaret Hastie,   b. 1804, , Scotland ,   d. 29 May 1873, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)
  Married	CA 1842
  Children	1. Alexander Ferguson,   b. 12 Jul 1843, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Mar 1914, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)   2. James Ferguson,   b. 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 May 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 21 years)   3. Jane Ann Ferguson,   b. 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 30 Apr 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 15 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F30314	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Susannah Buchanan,   b. 23 Oct 1820, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Oct 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 91 years)
  Married	23 Nov 1876	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F15837	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos		Duncan Ferguson from "Historical Reminiscences of Galt and Other Writings", by Hugh Cant Jr,
  		Duncan Ferguson from "Historical Reminiscences of Galt and Other Writings", by Hugh Cant Jr,

  
  

• Notes

  One of the first settlers who came from Livingston County, N.Y. and took up land in an unbroken forest in Mill Creek section was Duncan Ferguson, who labored in cutting down trees and made way for the building of a cabin, and then returned home to his native state, New York, to his partner and their baby, and arranged to return to their new home in Canada. They traveled with an ox cart by way of Queenston, crossing the Niagara River by boat, and wound their way through the wilderness, as it were, to their new home on Mill Creek, and to the log cabin where all their children were born, except the eldest. Mrs. Ferguson died in the year 1839 and left an infant, who was taken care of by a loving neighbor, a friend of the mother. The child, Christie Ann, lived and grew up to womanhood, and in the year 1866 she became the partner of my life for well nigh half a century, until she received the call, Jan. 19, 1914, "Come Home." Having finished her labors she entered upon her reward. "Gone but not forgotten." "Historical Reminiscences of Galt and Other Writings", by Hugh Cant Jr, pg. 4, 1915. ________________________________ The Late Duncan Ferguson Died in Galt on Saturday, Oct. 4, 1884, Duncan Ferguson, aged 80 years and 10 months. Few indeed of the early settlers of these parts were more widely known or more highly respected than the aged pioneer who has just passed away. Mr. Ferguson was a native of the State of New York. He was of Highland Scotch extraction, and we believe was a land surveyor by profession. As early as 1817 a number of highlanders had emigrated from New York State and taken up their abode in the neighborhood of Galt and Branchton. And in the year 1831, just 53 years ago, Mr. Ferguson decided to try his fortunes in the Canadian forests, and accordingly emigrated thither with his family. He settled upon the farm near Galt, at present occupied by his youngest son Mr. Alex Ferguson, upon which he resided upon until five or six years ago when he removed to Galt. The deceased was a man of far more than average intelligence, and was an extensive reader. In the early days of the township he took a very active part in public affairs. We learn from Hon. Mr. Young's history of the early settlement of Galt and Dumfries, that in 1882, when the famous Territorial Bill of the Hincks-Morin government, dividing Dumfries into 2 townships, came into effect. Mr. Ferguson was Reeve of the first municipal council for North Dumfries, elected after the division. The council was composed as follows: Reeve, Dr. Charles McGeorge & Deputy Reeve, Mr. Duncan Ferguson: councilors Messrs Alex Buchanan, Robert Cranston and David Shantz. Mr. Buchanan is the only survivor of the council of 32 years ago. In 1853 Mr. Buchanan was Reeve and Mr. Robert Cranston Deputy Reeve. In 1854 and 1856 Mr. Ferguson occupied the reeves chair with Mr. T. Chisholm as Deputy. Privileged with more than average education and intelligence Mr. Ferguson proved himself a very useful municipal officer. The deceased was a man of sterling principals and deep piety. He took an active interest in the establishment of the U.P. Church, of which he was for many years was Ruling Elder, a position he held at the time of his death. Possessed with a remarkably strong constitution he enjoyed the best of health until two or three years ago, when the infirmities incident to old age began to manifest themselves. Since that time he had given away gradually, both physically and mentally and passed away rather suddenly as above mentioned. The deceased was married three times, his third partner surviving him. The surviving members of the family are; Archibald and Alexander, North Dunfries; Peter; Minnesota; Angus, Denver, Col. & Mrs. Macfarlane, Denver; and Mrs. Hugh Cant, Galt. The funeral on Monday afternoon was very largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held. _____________________________ Death of Mr. Duncan Ferguson This well known old resident of Dumfries and Galt passed away on Saturday last, at the ripe age of 81 years and 10 months. For several years past, Mr. Ferguson has been an invalid, an affection of the eyes having rendered him nearly blind; and of late he has been confined to his house entirely. He was a native of New York State, and came to Dumfries n the year 1831, when he took up the homestead at present occupied by his son, Mr. Alex Ferguson. In the old days, the decreased took a prominent part in public affairs, and was Deputy Reeve of the first municipal Council of North Dumfries. He was a man of integrity and ability, and carried with him to the grave the esteem of many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Ferguson was thrice married his third partner surviving him. The surviving members of his family are - Archibald and Alexander, Dumfries; Peter, residing in Minnesota; Angus, residing in Denver; Daniel, residing in Galt; Mrs. McFarlane, Denver; and Mr. Hugh Cant, Galt. Galt Reporter Oct 10 1884 pg 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Hugh Cant b. Scotland res: Galt Age: 32 born abt 1834 father: Hugh mother: E. Thorn married Christiana Ferguson Age:: 26 born abt 1840 b. North Dumfries Spouse res: North Dumfries father: Duncan? Ferguson mother: Sarah Haggert married 25 Jan 1866 Marriage Place: Galt [S55] Vit - ON, Wellington - Wellington County Marriage Register 1858-1869. John McFarlane Birth Place: Perthshire, Scotland RESIDENCE: Galt Age: 28 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830 Father Name: Robert McFarlane Mother Name: Jane McFarlane Spouse Name: Mary Ferguson Spouse's Age: 21 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837 Spouse Birth Place: Canada Spouse Residence: Dumfries Spouse Father Name: Duncan Fergusson Spouse Mother Name: Marion Haggart Marriage Date: 13 Aug 1858 Marriage County: Wellington [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 1 Page 77. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Duncan Ferguson (farmer of North Dumfries) b. New York State Livingstone Co. Age: 73 born abt 1803 father: Arch Ferguson mother: Christine McVean married Mrs. Dransfield Thornton Age:: 56 born abt 1820 b. Dumfries Ont father: John Buchanan mother: Margaret McArthur married 23 Nov 1876 Marriage Place: Waterloo, Galt [S122] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Mount View CC#4495 Internet Link . In/ memory of/ Duncan Ferguson/ who died/ Oct. 4, 1884/ aged 81 yrs 10 mo's/ A native of/ Livingston Co. N. Y. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 5. [S233] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1852, Div. 1, Pg. 7. [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 11 Page 86. [S713] Vit - ON - Death Registration, death certificate 018452 (1884). Duncan Feyuson Gender: Male Age: 82 Birth Date: abt 1802 Birth Place: York State Iwingstone, NY Death Date: 4 Oct 1884 Death Place: Galt, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Cause of Death: Paresis, Galt [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, M., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, M. (1803). Duncan Ferguson (1803-1884) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 23 May 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17049520/duncan-ferguson.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - CALC 4 Dec 1802 - , Livingston Co., New York Occupation - Farmer - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1851 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - Reeve - North Dumfries - 1853 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Presbyterian - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Presbyterian - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - farmer - 1876 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 23 Nov 1876 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Paresis (1 year) - 4 Oct 1884 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth