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Christian Fergusson was born in Logierait, Perthshire, circa 1826.¹
The siblings Christian, Ewen, Janet and Mary were listed in the 1841 census at Balmore in Logierait, Perthshire, with their parents, John Fergusson and Christy McGregor.¹
She was listed as the niece of John Stewart in the 1851 Census at West Tempar in Fortingall, Perthshire, employed as the household servant.²

She married William Stewart in Middlebridge, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, on 8 June 1860. He stated he was a shepherd, and his father was a farm labourer, while she was a domestic servant, and it appears that she took four years off her age.³
The siblings Ann, Jane and Christian were listed in the 1861 census at Balmore in Rannoch, Perthshire, with their father John Fergusson.⁴

She was listed in the 1881 census at Priest Yard in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, with her husband William; they were both working as shepherds. The household included their niece Caroline Maud Fergusson, who was incorrectly listed as their daughter, born in England rather than Wales. Their children William, Alexander and Christina were listed as living with them.⁵

She was listed in the 1891 census at 89 North St in Anderston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, with her husband William; he was an engineer's labourer. The household included their niece Caroline Maud Fergusson, who was incorrectly listed as born in England rather than Wales. Their child Christina was listed as living with them, as was her husband William Wise and their daughter Mary.⁶

Christian's death was registered in 1901 in Duthil, Inverness.⁷

David Millar Fergusson was born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, circa January 1901.^1,2
The siblings Ewen, Mary and David were listed in the 1901 census at 39 Lugar St in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, with their parents, Augustus James Fergusson and Margaret Duncan Millar.¹
The siblings Ewen, Mary, David, Angus, Caroline, Margaret, Janet and Robert were listed in the 1911 census at 39 Lugar St in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, with their parents, Augustus James Fergusson and Margaret Duncan Millar.³
He was listed as the grandson of David Millar in the 1921 Census at 119 Alexander St in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, and was a pile-runner at the Scottish Iron & Steel Co.⁴

David died in 1985 in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire.⁵

Donald Fergusson was born at Balmore in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, on 28 August 1867. His birth entry states that he was the son of the informant (Jane Williamson, maiden surname Fergusson), wife of James Williamson, "who, informant declares, is not the father of the child". He later appears in census entries as Donald Campbell, and it is interesting (but inconclusive) that the 1861 census shows the Fergusson household had a neighbour Donald Campbell.²
He was listed as the grandson of Christy McGregor in the 1871 Census in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, with his name recorded as Donald Ferguson CAMPBELL, implying his actual father's name.³
He was listed as the grandson of Christy McGregor in the 1881 Census at Struan cottage in Blair Atholl, Perthshire.⁴
He was listed in the 1911 census at Struan cottage in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, in the household of his mother Jane (Jean) Fergusson, with the occupation of shepherd.⁵

He was appointed executor of Jane (Jean) Fergusson's estate in Perth on 18 September 1913.⁶

Donald Stuart Bagnall Fergusson was born in Singapore on 8 February 1940.

Ewen and Donald arrived in Liverpool on 2 August 1945 on the Dominion Monarch from Melbourne with their parents Ewen and Winifred.¹

Donald finally returned (giving England as intended permanent residence) on 27 March 1949, arriving into Southampton on the William Ruys with their mother Winifred.²

Donald's marriage to Alison Victoria Bayliss was registered between July 1972 and September 1972 in Wolverhampton, Midlands.³

Donald died on 20 September 2008 in Singapore at age 68.^4,5

His will was probated in Winchester on 21 October 2010.⁴

Elizabeth Fergusson was born in Logierait, Perthshire, circa 1846.¹
The siblings Jane, Janet, Mary, Ann, Elizabeth and Catherine were listed in the 1851 census at Balmore in Logierait, Perthshire, with their parents, John Fergusson and Christy McGregor.¹
She was listed as the sister of Alexander Fergusson in the 1861 Census at Middleton Farm in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire.²

She married John Hyslop in Thornhill, Morton, Dumfries, on 18 September 1874. He was a carter and this was his second marriage - he was the widower of Henrietta LAURIE; she was a domestic servant, probably employed at the Buccleuch Hotel in Thornhill, as that was her stated place of residence.³

She was listed in the 1881 census at Drumlanrig Mains cottage in Durisdeer, Dumfries, with her husband John; he was now a coachman. Their children John, William, Robert and Christina were listed as living with them.⁴

She was widowed on the death of her husband John on 22 January 1888.⁵

She was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 7 Willowbank Cres in Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanarkshire; the household included four lodgers. Her children John, Robert, Henry and David were listed as living with her.⁶

She was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at 16 Stanley St in Kelvin, Glasgow, Lanarkshire; she was keeping lodgers and there were two in the household plus a visiting law clerk, one John P MACDONALD. Her children John, Robert, David and Henry were listed as living with her.⁷

She was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at 1636 Gt Western Rd in Partick, Glasgow, Lanarkshire; she as still keeping lodgers and the John MACDONALD who was 'visiting' in 1901 was still present in the household. Her son Henry was listed as living with her.⁸

She was the informant of Ewen Fergusson's death at 22 Kirkton Terrace in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, on 6 March 1915.⁹

She was listed in the 1921 census as Head of Family at 22 Kirkton Terrace in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire.¹⁰

Elizabeth died on 30 March 1923 at 61 West Princes St in Hillhead, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, of a cerebral thrombosis. It was noted that her usual residence was 22 Kirkton Place in Old Kilpatrick.¹¹

Elspeth Fergusson was born in Moulin, Perthshire, in 1753.¹ and was baptised on 27 January 1753 in Moulin.¹

Ernest Stuart Fergusson was born in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, on 15 August 1864.^1,2
The siblings Alexander, John, Ernest, Norman and Anita were listed in the 1871 census at 14 1/2 Newcastle St in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, with their parents, John Fergusson and Jessie Muirhead McFarlane.³
The siblings Alexander, Ernest, Norman, Anita, Mabel, James and Winifred were listed in the 1881 census at Cardiff St John in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, with their parents, John Fergusson and Jessie Muirhead McFarlane. Ernest was a clerk in a coal office.⁴

He married Constance Evelyne Legay Hawkins, daughter of Willoughby Legay Hawkins and Fanny Wiggins, at St Margaret's Church in Roath, Glamorganshire, on 1 October 1888. They left on a trip to London, Newcastle and other places after the wedding.^1,5,6
He was listed as a boarder in Jane Eleanor (Ellen) Savours's household in the 1891 Census at Culver House in Michaelstone-super-Ely, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, and gave his occupation as iron-ore importer; his son Gilbert was with him.⁷

Ernest was the defendant in a strange breach of promise court case at London, Middlesex, on 19 March 1895. One Alice White claimed he had met her in 1888, shortly before his marriage, and had proposed to her in 1894. He claimed she was well aware he was a married man and no such proposal took place. She claimed £10,000 in damages - the jury, after 5 minutes deliberation, decided he was guilty, but awarded her only £500 with costs.⁸

He enlisted for service in the Boer War on 27 January 1900, serving as a Trooper (#13186) in the 52 Company (Paget's Horse), 19th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, and earned the Queen's Sth Africa Medal Clasp. Having suffered several bouts of malaria, he was discharged at his own request on 18 Sep 1901.⁹

Ernest separated from his wife Constance Evelyne Legay Hawkins at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, in May 1905. Constance applied for a separation order on the grounds of desertion, as she had not lived with her husband since shortly after she heard the news of the breach of promise action against him, which had occurred two days before the birth of a child. The court ordered maintenance of £2 per week and costs against Ernest.¹⁰

He left Liverpool on the 13 May 1908 on the Friesland, bound for Philadelphia, describing himself as an 'iron master metallurgist.¹¹'

He was convicted of habitual drunkenness and committed to a certified inebriate reformatory at Brentry for 3 years on 5 April 1911 at London County Court in London, Middlesex. This followed a series of arrests for drunkenness from 29 July 1910 until 14 Sep 1910 (when he had variously used the name of James Edwards or Ernest Stewart Fergus(s)on) and a conviction on 8 Nov 1910 for being a habitual drunkard, when he had pleaded guilty on his own recognizance for £5.^12,13
He was listed in the 1911 census at H.M. Prison Brixton in Brixton Hill, Lambeth, London, and gave his occupation as 'mining engineer.¹⁴'

He left London for Naples on the 10 April 1914 on the Otway - now giving his occupation as Commercial Agent - this would have been only shortly after his release from his 3 years detention.¹¹
He was listed in the 1921 census, boarding at 7-11 Shorts Gardens in St Giles and Bloomsbury, Middlesex, and gave his occupation as 'mineralogist', working on his own account. He also claimed (incorrectly) to be widowed, as did his wife.¹⁵

He left Southampton on the 2 June 1925 on the Tambora, bound for Tangier, Morocco - he now claimed to be a mine-owner.¹¹

He was widowed at age 72 on the death of his wife Constance on 4 December 1936.^16,17

He was listed in the 1939 Register at 6 St Clares Chamber, Silvester St in Southwark, London, Middlesex; he gave his occupation as 'hawker'.¹⁸

Ernest's death was registered between January 1941 and March 1941 in Hammersmith, London, Middlesex.¹⁹

Ewen Fergusson was born in Logierait, Perthshire, circa 1836.¹
The siblings Christian, Ewen, Janet and Mary were listed in the 1841 census at Balmore in Logierait, Perthshire, with their parents, John Fergusson and Christy McGregor.¹
He was listed in the 1851 census, visiting the household of a Peter CAMPBELL at 'Fynacuile' in Logierait, Perthshire.²
He was listed as the brother of John Fergusson in the 1861 Census at 42 Thomas St in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, and was a travelling draper.³

Ewen's marriage to Caroline Mary Field, daughter of Richard Field and Susan Fuller, was registered between October 1864 and December 1864 in Hertford, Hertfordshire.⁴

He was listed in the 1871 census as Head of Family at West Place in Pontypool, Trevethin, Monmouthshire, with his wife Caroline; he was a travelling draper. Their children Alexander, Susan and Richard were listed as living with them, as was Caroline's sister Susan Field.⁵

He was widowed on the death of his wife Caroline between July 1874 and September 1874.⁶

He was listed in the 1881 census as Head of Family at George St in Pontypool, Trevethin, Monmouthshire; he was a travelling draper (a shirt-maker). His children Alexander and Augustus were listed as living with him, as was his sister-in-law Susan Field.⁷

Ewen's second marriage was to Isabella McDonald on 15 July 1892 at Kirkton in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. He now gave his occupation as journeyman mason; Isabella had previously been married to a John SCOTT.⁸

Ewen died on 6 March 1915 at 22 Kirkton Terrace in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, of a cerebral haemorrhage, with his occupation now stated to be 'dyke builder.⁹'

Ewen Alastair John Fergusson GCMG, GCVO was born in Singapore on 28 October 1932.¹

Ewen arrived in London on 19 May 1933 on the Aeneas from Singapore, and returned to Singapore on the same ship, leaving Liverpool on the 4 Nov 1933 with (on both trips) his mother Winifred.²

Ewen arrived in London on the Sarpedon from Singapore on 15 May 1935 with his parents Ewen and Winifred.³

Ewen returned to Singapore, leaving Liverpool on the Hector on 25 January 1936 with his parents Ewen and Winifred.⁴

Ewen and Donald arrived in Liverpool on 2 August 1945 on the Dominion Monarch from Melbourne with their parents Ewen and Winifred.⁵

He was educated at Rugby and Oriel College, Oxford and was a rugby cap (5 times) for Scotland (1954) before performing National Service (1954-56) in the 60th Rifles Kings Royal Rifle Corps (2nd Lt).¹

After joining the Foreign Office in 1956, he was seconded to be Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister of Defence (1957–59) and then served in the British Embassy, Addis Ababa (1960). Later, he was attached to the British Trade Development Office, New York (1967), was Counsellor and Head of Chancery, Office of UK Permanent Representative to European Communities (1972–75), Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary (1975–78), Assistant Under-Secretary of State, FCO (1978–82), Ambassador to South Africa (1982–84), Deputy Under-Secretary of State (Middle East and Africa), FCO (1984–87), and Ambassador to France (1987–92).¹ He was awarded a KCMG (1987), GCVO (1992) and elevated to GCMG (1993); was an Hon. Fellow of Oriel College (1988), Hon. LLD (Aberdeen, 1995) and a Grand Officier Legion d'honneur.¹

He served as non-exec Chair, Coutts & Co (1993-99) and Savoy Hotel Group (Dir. 1993-98), non-exec Dir. BT (1993-99) and Sun Alliance (1993-96), Chair of Rugby School (1995-2002 and Gov. 1985-2002), Trustee of the National Gallery (1995-2002), Henry Moore Foundation (from 1998 and Chair from 2001).¹

Ewen died on 20 April 2017 in Vaison-la-Romaine, Provence, at age 84.⁶

Ewen Angus McDonald Fergusson was born at 4 Bluevale St in Camlachie, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, on 20 July 1901.¹
The siblings Ewen, Isabella, Elizabeth and Maggie were listed in the 1921 census at 24a Glebe St in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, with their parents, Ewen Ferguson and Isabella Macdonald. Ewen was an out of work engineer.²

Ewen died in 1944 in George Sq, Edinburgh, Midlothian.³