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John Fergusson was born in Lagrach, Pitlochry, Perthshire, circa 1791.^2,3,4

As stated by his sons John and Alexander in their submission to the Records of the Clan Fergusson (1895), "He was taken from his parents (Thomas Fergusson and Christina Douglas) when a child by General Fergusson of Dunfallandy, and educated there at his expense, he being considered the nearest male heir to the head of the clan. Why he never became so we cannot say. He left Dunfallandy shortly after leaving school, and learned the building trade under his father."¹

He married Christy McGregor, daughter of Alexander McGregor and Margaret McFarlane, in Innerhadden, Rannoch, Perthshire, on 6 December 1820. His son John, in his submission to the Records of the Clan Fergusson (1895) stated that "In the year 1820, when he was building Muir Lodge (his first contract after his apprenticeship), he made the acquaintance of Christina, eldest daughter of Alexander Macgregor, Inverhadden, ruling elder of the Established Church, Kinloch, whom he subsequently married in the end of February or the beginning of March 1821" (although this date is clearly suspect).^5,4,6

He was listed in the 1841 census at Balmore in Logierait, Perthshire, with his wife Christy; he was a mason. Their children Christian, Ewen, Janet and Mary were listed with them.⁷

He was listed in the 1851 census as Head of Family at Balmore in Logierait, Perthshire, with his wife Christy; he was a mason. Their children Jane, Janet, Mary, Ann, Elizabeth and Catherine were listed as living with them.⁸

He signed the register at John Fergusson and Jessie Muirhead McFarlane's wedding in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, on 27 June 1859.^9,10

He was listed in the 1861 census as Head of Family at Balmore in Rannoch, Perthshire; he was a mason. His children Ann, Jane and Christian were listed as living with him, also his grand-sons James Williamson and Alexander Stewart and grand-daughters Jean Williamson and Christian Williamson.¹¹

John died on 15 March 1866 at Balmore in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire; the informant was his son Alexander.^12,1,4 He was buried at the the Churchyard of the 'Established Church' in Kinloch Rannoch.^1,4

John Fergusson was born in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, on 26 July 1830.^1,2

At the time of his marriage he was already resident in Merthyr Tydvil, Wales and gave his occupation as 'Merchant.³'

He married Jessie Muirhead McFarlane, daughter of Alexander McFarlane and Jessie Morrey Coutts Muirhead, in Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, on 27 June 1859. They were married by her uncle, the Rev Duncan Macfarlane.^4,3

He was listed in the 1861 census as Head of Family at 42 Thomas St in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, with his wife Jessie; he was a linen and woollen draper. Their child Alexander was listed as living with them, as was his brother Ewen (a travelling draper) and his sister Mary, who was acting as a servant to the household. There were also two Scottish 'servants' in the house who give their occupations as 'travelling draper.⁵'

He was listed in the 1871 census as Head of Family at 14 1/2 Newcastle St in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, with his wife Jessie; he was a traveller (presumably a travelling salesman). Their children Alexander, John, Ernest, Norman and Anita were listed as living with them, as was Jessie's mother Jessie Morrey Coutts Muirhead.⁶

He was listed in the 1881 census as Head of Family at Cardiff St John in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, with his wife Jessie; he was an agent for a rope works. Their children Alexander, Ernest, Norman, Anita, Mabel, James and Winifred were listed as living with them, as was Jessie's mother Jessie Morrey Coutts Muirhead and sister Catherine Muirhead McFarlane.⁷

John, as the father of the groom, attended Ernest Stuart Fergusson and Constance Evelyne Legay Hawkins's wedding at St Margaret's Church in Roath, Glamorganshire, on 1 October 1888.^8,9,10

He was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 30 Ruthen Gardens, St John in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, with his wife Jessie; he was a ship's stores wholesale merchant. Their children Mabel and Winifred were listed as living with them.¹¹

He was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at 62 Richmond Rd in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, with his wife Jessie; he was a commission agent. Their child Winifred was listed as living with them.¹²

John died on 6 July 1902 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, at age 71.^13,8,2 He was buried at the Rannoch churchyard in Kinloch Rannoch.^8,2

John Fergusson was born in Moulin, Perthshire, in 1749.¹ and was baptised on 2 November 1749 in Moulin.¹

John MacFarlane Fergusson was born in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, on 18 May 1862.^2,1
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 He was buried on 25 January 1892 at the Cemiterio dos Ingleses Gamboa, 181 Rua da Gamboa in Rio de Janeiro.^2,4

John died on 25 January 1892 in Rio de Janeiro at age 29 of yellow fever.^2,5

John Robert Scott Fergusson was born in St Merryn, Cornwall, on 27 October 1906.^1,2,3
The siblings Nancy and John were listed in the 1911 census at 'Herondale', Gordon Avenue in Stanmore, Middlesex, with their mother Caroline Mary Graham Scott.¹

He arrived in London on 10 January 1929, having joined the Bardistan (2592 tons) in Egypt while she was on a voyage from Basra, Iraq, to the UK. He gave his address as Northchurch Rectory, Berkhampstead.⁴

John's marriage to Ivy Winifred Pearl Vanner was registered between January 1934 and March 1934 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.^5,6

Lyndesaye R Fergusson and John Robert Scott Fergusson were listed in the 1939 Register at Constantine Bungalow, Constantine Bay in Wadebridge, Cornwall, along with Caroline Mary Graham Scott; he was out of work.³

John died on 18 December 1960 in London, Middlesex, at age 54.^5,7

His will was probated in London, Middlesex, on 23 March 1961 with Ivy Winifred Pearl Vanner appointed administrator of his estate, valued at £240/7/4.⁵

Keith Macgregor Fergusson was born in Penarth, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, on 8 November 1887.^1,2,3
The siblings Keith and Alison were listed in the 1891 census at 37 Westbourne Rd in Penarth, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, with their parents, Alexander Macgregor Fergusson and Jessie Amy Baller.¹
He was listed in the 1901 census at St Chads College in Denstone, Staffordshire, which was a large Church of England school.⁴

He travelled to Lagos (then part of British West Africa) on the Abinsi, leaving Liverpool on the 3 November 1915. He was described as a mining engineer on the manifest.⁵

Keith's marriage to Dorothy Maude Brigham was registered between April 1917 and June 1917 in Reading, Berkshire.⁶

He and his wife Dorothy left Liverpool on the Empress of France for St John, Newfoundland, but gave their eventual destination as China. He gave his occupation as 'Engineer.⁵'

He and his wife Dorothy left Penang for Pymouth on the Naldera, which arrived in London on the 25 April 1924, accompanied by their child Bruce.⁷

In 1928 Dorothy petitioned Keith Macgregor Fergusson for divorce.⁸

Keith's marriage to Winifred Kirk Johnston was registered between October 1929 and December 1929 in West Derby, Lancashire.⁹

He was listed in the 1939 Register at 42 Heathfield Rd in Liverpool, Lancashire, with Winifred Kirk Johnston; he was an engineer at an electric power station.¹⁰

Keith's death was registered between January 1951 and March 1951 in Liverpool, Lancashire.¹¹

Lilian's birth was registered between October 1890 and December 1890 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire.¹

Lilian's death was registered between January 1891 and March 1891 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire; according to family lore, her death was due to being dropped by her nurse.^2,3

Lyndesaye R Fergusson was born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, on 21 June 1935.^1,2

Lyndesaye R Fergusson and John Robert Scott Fergusson were listed in the 1939 Register at Constantine Bungalow, Constantine Bay in Wadebridge, Cornwall, along with Caroline Mary Graham Scott.²

Lyndesaye's marriage to Bernard P Dobson was registered between January 1955 and March 1955 in Dunmow, Essex.³

Mabel Kate Fergusson was born in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, on 8 February 1872.^1,2
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.³

Mabel was present at the wedding of Ernest Stuart Fergusson and Constance Evelyne Legay Hawkins at St Margaret's Church in Roath, Glamorganshire, on 1 October 1888.^1,4,5
The siblings Mabel and Winifred were listed in the 1891 census at 30 Ruthen Gardens, St John in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, with their parents, John Fergusson and Jessie Muirhead McFarlane.⁶

Mabel's marriage to William Herbert Cooper was registered between October 1896 and December 1896 in Avon, Bristol.^1,7
She was listed as the sister-in-law of Lancelot Gerald Gaunt in the 1901 Census at 203 Newport Rd in Cardiff, Glamorganshire.⁸

Mabel's marriage to William Herbert Cooper was registered between October 1901 and December 1901 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire.⁹

She was listed in the 1911 census at 8 Trewellard, Pendeen St Just in Penzance, Cornwall, with her husband William; he was a medical practitioner. Their children Peter, John and Daniel were listed as living with them.¹⁰

She was widowed at age 43 on the death of her husband William on 29 November 1915.^1,11,12

She was appointed executrix of William Herbert Cooper's estate in Bodmin, Cornwall, on 24 February 1916, along with co-executor Rev Walter Ernest Holme, the estate being valued at £4448/2/4.¹³
She was listed in the 1921 census, working as a trained nurse at Bedgebury Park Institute in Cranbrook, Kent.¹⁴

She was listed in the 1939 Register at 'Four Gables' in Chelmsford, Essex, with Winifred Jessie Fergusson; Mabel was widowed, and a Nursing correspondent for Faber & Faber, while Winifred was single and gave an occupation of 'occasional asst provisioner'.²

Mabel died on 20 July 1955 in Writtle, Essex, at age 83.¹

Maggie's birth was registered between January 1907 and March 1907 in Wadhurst, Sussex.^1,2
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.¹