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John Ferguson

Birth	:	28 Jan 1822 Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada
Death	:	30 Apr 1920 Green Bay, Manitoulin District, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Green Bay United Church Cemetery, Manitoulin, Manitoulin District, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.8603520, -82.0223110
Description	:	Obituary - Through the Years, Vol. 1, No. 6. April 1984 Mr. Ferguson passed away April 30, 1920 Died: John Ferguson, Sr. Once more death has called away one of our early settlers, and the oldest member of this part of the Island in the person of John Ferguson Sr., at the advanced age of 98 years, 3 months and 2 days. His parents came from County of Leitrim, Ireland and settled in Alberta County, New Brunswick where Mr. Ferguson was born, in January 28th, 1822. Afterwards he moved to Trafalgar in Halton County, Ont., where he remained till he came to... Read More	Obituary - Through the Years, Vol. 1, No. 6. April 1984 Mr. Ferguson passed away April 30, 1920 Died: John Ferguson, Sr. Once more death has called away one of our early settlers, and the oldest member of this part of the Island in the person of John Ferguson Sr., at the advanced age of 98 years, 3 months and 2 days. His parents came from County of Leitrim, Ireland and settled in Alberta County, New Brunswick where Mr. Ferguson was born, in January 28th, 1822. Afterwards he moved to Trafalgar in Halton County, Ont., where he remained till he came to the Manitoulin in 1877. At Trafalgar, he married Mary Johnston who was his faithful companion until her death 25 years ago. In 1877 Mr.Ferguson, with his family, moved to the Manitoulin and lived in Little Current a short time. Then he occupied a farm on the mountain near the Green Bush for some time, finally moving to Green Bay where he remained till his death. He had a family of 4 sons and 5 daughters. Of the sons,Andrew and Cornelius lived at Green Bay, Theodore at Markerville, Alta., Lindsay predeceased him. Of the daughters, Mrs. B.A. Griffith and Mrs.Frederick Phillips at Hagarsville, and Mrs. W.H. Gordon of Green Bay. Mr. Ferguson was for years one of the most prominent men in Municipal Affairs in Howland. His daughter Jemima, went down on ill-fated Asia, and Vicky, Mrs. Stringer, died at Humbolt, Sask. Although, he had at his death 28 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildrenand 1 great great grandchild if he had been born two years earlier, he would have lived under 5 English Sovereignties. He was deeply interested in Church work and in all matters thattendered to the moral and spiritual good of the people. He was a memberof the Methodist Church and an active worker in it. He was also deeply interested in public matters. In disposition, he was hearted and sociable making him a general favourite and a most companionable friend. The funeral took place on Sunday, May 2nd, from the residence of his son Andrew with whom he was living at the time of his death. It was largely attended by his old friends. Six grandchildren acted pallbearers, and Rev. Sanderson, of Sheguiandah was officiating clergyman as he was laid to rest in Green Bay Cemetery.

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John Ferguson's memorial is located at: Green Bay United Church Cemetery, Manitoulin, Manitoulin District, Canada.
When did John Ferguson death?
John Ferguson death on 30 Apr 1920 in Green Bay, Manitoulin District, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.8603520
Longitude: -82.0223110

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Jane Johnson Ferguson

(1833 - 1894)

Children

Cornelius Johnson Ferguson

(1861 - 1937)

Andrew George “Andy” Ferguson

(1864 - 1928)

Theodore Romain Ferguson

(1872 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Manitoulin, Manitoulin District, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8603520, -82.0223110

2. Cold Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8595060, -82.1087820

3. Elm View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9045270, -81.9204550

4. Sheguiandah Reserve Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8809640, -81.9049780

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Coordinate: 45.9604060, -81.9764140

6. M'Chigeeng Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8163400, -82.1601200

7. Mountain View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9604400, -81.9523100

8. Big Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7457500, -82.0575900

9. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.9677590, -81.9439240

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Coordinate: 45.9789170, -81.9596700

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Coordinate: 45.7473100, -82.1928000

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Coordinate: 45.9089600, -82.2568300

13. St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7447912, -81.8061589

14. Buzwah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7660100, -81.7644500

15. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6564280, -82.0034580

16. Hilly Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6789600, -81.8764700

17. Providence Bay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.6728600, -82.2664600

18. Long Bay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8056680, -82.3795380

19. Grimesthorpe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7098120, -82.3246620

20. Birch Island Cemetery
Birch Island, Manitoulin District, Canada
Coordinate: 46.0676300, -81.7714000

21. Whitefish River First Nation Cemetery
Birch Island, Manitoulin District, Canada
Coordinate: 46.0676300, -81.7714000

22. Sagamok New Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1582040, -82.1007238

23. Gordon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8757300, -82.4724300

24. Spanish River First Nations Cemetery
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