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Robert Pierce Ferguson

Birth : 12 Aug 1842 Andes, Delaware County, New York, USA
Death : 23 Mar 1881 Boca, Nevada County, California, USA
Burial : Sierra Mountains Cemetery, Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate : 39.3342018, -120.1772003
Inscription : Drowned near Pacific, Cal., Aged 38 yr's 7 m's 11 d's, Native of ??
Description : Robert Pierce Ferguson was a U.S. Civil War veteran who served with the Union 144th New York Volunteer Infantry from 1862 to 1865. He was discharged with a disability from St Augustine Florida.

While he lived in the Truckee community he was a respected man of the area and was often mention in the local newspapers of his whereabouts.

Unfortunately he lost his life while trying to save another man from drowning, see below...

Reno Evening Gazette, March 24, 1881

"Greater Love Hath no man Than This, That He Lay Down His... Read More

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  • Where is Robert Pierce Ferguson's memorial?

    Robert Pierce Ferguson's memorial is located at: Sierra Mountains Cemetery, Truckee, Nevada County, USA.

  • When did Robert Pierce Ferguson death?

    Robert Pierce Ferguson death on 23 Mar 1881 in Boca, Nevada County, California, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Robert Pierce Ferguson's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.3342018
    Longitude: -120.1772003

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sierra Mountains Cemetery
Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3342018, -120.1772003

2. Catholic Cemetery
Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3319931, -120.1805801

3. Schaffer Family Cemetery
Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3240900, -120.1780200

4. Brickelltown Cemetery
Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3248030, -120.1854090

5. Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3246040, -120.2330160

6. Donner Party Camp at Alder Creek Valley
Truckee, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3216670, -120.2327500

7. Boca Cemetery
Boca, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3870510, -120.0922310

8. Trails End Cemetery
Tahoe City, Placer County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1720700, -120.1464000

9. Saint Francis of Assisi Urn Garden
Incline Village, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2544760, -119.9678710

10. Saint Patricks Episcopal Church Columbarium
Incline Village, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2514000, -119.9543991

11. Crystal Peak Cemetery
Verdi, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5250310, -119.9984690

12. Franktown Creek Cemetery
Franktown, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2752991, -119.8463974

13. Bowers Mansion Cemetery
Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2852800, -119.8422000

14. Meadow Lake Cemetery
Summit City, Nevada County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4123400, -120.5079700

15. Washoe City Cemetery
Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3171997, -119.8198547

16. Whispering Pines Cemetery
Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3608017, -119.8197021

17. Sierraville Cemetery
Sierraville, Sierra County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5842018, -120.3786011

18. Carmelite Monastery Cemetery
Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5001770, -119.8448300

19. Glenbrook Cemetery
Glenbrook, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0891100, -119.9352500

20. Saint Johns in the Wilderness Episcopal Columbariu
Glenbrook, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0722520, -119.9422930

21. Mountain View Cemetery
Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5238991, -119.8419037

22. Masonic Memorial Gardens
Reno, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5266724, -119.8409042

23. Huffaker Cemetery
Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4360771, -119.7753067

24. Phenix Family Cemetery
Steamboat, Washoe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3861510, -119.7469260