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George W. Ferguson 1874 - 1922

George Ferguson was born on January 25, 1874 at Wayne County, West Virginia, USA in Wayne County, West Virginia United States to Catherine "Kate" (Smith) Ferguson and William Worth Ferguson. He married Nancy Marguerite (Boggs) Ferguson, and had children James Ferguson, Iva "Wea" (Ferguson) Greenough, Earl Ferguson, Thelma (Ferguson) Greenough, Dorothy Elaine (Ferguson) Kroetch, Harry Ferguson, and Norma Ferguson. George Ferguson died at age 48 years old on March 15, 1922 in Clearwater, Idaho County, ID, and was buried on March 16, 1922 at Riverside Cemetery in Orofino, Clearwater County.

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January 25, 1874
Wayne County, West Virginia, USA in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States
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Clearwater, Idaho County, Idaho, 83552, United States
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  • Introduction

    George and Nancy were married on 17 Mar 1894 in Lawrence KY. In addition to those who survived to adulthood, they had children Luther Marion (1895-1898), Charley (1907-1916), and Matilda (1914-1914). After Nancy died, George married his housekeeper, Martha, and they were married until he died. In the 1920 census, George's occupation was listed as "cutting wood - in the woods". Also living with George and Martha - who were living in Bonner ID - are Thelma, Dorothy, Harry, and Norma Ferguson (his children) and Arlene Vanderhoef, daughter of his 2nd wife, Martha.
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    1874

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    January 25, 1874
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    Wayne County, West Virginia, USA in Wayne County, West Virginia United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    George’s paternal lines were of Scottish, Irish, Welsh and German descent. George’s maternal lines were of English and German descent.

  • Nationality & Locations

    George F. Ferguson was of Scottish, English, Welsh and German descent; family history documents that one of his ancestors was of Cherokee descent and married a Welshman

  • Early Life & Education

    George's Ferguson family settled in Cabell Co., WVA in the early 1800's. William 'Worth' Ferguson and Kate Smith, George's parents, left WVA and moved across the river to Lawrence County, Kentucky about 1879. George received very little schooling though he was able to 'read and write' per census records.

  • Professional Career

    George worked mainly in the lumber industry as a laborer.

  • Personal Life & Family

    George married first Nancy Marguerite Boggs in Caine’s Creek, Ky. The couple moved to Goshen, Washington about 1902.
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    1922

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    March 15, 1922
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    Influenza
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    Clearwater, Idaho County, Idaho 83552, United States
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    Gravesite & Burial

    March 16, 1922
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    Riverside Cemetery in Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho 83544, United States
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  • Obituary

    Clearwater Republican, March 17, 1922 page 1 Clearwater, Idaho: "George W. Ferguson, who has been at the Clearwater hospital for about ten days died of influenza March 15. He went into a sleep Sunday night from which all efforts to arouse him failed and he never regained consciousness. Deceased was 49 years ol and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Tabor yesterday afternoon. Interment in Riverside cemetery."
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George and Nancy Ferguson
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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George and Nancy Ferguson
This is a photo of the great (and great-great) grandmother of the AncientFaces founders, found on Find A Grave.

The caption says: Nancy Boggs Ferguson, wife of George W Ferguson. George and Nancy moved to the state of Washington around the turn of the century. Both died young and were buried in the Northwest. A daughter of James H Boggs and Matilda Lyons. Photo shared by Robert Cunningham. Thank You!!!
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Nancy Boggs & George Ferguson; Sacred Wind, KY
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Nancy Boggs & George Ferguson; Sacred Wind, KY
George Ferguson and his wife Nancy Boggs. Nancy was the daughter of James 'Goins' Boggs and Matilda Lyon.
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Victoria Barker
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Can you tell me anything about the family of James Goins Boggs? Nancy Boggs'looks like some pictures of my Goins relatives.
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Photo of Rita Fleener Rita Fleener
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Sorry, no I've not heard of James Goins Boggs. There are several James Boggs in my line however. Have you checked with Ancestry.com?
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Ferguson, Worth (Born Jun 26, 1852) Ferguson, Iva (Born Jul 3, 1899) Ferguson, Nancy (Jul 11, 1874 - Aug 25, 1916) Ferguson, Earl (Born Mar 3, 1902) Greenough, Thelma (Jul 10, 1904 - Sep 20, 1950) Ferguson, Iva Myrtle (Born Jul 3, 1899) Ferguson, Belle (Born Jul 5, 1863) Kroetch, Dorothy (Oct 18, 1905 - Aug 2, 1932) Ferguson, James (May 28, 1896 - Mar 3, 1952) Ferguson, Catherine  (Apr 30, 1854 - Feb 7, 1930)
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