Subject: [Ferguson-L] Miller Co., Missouri -Fergusons I am looking to connect with the Fergusons from Miller Co.,Missouri. Most of whom are probably descended from "Squire" John Ferguson. I have some on his 14 children and on his sisters. Still working on jumping across the "pond". Terri Subject: Re: [Ferguson-L] James Parson and Susan Morrow Ferguson There is also a Ferguson Mo. It is north and west of St. Louis. Supposedly there is a spot in greater St. Louis called Ferguson Valley. The story I heard is so many of "Squire" John Hunter Ferguson's descendants lived there the locals just started calling the area that. Wheter it is the same as Ferguson Mo. I really don't know. Terri Subject: [Ferguson-L] "Squire" The term in the British Isles has a specific meaning of less than a knight but more than a gentleman. It started with the men who who where the armour bearers to knights but now is more a prominent landowner. It can also mean magistrate. Which fits at little in both respects with my John. He owned a fair amount of property in Miller Co. Mo. and he was the magistrate for about 50 some years. I think it may also have been a term of respect. In this case too Squire Ferguson was also well known to fellow members of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) as Comrade Ferguson and was called by that title in several paper clippings. terri Subject: Re: [Ferguson-L] "Squire" Sorry, I didn't mean to imply the GAR gave out the title "Squire". In the case of my John Ferguson, the title was mostly likely given for his position as the justice of the peace. In that time period well respected people could serve in positions that today would be filled with persons of legal background. Is it possible that you ancestor in Latham was a justice of the peace or worked as a magistrate? "Comrade" is used in many military service groups to address one another. Usually it stays within the meeting house. But when an arcticle about an encampment was done in the Springfield Mo paper, the author addressed the men as they were addressing each other. In fact, today, at least within the VFW during meetings the address is "Comrade Commander", "Comrade Smith", ect. I beleive similar titles are used in the American Legion and Am-Vets. Among other groups titles would be Sister Jones, Brother Wills, Madam Vice President ect. I hope this helps. terri Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:36:15 EST Erik, Once "Squire" Ferguson came to America there is no shortage of information. So in that respect I am really lucky. And in fact many of John Fergusons family still live in the area he settled in. The big problem with him is linking him to family in Dumfrieshire and the surrounding areas. But in time that will be accomplised. Terri Subject: Re: [Ferguson-L] Ferguson, Charles T. and Aurelia M.>WashDC.1906 One thing you may want to do is check old city directories. They were common in many areas. And would have street address' and occupations. You say you sent for SS information. Then you probably know where she last lived. Check and see if there is an obituary for her. Most folks have at least a small one in the local paper. Also go to the AOL family finder index. I have had some luck finding a lead on an old school friend that way. Do you have anything on Charles and Aurelia's marriage? If you can find the town then check for wedding annoucements. Hope that helps. terri John Hunter Ferguson: b. 25 Dec 1838 Warren Hill, Dumfries, Scotland to William Ferguson and Isabella HUNTER. He married Dorcas Cansada SHELTON 4 June 1862 in Miller Co. Missouri. (Dorcas b. 1846 d. 1920) John served in the 3rd Missouri cav. and was a member of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). He died in Iberia, Miller Co. Missouri 20 Jan 1940. His Children: William T. b. 20 May 1863 d. 14 Jan 1932. married Mary SMITH Elizabeth b. 2 june 1866 d. 31 July 1951 married Grant WILLIAMS Charles D. b. 24 Oct 1867 d. 1942 married Emma Kelso HAINES (Haynes, Hayes) * Edward S. b. 16 Oct 1868 d. 1 Jan 1937 married Margaret JONES Frederick b. 24 Oct 1869 d. 27 Oct 1942 married Effie May LAWSON George Francis b. 23 Oct 1871 d. 29 Sept 1935 married Sarah G. ARNOLD. John Richard (Jack) b. 7 Oct 1873 d. 19 Dec. 1911 married Emma KINSLEY Joseph b. 10 Dec 1875 d. 22 Feb 1876 James b. 25 Dec 1876 d. 23 Jan 1877 Isabella b. 19 Feb 1878 d. 24 Sept 1949 married George ARNOLD Laura b. 11 June 1881 d. 12 Sept 1977 married G. M. MARTIN Harry Hunter b. 6 April 1884 d. 16 Feb 1967 married Ella SKAGGS Frank Corneluis b. 11 June 1887 d. 15 May 1968 married Clara M. GOFF Martha (Mattie) b. 27 June 1889 d. 1 Aug 1996 married William MACE * This is my line. I have some on the other lines but most on my own. And BEFORE anyone challenges my dates on John Hunter Ferguson and Mattie Mace. They both lived to be over 100. I have copies of their obits. terri