FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For “Married” 11 DEC 1806 of Robert Ferguson & Mary Ann Adams

m. 11 Dec. 1806 Mary Adams, the first English child born on the Restigouche River, N.B., and they had eight sons and three daughters

Marriage place not stated.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For “Residence” 1794 of Alexander Ferguson

the mercantile firm established at Martin's Point (Campbellton) in 1794 by his brother Alexander

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For “Residence” 1796 of Robert Ferguson

Robert Ferguson came to the Restigouche area in 1796 as chief clerk for the mercantile firm established at Martin's Point (Campbellton) in 1794 by his brother Alexander.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For “Occupation” of Robert Ferguson

businessman, justice of the peace, judge, office holder, and militia officer

Offices and dates summarised from the body of the entry.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For Adam Ferguson & Marjory Connacher

son of Adam Ferguson and Marjory Connacher ... the mercantile firm established at Martin's Point (Campbellton) in 1794 by his brother Alexander

Robert is the son of Adam and Marjory. Alexander is stated as Robert's brother; his mother is not named, so his mother relation is recorded as unknown.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For Marjory Connacher (1732–1796)

son of Adam Ferguson and Marjory Connacher

Supports the name Marjory Connacher and her position as Robert's mother.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For Alexander Ferguson (d. 1803)

the mercantile firm established at Martin's Point (Campbellton) in 1794 by his brother Alexander. Upon Alexander's death in 1803 Robert took over the business.

Supports Alexander as Robert's brother, his 1794 firm at Martin's Point and his death in 1803.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For Robert Ferguson (1768–1851)

b. 17 April 1768 in Logierait, Scotland, son of Adam Ferguson and Marjory Connacher; m. 11 Dec. 1806 Mary Adams ... d. 10 Aug. 1851 in Campbellton, N.B.

Supports Robert's birth date and place, death date and place, and parentage.

FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985

For Mary Ann Adams (1790–1872)

Mary Adams, the first English child born on the Restigouche River, N.B.

Places her birth on the Restigouche River, New Brunswick; exact locality not stated.