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.
Reference work
FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
FERGUSON, ROBERT – Dictionary of Canadian Biography · University of Toronto/Université Laval · 1985
- Kind
- biographical
- Publisher
- University of Toronto/Université Laval
- Year
- 1985
Scholarly biographical entry. Bibliography cites N.B. Museum Ferguson family papers, PANB land petitions, Northumberland registry books and the Gleaner (Chatham) including its 25 Aug 1851 issue.
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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.