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- Donald FERGUSSON, b. 17 MAY 1846, bap. 14 MAR 1848 in Stronvar, illegitimate child of Alexander Ferguson in Stronvar with Jean STEWART in Kirkton.
"He first lived at Stronvar Cottage Balqhuidder then when his family grew bigger he moved to Gartnafruen Cottage.
He spoke fluent Gaelic and was very good at building dry stone walls." (descendant Sharon Owens)
In 1851, at age 4, Donald Ferguson is found residing in Balnluig in Balquhidder with his father and uncle:
Census 1851 - Baellenluig, Balquhidder
John Ferguson (Head) 52 ; b. 1799 Balquhidder ; Mason Journeyman
Alexr Ferguson (Brother) 40 ; b. 1811 Balquhidder ; Sawyer
Donald Ferguson (Nephew) 4 ; b. 1847 Balquhidder
Margt Stewart (Servt) 35 ; b. 1816 Balquhidder ; House Servt
Andrew Mcfarland (Lodger) 22 ; b. 1829 Callander ; Mason Journeyman
William Stewart (Lodger) 26 ; b. 1825 Callander ; Joiner Journeyman
In 1861, at age 14, Donald Ferguson is found residing at Stronvar in Balquhidder with his father and uncle:
Census 1861 - Stronvar, Balquhidder
John Ferguson (Head) 60 ; b. 1801 Balqur ; Mason
Alexr Ferguson (Brother) 51 b. 1810 Balqur ; Sawer
Donald Ferguson (Son) 14 ; b. 1847 Balqur ; Scholar
Agness Ferguson (Ser) 60 ; b. 1801 Balqur ; Domestic Ser
On 26 Nov 1869, Daniel Ferguson, age 21, a joiner, son of Alexander Stewart, a joiner, and Jean Stewart, married in Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland, to Ann Fraser, age 26, a domestic servant, daughter of Alexander Fraser and Margaret Elder. The wedding was witnessed by Daniel's uncle, John Stewart.
In 1871, at age 24, Daniel Ferguson was residing in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland with his wife Ann and their children Williamina 3 and Margaret 10 months.
Census 1871 - Stirling, Stirlingshire
Daniel Ferguson 24 abt 1847 Balgelider, Perthshire
Ann Ferguson 22 abt 1849 Abertrof [Abertarff], invernessshire
Williamina Ferguson 3 abt 1868 Edinburgh, Midlothian
Margaret Ferguson 10 Mo abt 1870 Stirling, Stirlingshire
Census 1881 - Balquhidder
Donald Ferguson 34 abt 1847 Balquhidder G, Perthshire
Ann Ferguson 38 abt 1843 Abertarff G, Invernessshire
Williamina Ferguson 13 abt 1868 St Cuthbert, Edinburgh
Margaret Ferguson 10 abt 1871 Stirling, Stirlingshire
Christina Ferguson 8 abt 1873 Stirling, Stirlingshire
Alexander Ferguson 3 abt 1878 Balquhidder, Perthshire
Jane Ferguson 1 abt 1880 Balquhidder, Perthshire
In 1891, Donald Ferguson, age 44, was residing in Stronvar, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife and family, including his mother Jean Stewart who was 83 years old, born about 1808 in Comrie, Perthshire Scotland.
The full family in 1891 included:
Donald Ferguson 44, head
Ann Ferguson, 47, wife
Christina Ferguson, 18, daughter
Alexander Ferguson, 14, son
Jane Ferguson, 11, daughter
John Ferguson, 9, son
Jean Stewart, 83, mother
Jean McFarlane, 56, sister
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