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Where did the Scottish Ferguson family come from? What is the Scottish Ferguson family crest and coat of arms? When did the Ferguson family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Ferguson family history?
The Ferguson family name is derived from the Scottish surname MacFergus, which means "son of Fergus."
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Ferguson, Fergusson, Farguson, Fargerson, Fargusson and many more.First found in Galloway, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ferguson research. Another 317 words(23 lines of text) covering the years 1234, 1637, 1710, 1714, 1715, 1723, 1744, 1745, 1776, 1780, 1816, and 1832 are included under the topic Early Ferguson History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 34 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ferguson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Ferguson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 130 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Ferguson. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Ferguson Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Elizabeth Ferguson, who landed in Dorchester, Mass in 1630
- Daniel Ferguson settled in New England in 1651
- Agnes Ferguson, who landed in New Jersey in 1685
- Elspeth Ferguson, who landed in New Jersey in 1685
- Gilbert Ferguson, who arrived in East New Jersey in 1685
Ferguson Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Lawrence Ferguson, who landed in Virginia in 1716
- Henry Ferguson, who landed in Maryland in 1716
- Finlow Ferguson, who arrived in South Carolina in 1716
- Duncan Ferguson, who arrived in Maryland in 1716
- Duncan Ferguson settled in Virginia in 1716
Ferguson Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Jas Ferguson, who arrived in America in 1805
- Thos Ferguson, who arrived in America in 1805
- Andw Ferguson, who landed in America in 1805
- Matthew Ferguson, who arrived in America in 1811
- Robt Ferguson, who arrived in America in 1811
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Elsie Louise Ferguson (1885-1961), American stage and film actress
- Homer Samuel Ferguson (1889-1982), American politician and lawyer, Senator from Michigan
- Captain Christopher J. Ferguson (b. 1961), American NASA Astronaut with over 40 days in space
- James Edward "Pa" Ferguson (1871-1944), American Democratic politician from the state of Texas and 26th Governor of Texas
- Robert Bruce "Bob" Ferguson (1927-2001), American songwriter and record producer
- Helaman Rolfe Pratt Ferguson (b. 1940), American sculptor and digital artist
- Eustace William Ferguson (1884-1927), New Zealand entomologist
- Harry George Ferguson (1884-1960), Irish engineer
- Sarah Ferguson (b. 1959), British ex-wife of Prince Andrew
- Maynard Ferguson (1928-2006), Canadian jazz musician and bandleader
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Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. MoreMore about the Ferguson Coat of Arms...
Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Virtute
Motto Translation: By Virtue
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The crest of your clan chief, encircled within the traditional strap and buckle bearing the chief's motto. Scottish clansmen would traditionally wear a badge depicting the crest of their chief, in order to show their loyalty to the clan. These items have been carefully researched using the most recognized historical sources. Images have been computer drawn according to heraldic standards.
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A clan is a social group made up of a number of distinct branch-families that actually descended from, or accepted themselves as descendants of, a common ancestor. The word clan means simply children. The idea of the clan as a community is necessarily based around this idea of heredity and is most often ruled according to a patriarchal structure. For instance, the clan chief represented the hereditary "parent" of the entire clan. The most prominent example of this form of society is the Scottish Clan system... More
Septs of the Distinguished Name Ferguson
Ceddy, Cheddey, Cheddie, Cheddy, Fairadge, Fairage, Fairedge, Fairege, Fairidge, Fairies, Fairige, Fairis, Fairish, Fairitch, Faradge, Farage, Fareadge, Fareage, Faredge, Fareedge, Fareege, Farege, Fareidge, Fareies, Fareige, Fareis, Fareish, Fareitch, Fargason, Fargerson, Fargie, Fargoson, Fargus, Farguson, Fargusson, Fargyson, Faridge, Faries, Farige, Faris, Farish, Faritch, Farradge, Farrage, Farrass, Farredge, Farrege, Farress, Farrgus, Farridge and more.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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