Good Morning, I believe that I have found a clue to my John D. FERGUSON, through the William S. SHANKS family. It seems that Mr. Shanks married a widow, Mary Ann HERRING FERGUSON, and they lived around Cave City. John was listed living in their home, as a teen. I received the following message from the message boards at Rootsweb, and I have had no success in locating where John D. fit into the over-all picture of the FERGUSON family,so I believe this is my best bet.: "Hi Jean, Well, I goofed, partially. There is a Ferguson connection - William S. Shanks (Jr) was widdowed twice and he moved to Independence Co., Ark. He married Mary Ann (Herring) Ferguson in 1857. They had a son, Andrew B. Shanks. (And I'd like to learn about him.) This woman, Mary Ann (Herring)Ferguson/Shanks is buried at Cave City Cemetery, Sharp Co., AR - she died in 1896. I have no information about her Ferguson husband or who this John Ferguson was, etc. Sorry. William S. Shanks, Jr. died in Aug. 1876. (Haven't found a grave for him.) This Wm. Jr. had kids: John W. (left in Tenn I believe - lost after 1860), William - b. 1842, died 1860, Joel R. (mine) b. 1830, died 1914, Robert D., b. 1833- died Jan. 1860, Levi D., b. 1835, died before 1900 Marion C., AR, Lucy F. died unknown, Permelia Ardean b. 1839, married 1st Cleveland Hotchkiss in 1855 7 2nd Robert Brummet in 1867. Finally there was Andrew B. Shanks, born 10-19-1858 - died 10-13-1912. Married 7 Jan. 1886 Sharp Co., AR to Rena Johns. (there's a son buried near him: Wm. b. 11-4-1888, died 12-13-1919 - have no data on him either.) Can you tell me about your Ferguson? Thanks. Joan " If any of these folks ring a bell with you, please contact me. Joan and I both would benefit from hearing from you. Thanks! Jean Mayfield Cuevas