forwarding this message from Patrick who signed the FERGUS guest book at the website - if you haven't taken a look lately, you should read through the signatures, might be an ancestor connection there! -----Original Message----- From: Patrick A. Andrus <ssl@oregoncoast.com> To: crussell@traversecity.com <crussell@traversecity.com> Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 10:25 PM Subject: more fergus stuff >Marion Fergus b. 4/21/1794 Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton Co., Scotland > d. 4/16/1874 Willsboro, NY, m. 10/3/1813 to Alexander McGhee b. about >1790 Aberdeen, Scotland >They were married at Hamilton, Lanark Co, Scotland >She was 3rd child of William and Margaret (Rochead). >William and Margaret's children: >William b. about 1791 >Mary b. about 1792 >Marion (see above) >Andrew b. about 1796 >Margaret b. about 1798 >Jean b. about 1799 >(church records. marriage index. LDS) > >Also, here is another intersting Fergus related page: >http://www.Dangel.net/index.html >I think there may be a connection with Mr. Dangel's line but need to >research it much more. Marions's father could be the son of Andrew >Fergus and Anne Stuart (Stewart). > >Your e-mail is on my address list. Hope to hear from you again. >Patrick Andrus >

Subject: FERGUS - Ann, b. 1788 Lynn, I am returning to Northern Ireland to continue FERGUS research there. Can you give me any other information on Ann FERGUS Duncan (place and date of death). Can you carry your line forward for me - from Ann to you please? Any information might put pieces together for me. I know this is the second request and I am wondering if I lost your response. I'll appreciate a reply/re-reply. Thanks, Cynthia

My name is Mel Ditty and this is a test run. I doubt if I have the format correct; please inform. Thanks, Mel

Lately I have seen a number of people requesting information on gravestone inscriptions for areas of NI. Perhaps some of you on these lists would be interested in the books and microfiche available for purchase which covers NI Ulster (Co Antrim (includes Belfast), Co Armagh, Co Down, Co Fermanagh, Co Londonderry, and Co Tyrone) - from the NIFHS (North of Ireland Family History Society) see their website for additional information http://www.mni.co.uk/nifhs 1997 Book "Mallusk Memorials", Co Antrim gravestone inscriptions Microfiche "Carved in Stone" Carnmoney gravestone inscriptions 1998 Microfiche "Armagh Co Museum Records & Index" 1998 Book "Tombstones of the Omey": inscriptions of 15 graveyards (both Prod and RC) within a 5-Mile Radius of Omagh, Co Tyrone. BTW - I have no connection to the NIFHS other than I am a grateful Associate Member who lives in the U.S., researches in Omagh, Co Tyrone, Co Mayo, and Belfast and have found the Society to be most helpful. They do publish a wonderful journal 2x/year that lists other members and their areas of research in addition to the members who are willing to exchange information . . . currently I am helping a lady from Co Down with information stateside that is pertinent to her family. Regards, Cynthia Russell Traverse City, Michigan (45 degree parallel) crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Website http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com

Ann FERGUS (b. @ 1788),married John DUNCAN. Their children: Agnes/Nancy (b. @ 1820), John (b. @ 1818-24) Sarah (b. @ 1823,4 d. 1913) Mary (b. @ 1828-30) Fergus (b. @ 1829-31) Sarah was born in County Down, Ireland Is there a connection to you of information I transcribed in Ireland from the Griffith's Valuation taken for Antrim, Armagh, and Co Down to any of your families? It lists: ----------- Charles FERGUS, Co Antrim, Shankill, Smithfield Townparks, Sackville Place Jane FERGUS, Co Antrim, Carrickfergus, Middle Division James FERGUS, Co Antrim, Cranfield, Craufield --------- David FERGUS, Co Armagh, Drumcree, Corcrain, Tw of Portadown, Bridge Street Samuel FERGUS, Co Armagh, Drumcree, Tavanagh, Town of Portadown, Bridge Street ------- Andrew FERGUS, Co Down, town of Newry, and townland of Finnard. ------------ GRIFFITH'S VALUATION 1848-1864, used to assess property and to assign tax, listed the name of each occupier or tenant, the name of the townland or city location, in addition to the area and value of landholdings. Cynthia crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Website http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com Rootsweb Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

A good place to go look and to possibly obtain obits for recent years like ca 1997-to now is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~obituary FERGUS, Alan Walker; 83; Hamilton ON; Hamilton Spectator; 1998-2-20; blawton FERGUS, Anne S ( ); 99; ; San Diego U-T (CA); 1997-7-27; laz FERGUS, Clarence Doyle; ; ; SF Chronicle (CA); 1998-7-1; bjw FERGUS, H James; 86; St Louis MO; St Louis P-D; 1997-10-16; larae FERGUS, John Francis; 79; Dana Point CA; Orange Co R; 1997-8-11; branwil FERGUS, Jospeh F; ; Roxborough PA; Phila I; 1996-12-1; jcorcora FERGUS, Rosaleen (STRATTON); 93; ; Chicago T (IL); 1997-8-5; skennedy FERGUS, Rosaleen (STRATTON); 93; ; Chicago T (IL); 1997-8-5; skennedy FERGUS, Ruth S (SHALLCROSS); 82; IL; Chicago T; 1997-11-12; dhaines Shirley bernardf@intrstar.net Our home page Please visit http://members.aol.com/bandsferg/genealogy/fergus/bfergus.htm

Excerpt Taken from Ancestry.com Name Birth Date Birth Place District Application Date Destination Number Context Carl Friedrich Fergus Hall Hall Sep 1853 North America 598685 view full context Wuerttemberg Emigration Index, all 7 vols. THE WUERTTEMBERG EMIGRATION INDEX: Volume Six ABBREVIATIONS OF OBERAEMTER= DISTRICT TOWNS page 104 Name: Fergus, Carl Friedrich Birth Date: Birth Place: Hall District: Hall Application Date: Sep 1853 Destination: North America Number: 598685

Please all of you FERGUS newsgroup people, if you have not visited this site I encourage you to do so - and PLEASE if you have not signed the guest book, double click on it and sign in P R E T T Y P L E A S E . It is a great place for all related to this name to post as it is easily found by search engines and people looking for other FERGUS folk. It is open to ALL who have a lineage linking to the surname FERGUS, not just to my family. It's purpose is to continue to connect people. Do visit the Guest Book even if you have signed in as there are many people beginning to make unknown contacts - read through all of the postings to get a better sense of the far reaches of this Guest Book and website. I continue to add to this on a continual basis. So, when I am quiet and not posting I am researching to add material to the website. I am happy to link anyone with FERGUS heritage to this website under the FERGUS coat of arms. Just send me your URL. Have a great weekend - is anybody there? Cynthia Russell http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm

As a member of the newsgroups supporting research in the counties of Ulster in Northern Ireland and an associate member of NIFHS I would like to recommend a wonderful new publication listed above. I am continuing to volunteer to look up SURNAMES ONLY in this important contribution to Ulster genealogy. Please post your request to me directly crussell@traversecity.com , NOT to the newsgroup, and you will receive your reply to your e-mail address in order for other postings to receive precedence. Title the Subject line as follows: Lookup - "Omey" - SURNAME (in capitals) If you request more than 1 surname please ALPHABETIZE them in the subject line for easier lookup Do NOT ask me for additional information other than surname. I ethically think that if anyone wishes more information each of us should be purchasing the newly published book which will help to support the on-going work of the NIFHS to add to the body of research in Northern Ireland. I am grateful there is such a voluntary non-profit organization which depends upon the support of those who are interested in genealogy. There are 15 graveyards transcribed in Bill McGrew's wonderful new publication available through the NIFHS, North of Ireland Family History Society available through their website http://www.mni.co.uk/nifhs The cost in U.S. funds is approximately $18.50 or 11 pounds sterling, which includes the postage. The book is not indexed as to surnames, so I have to search through all 15 graveyard listings to find surnames. There are a total of 615 surnames listed. It is wonderfully organized - alphabetical order by graveyard listing tombstones bearing inscriptions from 1688 up to 1900. Each graveyard is listed with locations by Ordnance Survey sheets and location designations. The book includes both Protestant and Roman Catholic listings along with a brief explanation/history of each church. The graveyards included are within a 5 mile radius of the town of Omagh are: Cappagh C of I Clanabogan C of I (amalgamation of 3 parishes - Donacavey, Dromore and Drumragh) Crevenagh (Interdenominational) Donaghanie (Interdenominational) Drumnakilly C of I Drumragh - New Section Drumragh - Old Section (Interdenominational) Dunmullan (Interdenominational) Edenderry C of I Edebderry Presbyterian Lislimnaghan C of I Mountjoy Presbyterian (formerly know as Crossroads Church) St. Columba's C of I St. Mary's RC, Killyclogher St. Mary's RC, Knockmoyle I will list any variations I am aware of. It is important it is to research the many variations of your surnames as people in that era depended upon what they heard and wrote it according to their spelling abilities. Please remember to be kind to one another! Best regards, Cynthia Russell crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Website http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com Rootsweb Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

Greetings from Tennennee!! And Tony, I have the following written by Morris F. Fergus of Dayton, Ohio written for the occasion of the erection and dedication of the grave of Francis Fergus. A TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS FERGUS Francis Fergus was born in Tyrone Co, Ireland, on Sept. 8,1752. He was of Scotch-Irish descent, and his ancestors had migrated from Scotland probably a century or more before his birth. Tradition tells that he and three brothers came to America a few years prior to the Revolutionary War and settled near the city of Philadelphia. While these four brother came to America seeking new homes and a better way of life, they also found new adventures, strange people and a country soon to be engaged in War. At the outbreak of the Rev. War between the American Colonies and England, two of the brothers returned to Ireland, leaving Francis and one brother in America. As an early minifestation of his loyalty to his new home country, Francis Fergus enlisted on August 3, 1776, in the Continental Army from Bucks County, Penn. He served a few months in Captain Jameson's Company of the Penn. Regiment under Colonel Roberts. In March, 1777, Francis re enlisted and served 9 months as a wagoner under Capt. James Barclay and was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and White Horse. In Feb, 1778, he re enlisted and served 2 months under General John Lacey. He also participated in the battles of Eautaw Springs and King's Mountain. Francis Fergus was loyal to his country. He was thrifty and law abiding. He married an American girl and established a home in which 9 children were born and reared. He transmitted to his children and descendants his devotion to his country. His eldest son, James Fergus, participated in the War of 1812 against England, and rose to the rank of General in the American Army. His descendants names will be found on the rolls of soldiers who have enlisted in the service to defend their country. The marker erecdted on his grave and dedicated this day, Ocr. 12, 1941, is given by his Country as an expression of appreciation for his loyalty and service. Francis is my GGGGG GF through Jincy Fergus Ditty and Abraham Ditty through their daughter, Susan Ditty who married Charter William Mitchell-through their son Mires Haywood Mitchell who married Sarah Catherine Nabors-through their daughter Ruth Wesley Mitchell who married William Burrell Ward- through their son Ode Ward who married Beatrice Melvina Woods-through their son James Earl Ward who married Willa Eugenia Burgess and then me, Vicki Loretta Ward Moore. Vicki Moore 577 John Brown Rd. Beech Bluff TN 38313

Hi list, I have some info to share on the Fergus' from Orkney Scotland starting abt 1798. The Fergus I have immigrated from Orkney Scotland to Canada in the 1880's. Looking for relations of the Orkney Fergus's Bill Richards www.kenora.net/manitoba

To what level of detail is it appropriate to post info here and is it possible to down load info from Familytreemaker files etc? I'm not a great typist so I'm just looking for ways pass on info without duplication of effort and also sending more that what is essential. Is the Francis Fergus family tree on line ? I have found some parts in the WFT discs. Thank for your answers Tony Bertotti

Tony and others, This is the perfect place to share this information! And, will someone step up and answer Tony's request for information on General James FERGUS please. Cynthia -----Original Message----- From: WPelican@aol.com <WPelican@aol.com> To: FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com <FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 7:53 AM Subject: James FERGUS- war of 1812 >Hello, In notes written by deceased family members they say that James son of >Francis was a General in the War of 1812. Is this true? I haven't tried to >verify this yet. I am in possession of some FERGUS photos(1 of James,a >postcard of Fergus reunion in Hastings NE showing Alexander Marrs Fergus' >family) Also have a letter from an E. Rutledge who was married to Julia >Fergus daughter of James McCormick FERGUS describing their life in Kansas >dated 8-17-1881. > >Do you use this platform to exchange copies of these types of items? > >Hi Cynthia Yes I would definitely like to arrange meeting when you are out >here. > >Bye Tony Bertotti > >

Hello, In notes written by deceased family members they say that James son of Francis was a General in the War of 1812. Is this true? I haven't tried to verify this yet. I am in possession of some FERGUS photos(1 of James,a postcard of Fergus reunion in Hastings NE showing Alexander Marrs Fergus' family) Also have a letter from an E. Rutledge who was married to Julia Fergus daughter of James McCormick FERGUS describing their life in Kansas dated 8-17-1881. Do you use this platform to exchange copies of these types of items? Hi Cynthia Yes I would definitely like to arrange meeting when you are out here. Bye Tony Bertotti

Interested in Scottish FERGUS'? Please go visit this website with FERGUS listings from North Leith, St. Ola Kirkwall, Orkney, and Tingwall, Scotland! www.kenora.net/manitoba I am linking to Bill's site! -----Original Message----- From: Bill Richards <www.kenora.net/manitoba > To: crussell@traversecity.com <crussell@traversecity.com> Date: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 5:53 PM Subject: Fergus do a link back, I will link your page, if you link mine. > >Regards, > >Bill Richards > >www.kenora.net/manitoba >

Hello, This is my first post, I;ll keep it short to see if I've got it right. Glad to part of the group and having connected with Cynthia and finding out we are cousins. Here's my line. Tony Bertotti WPelican@aol.com Francis FERGUS son James FERGUS daughter Elizabeth McPHERSON (Fergus) son Charles E. McPHERSON daughter Mattiene BRAGG (McPherson) son Everett Edwin BRAGG daughter Susan Mary BERTOTTI (Bragg) son Anthony Ray BERTOTTI daughter Nicole Marie BERTOTTI daughter Natalia Carla BERTOTTI

Hi everyone, This is my DITTY line. I descend from the daughter of James A. DITTY and Elizabeth BURK; Frances Jane "Fannie" DITTY who married William Rush MAJORS. This is by no way complete as I am still adding to it. Will post again when updated. My FERGUS connection is to Jincy FERGUS, daughter of Francis FERGUS. Jincy married Abraham DITTY. Any other descendants of James A. DITTY and Elizabeth BURK out there? Gene Majors Placentia, CA Descendants of Abraham "De Die" Ditty 1 Abraham "De Die" Ditty b: Unknown in Switzerland d: Unknown ... +Maria Ditty ...... 2 John David "De Die" Ditty b: Mar 12, 1755 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania d: Dec 20, 1846 in White Co., Tennessee .......... +Magdalena/Mary Ann Spangler b: 1762 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania m: 1782 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania d: Nov 1, 1849 in White Co., Tennessee .............. 3 Mary Ditty b: Oct 16, 1783 .............. 3 Susan Ditty b: Jul 16, 1785 .............. 3 Elizabeth Ditty b: Dec 20, 1788 .............. 3 Catherine Ditty b: Oct 20, 1790 in Abbotts, York Co., PA d: Sep 2, 1839 in Missouri .................. +Samuel McCormick Fergus b: Feb 13, 1787 in VA m: Abt. 1810 in Montgomery Co., VA d: Oct 4, 1842 in Henry Co., Missouri ...................... 4 Mary Fergus b: Sep 23, 1811 ...................... 4 James Fergus b: Oct 13, 1813 ...................... 4 Susan Fergus b: Dec 27, 1815 ...................... 4 John Fergus b: Mar 22, 1818 ...................... 4 [2] Charlotte Fergus b: May 25, 1820 in Montgomery Co., VA d: Nov 1843 in Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri .......................... +[1] James Abraham Ditty b: Jun 27, 1817 in White Co., Tennessee m: Dec 8, 1842 in Missouri d: Aug 30, 1892 in Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Missouri ...................... 4 Isaphenia Fergus b: Oct 29, 1822 ...................... 4 William Isaac Fergus b: May 13, 1824 ...................... 4 Francis Fergus b: Nov 13, 1827 ...................... 4 Samuel Fergus b: Nov 13, 1827 ...................... 4 Elizabeth Fergus b: Jul 6, 1830 .............. 3 Abraham Ditty b: Jun 1, 1792 in Montgomery Co., Virginia d: Dec 27, 1869 in Tennessee? .................. +Jency Fergus b: Feb 1, 1789 in Virginia m: Dec 11, 1811 in Montgomery Co., Virginia d: Oct 11, 1855 in Ditty, Putnam, Tennessee ...................... 4 John F. Ditty b: Sep 27, 1812 in White Co., Tennessee d: 1847 in Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri .......................... +Millie Ray b: Unknown in Tennessee m: 1847 in Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri d: in Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri ............................. 5 Abram C. Ditty b: Nov 3, 1837 in Henry Co., Missouri d: 1921 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., MO ................................. +Frances A. "Fannie" Yonce b: Oct 11, 1840 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., MO m: Feb 22, 1866 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., MO d: Feb 20, 1890 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., MO ............................. 5 William H. Ditty b: 1839 ............................. 5 Joseph R. Ditty b: Feb 27, 1842 ...................... 4 Mary Ponegon Ditty b: Oct 15, 1814 ..................... 4 [1] James Abraham Ditty b: Jun 27, 1817 in White Co., Tennessee d: Aug 30, 1892 in Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Missouri .......................... +[2] Charlotte Fergus b: May 25, 1820 in Montgomery Co., VA m: Dec 8, 1842 in Missouri d: Nov 1843 in Appleton City, St. Clair, Missouri ...................... *2nd Wife of [1] James Abraham Ditty: .......................... +Elizabeth Burke/Burk b: 1830 in Missouri m: Apr 14, 1850 in Missouri (St Clair Co. or Boone Co.) d: Oct 26, 1862 in Monageau Township, St. Clair Co., Mo. ............................. 5 John B. Ditty b: Jan 24, 1851 in St. Clair Co., Missouri d: Oct 22, 1919 in Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Missouri ................................. +Henrietta E. Yonce b: Nov 6, 1853 in Missouri m: Mar 13, 1873 in Appleton City, St Clair Co., Missouri d: Feb 7, 1936 in Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Missouri ............................ 5 Samuel H. Ditty b: 1854 in St. Clair Co., Missouri ................................. +Lulie Gaines m: Aug 12, 1886 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., Missouri ............................. 5 Frances Jane "Fannie" Ditty b: Apr 5, 1857 in St. Clair Co., Missouri d: Sep 21, 1931 in Inglewood, California ................................. +William Rush Majors b: Nov 10, 1856 in Clay Co., Missouri m: Nov 20, 1880 in Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Missouri d: May 18, 1934 in Inglewood, California ............................. 5 James Abraham "Abe" Ditty b: Mar 1859 in St. Clair Co., Missouri d: Unknown in Arkansas? ................................. +Laura Todd b: 1861 in Indiana m: Jul 11, 1887 in Appleton Twp., St Clair Co., Missouri d: Unknown in ? ...................... *3rd Wife of [1] James Abraham Ditty: .......................... +Susan E. Sproull b: Sep 26, 1839 in MO m: Nov 5, 1864 in St. Clair Co., Missouri d: May 13, 1914 in Neal, Greenwood Co., Kansas ............................. 5 Francis R. "Frank" Ditty b: Dec 24, 1865 in Appleton City, St. Clair, MO d: Oct 15, 1924 in Fresno, Fresno, CA , Fresno Cem. ............................. 5 Pike Montgomery Ditty b: Oct 1, 1869 in Appleton City, St. Clair, MO d: 1956 in Greenwood Co., KS ................................. +Edith Mae Scwintz b: 1890 d: 1968 ............................. 5 Della Ditty b: Apr 26, 1872 in Appleton City, St. Clair, MO d: Oct 27, 1947 in Eureka, KS bur. Springgrove Cem, MO ............................. 5 Nora Ditty b: Sep 20, 1875 in Appleton City, St. Clair, MO d: Feb 3, 1951 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS ................................. +William Arthur Mansfield b: Aug 30, 1875 in Saline Co., KS m: Oct 15, 1900 in Eureka, KS d: Sep 2, 1952 in Eureka, Greenwood, KS ............................. 5 Elizabeth Ditty b: Sep 30, 1880 in Appleton City, St. Clair, MO d: in Eureka, Greenwood, KS ................................. +Ira Mack b: Jul 20, 1874 in Bono, Indiana d: in Eureka, Greenwood, KS ............................. 5 Mary Ditty b: Sep 10, 1865 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., MO d: Sep 17, 1879 in Appleton Twp., St. Clair Co., MO ...................... 4 Susan Ditty b: May 7, 1820 ...................... 4 Francis Fergus Ditty b: Jun 27, 1823 ...................... 4 Elizabeth Ditty b: Feb 24, 1826 ...................... 4 Charlotte Ditty b: May 29, 1828 ...................... 4 Samuel W. Ditty b: Aug 12, 1831 ...................... 4 Alexander Haywood Ditty b: Oct 26, 1834 .............. 3 John Ditty b: Jan 16, 1802

OK Jim, I'm asking about documentation. I have found a listing in the newly-published "Tombstones of Omey" for Francis FERGUYS and probably his wife Jane as follows: Francis FERGUYS died Oct 8, 2796, age 81 years (which means that he was born ca 1715) Jane FERGUYS died April 6, 1784, age 61 years (which means that she was born ca 1723) My g-g-g-g-grandfather, Francis FERGUS was born in Co Tyrone Sept 8, 1752. He immigrated to PA ca 1776 as he was in the Revolutionary War here. That would have made the above Jane 27 years old if she was his mother, and the Francis listed on the same gravestone would have been about 37. I have researched in Belfast at PRONI and also at the Library in Omagh, Co Tyrone and this is the first possibility I have found. I don't want to jump to any conclusion without documentation - BUT - my question is how would I make that connection if I am unable to find any documentation. My FERGUS family is Protestant and I have been to the Pres. Historical Foundation in Belfast and Mr. Bonar has checked and found nothing. I have followed through with the C of I records with the local pastors, again no information. I welcome additional suggestions. And, I will be returning in April to continue researching but WHERE would you suggest next??? And if I cannot uncover documentation, then what? Thank you for your invitation re:documentation as it is exactly where I am stuck right now. The time period is difficult to find documentation. I do intend to recontact the Cappagh C of I pastor upon my return as I will follow through on whatever records there are for the FERGUYS listed above. Cynthia Russell crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Family History Worldwide Website http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com

The name FERGUS is a characteristic Scottish name explained as meaning " Firey" or "leader or brave Chieftan There are a number of early forms of the name Fergus to include: FEARGHAS, FERGHAIS, and FHEARGUIS. The name is derived from Gaelic "Fear" meaning man and " Gais" meaning spear. Hope this helps, Emily bernardf@intrstar.net -----Original Message----- From: Cynthia N. Russell <crussell@gtii.com> To: FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com <FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, January 03, 1999 12:11 PM Subject: Part 2 for Volunteer Help Needed Sorry for the 2nd post. I left out the information needed for the page. It is: Variations of the Name: Meaning of the Coat of Arms: History of the Name: Meaning of the Name: About the Clan: Contact Information: Additional Websites: crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Website ttp://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com Rootsweb Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

Hello FERGUS-List Subscribers, FERGUS-Digest Subscribers AND other persons I am related to or are related to the surname FERGUS to whom I am sending a blind copy! ----------- One of our own FERGUS list members is a part of the website listed. George sent me the URL to look and see the extensive organization of the COMBS family research on the Internet as a possible model for the surname FERGUS. It is indeed a marvelous collection of people working together and building an extensive base of information on one family name. Please take a thorough look at: "the family list, Combs-L, who maintain a website for data on the surnname. It is extensive. Combs researchers are really into data, not republishing family histories that are undocumented." The URL is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~combs/index.html Our FERGUS newsgroup began with just two of us, Shirley/Barney FERGUS and myself. We now number 32 subscribers to the List and an additional 2 to the Digest format. I would like to know if there is any interest at all to totally change the format of the FERGUS Family Facts page working toward something like the COMBS site? Of course, theirs is a joint effort, and I would have to have a bevy of willing volunteers to help is there is a desire. The greatest thing about the idea is that it would not be difficult if there were various volunteers willing to be reponsible for one area. I would like to have some feedback directed and posted to the list about this possiblity. Is anyone interested? A site like the COMBS includes all links and lineages and is indeed easy to understand and follow. Yes, it is missing those colorful pictures and flying flags, but I could still have a few on my home website. And, then I would be able to add the other families in my heritage to my personal webpage as the FERGUS Research Page would move. It was my intention to give FERGUS information/research a jump start and I think that has been accomplished as we have gathered a lot of FERGUS folk from all parts and different countries. What about it? Would each subscriber to this list and any others who would like to join in this effort be willing to evaluate this new possibility and their willingness to participate and at what level. Those subscribed to the list post to the list please so all can get a feeling of the direction we should be heading. Thank you for this consideration - a great way to begin the new year. And, thank you again George, for sharing this site! Cynthia crussell@traversecity.com FERGUS Website http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm FERGUS Newsgroup FERGUS-L@rootsweb.com Rootsweb Archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl