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