I have three Ferguson men, all about the right age to be brothers or at least first cousins, who moved from KY to IL in the early 1800's. Two of these men were married in Washington Co., KY. Two of the three also married Sandusky women, who were first cousins to eachother. I am trying to establish how these Ferguson men were related to each other. They are: 1) William Ferguson, (my 3g grandfather) b. 2/6/1798 in KY, who m. Eleanor (a/k/a Ellen) Sandusky 9/14/1826 in Washington Co., KY. These two moved to McDonough Co., IL, where the first of their 12 children was b. in 1828. Another researcher has established that Wm.'s parents were likely Wm. and Rebecca (Thompson) Ferguson. 2) Henry Ferguson, b. 11/21/1794 in KY, who m. Mary "Polly" Briscoe on 4/8/1816 in Washington Co., KY. These two moved to Pike Co., IL (which is right next to McDonough Co.), where the first of their 4 children was b. in 1818. An additional link between the families of Wm. and Henry: Henry's wife, Polly Briscoe, had a brother, Ira, who had two sons who m. daughters of Wm. and Eleanor (Sandusky) Ferguson. 3) Benjamin Ferguson, b. 5/7/1802, who m. Susan Sandusky (first cousin of Eleanor/Ellen who m. Wm. Ferguson) on 12/6/1820 in Morgan Co., IL. If anyone has any information that would help to establish what the family links were among these three Ferguson men, I'd love to hear from you. Many thanks in advance. -- A. Utick ___________________________________ ==== FERGUSON Mailing List ==== DID YOU MISS the Highland Games? 1999 schedule for the NW is there! Douglas County Scottish Society -- visit our website! http://members.rosenet.net/lamb/