Laura, there are 2 references to William Ferguson, who may or may not be your guy. He is mentioned on page 452 and 562. There is nothing on Margaret (Carroll) Ferguson in the index. Robert Ferguson is mentioned 2 times (page 448, 457), Samuel (p.562) and James (p559). Nothing for Mary, Sarah, Bathia, Margaret or Rachel in the index. Page 452: William Ferguson, 4th sergeant Company G, 43rd Regiment O.V.I. died May 9, 1863. Page 562: Bio sketch on William Ferguson. "William Ferguson was born in Pennsylvania in 1778. In 1802 he came to Wayne township and purchased land in section 5 but returned to his native state and remained until 1803 when he came again and made a permanent settlement. after clearing some land and building a cabin, his next step was to purchase a still for making whisky as that was the only staple article that would bring money at all times. This enterprise was continued for but a few years. Mr. Ferguson then engaged in farming and followed that for the balance of his life. In 1818 he was elected justice of the peace, and remained in office until 1836. He died in 1868 on the farm he settled in 1803." Then there is a bio sketch on James Ferguson, "James Ferguson a son of William Ferguson, was born on the old homestead in Wayne township, March 26, 1809. He was reared a farmer and received his education in the log school house of his time. At the age of 28 years he married Miss Sarah Woods by whom he has four children. Mr Ferguson had 2 sons in the late war. John was captain of Company G, 43rd O.V. and William was sergeant of the same company. Mr. Ferguson has represented the township in various offices, and is one of the trustees at present." Further bio sketch on Samuel Ferguson, "Samuel Ferguson was born on the old homestead in 1815. He was reared a farmer and during his boyhood attended a subscription school during a few months in the winter, and in this way received a fair education. In 1840 he married Miss Martha Boyd of Wayne township. They have 9 children, seven sons and two daughters. Mr Ferguson is the present owner of the old Ferguson homestead and resides there." Page 559 re James: he was listed among others as an early settler of Wayne township from 1806-1814. Robert Ferguson, page 448: listed as being discharged on July 3 1846 at Cincinnati Ohio, as a non-commissioned officer in the Mexican War, Company 1 (Steubenville Greys), 3rd regiment O.V. Discharges were for disability and sickness. It is further noted that "..every man of the company was on the sick list at some period during his service." Hope this helps, Beryl