Correction: Elizabeth Ferguson Lipford was born about 1790. I do not believe this was a second marriage for her because her sister was Mary Ferguson....same last name. Beverly ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 9:39 AM Subject: Re: Early Fergusons of Pittsylvania > Hi Steve, I am also looking for Fergusons in Pittsylvania > County, VA. > > My ancestor Elizabeth Ferguson was the second wife of > Anthony P. Lipford. > She was born about 1750-1760 and married Anthony P. > Lipford on April 20, 1827 in Pittsylvania County, > Virginia. > > Her sister Mary Ferguson married Pyrant Easley, Senior in > 1806 in Pittsylvania County. > Pyrant Easley, Jr. helped Elizabeth after her husband died > (1860 Pittsylvania County Deed Book 59, pp. 543-544). > In the 1880 census Elizabeth, age 91, was living with her > nephew Pyrant Easley, Jr. > In the 1850 census, Elizabeth (Ferguson) Lipford, age 60, > was listed with Elizabeth Ferguson, age 17, both born in > Virginia. I do not know who this 17 year old was, perhaps > a niece. > > I have listed a brother of Elizabeth, William Ferguson II, > born 1770-1780, married Rosa Ann Dunbar October 9, 1827 > (perhaps the father of Elizabeth Ferguson listed above). > > SO, their father may have been William Ferguson if this is > correct. > > You do not have a William Ferguson listed. > > Lists of Tithables for Pittsylvania County, VA, taken in > 1767: taken by Hugh Innes > John Ferguson, Negro Dinah > William Ferguson > Andrew Ferguson > > I hope someone can help find out more about this Ferguson > line. > > I have some information on Robert Ferguson if you are > interested. > > Beverly Lipford Yeager > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Jeppsen" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 1:06 AM > Subject: Early Fergusons of Pittsylvania > > >> Hi, >> >> It has been a while since I asked if everyone has any >> information on the Early Fergusons of Pittsylvania. I >> spent the day looking at the Personal Tax Lists from >> 1782-1812 >> >> I am looking for information on the following >> Fergusons. >> Robert Ferguson Veteran of the Revolution born 1761 >> died 1850 Pittsylvania. >> Joseph Ferguson died 1844, shows up for the first >> time in 1785 on tax lists, had a Son Thomas. >> Joseph Ferguson, Constable last appears on tax >> list in 1795. >> Covington Ferguson appears first in 1795. >> John Ferguson first bought land in 1755 and >> appears until 1791. >> Also a Lucy Ferguson who appears first in 1801 and >> had a son John. >> >> I believe the above to all be related. Two more >> Fergusons Sally married Benjamin Ratliffe and Rhodey >> married Harrison Lumpkins. >> >> There were five other Fergusons also found >> Another Robert Ferguson, will proved 1798 >> Josiah Ferguson >> Daniel Ferguson >> Nathaniel Ferguson >> James Ferguson >> >> If anyone is related to any of these I would appreciate >> trying your help in trying to put families together. >> >> JoAnn >> > > ______________________________