| [Index] |
| Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928) |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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Nancy Jane FERGUSON (1850 - 1930) Henry FERGUSON (1856 - 1940) Harriet FERGUSON (1859 - 1937) Mary Ann FERGUSON (1862 - 1952) James FERGUSON (1865 - 1954) Frances FERGUSON (1869 - 1953) Charles Dundas FERGUSON (1871 - 1955) Thomas Malcolm FERGUSON (1874 - 1951) |
Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928) + John FERGUSON (1815 - 1892) |
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| b. 1832 at Essex, England |
| m. 01 Jul 1849 John FERGUSON (1815 - 1892) at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia |
| d. 27 Apr 1928 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 96 |
| Events in Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 1832 | Cecelia COLEMAN was born | Essex, England | |||
| abt 1838 | 6 | Immigration | Australia | per "Augusta Jessie" | 63 |
| 01 Jul 1849 | 17 | Married John FERGUSON (aged 34) | Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia | 63 | |
| 20 May 1850 | 18 | Birth of daughter Nancy Jane FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 73 | |
| 1856 | 24 | Birth of son Henry FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1859 | 27 | Birth of daughter Harriet FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1862 | 30 | Birth of daughter Mary Ann FERGUSON | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1865 | 33 | Birth of son James FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1869 | 37 | Birth of daughter Frances FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1871 | 39 | Birth of son Charles Dundas FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1874 | 42 | Birth of son Thomas Malcolm FERGUSON | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 25 Nov 1892 | 60 | Death of husband John FERGUSON (aged 77) | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 27 Apr 1928 | 96 | Cecelia COLEMAN died | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Personal Notes: |
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The Tumut and Adelong Times 1 may 1928
A NONOGENARIAN THE PASSING OF AN OLD PIONEER DEATH OF MRS. CECILIA (GRANNY) FERGUSON After ninety-six years of well-spent life, the Great Reaper called Mrs. Ferguson sr. to receive her reward on Friday last. Born in Essex, England, in the year 1830 (which would make her older than that which appeared on her coffin, viz, 96 years) when six years of age, she sailed with her parents to faraway Australia in the good ship "Augusta Jessie," from Portsmouth. In those days to Australia the sailing ship took a long time to complete the voyage, but they eventually landed safely; and, from 1836 till the present time, Mrs. Ferguson has been a resident of N.S.W., and nearly all that time was spent in Adelong district. She came to Adelong as a young girl, and, when she arrived here, there were only three bark houses, one being owned by the late Mrs. Roche, mother of the elder well-known Roche family, another being occupied by Mrs. Curran, then called 'Krawn,' and it is not remembered who was the other resident. Mrs. Ferguson shortly after went to reside with a family at Sharps Creek, and when seventeen years of age was married to her late husband. The wedding took place at Gundagai, and the party, including the bride, rode from Sharps Creek to Gundagai on horseback for the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson then took up their residence at Wondalga, Adelong, and she has resided there ever since. To the present generation she has always been known as "Granny" Ferguson — a good-living, kind-hearted old soul, who was a good wife, mother, neighbor and friend all the time. In the early days doctors were scarce, and people lived at great distances from medical help. It was then that these noble women rode miles on horseback to help some unfortunate person in sickness or distress. Her whole life has been an example that any woman might try to emulate. At the time of her death, Mrs. Ferguson was living with her daughter, Mrs. Lewin, of Tumblong. They reared a large family to the estate of manhood and womanhood, and lost two sons, John and William. Her father was owner of the well-known "Kirkham" farm at Bowna for many years. The members of the family who survive are Mrs. C. Purcell ("Millbrook," Adelong), Mrs. Lewin (Tumblong), Mrs. Clarke (Brisbane), Mrs. Fynney (Holbrook), Henry (Wondalga), James (Ellerslie), Charles (Wondalga), Thomas (Tumut). The other descendants are 56 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. All the children, with the exception of two, and a great many grandchildren, were amongst the mourners at the graveside in the Adelong Cemetery, on Saturday last, when the Rev. G. F. Pyke conducted the last sad rites. Truly, she was a wonderful woman, and her faculties remained with her so long. On her 95th birthday a, photograph was snapped of her reading without the aid of glasses. She passed away so peacefully — just breathed her last as though in a restful sleep. |
| Source References: |
| 63. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Trove, Title: Trove National Library of Australia, Locn: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 1 May 1928 (Immigration) |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 1 May 1928 (Marriage) |