William Ferguson

Abt 1775 - 1855  (80 years)

• Name	William Ferguson  [1]
  Birth	Abt 1775	, Halifax, Virginia, USA   [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1850	, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA   [3]
  Death	21 May 1855	, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA   [4]
  Person ID	I22433	Master
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2020

  
  

  Family	Sarah Ferrell
  Marriage	12 Dec 1796	, Halifax, Virginia, USA   [2, 5, 6]
  Children	1. Nancy S. Ferguson   2. Billington Ferguson   3. Mary Ann Ferguson + 4. Henry H. Ferguson,   b. Abt 1798, , , Virginia, USA   5. Creed H. Ferguson,   b. Abt 1812, , , Virginia, USA   6. Elizabeth Ferguson,   b. Abt 1820, , , Virginia, USA   7. Jane Caroline Ferguson,   b. Abt 1825
  Family ID	F5808	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2020

  
  

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  Birth - Abt 1775 - , Halifax, Virginia, USA Marriage - 12 Dec 1796 - , Halifax, Virginia, USA Census - 1850 - , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA Death - 21 May 1855 - , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  Will Books of Pittsylvania County, Virginia: "In the name of God. Amen. I William Ferguson of the county of Pittsylvania and state of Virginia being old and infirm, but of sound sense and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all others that I may have made. "Item 1. It is my wish that my Executor hereinafter named shall sell the tract of land on which I live also my negro slaves, also all the the [sic] property which I may possess at my death (saving only such as I shall in this my will specially give away) at twelve months credit, and dispose of the proceeds of such sales as I shall herein and hereafter direct. "Item 2. It is my wish and desire that my Executor hereafter named pay over to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen the proceeds of fifty acres of the tract of the land on which I live after the sale as above named, that is the sum paid her shall be in the same proportion to the proceeds of the amount of the sale of the land, as fifty acres bears to the whole number of acres in the tract of land on which I live. I also give to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen on milch cow of her choice, one pair of sheets, two counterpanes, bolsters, one pair of pillows with cases also one weavers loom, one ## ##, one clock ## and one ##, ## of her own work. I give her six cotton counterpains and three figured blankets and four ##, also a black walnut case and bottles and one large pine chest. "Item 3. It is my wish and desire that my Executor herafter named shall pay off all debts due by me also all sums that may ## in carrying into office this my last will and testament and delivering the property and money devised to my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen as also the property divised to my granddaughter Nancy S. Gardner. That the said Executor shall divide the remainder of the proceeds of the sales of my estate both real and personal into six equal parts and that he my said Executor pay over to Henry H. Ferguson my son, on sixty part of said net proceeds; to my son Billington Ferguson one other sixth part of said net proceeds; to the children of my deceased daughter Nancy Ferguson (who married Littleberry Gardner; to wit: Caroline Gardner who married Macy [?] Glasgow, Sarah Gardner, who married John Brightwell; Mary Ann Gardner and Nancy S. Gardner, I wish my Executor hereafter named to pay to the above named four grandchildren one other sixth part of the proceeds of the sales of my estate. But should either of the above named grandchildren die without an heir lawfully begotten of her body then and in that case the portion of my estate paid over to such decedant is to be divided equally among those of the said four grandchildren that may at the time be living. To the children of my son James Fercuson deceased, it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named shall pay over to them one other sixth part of my estate. To my son Creed H. Ferguson it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named pay over one other sixth part of the net proceeds of my estate. To my daughter Elizabeth B. Owen it is my wish that my Executor hereafter named pay over one other sixth part of the net proceeds of my estate. "It is my wish and desire that George P. Keeser do carry into effect this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundreed and fifty. William Ferguson. His mark. In the presence of Macy [?] Lewis, William A. Ferguson, Henry R. Shelton. At a county court held for the county of Pittsylvania on the 16th day of July 1855. The last will and Testament of William Ferguson decd, was proved by Macy Lewis and Henry R. Shelton, two of the subscribing witnesses thereto, to be the act and deed of the testator and was so to be recorded. And on the motion of George P. Kusee [?] the executor of said will named and made oath and ## Garpley [?] White, [?] Anderson and Richard M. Kirby as his ## entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fourth thousand ## according to ##, certificate is granted him for obtaining probate of said will. ## ## Printed source DEATHS OF PITTSYLVANIA CO, VIRGINIA, lists "FERGUSON, William. Wife Sally (decea)/ Pitts. Co. b.Halifax/old age and dropsy by Creed H. Ferguson, son. Age 85" PITTSYLVANIA ACCOUNTS BOOKS: Book 21, pp. 154-55. WILLIAM FERGUSON ESTATE. In compiance with an order of the county court of Pittsylvania to the undersigned directed we met at the residence of the late William Ferguson on the 28th September 1855 and appraised the following property belonging to the estate of the said Ferguson. 5 hogs $20. 1 Sow and 8 Pigs $5.50/100 4 Shoats $4. 29.50 1 cow and calf $10. 1 no horn cow and calf $12. 22.00 1 bull yearling $3.00 3.00 The tract of Land the said Fergusonlived on at the time of his death, 196 1/2 acres 2 $3 50/100 per acre 687.70 [Total] 742.20 And on 20th November following the undersigned met at the same place named above and appraised the balance of the said decedats [sic] estate. 2 Hilling Hoes 30c, 3 axes 50c, 1 Hilling & and Grubbing Hoe 30 1.10 [total] 1 axe $1, 1 cuting machine 2.50, 1 cockle serve $2, augars 25c 3.70 5 Barrels & Runlet [?] 70c, 1 Tub 25c, 1 plow & Swingletree 1.50 2.50 1 Shovel plow & coulter 75c, 1 set plow gear $1.00 1.75 [New page--p. 155] Butter Pots 75c, 2 2gallon jugs 75c, 2 ditto 70 c 2.20 1 Churn & --- Tub 25c; 1 Iron Pot 75c, 1 Brass skillet 25c 1.20 1 Pot rack, pot hooks, boiler 50c; 1 --- & Skillet 70c 1.20 1 piece --- Leather $1.50. 1 Auger & Saw 20 c 1.70 1 Candle Stick & Candle Moulds 50c, 1 plater [?] and a tin dish 25c .70 1 ---, 1 Funnel & 1 tin cup 75c 1 stick trap 12 1/2c ? 1 None [?], Razor, Strap and Shaving box 25c .70 Amount carried to second page 759.22 1/2 Amount brought from 1st page $759.22 1/2 759.22 1/2 1 Parcel Knives & forks 50c, 1 tray and Silver 50 1.00 1 prs Steelyards 30c, 1 Lot Earthenware $1 1.30 1 Coffee Mill. Hammer, candle Moulds, Bucket 20 .20 1 parcel Books 12 1/xc, 1 Table 20c, 1 cupboard 70c 1.12 1/2 1 Shot Gun $3, 1 Pot & Pot hooks 12 1/2c, 1 Grind Stone 20c 3.37 1/2 1 cupboard $1, 1 chest 50c, 1 Walnut Table $2 3.00 1 Bed Blanket $3, 1 Bureau $4, 6 chairs $1.50 8.50 1 Looking Glass 20c, 1 lot corn Shucks $3.20 3.40 1 ---crop of Tobacco $40, 1 --- Straw 50c, 2 Iron Wedges 50 40.00 1 Negro Woman Karkas $100, 1 ditto ditto Jane $750 850.00 1 piece Stack Fodder $1, 2 stack blade fodder $8 9.00 1 piece Stack oats $2, 3 whole stacks oats @ $10 32.00 1 Bed $3, Bed Cloathing [sic] $6, 1 Weavers Loom $3 12.00 1 Flax Wheel $1 1 clock reel $1, 1 Flax Hackle $1 3.00 6 Counterpains $10, 3 Figured Blankets $12 22.00 4 Bed quilts $5, 1 walnutcase $4.50 9.50 1 Pine chest $3, 1 Feather Bed $7 10.00 1775.22 1/2 10 Barrels Corn 3 25/100$ 32.50 1807.72 1/2 We the undersigned find the estate of the deecd [sic] to amount to eighteen hundred and seven dollars and seventy two and a half cents. Macy Lewis, Henry R. Shelton, Commell [?] Hall At a county court helf for the county of Pittsylvania on the 18th day of February 1856 The foregoing Inventory and appraisement was returned and ordered to be recorded. Teste S. Scruggs Clrk PITTSYLVANIA CO. ACCOUNTS CURRENT BOOK 22, pp. 234-35. The estate of William Ferguson. The Estate of William Ferguson Decd In a/c with George P Kelsee his Executor 1855 Nov 20 To cash paid John Allen for making coffin 8.00 " " " Danville Republicn for printing ad 1.00 1856 July 16 To balance due Exor as pr credit 9.00 Sep 28 By amt of sales of property due this day sold in} accordance with Testators will } cr 900.32 1/2 Oct 15 To cash pd tax a/c 16.47 Nov. 20 By amt of sale of property due this day pr a/c } of sales recorded in clks office } cr 1213.70 Dec 16 To " Jameson Corbin for surveying land 4.50 " " " " Daniel Coleman Jr for two days } Services as auctioneer of Sale } 7.50 " " " " Clks tickets 7.18 1857 Jany 17 " " " Joseph E. Anderson Store a/c for 1855 4.14 Feb 10 " " " Dr. William Barkedale Medical a/c for1854 9.43 " " " " " Same Medical a/c for 1853 19.73 " 12 " " " Elizabeth B. Owen the amt: of her a/c 16.92 " " " " " Same the amt: of her a/c 40.88 " 27 " " " Nimrod Ferguson in full of bond } and interest on same } 69.83 " " " " " James Ferguson the amt of his a/c 3.80 " " " " " Henry Shelton the amt of his a/c 1.75 " " " Interest on balance from July 16th 18 Sep 28 1856 .11 " " " 5 pr ct: comms: on $900.32 1/2 the amt. } Sale due Sep 28th 1856. } 45.02 Forwarded 256.26 D The Estate of William Ferguson Decd In a/c with Principal & Interest 1857 Feb. 27 To amount brought over 256.26 " " " 5 pr ct comms. on $1213.70 the amt of sales due} Nov. 20th 1856 60.68 " " Balance due Estate from Exor 1797.08 1/2 Book 22, p. 484: The Estate of William Ferguson deceased. 1857 April 21 To cash paid land tax 3.97 " " " Do paid tax a/c for 1855 7.93 May 15 " paid William G. Banks comm. for settling former a/c 2.25 May 28 Cash paid Levi Hall blacksmiths a/c for 1854 9.35 " " Cash paid Same his a/c for 1855 4.27 June 19 Cash paid Colly & Richardsons account 3.00 " " Cash paid Elizabeth Owen in full of the proceeds } 212.50 of 40 acres of land devised her by the will of Testator} Aug. 17 Cash paid taxes for 1857 10.04 " " This much retained to pay expenses of this a/c 8.00 " " Balance due Estate 1555.63 1857 [total] 1797.08 Aug. 17 1/6 of $1535.63 to H. H. Ferguson 255.93 " " " " " to Billington Ferguson 255.93 Page 485 (Credits) . . . . Page 485 ends 1857 Aug 17 By balance due Estate 1535.63 Page 486 1/6 of Do to Nancy Gardners children 255.93 1/6 of Do Jas Fergusons children 255.93 1/6 of Do Creed H. Ferguson 255.93 1/6 of Do Elizabeth B. Owen 255.93 for fraction .05 1555.63 1857 Do Henry H. Ferguson 1 Legatee of William Ferguson June 18 To cash paid Legatee 263.40 .... [Continues with same sum paid to Billington Ferguson, Creed H. Ferguson, Elizabeth Owen]... 1857 June 19 To the children of Nancy Gardner Legatees of William To cash paid Mary A. Cole formerly Mary A. Gardner 65.75 " " cash paid Jane C. Glassgow wife of Nacy Glasgow 65.75 " " cash paid Sarah E. Brightwell 65.75 " " Do paid Nancy S. Gardner 65.75 [total] 263.00 .... To the county court of Pittsl county--Your commissioner reports to the court that on the 20th day of July 1857 George P. Keesee Executor of William Ferguson exhibited before him a statement of all the money which he had received disbursed or become chargeable with as Executor aforesaid together with his vouchers for such disbursement from the date of his last settlement up to the said 20th day of July 1857. That the commissioner included the said Executor in the list of fiduciaries whose accounts were before him for settlement which list was posted at the front door of the court house of said county on the first day of July court last and on the date of this report ten days having elapsed since the said account was mentioned in said list made up and completed the foregoing account of the said George P. Keesee as ...

  
  

• Sources

  [S614] Sasek, Susan Shields, Pittsylvania County Will Abstracts, East & Brightwell, Will of Wm. Ferguson, 1855, DB 2:198. [S486] Pittsylvania County Register of Deaths 1853-1896 (FHL), (Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah), p. 20, Entry for Wm. Ferguson, 1855. [S227] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009.), William Ferguson household. [S486] Pittsylvania County Register of Deaths 1853-1896 (FHL), (Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah), 1855 Register of Deaths, p. 20, line 136, Entry for Wm Ferguson. [S302] FamilySearch, Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, (FamilySearch ([http://familysearch.org http://familysearch.org]/)), 16 May 2012. [S491] Williams, Mike K., Marriages of Pittsylvania County, VA 1831-1861, (Mountain Press, Signal Mountain, Tennessee, 1990), p. 55, Edward Owen & Elizabeth Ferguson, 1840.