Hugh DeVere Ferguson (b. 25 Sep 1893, d. 10 May 1953)
Hugh DeVere Ferguson (son of John Ferguson and Effa Rodelia Closson) was born 25 Sep 1893 in Ashland Oh, and died 10 May 1953 in Samaritan Hosp Ashland OH. He married (1) Mae Bernard. He married (2) Lillian Gail Jelly on 09 Apr 1934 in Wheeling W vA.
Notes for Hugh DeVere Ferguson: He may have had 5 sons by first wife Mae Bernard Ferguson Taken from the Closson Family Bible. Thomas Lighthill, Great,Great, Great Grandfather of Hugh Devere Ferguson was an Indian Fighter under Harner. He died at the age of 106. John Hendrix,Great, Great Grandfather of Hugh was an Uncle of Thomas Hendrix, Vice President of the U.S,A,He served under George Washington at Valley Forge. For his valor he was given a sum of money and a Grant of Land in Beaver County Pennsylvania. Richard M. Johnson a decendent of the Lighthills was a Cousin to President Johnson. RICHARD M. Johnson gained fame for the killing of Tecumseh, the Indian chief. Anna CatherineLighthill Closson Grand mother of Hugh was aGreat, Granddaughter of Thomas LIghthill and the Granddaughter of John Hendrix of Revolutionary War fame. Jemima Hendrix LIghthill, Great grand mother of Hugh was the daughter of John Hendrix , who served with Washington at Valley Forge. Josiah M.Closson brought the first Hereford cattle to the U.S. from Canada. Josiah Closson was related to Robert Bruce King of Scotland His decendents settled in the state of Iowa. Vetern W.W. 1, A.E.F, France, Germany,and Belgium,4,6,1917 to 5,7,1919;Cpl.,Sgt., 1st Sgt. LT , AND 1ST Lt. Infantry @Baccarat, Belleau Woods, Argonne Forest, St. Mehiel,France @ Ypres-Lip, Lip-Scheld,Belgium AWARDS; 5 Regimental Citations,Silver Star, Verdum Medal,Purple Heart,Victory Ribbon,& Mexican Campaign Bar
More About Hugh DeVere Ferguson: Military service: Bet. 1918 - 1919, Silver star in France. Occupation: Bet. 1930 - 1935, Police officer in Ashland OH.
More About Hugh DeVere Ferguson and Lillian Gail Jelly: Marriage: 09 Apr 1934, Wheeling W vA.
Children of Hugh DeVere Ferguson and Lillian Gail Jelly are:
Hugh DeVere Ferguson (b. 25 Sep 1893, d. 10 May 1953)
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