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42. SAMUEL TUCKER⁸ FERGUSON (WILLIAM PIERCE⁷, JOHN B.⁶, WILLIAM⁵, DAVID⁴, ROBERT³, GEORGE², JAMES¹) was born 05 January 1840 in Washington, DC ³⁷, and died 11 November 1890 in St Anne Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel county, Maryland ³⁸. He married EMMA REESE CROMWELL 21 December 1870, daughter of RICHARD CROMWELL and CATHERINE REESE. She was born 20 April 1844 in Baltimore, Maryland, and died 08 August 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Notes for SAMUEL TUCKER FERGUSON:
Samuel Tucker FERGUSON, the oldest child of William Pierce and Eliza
FERGUSON, was a Protestant Methodist minister in Maryland. He married Emma Reese
CROMWELL, of Baltimore, MD, granddaughter of Dr. John S. REESE, a leading
physician of Baltimore.

From "Directory of Ministers in Maryland" page 219

Ferguson, S.T - (Meth Prot) Mt. Moriah and Sharpt, 1864, 1874-75: New Mkt, 1866; Mt Carmel, Sunshine and How. 1868; QA Circ. 1869; Bethany, Poco City, Wor C., 1870; Fred Circ; Old Mont/Mt Carmel and Fred, 1872-73; Finksb Circ; Mt Gilead/ Provid/ Mt Zion, Finksb/ Deer Pk Chapel, Smlwd, Harmony Grove and Brandenb, 1876-78 and Sandy Mt. Finksb, 1876-79; Bedford Circ; Centenary, Cumb, 1879-83; Catoctin and Liberty Circ: Liberty/ Johnsy/ Woodsb and Walkerv, 1887-90

MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE MARYLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH HELD AT BALTIMORE, MD., APRIL 1-8 1891

REV. SAMUEL TUCKER FERGUSON

Was called away from this life November 11th, 1890. He fell at the post of duty. In full strength of manhood, and apparently in perfect health, he was in his pulpit, conducting revival services, when he suddenly became speechless, soon passed into unconciousness, and in three hours he had passed away, ceasing at once to labor and to live. Brother Furguson was the son of William D. Ferguson. (Should be William P.) of Washington, DC., and was born in that city, January 5th 1840. He was converted when about seventeen years old in the first Methodist Protestant Church at the protracted meeting held by the pastor. Rev. W. T. Dunn. He joined church and from it recieved his license to preach and subsequently his recommendation to the Annual Conference. He was received into the itinerancy at the Conference held in Broadway Church in 1864. His first appointment was to Union Circuit as assistant to Rev. J. A. McFaden. His subequent charges were the following in order named: Carlise, New Market, Prince William, Howard, Queen Anne's, Pocomoke, Harmony, Frederick, Union, Finksburg, Bedford, Concord, and Liberty, making nearly twenty-six years of uninterrupted labor in the ministry. And this list of charges will show conclusively to any one familiar with the Maryland District that he had his full share of the heavy work of the Confernece. He was a physically strong man, and was not afraid of the toil and hardship of large circuits; and he had what is more rare than physical vigor, the graces of humility and contentment with his lot. One closer to him than any other says: "She never heard him complain of his appointment;" but he was ever ready to defend and justify the president in his plan of appointments. He was married September 21st 1871 , to Miss Emma R. Cromell, a grand-daughter of Rev. Dr. John S. Reese. This excellent Christian woman has shared his sorrows and trials, and cheered and brightened his home through nearly 20 years of his checkered life.. He was happy in his home life. When the drives were long and rough, the field unresponsive to his best work, and the compensation small, still there was sunshine at home. May his faithful wife, and their now fatherless children have the generous care of the Circuit and the Conference. One who knew him well, says; "I have found him one of the best of men, A man of few words, but always affable and pleasant. As a preacher of the gospel, it was a pleasure to listen to him. As a pastor, he was ever ready to visit the sick and the poor; and the most degraded in the community had in him a friend and helper." Another says of him "He was respected and beloved by the entire community where he lived. He was a good preacher and so courteous and sociable out of the pulpit, that he had a great many friends, in and out of the church." One well qualified to estimate a man inn the pulpit or out of it writes; "He was a good man, an excellent preacher, much above the mediocrity. He was a man of fine presence in the pulpit, easy and graceful in his manner, a fluent speaker, always interesting and sometimes really eloquent in his presentations of gospel truth. He was popular out of the pulpit, as well as in it. His bearing was uniformly that of a dignified Christian gentleman, in every place befitting the minister of Christ. He never compromised himself or his high calling, by unseemly levity in any company. Of course like the rest of us, he had his defects and failures, but these we bury with him. He had no enemies. He commanded the respect, if not the affection of all who knew him." The following account of his last hours from the pen of Dr. J. K. Nichols, will be of interest to many. It was the third evening of special services at Johnsville. After the usual preliminary services "he rose and announced Heb. XL: 7: as his text, and commenced his discourse; in a few minutes--not more than four or five--it was noticed that something interferred with his utterance. He used his hankerchief as if to remove something from his mouth that obstructed articulation, meanwhile trying to proceed. But suddenly ceasing to make effort, he became profoundly silent, and turning from the congregation, he sat down. I went to him and asked what was the matter; he attempted to reply, making the impression that he was sick." Brethren carried him to the door for fresh air; but it brought no relief. "Physicians were summoned, but they were helpless as ourselves. The Master had come and was calling for him; and no power on earth could detain him here. It was eveident he had lost all conciousness soon after the attack. When Sister Ferguson arrived, he was just passing away; not more than three hours after he was first taken." The Quarterly Conference of Liberty Circuit, passed resolutions expressive of the great loss sustained by the charge in his removal and deepest Christian sympathy with his bereaved family. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. J. K. Nichols in the Church in Liberty. Friends from all parts of the circuit and citizens of the town of all denominations filled the Church, and many were unable to gain admission. Rev. W. S. Hammond, preached the sermon, and Rev. J. M. Sheridan of his own Conference, and Rev. Mr. Savage, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, took part in the services. His body was borne to the beautiful cemetery of the town and buried in his chosen resting place to await the morning of the resurrection.
J. D. KINZER, Chairman
transcribed by Janice M. Parker

Notes for EMMA REESE CROMWELL:

OFFICIAL MINUTES NINETY-NINTH SESSION OF THE MARYLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH, HELD AT STARR CHURCH, BALTIMORE MD APRIL 6-12, 1927

Obituaries

MRS. EMMA REESE FERGUSON

Emma Reese Ferguson, widow of the late Rev. S. T. Ferguson, was born in Central, Maryland, April 20, 1844, and was called to her heavenly home August 8, 1926. She was the daughter of Catherine Reese and Richard Cromwell, and granddaughter of the late Rev. John S. Reese, one of the founders of the Methodist Protestant Church, and three times the president of the Maryland Conference.

She consecrated her life to the blessed Christ September 11, 1857, in a little stone church near, New Market. In Baltimore, December 21, 1870, she was married to Rev. Samuel T. Ferguson of Washington, DC. To this union five children were born, four of whom survive her, Richard Cromwell, William Eddy, Katherine Reese McCurdy, and Elsie Jane Rodgers and four grandchildren.

From December 21, 1870 to November 11, 1890, she shared the joys and sorrows of an active itinerant life with her faithful husband. No man in the ministry was ever blessed with a more congenial or helpful companion. In all the charges which she served the fragrance of her beautiful life remains, as a godly heritage to the people

After the death of her husband she moved to Baltimore, and with her family, united with West Baltimore church, where she remained a consistent desciple of her Lord until called home.

The writer became her pastor nearly eleven years ago, and in my association with her I was impressed more and more with her beautiful christian character. She had lived and walked the rugged path of life so long with her Lord that she had been moulded and fashioned to the image of Christ. She was a lady by birth, refined, modest, humble, gentle, cheerful. She loved her church and took great interest in all of its activities, always inquiring about everything which was going on, when she became too feeble to attend the public services.

Her funeral services were conducted by the writer and Rev. Oliver P. Betton in her home, surrounded by her family, and a large company of friends, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Libertytown, Frederick Co., Md., to await the resurrection of the just.

J.M. Gill, Pastor
F. T. Little
L. T. Rothell
Committee
transcribed by Janice M. Parker

Children of SAMUEL FERGUSON and EMMA CROMWELL are:

RICHARD CROMWELL⁹ FERGUSON.

Notes for RICHARD CROMWELL FERGUSON:
Richard was the owner of a box and crate factory at Pocomoke City, Md.

ii.

WILLIAM EDDY FERGUSON, m. INA KINGSBURY; b. Washingon, DC.

Notes for WILLIAM EDDY FERGUSON:
William was in the real estate business in Baltimore, Maryland

iii.

CATHERINE FERGUSON.

Notes for CATHERINE FERGUSON:
Catherine wasa graduated trained nurse and resided in Baltimore.

iv.

ELSIE JANE FERGUSON.

Notes for ELSIE JANE FERGUSON:
Elsie Jane was a graduated, trained nurse and lived in Baltimore with her sister Catherine.

JOHN FERGUSON.

Notes for JOHN FERGUSON:
John died in his youth.

43. JOHN BELL⁸ FERGUSON (WILLIAM PIERCE⁷, JOHN B.⁶, WILLIAM⁵, DAVID⁴, ROBERT³, GEORGE², JAMES¹) was born 1842 ³⁹, and died January 1910. He married NELLIE SCOTT. She was born 1853 ⁴⁰.

Notes for JOHN BELL FERGUSON:
John Bell Ferguson was a pattern maker in the Navy Yard at Washington, DC. He is buried at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC. 82/90

Notes for NELLIE SCOTT:
Nellie is listed as Mary E. in the 1880 Census.

Children of JOHN FERGUSON and NELLIE SCOTT are:

50.	i.		WILLIAM PIERCE⁹ FERGUSON, b. 1872.
	ii.		NETTIE R. FERGUSON, b. 1878 ⁴¹.

44. ELIZABETH ANN⁸ FERGUSON (WILLIAM PIERCE⁷, JOHN B.⁶, WILLIAM⁵, DAVID⁴, ROBERT³, GEORGE², JAMES¹) was born 1845. She married WILLIAM PENN WESTWOOD. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Notes for WILLIAM PENN WESTWOOD:
William Westwood was a builder and contractor. He was Supreme Chancelor of the Knights of Phythias. All of their children died in infancy except Emily Jane and she lived to see her twenty first year.

Children of ELIZABETH FERGUSON and WILLIAM WESTWOOD are:

	i.		HENRY PIERCE⁹ WESTWOOD.
	ii.		ELIZABETH MCCOMAS WESTWOOD.
	iii.		WILLIAM FERGUSON WESTWOOD.
	iv.		CHARLES JEROME WESTWOOD.
	v.		NELLIE COLEMAN WESTWOOD.
	vi.		EMILY JANE WESTWOOD.
	vii.		SUSAN ELIZA WESTWOOD.
	viii.		BENJAMIN HOWARD WESTWOOD.

45. JAMES RUFUS⁸ FERGUSON (WILLIAM PIERCE⁷, JOHN B.⁶, WILLIAM⁵, DAVID⁴, ROBERT³, GEORGE², JAMES¹) was born 1849 in Washington, DC ⁴², and died October 1914 in Washingon, DC. He married MATILDA MIDDLETON. She was born 1857 in Wshington, DC⁴².

Notes for JAMES RUFUS FERGUSON:
James Rufus had a gas and elecric fixture business in Washington, DC.

1880 Census for Washington DC, Page 262, Supervisors District 17 enumerated 3 June 1880

Ferguson, James R. , age 31 steam and gas business, b DC
Ferguson, Tillie R., age 23, b DC
Ferguson, F. May, age 7/12 Oct, bDC
Middleton, Levi, age 21 br-in-law, bDC
Middleton, Emma, age 16 s-in-law, bDC
Middleton, Alice F., age 13 s-in-law, bDC
Middleton, Harry, age 7 br-in-law, bDC

James R. Fergusons is listed as a gasfitter in the 1890 DC Directory. He lived at 29 8th St, SE, Wshington DC.

Children of JAMES FERGUSON and MATILDA MIDDLETON are:

ANNE BELL⁹ FERGUSON.

Notes for ANNE BELL FERGUSON:
Anne Bell died in infancy

	ii.		FLORENCE MAY FERGUSON, b. October 1879 ⁴³.
	iii.		EDMUND FERGUSON.

Notes for EDMUND FERGUSON:
Edmund died in infancy.

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