Descendants of Donald Ferguson

14. Georgina Dawson FERGUSON was born on 23 Aug 1871 in Belalie, S.A. and died on 10 Jun 1927 in Inman Valley, S.A., at age 55.

Georgina married Arthur Hamilton CROSSMAN, son of John Young CROSSMAN and Sophia FRAMPTON. Arthur was born on 23 Apr 1871 in Inman Valley and died on 14 Jul 1941 in Myrtle Bank S.A., at age 70.

15. John FERGUSON was born on 13 Jan 1873 in Belalie, S.A., was christened on 5 Mar 1873 in Presbyterian, and died on 28 Oct 1919 in Hundred of Gauge ?. S.A. (Gladstone), at age 46.

17. Catherine Mieklejohn FERGUSON was born on 26 Jul 1876 in Armagh, Clare S.A., was christened in Presbyterian, and died on 18 Jul 1958 in Eastwood, S.A., at age 81.

Catherine married Richard Tucker HAY, son of Robert HAY and Catherine Lashbrook TUCKER. Richard was born on 8 May 1865 in Manxtown S.A. and died on 8 Dec 1925, at age 60.

General Notes: Manxtown was a small settlement near Inverbrackie, close to Woodside.
In 1925 left farm at Pinnaroo and retired to Beulah Park.

Catherine next married Herbert BAIL, son of David BAIL and Catherine BURKE. Herbert was born on 23 May 1876 in (Not Recorded)) S.A. and died on 15 Jun 1935 in Beulah Park S.A., at age 59. They had no children.

18. James Shaw FERGUSON was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Belalie, S.A. and died on 15 Jul 1935 in Pinnaroo, S.A., at age 56.

General Notes: JAMES SHAW FERGUSON
Pinnaroo 'Miracle of the Mallee' p 190

Born at Jamestown, James Shaw Ferguson attended school there and spent his early years working on his father's farm. Several years later, Jim joined the W.A.Railways, and while working in that State, married Miss Ada Gardiner, formerly of Mitcham S.A. They met while Ada was staying in the same boaedinghouse as James.
Four years later, Jim and his youngest brother Donald took up virgin allotments north of Pinnaroo. With a brother-in-law, Hubert Davis (who married Elizabeth Ferguson) they left Jamestown by train with their horses, wagons and other belongings. The wives and families followed by train 2 months later and arrived 23 March 1910.
Although Bert Davis did not remain in the district for long, one of his daughters, Nancy, later returned as the wife of George Venning. Another daughter Jean married Eric (later Sir Eric) Smart, who became W.A.'s biggest wheat producer. Don Ferguson sold his farm and in 1923 with his wife Rose (nee Stevens) and family, moved to Temora NSW.
Another brother-in-law of James and Don, Richard Hay (who married Catherine Ferguson) later took up land south of Pinnaroo and farmed there for 9 years.
Throughout his life in the area, Jim Ferguson was a leading resident, who was actively involved in community affairs at Parilla Well and Pinnaroo. He was a man of friendly disposition,- the essence of kindliness, tactful in business, and a wise-adjudicator
In the smaller community of Parilla Well, Jim served as Secretary of the Hall Committee and Ag. Bureau; and was a patron and loyal supporter of the Football Club.
Prominent amongst Mr. Ferguson's public activities was his association with the Pinnaroo District Council. A representative of the Pinnaroo North Ward, he served 4 years as chairman, but had not sought re-election to that position a few weeks prior to his sudden passing. An ardent supporter and for many years a committee member of the Pinnaroo Ag. Society, Jim was also actively associated with the Masonic Lodge and was Master in 1930.
Jim became ill while taking provisions down to a camp in the desert and was brought back to Pinnaroo, but passed away in hospital 4 days later on 15 July 1935 aged 56 years.
Ada remained at the farm until her only son married. She then moved to live in Adelaide amd, except for a fall, enjoyed reason¬ably good health until her passing at the age of 85 years in 1966.
The eldest child Douglass, who married Donald Wurfel, was a worthy companion in her husband's many activities. Doug has been a leading supporter of the Pinnaroo Ag. Society from its earliest days and was one of the first ladies to be awarded an honorary life membership.
John, the only son, continued to farm the home property "Forfar Brae' until he sold it in 1955. "Jack" or "Ferg" as he was known, wife Melva (nee Bowman) and their 3 girls Faye, June & Claire, then moved to live at Auburn. During his life at Pinnaroo, Jack served for a number of years as the representative for Pinnaroo North Ward on the District Council. He had also been an excellent footballer and captained Parilla Well.
Margaret, the youngest child, married Ronald Marshall Arnold, a grandson of Richard Marshall, the breeder of the widely sown wheat variety Yandilla King, and many other varieties.
A few years after their marriage, Margaret and Ron moved to the South-East (timber industry) where their children Cynthia & William were born. Later in life, Margaret was re-married to Noel Burge and now lives at Lyndoch.

James and Donald purchased Section 139 in 1911.
James purchased Section 149 comprising 592 acres in 1909. This was transferred to James & Donald in 1913 and to John James in 1935. Sold to Ian, Keith & Ken Wurfel in 1955.
James purchased Section 148 comprising 886 acres in 1922.
James purchased a share of Section 150 comprising 590 acres in 1923. Ownership changed to Ian, Keith & Ken Wurfel in 1955.

James married Ada Mary GARDINER, daughter of James Henry GARDINER and Margaret JAMES. Ada was born on 16 Feb 1881 in Fullarton, S.A. and died on 14 May 1966 in Freeling S.A., at age 85.

+ 47 i. Douglass Catherine FERGUSON was born on 26 Mar 1907 in Leederville W.A. and died on 19 Sep 1991 in Pinnaroo, S.A., at age 84.

+ 48 ii. John James FERGUSON was born on 6 Dec 1911 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 6 Sep 1982, at age 70.

+ 49 iii. Margaret Mieklejohn FERGUSON was born on 16 Jul 1915 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 20 Nov 2014 in Evanston Park, S.A., at age 99.

19. George McIntosh FERGUSON was born on 25 Feb 1881 in Belalie, S.A. and died on 11 May 1882 in Belalie, S.A., at age 1.

General Notes: Elizabeth was a patient, charming lady who put up with the numerous house moves and raised 5 daughters and a step daughter.

Elizabeth married Hubert Arthur Oliver (Bert) DAVIS, son of William DAVIS and Mary Ann BADMAN. Hubert was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Riverton, S.A. and died on 15 May 1943 in Dunleath, S.A., at age 70.

General Notes: Hubert Arthur Oliver Davis, son of William Davis & Mary Ann Badman, born 17.2.1873 at Riverton and was the brother of William Benjamin Davis who married Laura Sarre.
His life story somewhat of a mystery but I believe the following to be correct.
H.A.DAVIS (Bert) came to Jamestown in 1903 and bought the Bakers shop in Ayr Street from W.Sloan. He married in 1904 Sarah Elizabeth Axford, daughter of an early storekeeper of Jamestown, T.P.Axford. Sarah was born at Moonta 4.6.1868 and died in 1906 together with their stillborn daughter and is buried in the Jamestown Cemetery.
In 1907 Bert Davis extended his shop to a 2-storey. The upper storey of which was used as a residence while the ground floor was entirely remodelled and decorated in white as the prevailing tone in the shop, while the spacious tea-room occupied the space adjoining and was separated from the shop by a curtained arch. The window and furniture served to display tempting eatables to the greatest advantage.
He sold the shop to J.S.Stephens in 1910.
Hubert Davis (married to Elizabeth May Ferguson), left Jamestown by train with their horses, waggons and other belongings and moved to Pinnaroo 23 March 1910. Hubert (Bert) did not remain in the district for long, and according to "The'Smart Heritage" Hubert & Elizabeth had 6 daughters. Bert went to Adelaide and trained as a Methodist minister, but with his fiery Welsh temper, he resigned when they wouldn't give him an overseas missionary position. He then formed a very successful real estate company in Adelaide, H.A.Davis '96 selling city and nearby country properties. He was a very astute businessman. The family used to go from one house to another because he would sell the house from under them if a client preferred that house.
At time of death his occupation was listed as retired grazier. One daughter Nancy later returned to Pinnaroo as the wife of George Venning.
Another daughter of Hubert & Elizabeth was Jean Constance b 1914 in Adelaide and known as Jenny. Was a trainee nurse at Gawler and married Eric Fleming Smart in 1938. Eric, later Sir Eric, became one of W.A's biggest wheat producers. Jean & Eric had 3 children, Peter Davis Smart (1941), Helen Ferguson-Smart (1943) and Pauline Erica Smart (1947).Eric Smart received the O.B.E. in 1955 and knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 1966. Jean died 75.9.1976 aged 62, and Eric 10.6.1973 aged 61.

Hubert Davis purchased Jamestown Section 49 comprising 558 acres in 1910. Sold again in 1911

+ 50 i. Elizabeth (Bessie) Doreen DAVIS was born on 7 Aug 1909 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 17 Apr 1986 in Unley, S.A., at age 76.

+ 52 iii. Annie (Nancy) Ferguson DAVIS was born on 10 Sep 1911 in Medindie S.A. and died on 16 Feb 1948, at age 36.

+ 53 iv. Jean Constance (Jenny) DAVIS was born on 30 Mar 1915 in Adelaide S.A. and died on 25 Sep 1976 in W.A., at age 61.

21. Donald Bain FERGUSON was born on 10 Apr 1887 in Belalie, S.A. and died in 1977 in Medlow Bath, N.S.W., at age 90.

General Notes: Don Ferguson sold his farm at Pinaroo and in 1923 with his wife Rose (nee Stevens) and family, moved to Temora NSW.

Donald married Rose Victoria STEVENS, daughter of Albert Edwin STEVENS and Annie Amelia STEVENS. Rose was born on 14 Feb 1892 in Seymour Vic. and died on 14 Feb 1982, at age 90.

+ 55 i. Carol Rose Ida FERGUSON was born on 22 Feb 1918 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 23 Mar 1998, at age 80.

+ 56 ii. William Edwin FERGUSON was born on 15 Jul 1919 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 16 Jan 1942 in WWII, at age 22.

+ 57 iii. Beatrice (Betty) Loveday FERGUSON was born on 5 Mar 1921 in Pinnaroo, S.A. and died on 11 Jan 2015 in Penrith, NSW., at age 93.

+ 58 iv. Donald John FERGUSON was born on 7 Jun 1923 in Mount Gambier, S.A. and died on 17 Oct 2010 in Mitchell, Qld., at age 87.

22. David FERGUSON was born on 23 Jan 1865 in Sienfield, near Brechin, Scotland.

23. Ann McIntosh FERGUSON was born on 30 Aug 1866 in Kinnell, Angus, Scotland and died on 11 Jul 1953 in Northfield, at age 86.

Ann married Thomas BROOKS, son of Richard Frederick BROOKS and Jane SMITH. Thomas was born on 4 May 1858 in Campbelltown, S.A. and died on 20 Feb 1929 in Unley Park, S.A., at age 70.

General Notes: Councillor THOMAS BROOKS, chaff merchant, of Jamestown, and member of the Town Council, is a native of this State, having been born at Paradise, near Adelaide, on May 4, 1859. He is a son of the late Mr. Richard Brooks, who came to South Australia in the year 1856, and was subsequently engaged in various callings at Paradise. The gentleman under review began to work, for his living at the early age of ten years, and was for a long period engaged in the farming industry in the dry districts of Yalpara, north-east of Orroroo. He came to Jamestown in 1901, and established the Excelsior chaff-mills in conjunction with Mr. Wilson, under the style of Brooks & Wilson, with branch mills at Hamley Bridge. This partnership was dissolved in 1904, and Mr. Brooks became sole proprietor of the Jamestown business, from these well-equipped mills carrying on a considerable export trade with Sydney, Newcastle, and other ports of the Commonwealth. It is a coincidence worthy of note that as a lad of fourteen he worked on the very property of which he is to-day owner for a wage of ten shillings a week. Mr.Brooks is agent at Jamestown for the Massey- Harris machinery. He was elected to a seat on the Town Council in 1907. He is prominently associated with the Presbyterian Church, and occupies the office of a manager in this organization, and is a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters. He has been twice married, his first wife, by whom he has a family of two sons and two daughters, dying in 1893. His second marriage took place in 1900, the present Mrs, Brooks being a daughter of Mr. James Ferguson, formerly of Jamestown, by whom he has issue two sons. Mr. Brooks is assisted in the management of the business by his son, Mr.Joseph Johnston Brooks, who undertakes the clerical work in connection with the firm. This gentleman holds the position of Quartermaster-Sergeant of No. 1 Squadron, in the 17th Regiment, Australian Light Horse.

+ 60 i. Allan Clifford BROOKS was born on 26 Sep 1907 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 19 Jun 1966 in Glenelg North, S.A., at age 58.

+ 61 ii. Donald Thomas BROOKS was born on 6 Sep 1903 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 18 Dec 1976, at age 73.

24. John FERGUSON was born on 25 May 1868 in Barfauld, St.Vigeans, Scotland and died in 1954 in Essendon Vic., at age 86.

General Notes: Came out to Australia on the 14th of June 1879 on the Ship Oaklands with his parents and landed at Port Adelaide on the 23rd of September 1879.
Was a Railway Employee at Ballarat in Victoria.

John married Margaret ASHBY, daughter of Thomas ASHBY and Eliza BLEAKLEY. Margaret was born on 20 Feb 1873 in Stanley Flat, S.A. and died in 1941 in Prahran, Vic., at age 68.

25. Margaret Gove FERGUSON was born on 9 Sep 1870 in Paradise Cottage, Arbroath, Scotland and died on 26 Jan 1948 in New Mile End, S.A., at age 77.

General Notes: Margaret's middle name is from her maternal grandmother's maiden name.
Came out to Australia on the 14th of June 1879 on the Ship Oaklands with her parents and landed at Port Adelaide on the 23rd of September 1879.

Margaret married John James O'NEIL, son of John O'NEIL. John was born circa 1868 and died on 3 Jun 1952 in Myrtle Bank S.A., aged about 84.

+ 65 i. Sylvia Georgina O'NEILL was born on 28 Mar 1892 in Petersburg, S.A. and died on 20 Dec 1966 in Felixstow, S.A., at age 74.

+ 66 ii. Francis Malcolm (Frank) O'NEIL was born on 20 Aug 1893 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 10 Apr 1953 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 59.

+ 70 vi. John James O'NEIL was born on 23 Feb 1900 in Petersburg, S.A. and died in 1939 in Werrimull, Vic., at age 39.

+ 74 x. Urban Owen O'NEIL was born on 5 Aug 1905 in West Thebarton S.A. and died on 2 Mar 1941 in Mile End, S.A., at age 35.

Margaret next married William French ST GEORGE. William was born in 1864 and died on 28 May 1942 in Glen Osmond, S.A., at age 78.

26. Jane FERGUSON was born in 1874 in Arbroath, Scotland and died on 12 Sep 1896 in Crystal Brook S.A., at age 22.

General Notes: Jane was given the name of their neighbour Jane Leadingham in Arbroath in 1871.
Came out to Australia on the 14th of June 1879 on the Ship Oaklands with her parents and landed at Port Adelaide on the 23rd of September 1879.

+ 75 i. David FERGUSON was born on 28 Jul 1891 in Leamington, S.A. and died on 24 Aug 1891 in Jamestown, S.A.

Jane next married William James OSBORNE, son of William OSBORNE and Louisa MEADOWS. William was born on 17 Dec 1871 in Big Water Hole Creek, Harrogate, S.A. and died on 24 Feb 1959 in Magill, S.A., at age 87. They had no children.

27. Jessie Leadingham (Isabel) FERGUSON was born on 29 Dec 1877 in Woodlands, St.Vigeans, Scotland and died in 1912 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, at age 35.

General Notes: Jessie was given as a middle name the surname of her fathers co-worker and neighbour in Arbroath in 1871, Thomas Leadingham.
Came out to Australia on the 14th of June 1879 on the Ship Oaklands with her parents and landed at Port Adelaide on the 23rd of September 1879.

Jessie married Peter O'LOUGHLIN, son of Michael O'LOUGHLIN and Bridget LIDDY. Peter was born in 1872 and died in 1952 in Manly, NSW., at age 80.

+ 77 ii. Ronald J. O'LOUGHLIN was born in 1905 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

28. Catherine (Dawson) FERGUSON was born on 20 Sep 1879 aboard ship'Oaklands' and died on 13 Nov 1921 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 42.

General Notes: The Oaklands which brought the family to South Australia was Quarantined at Port Adelaide on arrival due to a measles outbreak on board.
Catherine Ferguson was born onboard ship while anchored off Port Adelaide.
There is a marriage record of Catherine to James Biglands.
Also a birth to Catherine (Dawson) Ferguson & James Biglands.

Catherine married James BIGLANDS, son of John BIGLANDS and Mary Anne SAMPSON. James was born on 6 Oct 1877 in Glanville S.A. and died on 3 Oct 1945 in Northfield, at age 67.

General Notes: In 1908 was living in Derby st. Leederville, W.A.
Killed by a car. Was living at Richmond S.A. at time of death

+ 78 i. Muriel Catherine BIGLANDS was born on 11 May 1900 in Auburn S.A. and died on 2 May 1994 in Daw Park, S.A., at age 93.

+ 79 ii. Mavis Alma BIGLANDS was born on 24 Feb 1908 in Leederville W.A. and died on 1 Dec 1999 in Resthaven Marion SA, at age 91.

29. Emma Ashby FERGUSON was born on 16 May 1884 in Jamestown, S.A. and died on 3 Mar 1969 in Lockleys S.A., at age 84.

Emma married Joseph Henry NOBLET, son of John NOBLET and Mary Maria BROWN. Joseph was born on 7 Jul 1885 in Belalie, S.A. and died on 26 Jul 1970 in Linden Park S.A., at age 85.

+ 80 i. Elva Jean NOBLET was born on 23 May 1912 in Little Adelaide S.A. and died on 15 May 1966 in West Beach, S.A., at age 53.

+ 81 ii. Marjory Ferguson NOBLET was born on 22 Nov 1913 in Parkside, S.A. and died on 3 Mar 1991 in 5 Caplet Cr., Modbury, South Australia, at age 77.

+ 82 iii. Kenneth Edgar NOBLET was born on 6 May 1915 in Parkside, S.A. and died on 9 Jan 1985 in 9 Catherine Avenue, Flinders Park, S.A., at age 69.

+ 83 iv. John James (Jack) NOBLET was born on 25 Jun 1920 in Adelaide S.A. and died on 9 Oct 2004, at age 84.

30. Theresa Annie (Ann) FERGUSON was born on 24 Jul 1875 in Laura, S.A. and died on 2 Jan 1960 in Robe, S.A,, at age 84. The cause of her death was Heart Attack.

General Notes: Theresa Annie Ferguson was born on the 27th of July 1875 at Laura South Australia and lived with her parents in the Snowtown Districts before they moved to 'Gowan Brae' a property at Furner near Millicent. Played the organ at the Furner and Conmurra Churches. Married Andrew Robson on the 25th of Febuary 1904 at 'Gowan Brae' and lived at Motts House at Conmurra. (Now owned by the Graetz family).
Had three children, a boy died at birth, Isabella and Annie Mcintosh. Before they were married Anne nursed Andrew with Hydatis, fed him yeast.
Shifted to Comung and then after they bought Lakeside at Robe they shifted there in 1919. Lakeside was a gentlemans residence with a ballroom, library and had a long hall right down the house in which the children played cricket when Aunt Ann wasn't watching. At Lakeside they gave parties for visiting dignitaries including the Governer and Lady Bridges. The Robe folk nicknamed them the Duke and Duchess.

Theresa married Andrew ROBSON, son of Andrew ROBSON and Isabella TAYLOR. Andrew was born on 28 Jul 1873 in Glen Roy S.A. and died on 15 Jul 1953 in Kingston, S.A., at age 79. The cause of his death was Athmatic heart.

General Notes: Andrew Robson was born at near Naracoorte on the 28th of July 1873 and lived with his parents at Bakers Range, Lucindale.
Went to school in the old Joyce Church near Lucindale.
Married Annie Teresa Ferguson on the 25th of Febuary 1904 at Gowan Brae at Furner, near Millicent, and they lived at Motts House at Conmurra in the Lucindale District. Motts house was built by a Mr Barber who also built Wyena for William Robson and William Stanley Ferguson's house in Lucindale.
Had three children, a boy died at birth, Isabella and Annie Mcintosh. Andrew rode a bike to Gowan Brae when he was courting Anne. Before he was married he contacted Hydatis and Anne nursed him back to health. Walked with a limp from a hit with a stick from a teacher. They sold Motts house to the Bakers and bought "Commung Station", 12,000 acres, 23 miles east of Robe, on the Millicent highway, in 1905 from Mr. Donald McDonald. There was reputedly a ghost in one of the rooms at Comung that pulled off the blankets. Sworn to by his daughters, Euphemia his sister and Euphemias children and many other people who slept there. He owned Mount Lookout Station (Tin Mansions) near Nora Creina, situated half way between Robe and Beach port. Bought Lakeside cheaply in 1919 as a summer residence, but later lived there permanently. At Lakeside they gave partys for visiting dignitaries including Governor and Lady Bridges. The Robe folk nicknamed them the Duke and Dutchess. In 1915 bought a 35-h.p. Overland (with electric lighter and starter).
Andrew was Chairman of the Robe District Council for five years, and was Councilor for Ross Ward for 10 years. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in November 1925, was President of the Anglers' Association and President of the A. and H. Society for a period. He was also the inaugural President of the Robe Cricket Club (1925). He was particularly interested in angling and gave much pleasure to people by arranging and accompanying them on trips on the lake around Robe. Lake George was one of his favourites.
One morning he came into the shearing shed and told the shearers to stop as it was too good a fishing day to miss.
Uncle Andrew as he was known, was a great story teller and was liked wherever he went.
SA Directory 1905, listed as grazier, Conmurra.

South Eastern Times (Millicent, SA : 1906 - 1954), Tuesday 28 May 1912, page 2
On account of Mr C. P. Kealy, blocks 17SEand 16SE, hundred of Lake George, to Mr A, Robson; on account of Mr P. Sinclair, block 3NE, hundred of Lake George, to Mr A. Robson; on account of Mr J. McRostie, block 3N, hundred of Lake Geoige, to Mr A. Robson; on account Messrs Kealy, Sinclair and McRostie, block 16sw, hundred of Lake George, to Mr A. Robson.

South Eastern Times (Millicent, SA : 1906 - 1954), Tuesday 9 January 1940, page 3
Crown Leases Transferred. \emdash Applications for permission to transfer Crown leases and agreements have been lodged with the department of lands as follows: Perpetual, sections 3NE, 3NW, 16SE, 16SW, 17SE, hundred of Lake George, from A. Robson to A. Koch; perpetual, section 111, and block 9. Conmurra, and sections 3 to 9, 13 to 18, 27D, hundred of Ross, from Mrs A. T. Robson. to A. Koch.

South Eastern Times (Millicent, SA : 1906 - 1954), Tuesday 18 February 1941, page 1
New Leases - Section 26, hundred of Lake George, 746 acres and sections 27 and 28, hundred of Lake George 1,188 acres, to Andrew Robson, Comung. The clerk, was instructed to alter the assessment book accordingly.

Mr. Andrew Robson, of Lakeside, Robe, who died on July 15 at Kingston Hospital after a week's Illness, was a well-known South Eastern grazier. He purchased Comung Station of 12,000 acres, 23 miles east of Robe, in 1905 from Mr. Donald McDonald. He owned Mount Lookout Station situated half way be tween Robe and Beachport. In 1920 he bought Lakeside as a summer residence, but later lived there permanently. . He was Chairman Of the Robe District Council for five years, and was Councillor for Ross Ward for 10 years. He was a Justice of the Peace, President of the Anglers' Association and President of the A. and H. Society for a period. Mr. Robson was particularly interested in angling and gave much pleasure to people by arranging and accompanying them on trips on lakes around Robe. Lake George was one of his favourites. He will long be remembered for his desire to see the Robe district established as an angling centre. The district has lost a keen follower of the sport, and he leaves a host of friends who, as anglers themselves, know of his kindness and willingness to give pleasure to others. Mr. Robson spent part of his life at Baker's Range, Lucindale, Comung Station and Lakeside. He was born at Keppoch on July 28, 1873, and was almost 80 years of age when he died. He was the son of the late Andrew and Isabelle Robson. His brothers, Peter, John and William, of Baker's ¦Range, Lucindale, all predeceased him. 'Mrs. T. J. Ferguson, Baker's Range, and Mrs. M. Ferguson, Conmurra, are sisters. Sisters who predeceased him were Mrs. P. Ryan, Mount Bruce; Mrs. E. Ryan, Mount Benson; and Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, Nar Nar Goon, Victoria. Mr. Robson was married to Annie T. Ferguson, Gowan Brae, at Furner, on February 25, 1904. His wife is still living. Their children are Isabella Robson, Bullara Station, Carnarvon, WA., and Annie Mcintosh Jamieson, of Robe, and South Terrace, Adelaide. Mr. Robson was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Rev. I. Silke, of Naracoorte, conducted the service at his graveside at Lucindale on July 16. Mr. A. Giddings carried out funeral arrangements.

ROBE, 2/8/53.

Mr. Andrew Robson, who died at Kingston hospital recently, was not only a lifetime resident of the South East who formerly had extensive grazing interests but also was particularly interested in angling. He was president of the Robe anglers' association for a period. During latter part of his life, when he lived in retirement at Lakeside at Robe, he gave much pleasure to people by arranging and accompanying fishing trips on the lakes of the district. Lake George was one of his favorite haunts. He will long be remembered for his desire to see Robe established as an angling centre. Born at Keppoch on July 28. Mr. Robson would have been 80 years of age this year. In 1905, he purchased Comung station from the late Donald McDonald. He owned Mount Lookout station, situated half-way between Robe and Beachport. In 1920, he bought Lakeside as a summer residence, to which he retired some years ago. The late Mr Robson was a son of Andrew and Isabella Robson, of Bakers range. His brothers, Peter, John and William, of Bakers range, predeceased him. Mrs T. G. Ferguson (Bakers range) and Mrs M. Ferguson (Conmurra) are sisters. Three sisters who died before him were Mrs P. Ryan (Mount Bruce), Mrs E. Ryan (Mount Benson), and Mrs W. S. Ferguson (Nar Nar Goon, Gippsland). The deceased married Miss Annie F. Ferguson, of Gowan Brae, Furner, on February 25, 1904, and Mrs Robson survives him. Their children are Isabella Robson (Carnarvon, W.A.) and Annie (Mrs Jamieson) who lives in Adelaide and Robe. Mr Andrew Robson was a member of Robe district council for ten years and chairman for five years. He was also a president of the Robe P., A. & H. society.

+ 84 i. Isabella (Took) ROBSON was born on 9 Dec 1906 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 17 Nov 1971 in Adelaide S.A., at age 64.

+ 85 ii. Annie McIntosh (Toss) ROBSON was born on 9 Jul 1908 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 9 Feb 1989 in Robe, S.A,, at age 80.

31. Emily FERGUSON was born on 10 Sep 1876 in Stanley Flat, S.A. and died on 11 Jul 1959 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 82. The cause of her death was Heart attack.

General Notes: Emily Ferguson was born on the 10th of September 1876 at Stanley Flat near Clare in South Australia. The family spent several years in the Snowtown area at Laura and Barunga. The family selected a property 'Gowan Brae' at Furner in 1885 or 1886 and Emily lived there until she was married. Married William Robson on the 27th of March 1901 at Gowan Brae and they had one child Agnes Emily. After marriage they lived at Bakers Range North (Wyena). After Will died she lived on at Bakers Range North with her daughter Emily and her husband until her daughter sold the property and then Emily went and lived at Bakers Range with her brother Thomas James Ferguson until she died of a heart attack on the 11th of July 1959.

Emily married William ROBSON, son of Andrew ROBSON and Isabella TAYLOR. William was born on 29 Dec 1862 in Cannawigra S.A. and died on 12 Jun 1938 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 75. The cause of his death was Kidney Disease.

Marriage Notes: ROBSON-FERGUSON.

A pretty wedding, which caused much interest in the neighborhood, took place at 'Gowan Brae', Furner, the residence of Mr, W. Ferguson, on March 28, when Mr. William Robson, second son of Mr. Andrew Robson, of Baker's Range, was united to Miss Emily Ferguson, second daughter of Mr. Ferguson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, J. Davies, of Millicent, in tbe presence of about 60 guests. The bride wore a gown of white silk, trimmed with chiffon and tete ribbons, and long veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a handsome shower bouquet of scarlet flowers and autumn leaves with scarlet streamers. Miss Ferguson attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore cream trimmed with satin and lace and blue flowers, Mr, J, Robson was groomsman, When afternoon tea had been dispensed, Mr, and Mrs. Robson left for Millicent, where they took train for Mount Gambier, en route for Ballarat and Melbourne. The bride's travelling dress was of brown poplin trimmed with ruby velvet ribbon and buckles, and she wore a pretty cream picture hat. The presents were numerous and beautiful.

General Notes:
William Robson was born on the 29 December 1862 at Creecoona, Cannawigra near Bordertown where his father was an overseer for a Mr Laidlaw. In 1865 they shifted to Padthway where his father worked for a Mr Lawson as a overseer on "Padthaway Station" for four years. In 1869 they moved to Sweedes Flat, south of Bordertown where they worked a scrub station. They sold the scrub station in 1871 and selected land at Keppoch near Padthaway where pastoral pursuits were entered upon for five years and considerable advance made in the industry. In 1876 they sold their Keppoch land to Padthaway Station and the family purchased Bakers Range, a property near Lucindale consisting of about 1,500 acres of freehold, and right of commonage was obtained from the Crown which entitled him to graze a certain number of sheep on the surrounding plains. Six years later Will was admitted into partnership with his father, and held the property conjointly with him until 1904, when Mr.Robson, sen., died. William inherited a portion of the estate which had been considerably extended during the period of partnership and embraced 40,000 acres of land. Will later split up with his brother Peter and took over Bakers Range North (Wyena). He also owned the country Omar, Sneiders and Hidden Valley on the North side of the Naracoorte Road, and Lanes and Tivers on the South Side of the road. Bakers Range North was later sold to Bill Stock after Will died. Went gold mining to Coolgardie in W.A. in the late 90's. Rode his bicycle accross from Lucindale. He brought back some gold and had his wife's wedding ring made from some of it. His daughter Agnes Emily in 2000 still had some of the nuggets. His career as an independent pastoralist was a successful one, sheepraising constituting as heretofore the chief department of his operations. Formerly the merino monopolized the pasturage at "Baker Range Station" but in later years Will introduced crossbreds, considering this strain on the whole more profitable. Including both types he ran about 7,000 sheep. Will later owned several properties along the coast between Kingston and Beachport. He held Mount Benson from 1918 until 1930. Joe Noblet managed Mt Benson. A member of the District Council of Lucindale for three years, Mr.Robson had at all times taken a keen interest in everything affecting the welfare of the district in which he resided. On the 27th of March 1901 he married Emily, second daughter of Mr. William Ferguson, of "Gowan Brae," Furner, near Millicent, and had one daughter Agnes Emily.
Died on the 12th of June 1938 at Naracoorte, from kidney disease called Dropsey in those days.
SA Directory 1905, listed as sheepfarmer, Joyce, Lucindale.

Alleged true story:
Coming back from Robe Will stopped at a gate and his Chev car caught fire, so he grabbed his billycan and frypan and tuckerbox lit a fire and was having a meal when another motorist came along. When asked why he did not try to put out the fire, Will replied, "There are plenty more cars but only one Will Robson".

+ 86 i. Agnes Emily (Diddy) ROBSON was born on 23 Mar 1902 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 24 Oct 1993 in Port Lincoln, S.A., at age 91.

32. John David FERGUSON was born on 14 Feb 1878 in Laura, S.A. and died in 1959 in Sandringham, Vic., at age 81.

General Notes: John David Ferguson was born on the 14th of February 1878 at Laura South Australia and lived with his parents. The family spent several years in the Snowtown area at Laura and Barunga. The family selected a property 'Gowan Brae' at Furner, near Millicent in S.A.in 1885 or 1886. Married Susan Florence Bellinger in 1911. They had two children, Oswald and Marjorie. After he married, John had a Real Estate business in Launceston, Tasmania. Reputedly had a very good reputation. Some apple orchards had the holes for the trees blasted and some not and the unblasted did not do so well. John told the potential buyers the truth. The family found it too cold and they left. John was given a beautiful brass and glass dome clock which his grandson John now has. The family moved to Gippsland and purchased a property on reclained land known as Kooweerup Swamp near Nar Nar Goon. They sold the property and retired to Frankston Vic in 1947. In his youth played the bagpipes in the Millicent Pipe Band.
John's father said if any of his children got into trouble with a woman he would disinherit them. So Flo and John went away and got married and then came back later and said they had adopted a baby. Later Flo told one of her sisters the truth but she told the other sisters, so the sisters did not speak to each other for years.
SA Directory 1905, listed as grazier, Furner.

John married Susan Florence (Florence) BELLINGER, daughter of Arthur Herman BELLINGER and Annie BATEMAN. Susan was born on 24 Mar 1880 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 13 Dec 1971 in Frankston, Vic., at age 91.

General Notes: Susan Florence Bellenger was born on the 29th of March 1880 at Furner or Millicent. Married John David Ferguson on 30 Aug 1911 St Andrews Manse in Mount Gambier South Australia . They had two Children Oswald and Marjorie.

It was one of the first cars in the district. I can well remember her getting all red in the face as she cranked it up to start and manipulated the throttle. My mother, Florence, and I would have a trip to Furner by train every four years or so and someone would meet us in Mount Gambier. While in her early twenties, Rose contracted typhoid fever and nearly died. She was sent to relatives in Perth for a long holiday where a young man fell in love with her. They may have married but Annie's health was failing and she needed Rose's help. Rose came to her mother's rescue and stayed to help at home. After her mother died, Rose became the head of the Kintore household and the mother figure to younger members of the family. It was the expected thing in those days. Rose worked very hard to keep the large old house clean and tidy, as well as doing the most of the cooking, washing and ironing. Marjorie Dimsey recalls. This was told to me by my mother. She always felt that Rose sacrificed her own life to carry on the home and family at Kintore. This is why my mother considered Rose was given such a raw deal during the events which followed Grandpa Arthur's death. Grandpa had always told Rose not to worry about money as some day she would be a wealthy woman. Then, within a year of his death when he was becoming senile, Arthur was conned into making a will. He made that will in all good faith that the right thing would be done by his family. These were depression years. Undoubtedly, money was tight, but the family was informed by the executors that they had to move out of the Kintore. The land was eventually sold on a depressed market leaving the family in extremely straitened circumstances. Marjory Dimsey continues - Firstly, Allen (Bill) came to our Nar-Nar-Goon property to work for my father. Later, Auntie Rose arrived with all the possessions she could carry. Auntie Rose was a proud lady and she was very miserable because she hated being dependent on us. She housekept for Bill and my brother while my father and my mother took me to Mildura for a holiday. Then her cousin, Sarah Lockwood, introduced her to friends who ran a guest house at St Kilda. Auntie Rose regained her independence by working as a cook. Later, I met Auntie Rose while she was living with Auntie Daisy in Adelaide and became very fond of her for her kindness and help. But she still yearned for her independence. One day, just by chance, Auntie Rose met a Church of England vicar. He recalled her kindness to him many years before at the Kintore and used his influence to settle her into an Anglican home where she was very happy. I took my mother over to Adelaide by plane for Auntie Rose's 80th birthday. This was quite an ordeal as mother had never flown before. Not long after, Auntie Rose became ill and it was diagnosed as cancer. Although she still insisted on her independence, Reg, Kath, Daisy and her many friends gave her all she needed and Bill and Ron came from Streaky Bay whenever possible. Roseville Annie Bellinger died in June, 1961 and was buried in the Adelaide Centennial Park Cemetery. She was a very fine character, rather blunt but she had a heart of gold and she certainly put more into life than she gained from it." Marjorie Dimsey also recalls the role of her mother, Susan Florence, (known by the family as Florence) and the support given to Annie and younger members of the family. Florence was the second child and daughter of Annie and Arthur and, like her sister Rose, had been born at Barnham House in Clinton Lane at Millicent. They had been educated by Clara Ward, their cousin from Tasmania. Marjorie Dimsey recalls that, as far as she knew, the older Bellinger children had not been sent to school. Nevertheless, they all had managed to write good letters. Florence had always regretted, however, that her education had not been as good as she would have liked. Although only twelve months separated Rose and Florence in ages, their personalities were very different. Rose had always been the practical hard-working one with little interest in clothes. Florence had loved dancing and pretty clothes and it was easy to picture her enjoyment at the crowded Kintore dances as her father played the accordian. But, like her sister, Rose, Florence had also played a major role in supporting her mother during her declining health. When Florence married John Ferguson, they moved to Tasmania but found the climate too cold. John bought a motor bike and set off along the eastern coastline until he found land he liked in the Darling Downs. He wired Florence, then staying at Furner, to send on their luggage. But fate decreed otherwise. On his return journey he stayed overnight at the Nar-Nar-Goon Hotel(Vic.). Here, he met a land agent who was opening an area of reclaimed land known as Kooweerup Swamp. This chance meeting led to the Ferguson family finally settling at Nar-Nar-Goon. In 1947, John and Florence sold their Nar-Nar-Goon property and retired to Frankston where Florence died on December 13, 1971. But, throughout this time, close contact had been maintained with the other family members of Annie and Arthur.

Collated by Patricia Abbott, Marjorie Dimsey and Val Bellinger

+ 87 i. Reginald Oswald FERGUSON was born on 24 Feb 1910 in North Adelaide, S.A. and died on 27 Mar 1975 in Brisbane Qld., at age 65.

+ 88 ii. Marjorie Annie FERGUSON was born on 10 Jan 1914 in Richmond, Vic. and died 30th May 1999, at age 85.

33. William Stanley FERGUSON was born on 2 Aug 1879 in Barunga, S.A. and died on 22 Aug 1966 in Macleod, Vic, at age 87.

General Notes: William Stanley Ferguson was Born on the 2nd of August 1879 at Barunga, South Australia.
Will spent several years in the Snowtown districts of South Australia before the family bought 'Gowan Brae', a property at Furner near Millicent in 1885 or 1886. He went to School at Furner. Worked on Gowan Brae. Later built a house opposite the Bowling Club in Lucindale. In June 1906 let his property at Mount Benson, comprising 1,860 acres, to Mr., T. A.. Dent for a term, and departed to Furner.
Married Alice Robson and they had three children William Andrew, Emily Alice and Peter McIntosh. They moved to Forbes in New South Wales and set up a Motor Business. Also had an Apple Orchard there. They sold the Business when Alice contracted Tubercolosis and went and stayed with his brother John David at Nar Nar Goon. They bought a property two miles from John and did well growing potatoes. Alice died in 1925. Will met a friend of his Sister Eliza, Sophie Ethel Jackson, nee Feudolff, and they were married on the 29th of August 1929 in Melbourne . Sophie had two daughters and two sons from her previous marriage. They had three children. Elizabeth Nicolette, Barbara Heather and Marjorie Anne. After they were married they lived in Blackburn in Victoria. In 1930 was a poultry farmer. They then bought an apple orchard five miles from Portland on the Heywood road until 1939. They then had a dairy farm on King Island and lived there during the war years. His stepson took over the running of the dairy on King Island and Will and Sophie went to Melbourne to live in 1947 or 1948, and after renting various homes they built a house in Blackburn. In 1949 after he and Sophie moved to Blacburn, at the age of 70 he worked for Sunshine Harvesters.
Sophie died in 1962 after an operation for cancer.
When Sophie died Will was left with nothing, as he had put everything into Sophies name and her will left everything to the children from her first marriage. Will contested the will and was given enough to build a small unit behind his daughter Heather's house. After staying at his daughters Heather and Elizabeth's homes Will died at a Retirement home on the 22nd of August 1966 at Macleod Victoria.
SA Directory 1905, listed as farmer, Furner.

William married Alice ROBSON, daughter of Andrew ROBSON and Isabella TAYLOR. Alice was born in 1871 and died in 1925 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, at age 54. The cause of her death was Tuberculosis.

General Notes: Alice Robson was born in 1871,probably at Padthaway and lived with her parents on their property at Keppoch. In 1876 they sold out to Padthaway station and bought Bakers Range near Lucindale, an out station of Crower. Married William Stanley Ferguson and they built a house in Lucindale opposite the bowling club. They had three Children William Andrew, Emily Alice and Peter McIntosh. They moved to Forbes in N.S.W. where they bought a Motor Business and Alice kept the books. They also had an apple orchard at Forbes. They sold the Garage and Orchard at Forbes when Alice contacted Tubercolosis and they went to Nar Nar Goon in Victoria and stayed with Wills Brother John David. They bought a property two miles from John and grew potatoes successfully. Alice deteriorated and died in 1922 from Tubercolosis.
When young Alice was a painter and Euphemia (Phoebe) Julia Reynolds has two swallow paintings and Thomas George Loechel has a sailing boat painting.

Can't find a birth record. MF

+ 89 i. William Andrew FERGUSON was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died in 1960 in Orange, NSW, at age 55.

+ 90 ii. Emily Alice FERGUSON was born on 19 Aug 1908 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 27 Apr 1963 in Coburg, Vic., at age 54.

+ 91 iii. Peter McIntosh FERGUSON was born on 20 Jan 1913 in Forbes, NSW. and died on 6 Apr 1980 in Tweed Heads, NSW., at age 67.

William next married Sophie Ethel FEUDOLOFF, daughter of Nicolai FEUDOLOFF and Mary Margaret BEAUGLEHOLE. Sophie was born on 12 Apr 1892 in Fitzroy North, Vic. and died on 12 Jul 1962 in Box Hill, Vic., at age 70.

+ 92 i. Elizabeth Nicollette FERGUSON was born on 16 Nov 1930 in Box Hill, Vic. and died on 18 Apr 2014, at age 83.

34. Thomas James (TJ) FERGUSON was born on 13 Apr 1881 in Barunga, S.A. and died on 4 Jul 1971 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 90. The cause of his death was Bowel Cancer.

General Notes: Thomas James Ferguson was born on the 13th of April 1881 at Barunga, South Australia. The faily spent several years in the Snowtown districts of South Australia before the family bought 'Gowan Brae', a property at Furner near Millicent in 1885 or 1886. Went to school at Furner. In 1893 he was voted the best liked child in the school. Left school and worked for his father at Gowan Brae. Later owned his own country between Furner and Beachport. Married Euphemia Robson on the 15th of April 1907 at Bakers Range a property near Lucindale where they lived after they were married.
They had three Children Mary Euphemia, Isabella Emily and Thomas William.
T.J. sold his land after they were married and lived and worked on Bakers Range which his wife owned. Bakers Range consisted of 12,000 acres when T.J. took over and he increased it to 18,000 acres. Was a member of the Agricultural Bureau and won a cup for the best improved pasture and was one of the first to use superphosphate and grow subterranean clover.
He hired Italian and other workers to clear the land, hand grubbing Yackas and Mulanizing trees (cutting trees off at ground level on knees) and ring barking and poisoning. T.J. and Euphemia gave land to all their children and just kept about four hundred acres at Bakers Range on which he lived and worked until he died. Some of the land he gave to his children he asked for a honoury lease to give him money to live on. After his wife died he had a housekeeper Len Calderwood who looked after him and his sister Emily until she died. He then had Dorothy Carr who stayed on and looked after him until T.J. himself died. Dorothy was a wonderful woman and was just like one of the family and T.J. was always firing her or Dot would be giving her notice but neither took any notice of each other. T.J. played the Bagpipes and was appointed as the first Official Piper for the Millicent Caledonian Society in 1899. Played in the Millicent Band for many years and was always a very keen Caledonian follower and went to as many events as he could. Was a life member of the Lucindale Caledonian Society, Official Piper for many Years, Chief 1925 - 1933, Caledonian Director 1934 - 1948. T.J. was a very strong man and was a champion Sheaf Tosser and also a champion Caber Tosser. He was the Official Australian Champion Caber Tosser at Casterton as the Australian Champion did not turn up and T.J. threw the Caber futher than the record.
Later he suffered from a bad back and his wife forbade him to enter the Caber competition at Millicent, but after a few whiskeys was talked into giving a demonstration and threw the Caber futher than the winner. When reproached by his wife he remonstrated "you only said I could not enter the event". Was a Councilor in Lucindale for the Joyce Ward in 1915. Staunch member of the Presbyterian Church and was Secretary of the Lucindale Church. Masonic Lodge member and Royal Arch Mason in 23-11-1927. First President of the Lucindale Golf Club, 1929 and also later recorded a 'hole in one'. In recognition of outstanding service T.J. was awarded life membership of the Lucindale Bowling Club.
Died on the 4th of July 1971 at Bakers Range from Bowel Cancer.
SA Directory 1905, listed as farmer, Furner.

Thomas married Euphemia ROBSON, daughter of Andrew ROBSON and Isabella TAYLOR. Euphemia was born on 28 Jan 1868 in Padthway S.A. and died on 8 Jan 1955 in Bakers Range, S.A., at age 86. The cause of her death was Heart attack.

General Notes: Euphemia Robson was Born on the 28th of January 1868 at Padthaway. Her father worked for a Mr Lawson as a overseer on "Padthaway Station". In 1869 the family moved to Swedes Flat, south of Bordertown where they worked a scrub station. They sold the scrub station in 1871 and selected land at Keppoch near Padthaway. In 1876 they sold their Keppoch land to Padthaway Station and the family purchased Bakers Range, a property near Lucindale. Was educated by Mrs McFarlain who stayed at Bakers Range and taught all the Robson children. Went to Buckingham (11Km West of Mundulla) teaching from 1895 - 1899. Her brother Peter wrote her a letter asking her to come home and look after her parents and brothers. Her Parents were failing, her mother was an asthmatic and Peter had stomach cancer.
She inherited Bakers Range from her Parents and Peter. Euphemia was a very keen Red Cross member and knitted dozens of socks during world war one. She enclosed her daughters names with the socks and one soldier wrote back and was the cousin of her childrens Governess. Was a very strong Presbyterian and always had the Bible beside her chair and read it regularly. Was a very loving lady and all her extended family were very fond of her.
Died on the 6th of January 1955 at Bakers Range of a heart attack

Family story:
They went to another property, for lunch one time when Euphemia was young and she licked her knife clean. On the way home she said to her sister "they had very sharp knives, I nearly cut my tounge". Her sister Agnes replied, "I was never so ashamed in my life, I wish you had cut your throat from ear to ear".

+ 95 i. Mary Euphemia (Molly) FERGUSON was born on 27 Nov 1908 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 5 Jul 2002 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 93.

+ 96 ii. Emily Isabella (Isa) FERGUSON was born on 26 Sep 1910 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 12 Jun 1995 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 84.

+ 97 iii. Thomas William (Bill) FERGUSON was born on 5 Oct 1913 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 3 Jun 1974 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 60.

35. Elizabeth (Eliza) FERGUSON was born on 17 Dec 1882 in Barunga and died on 15 May 1958 in Portland, Vic., at age 75. The cause of her death was Heart Attack.

General Notes: Eliza Ferguson was born on the 17th of December 1882 at Barunga Gap and lived with her parents. The family spent several years in the Snowtown districts of South Australia before the family bought 'Gowan Brae', a property at Furner near Millicent in 1885 or 1886. She lived there until her father sold up and retired to Portland in 1910. They first lived at Burnside on the Cemetry Road and then Roxton on the Esplanade. Liza helped look after her parents until they died. Married Alexander James Wood and they lived on his farm Swinton four miles from Portland on the Heywood Road. They had no Children. Alex died in 1934 and Liz ran the property very successfully and ran sheep,cattle, dairy, grew tomatoes and potatoes. Retired to Glenelg Street in Portland. In the late 40's she had a jazzy little red two door car she used to travel about in and visit relatives in Lucindale. Her brother Alex lived with her for a while at the farm and also at the house in Portland and after her death he had full use of her house until his death and the house was left to her brother Alex's daughter Dorice. She painted a small picture of a beach scene with her sisters Euphemia and Mary in the foreground, still owned by M.E.Loechel in 1991.
Died of a Heart Attack in 1958.

Elizabeth married Alexander James WOODS, son of James Robinson WOODS and Margaret Robertson CAMERON. Alexander was born on 8 Jun 1889 in Portland, Vic., was christened on 7 Jul 1889 in St. Stephens, Portland, Vic., and died in Feb 1934 in Portland, Vic., at age 44. The cause of his death was Cancer. They had no children.

General Notes: Alexander James Wood was born in 1889 in Portland, Victoria. Owned a farm Swinton four miles from Portland on the Heywood Road, where he had a dairy and ran sheep and cattle. Married Eliza Ferguson and they had no children.

The Woods Family may have had an Inn. Peggy Cummings has a very old Punch Jug possibly from this Inn.
Died of cancer in 1934.

36. Mary Ellen FERGUSON was born on 23 Sep 1884 in Barunga, S.A. and died in 1934 in Portland, Vic., at age 50. The cause of her death was Heart Attack.

General Notes: Mary Ellen Ferguson was born on the 23rd of September 1884 at Barunga Gap and lived with her Parents in the Snowtown Districts. The Family bought a property Gowan Brae at Furner near Millicent in 1885 or 1886 and they lived there until her father sold up and retired to Portland in 1910. They first lived at Burnside on the Cemetry Road and then Roxton on the Esplanade. Mary helped look after her parents until they died. Married Sholto Douglass who had a property near Portland. They had no children.
After her husband died she lived with her Sister Eliza .
Died of a heart Attack in 1934.

Dates and details need checking.

Mary married James Sholto DOUGLASS, son of William Saunders DOUGLASS and Mary Ann BLACKETER. James was born in 1891 in Portland, Vic. and died in 1962 in Yambuna, Vic., at age 71.

37. Charles McIntosh "Mac" FERGUSON was born on 10 Apr 1886 in Millicent, S.A. and died in Apr 1930 in Ryde, NSW, at age 44. The cause of his death was Heart Attack.

General Notes: Charles McIntosh Ferguson was born on the 10th of April 1886 at Gowan Brae a property at Furner near Millicent. Educated at Furner. Won a prize for elocution in 1893. Played the Bagpipes in the Millicent Calledonian Pipe Band when young. Married Helen Slater on the 4th of October 1911 at the Millicent Presbyterian Church South Australia. They had two Children Margaret and Jessica. Lived in Sydney and had a cartage contracting business, C. Ferguson & Co.at Ryde. One of his drivers had an accident and tangled his truck with a car. Mac lifted the car off the truck bumper bar, the car drove away and soon after Mac dropped dead.

Charles married Helen Isabel (Nel) SLATER, daughter of Angus Christian SLATER and Jane Manson MACKIE. Helen was born on 28 Apr 1886 in Millicent, S.A..

38. Katherine (Kate) FERGUSON was born on 23 Mar 1888 in Hundred of Kennion, Furner, S.A. and died on 20 Apr 1973 in Millicent, S.A., at age 85.

General Notes: Katherine (Kate) Ferguson was born on the 23rd of March 1888 at Gowan Brae, her parents property at Furner near Millicent. Went to School at Furner. Twice a year they would go to Beachport with the wagon to pick up supplies from the boat, it was quite an event for young Kate as they got to stay at the Hotel. The family sold the property at Furner and reired to Portland. They lived at Burnside on the cemetry road and then Roxton on the Portland Esplanade. Kate belonged to the Portland Social and Amusement Club as a Pianist. Kate was 22 years old when the family moved to Portland and she was going out with her future husband William Williams and she had to travel by boat from Portland to Beachport to see Will. Sometimes the boat could not land at Beachport due to weather and she would have to continue on to Kingston and then back to Beachport. The only other way was to go by train to Hamilton, coach to Mt Gambier and then train to Millicent. Will had to use the same methods. Married William Edward Williams on the 25th of June 1914 at Portland and they lived at a property, Cooringa on the Millicent Flats for ten years and then Bracken Brae a property 5 miles east of Millicent. They had five children, William Leonard, Donald, Evan, Margaret Ann and Kathleen Nancy.
Kate was always a keen gardener.
Died on the 20th of April 1973 at Millicent.

Katherine married William Edward WILLIAMS, son of Robert John WILLIAMS and Margaret MULLINS. William was born on 20 Aug 1883 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 29 Nov 1966 in Millicent, S.A., at age 83.

General Notes: William Edward Williams was born on the 20th of August 1883 at Millicent and lived with his Parents at Mt Graham. Went to school at Mt Muirhead. Worked around the district with the drainage board after coming down from Burra with the drainage board. Then went shearing, and once rode a bike from Hawker to Coondambo, a distance of over 400 Kilometeres, having to contend with three cornered jacks, looking for work. Went to New Zealand shearing for one season. Played football with Norwood and they got him a job at the Islington Railway Workshop. The football club told him to report there for a work interview. When he arrived there was a line of 40-50 men . Some of them married, but he was given the job. He said he felt guilty for the rest of his life as in the drepression days it was very hard to find work.
Married Katie Ferguson on the 25th of June 1914 at Portland and they had five children, William Leonard, Donald, Evan, Margaret Ann and Kathleen Nancy.
Will and Kate were going out together when her family moved to Portland and to see Kate Will had to travel by boat from Beachport to Portland or by train to Mt Gambier,then coach to Hamilton, then train to Portland. Katie had to do the same.
Keen Caledonian Member. Belonged to the Millicent Freemasons.

+ 100 i. William Leonard WILLIAMS was born on 10 May 1915 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 20 Oct 1997 in Millicent, S.A., at age 82.

+ 102 iii. Evan WILLIAMS was born on 21 Feb 1918 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 26 Feb 1943 in Canada, at age 25.

+ 103 iv. Margaret WILLIAMS was born on 4 Aug 1919 in Millicent, S.A. and died in 1919 in Millicent, S.A.

+ 104 v. Kathleen Nancy WILLIAMS was born on 11 Aug 1926 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 19 Nov 2011 in Beachport, S.A., at age 85.

39. Donald FERGUSON was born on 8 Aug 1891 in Furner S.A. and died on 2 Nov 1891 in Furner S.A. The cause of his death was Cot death.

40. Alexander FERGUSON was born on 3 Mar 1893 in Millicent, S.A. and died on 28 Aug 1964 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 71. The cause of his death was Heart attack.

General Notes: Alexander Ferguson was born on the 3rd of March 1893 at Furner near Millicent and lived on his parents property 'Gowan Brae'. Went to School at Furner. Worked for his father on Gowan Brae. Went to Portland in 1910 when his parents retired there. Married Nina Grace Lambert Heeps on the 16th of July 1913 at Portland and they lived for a time on his brothers property at Nar Nar Goon. Had two children, Doris Jean and Mena Lorraine.
Joined the Army in the First World War (27th June 1917) and fought in France. Served with the 4th Machine Gun Battalion. Was wounded in the thigh on 8/8/1918 and hospitalised. Returned to France. When he came back from France his marriage broke up and he disapeared until a friend of his brother, Thomas James, saw him in Broken Hill where he was working in the mines. T.J. immediately went to Broken Hill to see him. Alex married Alice Cope at Broken Hill. Alice buried in Broken Hill. Bought his brother William Stanley's property at Nar Nar Goon, then later retired to Portland and lived with his Sister Eliza at her property Swinton four miles from Portland on the Heywood Road. When Eliza sold Swinton she bought a house in Portland and they lived there. When Eliza died Alex had full use of the house until his death and then Alex's daughter inherited the house. Alexander was reportedly a musician and a great piano player. Alex had a Colostomy shortly before he died. He was visiting his Brother Thomas James and had a heart attack and died in his sleep on the 28th of August 1964 and was buried in the Lucindale Cemetery.

Alexander married Nina Grace Lambert HEEPS, daughter of James Francis HEEPS and Frances Hannah SEDGEWICK. Nina was born on 27 Oct 1887 in Tallangatta, Vic. and died in Oct 1970 in Portland, Vic., at age 83.

General Notes: Nina Grace Lambert Heeps was born on the 27th of October 1887 at Talangatta in Victoria. The daughter of a school teacher. Married Alexander Ferguson on the 16th of July 1913 at Portland Victoria and they lived for a time at Nar Nar Goon on Alex's brother William Stanley's property. Had two children Dorice Jean and Mena Lorraine. After Alex came back from the war in France they were divorced. Nina studied music from an early age and won many Eisteddfords and other awards as a child and young Woman. A brilliant pianist and violinist, also a talented artist and was skilled in penmanship. Newspapers in the Albury-Wodonga and Talangatta district recorded details of her musical career and achievements. Following her divorce Nina moved to Melbourne with her daughter Mena, while Dorice was raised by Alex's sisters Eliza and Mary. Nin worked for a short time playing the piano in the silent movie theatres, but never fullfilled her potential as a concert pianist. She lived in St Kilda in Melbourne and regularly visited her daughters and brought pleasure to many people with her music.

Family recollection:
Nin was a good looking woman who took great care of her self and her looks. She would never sit close to the fire because she said it dried her skin and nor would she laugh because she thought it would give her wrinkles on her face.

+ 105 i. Dorice Jean (Dos) FERGUSON was born on 7 Nov 1913 in Richmond, Vic. and died on 19 May 1981 in Tweed Heads, NSW., at age 67.

+ 106 ii. Mena Lorraine FERGUSON was born on 14 Jul 1917 in Prahran, Vic. and died in Oct 1989 in Currambin, Palm Beach, Qld., at age 72.

Alexander next married Francis Alice COPE. Francis died in Broken Hill, NSW..

41. James Jeffery (Jim) FERGUSON was born on 17 Nov 1879 in Mt.Egerton Vic., was christened on 22 Jan 1880 in Mt.Egerton Vic., and died on 30 Aug 1952 in Conmurra S.A., at age 72. The cause of his death was Bowel cancer.

General Notes: James Jeffrey Ferguson was born at Mt.Egerton in 1879.
Married Mary Jane Robson on the 27th of June 1904 at Naracoorte St Andrews Presbyterian Manse.
They had nine children, Donald, Andrew Robson, James Jeffrey, Elizabeth, Alice Marion, William John, Peter Mack, Elizabeth Mary and Euphemia Anne.
Worked for his Father in Law Andrew Robson at Bakers Range Lucindale.
Then started a Blacksmith Shop in Lucindale at a house and shed rented from the Mciness family(Jacobs Garage, then bought by Goeffrey Loechel)
Went to live at Mount Lookout(Tin Mansions) near Nora Creina - Robe and had one of their children there. (Peter Mack 1915)
Returned to the Blacksmith Shop at Lucindale and lived there until he became ill and they went to live with his daughter Elizabeth and her husband at their Conmarra property in 1952.
Died from bowel cancer.

Mr. J. J. Ferguson, who died at Lucindale on August 29, was an old and esteemed resident of the district. Born at Mount Egerton, Victoria, he was 72 years of age at the time of his demise. The late Mr. Ferguson was educated at Portland and later became apprenticed to a blacksmith at Rupanyup. He came to Lucindale where he carried on his line of business. In 1904 Mr. Ferguson married Miss M. Robson and there were eight children of the marriage. They were Donald (Lucindale), A. R. (Keppoch), Jeff (Kalangadoo), Alice (Mrs. E. Downward, Lucindale), John (OB. Flat), Bet (Mrs. Snodgrass, Conmurra), Peter (Lu cindale), and Euphemia (Mrs. R. Paltridge, Avenue Range). De ceased also leaves a widow. During his lifetime in Lucindale the late Mr. Ferguson always took a keen interest in the affairs of the district and was Secretary of the Presbyterian Church for number of years. He also took a big interest in the Caledonian Society and was a Director at Lucindale since its inception there. He was also actively associated with the Naracoorte Caledonian Society over a number of years.

James married Mary Jane ROBSON, daughter of Andrew ROBSON and Isabella TAYLOR. Mary was born on 21 Jul 1875 in Fenton S.A. and died on 8 Nov 1963 in Conmurra S.A, at age 88.

General Notes: Mary Jane Robson was born near Naracoorte on the 21st of July 1875 at Robsons Hut on her Fathers property near Lake Roy at Keppoch.
In 1876 her Father bought a property at Lucindale ,Bakers Range and they moved to there.
Mary went to School at the old Joyce Church and the old Conmurra Hall and was taught by her Sisters Agnes Isabella and Isabella. When going to School at Conmurra she stayed at Robsons Hut on Nolans Lane with her Teacher Sisters and rode behind one of her sisters to school each day.
The Aboriginies had a camp at Bakers Range and Mary and her sister went there one day and a Lubra was cooking pancakes and spat in the pan to see if it was hot. Offered one each to the girls, and Mary started to eat her but Euphemia hurried her out and slapped it out of her hand.
Doctor Mcmillan who came on horseback from Naracoorte to attend Marys brother William, was so impressed by her ability that he asked her to go to Naracoorte and he would train her to be a nurse. Her Father Andrew was so incenced by this, that he said he would not have the Doctor on the place if he suggested such a thing again. Andrew did not think nursing was a suitable occupation for his daughter.( Hospitals in those days were only for destitute people. When People were sick they stayed at the Commercial Hotel in Naracoote and the Doctor attended them there.)
After Mary was married and lived in Lucindale she continued caring for others and the people came to her with their troubles and injuries for first aid.
Mary was staying at the Commercial Hotel with a sick brother at the time of the big earthquake and was advised not to return to Lucindale because there may be a tidal wave that would reach Lucindale. Mary said " Well if all the others are going to drown, I will go home and drown with them.
( From her Daughter Elizabeth) My Mother had the gift of being a natural nurse. She nursed her brother William through Pneumonia, which was a remarkable feat in those days as Pneumonia was recognized as a fatal disease.
Married James Jeffrey Ferguson on the 27th of June 1904 at the St Andrews Presbyterian Manse in Naracoorte.
They had nine Children . Donald, Andrew Robson, James Jeffrey, Elizabeth, Alice Marion ,William John, Peter Mack.Elizabeth Mary and Euphemia Annie.
When Jim became ill with cancer they went to live with her daughter Elizabeth and Husband in 1952 at their Conmurra property until her death.
Her Daughter Elizabeth held "Auntie Marys Birthday party ) at Conmurra yearly and all the relations gathered there, and it was always a looked forward too. event.
Played the Bagpipes when young.

+ 107 i. Donald (Greg) FERGUSON was born on 30 Nov 1904 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 8 Oct 1966 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 61.

+ 108 ii. Andrew Robson (Bob) FERGUSON was born on 2 Apr 1906 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 17 Jul 1987 in Gunnedah, NSW, at age 81.

+ 109 iii. James Jeffrey (Jeff) FERGUSON was born on 17 Nov 1907 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 16 Dec 1957 in Adelaide S.A., at age 50.

+ 110 iv. Elizabeth Euphemia FERGUSON was born on 6 Oct 1909 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 11 Mar 1910 in Naracoorte, S.A.

+ 111 v. Alice Marion FERGUSON was born on 18 Sep 1911 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 11 Feb 1989 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 77.

+ 112 vi. William John FERGUSON was born on 16 Mar 1914 in Lucindale, S.A. and died on 17 Jun 1989 in Robe, S.A,, at age 75.

+ 113 vii. Peter Mack (Pete) FERGUSON was born on 12 Dec 1915 in Beachport, S.A. and died on 11 Jun 1979 in Lucindale, S.A., at age 63.

+ 114 viii. Elizabeth Mary(Bett) FERGUSON was born on 31 May 1918 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 22 Nov 2009 in Naracoorte, S.A., at age 91.

+ 115 ix. Euphemia Annie (Pheme) FERGUSON was born on 18 Oct 1920 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 28 Mar 2008, at age 87.

42. Annie McIntosh FERGUSON was born on 18 Apr 1881 in Mt.Egerton Vic. and died on 11 Apr 1970 in Geelong, Vic., at age 88.

Annie married Ernest Stephen COE, son of George COE and Anne Jane LEE. Ernest was born in 1878 in Williamstown, Vic. and died in 1963 in Caulfield, Vic., at age 85.

Marriage Notes: Ernest Coe (m) Annie Ferguson at the home of his cousin John George Milner in Perth
WA Post Office Directory lists J.G.Milner at 135 Lake St. Perth.
Lists Henry Milner at Clifton St. North Perth.

General Notes: Ernest was living in Adelaide Street Fremantle in 1901 according to the 1901 Australian Electoral Roll. He was working as a Butcher.
Same for 1905, 1906, 1907. Was manager of Chilled Meat Co. 26 South terrace, Fremantle.
In 1910 was back in WA, living at Queen Street, Claremont.
In 1911-1913 was living at 157 Hubble Street, Plympton.
In 1914 Ernest was a butcher and lived at Bacchus Marsh in Victoria.

+ 116 i. Ferguson George COE was born on 20 Sep 1907 in Portland, Vic. and died on 13 Jan 1988, at age 80.

+ 117 ii. Marjorie Elizabeth COE was born in 1910 in Fremantle, W.A. and died on 19 Jun 2002, at age 92.

+ 118 iii. Ernest Neville COE was born in 1914 in Bacchus Marsh Vic. and died on 29 Mar 1984 in Kirra, Qld., at age 70.

43. Esther Maiden FERGUSON was born in 1882 in Mt.Egerton Vic. and died in 1883 in Egerton Vic., at age 1.

Elizabeth married George ROBSON, son of John ROBSON and Annie WALKER. George was born on 10 Feb 1879 in Cookes Plains, S.A. and died in 1958 in Warracknabeal, Vic., at age 79.

Marriage Notes: Hamilton Spectator (Vic. : 1870 - 1918), Wednesday 8 April 1908, page 3

PORTLAND.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
Tuesday.
On Thursday last Mr. George Robson. of Penola, South Australia, and Miss Marlon Elizabeth Ferguson, daughter of Sergeant Ferguson, of Portland, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents, the Rev. F. E. Yeaman (Presbyterian) being the officiating clergyman. Miss Marjorie Ferguson was bridesmaid. and Mr. A. T. Campbell officiated as best man. The bride's costume was of brown taffeta voile, trimmed with brown silk, and relieved by cream lace. She wore a very pretty brown picture hat, trimmed with wine-coloured plumes. The bridesmaid's dress was of cream serge, with hat to match. The newly wedded couple left by the afternoon train for their future home (Kingston), via Casterton and Mount Gambier.

Portland Guardian (Vic. : 1876 - 1953), Friday 3 April 1908, page 3

Orange Blossom. Our readers have been made acquainted with the fact that Miss May Ferguson, daughter of Sergeant Ferguson of this town, was to be married.shortly. This information was through the publication given of marks of esteem for her by members of several of the semi-public institutions in the town with which she was associated. Notwithstanding this, a good deal of interest was created in the actual event, which took place yesterday at the family home, Cliff street. Flags were flying from the Town Hall and several other private flagstaffs in the town, but through the wedding being a quiet, private one, the public was unable to make any popular demonstration. However, the departure on the honeymoon was known would be by the afternoon train and a good number attended to make the send off a hearty one. Some disappointment was felt at the North station being the one for entraining, to which the happy couple were driven, accompanied by a large number of personal friends. As already stated, the ceremony took place at the home, and the happy duty of uniting Miss May Ferguson, third daughter of Mr D. Ferguson, sergeant of police, to Mr George Robson, of Kingston, South Australia, was entrusted to the Rev. F. E. Yeaman, of the Portland Presbyterian Church, the ceremony being witnessed by a large number of the more personal friends of the family, The bride wore a most becoming dress of brown tafetta voile, relieved with cream with brown hat trimmed with tulle and feathers. The bridesmaid, Miss Marjorie Ferguson, wore cream serge, white felt hat trimmed with brown. Mr. Arthur Campbell was best man. The ceremony took place in the drawing room and the breakfast in the dining room, The presents were exceedingly numerous, and were from friends near and at considerable distance away. Mr and Mrs Robson proceed by train to Casterton, and from thence on to Kingston, their new home.

+ 120 i. Marion Joyce ROBSON was born on 16 Oct 1908 in Naracoorte, S.A. and died on 30 Mar 1986 in Geelong, Vic., at age 77.

+ 121 ii. Bruce George ROBSON was born on 2 Feb 1910 in Portland, Vic. and died on 4 May 1974 in Point Sampson, WA., at age 64.

+ 122 iii. John Stuart (Jack) ROBSON was born on 30 May 1912 in Hamilton Vic. and died on 8 Jan 2014 in Adelaide, S.A., at age 101.

+ 124 v. Elizabeth Annie ROBSON was born on 8 Dec 1926 in Hamilton, Vic. and died on 7 Jun 2018 in Royal Melbourne Hospital, at age 91.

45. Marjorie FERGUSON was born on 28 Jan 1887 in Mt.Egerton Vic. and died on 16 Mar 1970 in Portland, Vic., at age 83.

Marjorie married Arthur Thomas CAMPBELL, son of James CAMPBELL and Helen BULL. Arthur was born on 18 May 1875 in Barry's Reef Vic. and died on 16 Jul 1972 in Portland, Vic., at age 97.

General Notes: Worked at Campbell's Cash Stores, owned by his brother Jon
Still standing I believe.

+ 125 i. Donald Arthur CAMPBELL was born on 15 May 1912 in Portland, Vic. and died on 23 Aug 1986 in Portland, Vic., at age 74.

+ 126 ii. Ian James CAMPBELL was born on 21 Aug 1914 in Portland, Vic. and died on 8 Mar 1987 in Portland, Vic., at age 72.

+ 127 iii. Gavin Roy CAMPBELL was born on 25 Feb 1921 in Portland, Vic. and died on 7 Dec 2015 in Sydney, NSW, at age 94.

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