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David Samuel Ferguson  (1876 ~ 1925)

 

5.7.1. First child of Sarah Adams and Samuel Ferguson, David Samuel Ferguson, was born January 16, 1876, in Newry, Manvers Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

  He married Sarah Cameron “Sadie” Sinclair, daugher of John Sinclair and Rachel Anne “Minne” Iles, January 25, 1911, Yeovil, Egremont Twp., Grey Co., Ontario and had three children:  

 

 

  David S. Ferguson died in February 4, 1925, aged 49 years in Denver, Col., U.S. and Sarah C. Sinclair Ferguson died February 3, 1968, aged 78 years in Longmont, Colorado, U.S. are buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver, Col., U.S.  

 

 

----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Ferguson—Sinclair

A very happy event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair on Wednesday, January 25, 1911, when their daughter, Sadie, was united in marriage to Mr. David S. Ferguson, of Conn. The bride, who was given away by her father, was becomingly attired in her traveling suit of navy blue broadcloth, the wedding march being played by the bride’s sister-in-law, Mrs. John Sinclair, Jr. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Marshall, of Holstein. The young couple took the afternoon train at Holstein to Toronto and thence to Oshawa to visit friends for a couple of weeks, after which they will begin housekeeping in West Luther. The guests were the immediate friends only, Mrs. W. J. Brown, Glendinning, Man., aunt of the bride, being among the number. Mount Forest Confederate, Feb. 2, 1911.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

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David S. Ferguson

David S. Ferguson, on Wednesday, February 4, 1925, at 2905 Orceola, husband of Sarah Ferguson. Services at the Olinger chapel Sunday 3:30 p.m. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery. Denver Post, Feb. 7, 1925.

 

Sarah C. Sinclair Ferguson

October 6, 1889 ~ February 3, 1968

Mrs. David S. Ferguson, a former resident of the Conn district, passed away recently [February 3, 1968] in a Longmont, Colorado, rest home, after several years of illness. She had been confined to a rest home since moving to Longmont from Denver in 1965.

  Mrs. Ferguson, the former Sadie C. Sinclair, was born at Holstein, on October 6, 1889, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair. In 1917 she and her husband moved to Denver, Colorado, where Mr. Ferguson passsed away in 1925.

  She is survived by a son, Irvine J. Ferguson, and a daughter, Mildred, Mrs. Avery Caldwell, Longmont, Colorado; and five grandchildren. A second son, Albert D. Ferguson, died in 1966.

  The funeral was held from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Longmont, with the Rev. Edward Ostertag officiating. Interment was in Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Mount Forest Confederate, Feb. 22, 1968.

 

John Sinclair

January 15, 1959 ~ May 17, 1937

A former well-known pioneer resident of Yeovil district, John Sinclair, passed away in a Denver Hospital, May 17, 1937, aged 78 years. Moving to Denver, Colo., 15 years ago, he had been in failing health for about five years as the result of a stroke. He still took a keen interest in his many old home friends and also seemed to enjoy city life. Having a well stored mind, many of his invalid hours were spent in keeping in touch with current events. Five days previous to his death he fell on the pavement near his home, fracturing his hipbone. He was taken to hospital where in his condition nothing could be done as he soon lapsed into a coma and slept peacefully away.

  Deceased was born on the old homestead, Con. 14, Lot 14, Egremont, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Sinclair, and is the last of his family. One brother, Hugh Sinclair, Yeovil, and one sister, Mrs. Alex. Calder, Mt. Forest, are predeceased.

  Mr. Sinclair taught school for one year at Cedarville and two years at No. 8, Egremont. 56 years ago he was married to Miss Minnie Iles, and about this time they took over his uncle Allan Cameron's farm, Lot 13, where their four children were born, namely: one son, John, Hopeville; Isabella, the former Mrs. George Drimmie, who died 28 years ago, deeply mourned; Sadie, in Denver; Cynthia, who lived only three weeks. There are eight grandchildren.

  The late Mr. Sinclair was a member and official of the former Yeovil Methodist Church, and being deeply interested in the Sunday School, was the superintendent for many years. He was a staunch supporter of every good cause. Many old friends will cherish the memory of his kindly nature. Interment was made at Denver. Mount Forest Confederate, May 27, 1937.

 

Rachel A. Iles Sinclair

March 24, 1862 ~ May 18, 1942

At Denver, Col., May 18, 1942, a former resident of Yeovil district, Egremont, Mrs. John Sinclair, passed away, aged 80 years.

  Eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Iles, pioneer settlers of Con. 10, Egremont, 61 years ago she came as a bride to the Sinclair homestead, east of the one-time thriving village of Yeovil. There the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair were very interested and active workers in the former Methodist Church, where Mrs. Sinclair was organist for a number of years and will be kindly remembered by many old friends.

  Twenty years ago they left to reside in Denver where her husband predeceased her five years ago. Since his death and in failing health from a heart condition, she has made her home with her daughter Sadie.

  Surviving are one son John Sinclair, Hopeville, one daughter, Sadie, Mrs. Ferguson, Denver, also eight grandchildren. Mount Forest Confederate, May 28, 1942.

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