5.7.4. Margaret Ann Ferguson (1885-1960)

Margaret Ann Ferguson (1885 ~ 1960)

5.7.4. Fourth child of Sarah Adams and Samuel Ferguson, Margaret Ann Ferguson, was born November 20, 1885, W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

She married Robert James McFarlane, son of David McFarlane and Margaret Jane Cowan, June 28, 1917, W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario and had one child:

(5.7.4.1) Margaret Roberta (1925 ~ 2005)

Margaret A. Ferguson McFarlane died December 21, 1960, aged 75 years and Robert J. McFarlane died September 12, 1978, aged 92 years in Mount Forest, W. Luther Twp., Ontario, and are interred at Mount Forest Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Ferguson—McFarlane

A charming and largely attended wedding was solemnized on June 28, 1917, at the hour of 4 o’clock p.m., at the residence of Mrs. and Mrs. S. Ferguson, West Luther, when their daughter, Margaret Ann, was married to Mr. Robert J. McFarlane, of Gordonville, by Rev. Mr. Cooper, of Mount Forest. The ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens and flowers, and a wedding bell. The bride, who was given away by her father, was beautifully attired in a cream gown and carried a bridal bouquet of white roses. Miss Eliza McFarlane, sister of the groom, attended the bride, while Mr. Talbert Ferguson assisted the groom through the trying ordeal, and little Miss Florence Adams, cousin of the bride, acted as flower girl. After the ceremony all sat down to a well spread table, and when all had satisfied the longing of the inner man, the evening was spent in music and dancing. Many costly presents were given to the bride, showing the high esteem in which she was held by her host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane intend making their home at Keldon where the best wishes of all follow them, hoping that they may be spared to enjoy many happy years together. We, along with their host of friends, would like them to accept our congratulations. Mount Forest Confederate, July 6, 1917.

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Margaret A. Ferguson McFarlane

Mrs. Robert McFarlane, a well-known resident of the Woodland district, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 1960. She was in her 76th year.

Mrs. McFarlane was the former Margaret Ann Ferguson and was born in West Luther Township near Conn. In 1917 she was married to Robert McFarlane. Lately Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane have resided near Woodland.

Mrs. McFarlane was of a kindly disposition and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her husband, Robert McFarlane, one daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Brownlee Love, Holstein; also four brothers and one sister, Talbert and George Ferguson, Conn; Leonard Ferguson, Collingwood; Erwin Ferguson, Mount Forest; and Ida, Mrs. John Smith, Conn. Two brothers and two sister predeceased her. They were David and Robert Ferguson, Mrs. James Hunter and Mrs. Fred Gear.

The funeral was held from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Forest, on Saturday, December 24, and ws in charge of her pastor, Rev. F. A. Pickering. Interment was in Mount Forest Cemetery.

The pallbearers were nephews, Messrs. Roy and Elmer Hunter; Melville and Eldon Ferguson; Addison Gear and Vernon Smith.

The flower bearers were also nephews, Donald Ferguson, Bob Ferguson, Eddie Ferguson, Earl McFarlane, George McFarlane and Bert Hunter. Mount Forest Confederate, Jan. 5, 1961.

Robert J. McFarlane

December 4, 1885 ~ September 12, 1978

Robert James McFarlane of Mount Forest, formerly of Egremont Township, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, September 12, 1978, at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Margaret Ann Ferguson.

Mr. McFarlane is survived by his daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Brownlee Love) of Mount Forest, and one grandson, Delbert Love.

He was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters.

Funeral service was held at the Hendrick Funeral Chapel, Mount Forest, on Thursday, September 14, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lloyd Clifton officiating.

Pallbearers were George McFarlane, Edward Ferguson, Donald Ferguson, Cecil Smith, Elmer Hunter, and Russell Rawn. Mount Forest Confederate, Sept. 20, 1978.

David McFarlane

January 15, 1844 ~ March 22, 1929

On March 22, 1929, one of West Luther’s pioneer residents passed away at Sceptre, Sask., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Howes, in the person of David McFarlane, who had attained the ripe old age of 85 years. His remains were brought to Arthur to the residence of his son, David McFarlane, Jr., on Concession 10, West Luther, from whence the funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to Greenfield Cemetery. A large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral services were in charge of his pastor, Rev. M. F. Cree of Arthur.

The late David McFarlane was a native of Erin Township. About 50 years ago he moved into West Luther, settling on a farm on Concession 10. On this only about 5 acres had been cleared but by industry and thrift he transformed it into a very fine well built agricultural property. He was a quiet industrious man who enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends. He was one of the oldest members of the congregation of St. Andrew’s Church, Gordonville, and one of its most loyal supporters.

He was married to Margaret Cowan who predeceased him 14 years ago. Since her demise he has resided with different memebers of his family in Ontario, Michigan, Colorado and Saskatchewan.

He leaves to mourn his loss a family of ten: Walter, Sceptre, Sask.; Alex., Keldon; David, Robert and George, West Luther; Jennie, Mrs. Whale, Colorado Springs, Col.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Harbottle, Winnipeg; Carrie, Mrs. Cullock, Denver, Col.; Maud, Mrs. E. F. Martin, Dockerville, Mich.; Louise, Mrs. James Howes, Sceptre, Sask. Mount Forest Confederate, Apr. 11, 1929.

Margaret J. Cowan McFarlane

April 3, 1851 ~ March 29, 1915

Effie J. Gamsby Best McFarlane

June 22, 1862 ~ August 13, 1932

Suddenly, at her late residence, 254 Bleecker St., Saturday, August 13, 1932, Effie Gamsby Best, widow of the late David McFarlane, aged 70 years.

Funeral service at Trull Burial Company’s Funeral Home, 1111 Danforth Ave., Tuesday, 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Toronto Star, Aug. 15, 1932.