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Levi Leonard Ferguson (1895 ~ 1976)
5.7.8. Eighth child of Sarah Adams and Samuel Ferguson, Levi Leonard Ferguson, was born October 20, 1895, W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.
He married Sarah Louisa “Sadie” Brown, daughter of William George Brown and Sarah Louisa Boyce, March 5, 1918, Conn, Egremont Twp., Grey Co., Ontario and had one child:
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(5.7.8.1) John Ronald (1935 ~ 1992)
L. Leonard Ferguson died July 10, 1976, aged 80 years in Orillia, Ontario and Sarah L. Brown Ferguson died December 29, 1969, aged 72 years in Collingwood, Ontario and are interred at Mount Forest Cemetery.
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Ferguson—Brown
At the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. D. Wren, M.A., on March 5, 1918, Miss Sarah Louisa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, of Egremont, to Mr. Levi L. Ferguson, of West Luther. Mount Forest Representative, Mar. 14, 1918.
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L. Leonard Ferguson
Leonard Ferguson passed away at Soldier’s Hospital in Orillia on Saturday, July 10, 1976. He was 80 years of age.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Luther Township and married the former Sarah Brown on March 5, 1918. He farmed on the 12th Concession of Luther Township until 1947, when he moved to Collingwood and later to Orillia. He was predeceased by his wife in 1969.
He is survived by one son, Ronald of Orillia; a brother, George of Mount Forest and four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters.
The funeral service was held at the Hendrick Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 12, at 3 p.m. Rev. George Wright officiated.
Pallbearers were Sherman Smith, Cecil Smith, Donald, Harold, Bob and Mel Ferguson.
The flower bearers were Sherry, Bradley, Rodney, and Kerry Ferguson. Interment was in Mount Forest Cemetery. Mount Forest Confederate, July 15, 1976.
Sarah L. Brown Ferguson
June 12, 1897 ~ December 29, 1969
At the General and Marine Hospital Monday, December 29, 1969, Sarah Louise Brown, beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Brown in Egremont Township. Beloved wife of Leonard Ferguson of Collingwood and mother of Ron of Orillia and sister of Margaret, Robert and David, Priceville and Laura (Mrs. Charles A. Brown) of Leith, also survived by four grandchildren. She was married in Conn and lived on a farm in Luther Township. She and her husband moved to Collingwood in 1954 and she was a member of the United Church and the United Church Women’s League. At the C. J. Fawcett Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon and evening then the Gardiner Funeral Home, Mount Forest for service on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Internment Mount Forest. Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin, Jan. 8, 1970.
William G. Brown
March 18, 1855 ~ December 13, 1924
There passed away on Saturday, December 13, 1924, at his late residence, Lot 28, Con. 6, Egremont, one of the oldest pioneers of that district and a highly respected citizen in the person of the late William Brown.
Mr. Brown had been ailing for the last few years, but the end came suddenly and was a great shock to his friends.
He was the youngest son of the late James Brown and was born at Norwood, Township of Asphodel, County of Peterboro, in 1855, and came to the farm where he died in 1876, it being mostly bush at that time.
He was an ardent Orangeman, having been a member of the order for fifty years, also was a member of R.B.P. No. 971, of Mount Forest, and had filled many of the various offices during his life time.
He was a staunch Methodist and was actively interested in all church and school affairs. In politics, he was a Conservative.
The funeral from his late residence on Monday afternoon was largely attended. The service was conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Mr. Walker, of Conn, who spoke most appropriately from the text, Acts 11, verse 24, For he was a Good Man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of Faith; and much people were added unto the Lord; and at the grave by members of L.O.L. No. 93.
He is mourned by his widow, two sons, Robert A. and David at home, and three daughters, Laura, Mrs. C. A. Brown, Toronto; Sadie, Mrs. Leonard Ferguson, Luther, and Margaret at home. Two brothers, Andrew F. and Robert of Mount Forest, also survive.
The pallbearers were brethren James Bradshaw, W. J. Funston, Wes. Lytle, John McEachern, T. Alexander and James Graham.
The sympathy of the community is extended to those bereft of the kindest of husbands and most loving of fathers. Mount Forest Conferderate, Dec. 25, 1924.
Sarah L. Boyce Brown
June 5, 1870 ~ June 13, 1897
In Egremont Twp., on June 13, 1897, Mrs. William Brown, aged 27 years and 8 days. Deceased was daughter of Mr. Richard Boyce, Bentinck, and her sudden removal is a severe blow to husband, parents and family. She leaves two small children. Durham Review, June 17, 1897.
Jessie Herriot Brown
February 14, 1865 ~ September 23, 1944
On Saturday afternoon, September 23, 1944, there passed away at her home in Priceville, Jessie Herriot, wife of the late William Brown of Conn.
The deceased was born in West Luther Township near Conn on February 14, 1865, the daughter of pioneer parents. Forty-five years ago she married William Brown of Egremont who died in 1924. For the past ten years the late Mrs. Brown had lived in the Swinton Park and Priceville districts.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, September 25, in the Presbyterian Church in Priceville and were conducted by Mr. Paul Rumball. Mrs. Rumball sang a solo, “He Understands”. Interment took place in the family plot in the Mount Forest Cemetery.
The pall bearers were former neighbours, Edward Young, William McQueen, Wesley Funston of Conn, Edward Haw, Alex. McCannel of Swinton Park, and William Meads of Priceville.
Flower bearers were three great-nephews, Arnott Nixon, Wray Moore, and Cecil Herriot.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Ferguson of Conn, Laura, Mrs. C. A. Brown of Toronto and two sons, Robert and David of Priceville. One sister, Mrs. Clark and one brother, James Herriot of Mount Forest also survive. Mount Forest Confederate, Oct. 5, 1944.