Brief Life History of Nellie Mary
When Nellie Mary Ferguson was born on 18 July 1875, in Henrietta, Lorain, Ohio, United States, her father, Charles Ferguson, was 28 and her mother, Lucy Jane Petty, was 23. She lived in Lorain, Ohio, United States in 1875.
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Family Time Line
Charles Ferguson
1847–1885
Lucy Jane Petty
1852–1926
Nellie Mary Ferguson
1875–
Lucius Fuller Ferguson
1882–1883
Sources (4)
- Nellie May Ferguson in household of Charles S Ferguson, "United States Census, 1880"
- Nellie Mary Ferguson, "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003"
- Nellie Mary Ferguson, "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962"
Parents and Siblings
1847–1885 Male
1852–1926 Female
Siblings (2)
1875– Female
1882–1883 Male
World Events (8)
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
Age 1
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
1876 · The Battle of Little Bighorn
Age 1
An armed conflict between the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes and the 7th Cavalry of the US Army. The battle was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
1906 · Saving Food Labels
Age 31
The first of many consumer protection laws which ban foreign and interstate traffic in mislabeled food and drugs. It requires that ingredients be placed on the label.
Name Meaning
Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fergus ‘son of Fearghus’ (see Fergus ) by substituting -son for mac-.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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