First Generation

1. Stephen McIntyre1 Ferguson #2234 was born before 24 February 1843, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Individual flags: Rlfsn. Stephen died date unknown at age unknown.

He married Catharine Ruliffson [2] date unknown. (Catharine Ruliffson [2] #2225.) Catharine was born 2 March 1821 in Schoharie Co, NY. She was the daughter of Harmon Ruliffson [2] and Susannah Wellman. Catharine died date unknown at age unknown. When Catharine was age 21 and Stephen McIntyre Ferguson was age unknown they became the parents of Harriet Eugenia Ferguson 24 February 1843. When Catharine was age 25 and Stephen McIntyre Ferguson was age unknown they became the parents of Susan Josephine Ferguson 23 September 1846. When Catharine was age 28 and Stephen McIntyre Ferguson was age unknown they became the parents of Isaac Willard Ferguson 25 December 1849. When Catharine was age 31 and Stephen McIntyre Ferguson was age unknown they became the parents of Stephen Delos Ferguson 24 September 1852. When Catharine was age 34 and Stephen McIntyre Ferguson was age unknown they became the parents of Harmon Philetus Ferguson 23 April 1855.

When Stephen was age unknown and Catharine Ruliffson [2] was age 21 they became the parents of Harriet Eugenia Ferguson 24 February 1843. When Stephen was age unknown and Catharine Ruliffson [2] was age 25 they became the parents of Susan Josephine Ferguson 23 September 1846. When Stephen was age unknown and Catharine Ruliffson [2] was age 28 they became the parents of Isaac Willard Ferguson 25 December 1849. When Stephen was age unknown and Catharine Ruliffson [2] was age 31 they became the parents of Stephen Delos Ferguson 24 September 1852. When Stephen was age unknown and Catharine Ruliffson [2] was age 34 they became the parents of Harmon Philetus Ferguson 23 April 1855.

Stephen McIntyre Ferguson and Catharine Ruliffson [2] had the following children:

• 2 i. Harriet Eugenia2 Ferguson #2352 was born 24 February 1843. Individual flags: Rlfsn. Harriet died date unknown at age unknown. She married Gilman M Caswell date unknown. (Gilman M Caswell #2353.) Gilman was born 16 April 1828. When Gilman was age 35 and Harriet Eugenia Ferguson was age 20 they became the parents of Eugenia Estelle Caswell 25 October 1863 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Gilman was age 37 and Harriet Eugenia Ferguson was age 22 they became the parents of Stephen Gerard Caswell 11 November 1865 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Gilman was age 39 and Harriet Eugenia Ferguson was age 24 they became the parents of Catharine Adell Caswell 17 June 1867 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Gilman was age 41 and Harriet Eugenia Ferguson was age 26 they became the parents of Edith Tuleika Caswell 10 June 1869 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Gilman was age 48 and Harriet Eugenia Ferguson was age 33 they became the parents of Elbertha Louise Caswell 11 July 1876 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Gilman was age 54 and Harriet Eugenia Ferguson was age 39 they became the parents of Francis Raymond Caswell 25 January 1883 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. Gilman died 14 October 1908 at age 80. (See Gilman M Caswell for the continuation of this line.)

  When Harriet was age 20 and Gilman M Caswell was age 35 they became the parents of Eugenia Estelle Caswell 25 October 1863 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Harriet was age 22 and Gilman M Caswell was age 37 they became the parents of Stephen Gerard Caswell 11 November 1865 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Harriet was age 24 and Gilman M Caswell was age 39 they became the parents of Catharine Adell Caswell 17 June 1867 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Harriet was age 26 and Gilman M Caswell was age 41 they became the parents of Edith Tuleika Caswell 10 June 1869 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Harriet was age 33 and Gilman M Caswell was age 48 they became the parents of Elbertha Louise Caswell 11 July 1876 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY. When Harriet was age 39 and Gilman M Caswell was age 54 they became the parents of Francis Raymond Caswell 25 January 1883 in Afton, Chenango Co, NY.

• 3 ii. Susan Josephine Ferguson #2349 was born 23 September 1846. Individual flags: Rlfsn. Susan died 1886 at age 39. She married Lafayette Church date unknown. (Lafayette Church #2350.) Lafayette was born 8 April 1830. When Lafayette was age 38 and Susan Josephine Ferguson was age 22 they became the parents of Harry Devillo Church December 1868. Lafayette died 1916 at age 86. (See Lafayette Church for the continuation of this line.)

  When Susan was age 22 and Lafayette Church was age 38 they became the parents of Harry Devillo Church December 1868.

• 4 iii. Isaac Willard Ferguson #2360 was born 25 December 1849. Individual flags: Rlfsn. Isaac died date unknown at age unknown. He married twice. He married Mary Tabor date unknown. (Mary Tabor is #2363.) Mary was born date unknown. Mary died date unknown at age unknown. He married Emma Cusick date unknown. (Emma Cusick is #2364.) Emma was born date unknown. Emma died date unknown at age unknown. Lost her life in a prairie fire. RulisonHF, p 93 WellsLR, p 8 reports two children but does not identify by which wife.

• 5 iv. Stephen Delos Ferguson #2361 was born 24 September 1852. Individual flags: Rlfsn. Stephen died date unknown at age unknown.

• 6 v. Harmon Philetus Ferguson #2362 was born 23 April 1855. Individual flags: Rlfsn. Harmon died date unknown at age unknown. Died a young man. WellsLR, p 8.

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