John Ferguson, U.S. Navy

PH26-027

John Ferguson enlisted at age 21, in 1843, in the United States Navy. He served as a Captain's Clerk on the Frigate Savannah for 4 years, rising through regular grades to Paymaster and Fleet Paymaster. He served for 27 years until his retirement in 1870.

Born: Wallace, N.S.; Mar. 1, 1822 s. William & Sarah Akerly.
Married: Annette Elizabeth Teare of Woburn, June 28, 1871.
Issue: F. Mabel (1873) Florence I. (1878) George R. (1872) J. Berton (1877)
Died: Woburn, June 25, 1903.
Note: Buried in Woodbrook Cemetery, Iris Path, Lot 2020.