[Index]
Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928)
Children Self + Spouses Parents Grandparents Greatgrandparents
Nancy Jane FERGUSON (1850 - 1930)
Henry FERGUSON (1856 - 1940)
Harriet FERGUSON (1859 - 1937)
Mary Ann FERGUSON (1862 - 1952)
James FERGUSON (1865 - 1954)
Frances FERGUSON (1869 - 1953)
Charles Dundas FERGUSON (1871 - 1955)
Thomas Malcolm FERGUSON (1874 - 1951)
Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928)

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Cecelia COLEMAN

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b. 1832 at Essex, England
m. 01 Jul 1849 John FERGUSON (1815 - 1892) at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
d. 27 Apr 1928 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 96
Near Relatives of Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Self Cecelia COLEMAN 1832 Essex, England 27 Apr 1928 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 96

Husband John FERGUSON 1815 25 Nov 1892 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 77

Daughter Nancy Jane FERGUSON 20 May 1850 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 25 Jun 1930 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 80
Son Henry FERGUSON 1856 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1940 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 84
Daughter Harriet FERGUSON 1859 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1937 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 78
Daughter Mary Ann FERGUSON 1862 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1952 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 90
Son James FERGUSON 1865 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1954 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 89
Daughter Frances FERGUSON 1869 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1953 Victoria, Australia 84
Son Charles Dundas FERGUSON 1871 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1955 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 84
Son Thomas Malcolm FERGUSON 1874 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1951 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 77

Son in Law Charles PURCELL 23 Dec 1845 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia 26 Aug 1915 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 69
Daughter in Law Rose Anna SHAW 1871 1935 64
Son in Law George CLARK 1856 1923 67
Son in Law William LEWIN 1855 1924 69
Daughter in Law Kathleen Bridget MELVILLE 1872 1937 65
Son in Law Rupert Snowden Mycock FYNNEY 1860 1924 64
Daughter in Law Jane HARTNETT 1872 1938 66
Daughter in Law Mary DUNSTER 1869 1968 99

Grandson Charles John PURCELL 01 Sep 1869 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 23 Dec 1950 81
Granddaughter Frances PURCELL 07 Jul 1871 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 13 Oct 1948 77
Grandson John PURCELL 06 Aug 1873 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 11 Jul 1943 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 69
Grandson William George PURCELL 18 Sep 1875 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 18 Dec 1948 73
Grandson Frederick William PURCELL 02 Nov 1875 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 03 Aug 1956 80
Grandson Benjamin Charles PURCELL 25 Jan 1880 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 27 Aug 1960 80
Granddaughter Jane Turpin "Jennie" PURCELL 09 Feb 1882 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 22 Dec 1944 62
Granddaughter Annie Marie PURCELL 09 May 1884 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1961 77
Granddaughter Rhoda Therese PURCELL 16 Feb 1887 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 22 Jul 1962 75
Granddaughter Mildred Nancy PURCELL 01 Feb 1889 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 21 Jul 1975 86
Granddaughter Cecelia Harriett PURCELL 28 Dec 1892 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 1967 75
Grandson Edward LEWIN 27 Jan 1884 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 30 Sep 1981 Albury, New South Wales, Australia 97

Events in Cecelia COLEMAN (1832 - 1928)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1832 Cecelia COLEMAN was born Essex, England
abt 1838 6 Immigration Australia per "Augusta Jessie" 63
01 Jul 1849 17 Married John FERGUSON (aged 34) Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 63
20 May 1850 18 Birth of daughter Nancy Jane FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 73
1856 24 Birth of son Henry FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
1859 27 Birth of daughter Harriet FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
1862 30 Birth of daughter Mary Ann FERGUSON Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1865 33 Birth of son James FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
1869 37 Birth of daughter Frances FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
1871 39 Birth of son Charles Dundas FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
1874 42 Birth of son Thomas Malcolm FERGUSON Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
25 Nov 1892 60 Death of husband John FERGUSON (aged 77) Adelong, New South Wales, Australia
27 Apr 1928 96 Cecelia COLEMAN died Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Personal Notes:
The Tumut and Adelong Times 1 may 1928
A NONOGENARIAN THE PASSING OF AN OLD PIONEER DEATH OF MRS. CECILIA (GRANNY) FERGUSON After ninety-six years of well-spent life, the Great Reaper called Mrs. Ferguson sr. to receive her reward on Friday last. Born in Essex, England, in the year 1830 (which would make her older than that which appeared on her coffin, viz, 96 years) when six years of age, she sailed with her parents to faraway Australia in the good ship "Augusta Jessie," from Portsmouth. In those days to Australia the sailing ship took a long time to complete the voyage, but they eventually landed safely; and, from 1836 till the present time, Mrs. Ferguson has been a resident of N.S.W., and nearly all that time was spent in Adelong district. She came to Adelong as a young girl, and, when she arrived here, there were only three bark houses, one being owned by the late Mrs. Roche, mother of the elder well-known Roche family, another being occupied by Mrs. Curran, then called 'Krawn,' and it is not remembered who was the other resident. Mrs. Ferguson shortly after went to reside with a family at Sharps Creek, and when seventeen years of age was married to her late husband. The wedding took place at Gundagai, and the party, including the bride, rode from Sharps Creek to Gundagai on horseback for the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson then took up their residence at Wondalga, Adelong, and she has resided there ever since. To the present generation she has always been known as "Granny" Ferguson — a good-living, kind-hearted old soul, who was a good wife, mother, neighbor and friend all the time. In the early days doctors were scarce, and people lived at great distances from medical help. It was then that these noble women rode miles on horseback to help some unfortunate person in sickness or distress. Her whole life has been an example that any woman might try to emulate. At the time of her death, Mrs. Ferguson was living with her daughter, Mrs. Lewin, of Tumblong. They reared a large family to the estate of manhood and womanhood, and lost two sons, John and William. Her father was owner of the well-known "Kirkham" farm at Bowna for many years. The members of the family who survive are Mrs. C. Purcell ("Millbrook," Adelong), Mrs. Lewin (Tumblong), Mrs. Clarke (Brisbane), Mrs. Fynney (Holbrook), Henry (Wondalga), James (Ellerslie), Charles (Wondalga), Thomas (Tumut). The other descendants are 56 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. All the children, with the exception of two, and a great many grandchildren, were amongst the mourners at the graveside in the Adelong Cemetery, on Saturday last, when the Rev. G. F. Pyke conducted the last sad rites. Truly, she was a wonderful woman, and her faculties remained with her so long. On her 95th birthday a, photograph was snapped of her reading without the aid of glasses. She passed away so peacefully — just breathed her last as though in a restful sleep.
Source References:
63. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Trove, Title: Trove National Library of Australia, Locn: http://trove.nla.gov.au/
- Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 1 May 1928 (Immigration)
- Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 1 May 1928 (Marriage)

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