1880 Sep 21. born Dumbarton (told RIC 1878)
1881 census at Dumbarton
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Agnes Ferguson | 35 | Wife |
| Joseph Ferguson | 17 | Son |
| Janet Ferguson | 14 | Daughter |
| Flora Ferguson | 12 | Daughter |
| Archibald Ferguson | 10 | Son |
| Malcolm Ferguson | 8 | Son |
| James Ferguson | 4 | Son |
| John Ferguson | 2 | Son |
| Walter Ferguson | 7 Mo | Son |
1891 at Dumbarton
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Ferguson | 44 | Head |
| Agnes Ferguson | 45 | Wife |
| Janet Ferguson | 24 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Flora Ferguson | 22 | Num |
| Archibald Ferguson | 20 | Num |
| Malcolm Ferguson | 18 | Nue |
| John Ferguson | 12 | Son |
| Walter Ferguson | 10 | Son |
| Jane Ferguson | 8 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Hugh Ferguson | 6 | Son |
| Andrew Ferguson | 2 | Son |
1901 census at Dumbarton
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Ferguson | 54 | Head |
| Agnes Ferguson | 55 | Wife |
| Flora Ferguson | 32 | Daur (Daughter) |
| John Ferguson | 22 | Son |
| Walter Ferguson | 20 | Son |
| Jane Ferguson | 18 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Hugh Ferguson | 16 | Son |
| Andrew Ferguson | 12 | Son |
| Henry Mortimore | 6 | Grandson |
1909 Dec 31. married Henriette Henderson in Dunbartonshire
1916 Jan 31. enlisted in 2/4 Cameron Highlanders
1917 Apr 17 Transfers to RE Inland Waterway
1920 Mar 31 Discharged on demobilisation
1921 Jun 22 enlisted with RIC no 81929 . ex-soldier & Caulker
1921 Aug 19. resigned domestic trouble
1937 died Partick