Individual Details

William K. Ferguson

(22 Oct 1880 - 26 Feb 1960)



Weekly Citizen Democrat, Poplar Bluff, MO, 18 Jul 1918, Thursday, p.4
Marriage Licenses: Will Ferguson and Maud Wilhite, both of Poplar Bluff.

12 Sep 1918: World War I Draft Registration
William K. Ferguson, born 22 Oct 1880, age 37
Living in Hamlin, Cross Co, AR
He was a sawyer, employed by J. W. Williams
Nearest relative: Maud Ferguson
He was tall, slender, blue eyes, brown hair and had one crooked leg

1930 Census. Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO
William O. Ferguson, 48, married at age 23 first time, b. IN, Sawyer, saw mill
Maud M., wife, 42, married first time at age 18 [she was likely married twice as well], b. MO
William F., son 9, b. MO. Raymond L., son, 6, b. MO. Robert F., son, age 3 years, 5 months, b. MO

1940 Census. Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO, Hh 83
Lived in the same house in 1935
William O. Ferguson, 59, b. IN, Sawmill operator
Maude M., wife, 52, b. MO
William F., son, 19. Raymond L., son 16. Floyd R., son, 13

27 Apr 1942 World War II Draft Registration
William Oke Ferguson, of Rt. 3, Poplar Bluff, Butle Co MO was age 61, born 22 Oct 1880 in Montgomery Co, IN. Mrs. Maude Ferguson (wife) would always know his address. He was self employed as a farmer. Signed: William Oke Ferguson. 5'10' Tall; 160 lbs. blue eyes, gray hair. Left leg slightly bent and stiff.

1950 Census. Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO, Hh 167
William K. Ferguson, 69, b. IN, Farmer
Maud M., wife, 62, b. MO
Bruce R., grandson, 7, b. MO

Missouri Death Certificate 60-010112
William K. Ferguson of Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO, died 26 Feb 1960, age 79y 4m 4d, of coronary heart disease. He was born 22 Oct 1880 in Crawfordville, IN. His occupation was lumberman in the timber business. Married at the time of his death - his wife listed as Maud Ferguson. His father was Wilson Ferguson, his mother's maiden name Shelly. R. L. Ferguson of Poplar Bluff was the informant (son Raymond L.). Burial, Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Events

Birth22 Oct 1880Montgomery County, Indiana
Marriage31 Aug 1904Butler County, Missouri - Lula Halsey
MarriageJul 1918Maud May Carter
Death26 Feb 1960Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri
DivorceLula Halsey
BurialPoplar Bluff City Cemetery

Families

SpouseLula Halsey (1888 - 1955)
ChildBertha Ferguson (1906 - 1934)
ChildDortha Marie Ferguson (1909 - )
SpouseMaud May Carter (1888 - 1973)
ChildWilliam Freelin Ferguson (1920 - 1975)
ChildRaymond L. Ferguson (1924 - )
ChildFloyd Robert Ferguson (1926 - 2018)
FatherRobert Wilson Ferguson (1844 - 1905)
MotherChristiana Shelly (1843 - 1890)