Has anyone come across a reference to James Farquharson or any Farquharson in New Haven. Would have been there from 1757 until 1780? Spelling of name varies greatly, could even be listed as Ferguson. They moved to Montgomery co., Ny. Have found many references in family to early years in New Haven. Other names associated with family are MacEwan, Eagels, and Cross.

Hello

In searching for my Ancestor, I *may* have found information on yours. Or if I want to really reach for a longshot, on a common ancestor. Possible, but doubtfull.

Anyways, The oldest ancestor I have in my tree is a "James Ferguson" who married Elizabeth MacDonald in 1775 in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.

Someone told me that the Fergusons of Nova Scotia did not come directly from Scotland, that they actually came from the Eastern United States.

In searching I found a this (from a Librarian at a Library in New Haven, Conneticut)

"Families of Ancient New Haven lists a James Ferguson of New Haven removing to New York around 1771. It states the he had a daughter Sarah who was born on 3 June 1770 and died on 24 Apr 1771."

I am wondering if there was a name change around this time. Maybe that is why I can't find anything more? I possibility, or a grasp for a straw =)

I was wondering if After arriving in New York, this James Ferguson moved to Nova Scotia between 1771 and 1775.

The information I have for my James Ferguson is from a Diary written in Nova Scotia. Here is the entry

** 5 Jan. Thurs.: At Herring Cove (now Brooklyn, NS) James Ferguson, a north of Britain man, marr. Elizabeth, d.o. James MacDonald."

Of course James is a very popular name. So the chances are slim at best, that these two are the same person. But you never know

Just replying, found this old thread, and was wondering Patty, if you had any links or information for me?

Thanks

Hello; the James Ferguson you found was actually a "James Farquharson" and was the ancestor of all our family. Anyone named Ferguson is also part of the Farquharson Clan. Many people spelled our name with the "Ferguson" spelling, mainly because it was quite difficult to understand the Scottish vernacular.
Do not believe your James was any part of the New Haven gentlelman, because we can account for all of his children and they all settled in central New York. We also know that this James Farquharson/Ferguson came directly from Scotland and never lived in Nova Scotia.