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James Ferguson 1896 - 1952

James Worth Ferguson of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington United States was born on May 28, 1896 at Sacred Wind in Lawrence County, Kentucky to George W. Ferguson and Nancy Marguerite (Boggs) Ferguson. He had siblings Earl Ferguson, Thelma (Ferguson) Greenough, Dorothy Elaine (Ferguson) Kroetch, Norma Ferguson, Harry Ferguson, and Iva "Wea" (Ferguson) Greenough. James Ferguson died at age 55 years old on March 3, 1952 in Spokane, Washington United States of America, and was buried in March 1952 at Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane.

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  • Introduction

    James Worth Ferguson was born May 28, 1896 in Sacred Wind, Kentucky. He was the son of George Washington Ferguson and Nancy Marguerite Boggs. He was the grandson of William Worth Ferguson and Kate Smith (paternal side) and James Henry Boggs and Matilda Lyons (maternal side). In the 1900 US Census the family was living in Newcomb, Elliott Co., KY. Name: James W Ferguson Home in 1900: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky Age: 4 Estimated birth year: abt 1896 Birthplace: Kentucky Relationship to head-of-house: Son Father's name: George W Mother's name: Nancy M In 1903, the Ferguson family left Kentucky, and moved west to Whatcom County, Washington. James parents were told the lumber industry was booming out west, and in Kentucky at that time, the lumber business was depressed. Per the 1910 US census, James was 14 years old, born in KY, and living with family in Whatcom Co., WA...Meridian Township, Enumeration District 347, page 172B, line #62. Last Name: Ferguson First Name: James W Age: 14 Birthplace: Kentucky County: Whatcom Precinct: Meridian Enumeration District: 347 Page Number: 172B Line Number: 62 James mother Nancy passed away unexpectedly in August of 1916. James and his brother Earl moved out of the Ferguson home and went to work in Bellingham (city) some time after that. 1917 Bellingham & Whatcom Co., Polk Directory page 142 City Directory: Ferguson, Earl lab Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills r: 2700 Grant Ferguson, James lab Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills Per his June 6th, 1917 WWI Draft Registration, James stated his name as James "Worthington" Ferguson and stated he was born May 28th, 1896 in "Ashland, KY". At that time, James was working as a 'section man' for the Great Northern Railroad and living in the Eagle Hotel in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA . He also noted that he had physical problems of "one leg shorter than the other" (later writes that 'one leg hurt when young, outgrew the other') Also states that he is of medium height, medium build with blue eyes and brown hair....Signed name as "James Worthington Ferguson". (note: his middle name was 'Worth' after his grandfather) Name: James Worthington Ferguson Event Place: Adams County, Asotin County, Bellingham City, Washington Nationality: United States Affiliate Publication Number: M1509 , Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards , GS Film Number: 001991532 , Digital Folder Number: 005243503 , Image Number: 05335 James Ferguson is listed in the 1920 census for Washington State in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington; 22 years old, born in KY; father born in Virginia, mother in Kentucky: Roll T625_1937; page 1B; ED 226; image 1040; 2nd precinct, ward #3; address was " 213 1/2 Meridian Ave.. (There are letters to hi sister Wea from sister Dorothy around this time, remarking that James was living in Puyallup) Name: James Ferguson Age: 22 Birth Year: abt 1898 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1920: Puyallup, Pierce, Washington Relation to Head of House: Lodger Marital Status: Single Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes On 20 Sep 1922, James married a Julia Ann Dumontier in Wenatchee, Chelan, WA. They later separated in the late 1940's in Spokane, Washington, but a divorce record has not been found. Per a letter written by his sister Dorothy in March of 1926, James was living (at that time) in Wenatchee, Washington. Per his WWII Application, 1942 Name: James Worthington Ferguson Birth Date: 28 May 1895 Birth Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky Residence: Spokane, Washington James states his address as 169 1/2 Wall St., Spokane; says he is 46 years old, gives his dob as 1895 (should be 1896) Gives as his 'contact' information: "Cooks & Waiters Union"; and gives his employer as "Sillman Hotel, Spokane"...signs his application as James Worthington Ferguson Gives his description as 5'8 1/2 inches; 160 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion...scar on upper lip and right leg shorter than left. 1942 Per social security application I received on 4/29/09...James filled out an "Employees Request for Change in Records" from the social security office. At some point, James had changed his name to "John Samuel Ferguson" and was now requesting to change back to "James Worthington Ferguson". He also changed his date of birth from May 28, 1900 to May 28, 1895 (correct year is 1896). States he was living at the Cliff Hotel in Spokane. James says he was born in Lawrence Co., KY and his parents were George Ferguson and Nancy Boggs. Request is dated Feb. 2, 1942, and signed "James W. Ferguson". 1943 Spokane City Directory, page 240: Ferguson, James W. kitchen helper, Davenport Hotel, 320 5th Ave. Publication Title: Spokane, Washington, City Directory, 1945 Name: James W Ferguson Street address: N519 Monroe Residence Place: Spokane, Washington, USA Occupation: Restaurant Worker 1945-1946 Spokane City Directory: Ferguson, James W. restrwkr residence: 519 1/2 Monroe 1947 Spokane Polk Directory, page 332: Ferguson, James pantry worker Model Cafe home: 3169 !/2 Wall, apt. 19 1949 Spokane City Directory Ferguson, James helper, Volunteers of America home: West 417 Trent Ave. 1950 Spokane City Directory: Ferguson, James W. salvage worker, Volunteers of America home: W 726 1st Ave. Jame's niece, Elaine Kroetsch Bell Gillett, remembers her Aunt Wea (Iva Ferguson) trying to get in touch with Jim to come to their sister Thelma's funeral in 1950. On March 2, 1952, the hotel in which James was living caught fire. James survived the fire, but was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane for observation. Several hours later, James was found dead in his bed in Room 317 at 2:00am. Death was attributed to coronary thrombosis (sudden onset) tho Jim had suffered from arteriosclerosis and bronchial asthma for several years. Death certificate states that he was a cook at 'various places' and had been living in Spokane for 8 years prior to his death. He was living at the Charleston Hotel, N. 222 1/2 Division St., Spokane. States his birth date was 5/27/1893 (?) and that he was 59 years old at time of death. Also listed as "married" on death cert. Information was provided by his brother, Earl J. Ferguson. SS# 531-16-9763 There was no autopsy done on the body, and cert is signed by Frances Bumms, MD, coroner. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Spokane and the undertaker was Sunset Memorial Chapel (B & D) Spokane, Washington, E.I. Ball, director. James was buried March 7, 1952. Greenwood Cemetery is at 211 N Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224. Just on the west side of Spokane.
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    May 28, 1896
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    Sacred Wind in Lawrence County, Kentucky
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    James ancestors were Scots-Irish, Welsh and English....his immigrating ancestors settled in Virginia before moving to West Virginia, then part of the family moved on to Eastern Kentucky. James's parents moved to Whatcom County, WA about 1902. James Parents: George Washington Ferguson and Nancy Marguerite Boggs James Grandparents: William Worth Ferguson and Catherine Smith James Henry 'Goins' Boggs and Matilda Lyons

  • Nationality & Locations

    James was born in Lawrence County, KY but moved to Whatcom County, WA when young. As an adult he lived in Yakima, Wenatchee and Spokane Washington.

  • Military Service

    On his WWII Draft Application, James noted his year of birth as 1895, when he was actually born in 1896 James filled out a WWI draft registration card in June 1917. Name James Worthington Ferguson Race Caucasian (White) Marital Status Single Birth Date 28 May 1896 Birth Place Kentucky, USA Residence Date 1917-1918 Street Address Eagle Hotel Residence Place Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, USA Physical Build Medium Height Medium Hair Color Brown Eye Color Blue At the time of the application, James states he is working for the Great Northern Railroad.......also on this form James, stated that one leg outgrew his other leg (so, one leg was shorter) so it would be difficult to serve....the family story was James had a 'club foot' and was always embarrassed....unclear which story is true. James also stated that he was born in Ashland, KY when he was actually born in Martha, Elliott Co., KY. He also states his middle name is 'Worthington' but it was actually 'Worth' as he was named after his Ferguson grandfather. James filled out a WWII Draft Registration form in 1942...he was living at 169 1/2 Wall Street, Spokane and a member of the Cooks and Waiters Union working at the Sellman Hotel in Spokane...stated his middle name again as Worthington instead of the correct name of Worth

  • Personal Life & Family

    James married Julia Ann Du Montier on the 20th of September, 1922 in Wenatchee, Chelan, Washington. They moved to Spokane in the early 1930's and separated shortly after their move. Both remained in Spokane under they passed away. James was semi-estranged from his siblings as an adult, though he occasionally wrote his sister, Wea, to let her know where he was working. However, he did not attend family gatherings, etc. for most of his life. James was known in the family as a fabulous fiddle player
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    1952

    Death

    March 3, 1952
    Death date
    Heart failure due to smoke inhalation in a hotel fire
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    Spokane, Washington United States of America
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    March 1952
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    Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane, Washington United States of America
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James Ferguson, Bellingham, Washington
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James Ferguson, Bellingham, Washington
James Worth Ferguson was the son of George Washington and Nancy Boggs Ferguson. He was born May 27, 1896 in Sacred Wind, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.
James was known to be a great 'fiddler' and had been playing for many years when this photo was taken.
James died March 3, 1952 in Spokane, Washington.
Date & Place: in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington USA
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Iva & James Ferguson; Sacred Wind, KY
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Iva & James Ferguson; Sacred Wind, KY
James and Iva Ferguson, taken on their parents homestead in Sacred Wind, Ky. A few years later, the family moved to Goshen, Wa.
Date & Place: in Sacred Wind, Kentucky USA
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Date & Place: at Becker Family in Delphi Falls,, New York USA
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James Ferguson, Washington 1922
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James Ferguson, Washington 1922
James Ferguson, son of George W. & Nancy (Boggs) Ferguson, photo taken in 1922. James died 03 Mar 1952 in Spokane, Washington, and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery there.
Date & Place: in Washington United States of America
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