Ferris / Cousins / Ferguson

[Glenavy Lad]

Interested in any information concerning the Ferris, Cousins or Ferguson Families, around Aghagallon, Aghalee, Crumlin and Glenavy.

I believe that CHARLOTTE FERRIS, duaghter of John, (son of William Ferris) was born about 1805.  She married LEONARD J. FERGUSON, in 31 Nov 1831 inSt Aidens Parish Glenavy.  They had a daughter called Margaret FERGUSON who was born about 1832. Margaret married HENRY COUSINS on 4 Apr 1856 in Glenavy Parish Church. I believe that Henry lived in Ballycairn, Aghagallon. They had the following children:     William Robert COUSINS was born 20 Jan 1857. He died 21 Jun 1862 and was buried Jun 1862 in Crumlin.   John Ferguson COUSINS was born 12 Oct 1858.
   Ann Jane COUSINS was born 29 Nov 1860.
   Henry COUSINS was born 20 May 1862. He died 21 Jun 1862 and was buried Jun 1862 in Crumlin.
   Matilda COUSINS was born 12 Jun 1863 in Crumlin, Antrim, Ireland.
   Henrietta COUSINS was born 13 Aug 1865 in Crumlin, Antrim, Ireland.
   Sarah COUSINS was born 11 Aug 1867 in Crumlin, Antrim, Ireland.
   THOMAS COUSINS was born 1 Sep 1869 in , Antrim, Ireland. He died 17 Feb 1870 and was buried Feb 1870.
   Bertrim Canning COUSINS was born 15 Apr 1871.
   Margaret COUSINS was born 11 May 1873 in , Antrim, Ireland. She died 22 Nov 1876 and was buried Nov 1876.
   Mary Lissie COUSINS was born 29 Jul 1875.
   Lenora Josephine COUSINS was born 20 Dec 1878 in Crumlin, Antrim, Ireland.

[saz1401]

I have checked names on BIVRI - only 3 of the children shown


COUSINS, Thomas   Bir   1869   Irel   Antr
Fa:   Henry COUSINS
Mo:   Margaret FERGUSON

COUSINS,    Bir   1871   Irel   Antr
Fa:   Henry COUSINS
Mo:   Margaret FERGUSON

COUSINS, Margaret   Bir   1873   Irel   Antr
Fa:   Henry COUSINS
Mo:   Margaret FERGUSON


............and the marriage but you have this information already


COUSINS, Henry   Age:   22   Marriage
   Wife:   Margaret FERGUSON   Age:   22
   Marriage Date:   3 Apr 1856   Recorded in:   Glenavy, Antrim, Ireland
         Collection:   Civil Registration
   Husband's Father:   William COUSINS
   Wife's Father:   Leonard John FERGUSON
Source:   FHL Film 101377   Dates:   1856 - 1856

No trace of births/marriages for earlier generation - sorry

saz

[Anthony]

Hi.




                                                        

[Glenavy Lad]

Anthony & Saz,

Thanks, could be useful

Margaret Ferguson's grandfather was John Ferris, of the Inn House Glenavy, a Spirit Merchant. 

John's daughter Charlotte married Leonard J Ferguson, 31 Nov 1831.  This was Margaret's parents.  I know nothing else about Leonard.

A "Ferris" family "Bible" had all the family of Margaret and Henry (Cousins) listed with the Ferris family connections. 

[MRGREEN]

A member of my family (JOSEPH GREEN, born circa 1898) married a MINNIE COUSINS.   JOSEPH'S father lived at BALLYCAIRN, AGHAGALLON (near AGHALEE).

[Glenavy Lad]

Mr Green

Not certain if there is a connection, as the "Cousin" side of the family came from a 1850's link & stopped with children born 1878.

Hope to check registers within next couple of weeks, and will post update.

Glenavy Lad

[Gilby]

A "Ferris" family "Bible" had all the family of Margaret and Henry (Cousins) listed with the Ferris family connections.

Old post, I know, but...

Does that Ferris "Bible" include the following family?

Alexander FERRIS of Aghalee (c1811-1902) m. Mary THOMPSON in 1863 and they had:
- Jane, 1865
- William, 1867
- Thomas William, 1869
- Catherine Eliza, 1872
- Sarah Isabella, 1874
- Samuel Alexander, 1878

Alexander had a brother Thomas (c1824-1897) of Aghagallon (lands in Derrynaseer and Ballykeel).  I'm wondering whether they were perhaps brothers or cousins of your Charlotte FERRIS (born c1805)...?

[sarah]

Hi MFGilbert,

I am sorry but your reply to Glenaby Lad has just bounced back to us, it looks like his email address is no longer working

Old Posts are always worth a try, most of the time they do work but sadly not with this one

Regards

Sarah

[Gilby]

Ah, ok, thanks for letting me know.