John Ferguson was born May 18, 1872 at Glen Arm, Ontario to Peter and Ann Nicolson Ferguson. He came to Carrington in 1890 to homestead on Section 32 in Rosehill Township. On April 24, 1899 he married Gina Lund, daughter of Gottfried and Oleanna Lund, who was born in Norway on January 29, 1880.

They lived on the farm during John's lifetime. He served as assessor and on the Rosehill School Board for 28 yeas.

Six children were born to the Fergusons: Jemina, Garrett, Harry, Hattie, Leslie and Olga. Mr. Ferguson died April 19, 1948 and Mrs. Ferguson died October 5, 1972. They are buried at Carrington.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 100B