By Jaap Verduijn on July 19th, 2009
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Digging up your Fergus(s)on Roots
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Is this near the bone? Of course, but the ‘funny bone’, so please access the information in our Historical Section if you are interested in your ancestry. Thank you!
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Douce France!
It is a well known fact that Scotts are all over the world… And some not so far away at all: ‘Alliance France-Ecosse’, www.alliance-france-ecosse.com.
Curling – A Scottish Game
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 The Lake of Menteith in a reflective mood  Approval from the Lako of Menteith |
| The Lake is where winter curling is carried out, including a Grand match between the North and South of Scotland when the ice is thick enough! |
Robert Fergusson, the poet
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On 6th August a small group visited Robert Fergusson’s grave in Canongate where a wreath was laid. Thank you to those involved. Date for your diary: Visit to Robert Fergusson’s grave at Cannongate: 2009 date to be announced.
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New Zealand Branch…
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 Alan! |
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Thanks for mail and News of Scottish Clan’s Association Dinner. We note that the Guest of Honour was George Fergusson, the British High Commissioner in the country and his good lady wife. The former is of Kilkerran stock. Our best wishes to all Fergus(s)ons and related septs in the country!
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Clan society in Australia
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Duncan & Kathleen were delighted to have a visit from Mrs Carole Bancroft & her husband Graham, President and Secretary respectively of the Clan Society in Australia whilst touring in Scotland. Thank you for calling and best wishes to all members Down Under!
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A Canadian Ferguson Wedding!
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Duncan & Betty Ferguson are delighted to announce the marriage of their son Ian to Kendra.
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Family reunion for the wedding. Duncan & Betty standing to the right of the bride.
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From Holland… with Love!
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A memorial to a Ferguson family, discovered in Cowal, with thanks to the Dutch lady who uncovered it and provided these two pictures.
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Els’ message: This is the stone on the hill near Melldalloch, between Kames and Kilfinnan. On the stone is the name of Derrick Ronald Haddon Ferguson, Ceylon 1910 – Scotland 1992 and his wife Betsy Annis Ferguson, born Eustace 1911 – England 2001.
Els ‘t Hooft.
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Kilkeran Cup
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 This picture shows the Kilkerran Cup being presented to the winning owner at Ayr Races in September 2005 by Jenny, the wife of Sir Charles’ son Adam. The Cup was again won in 2006 but for a race sponsored by Saga Radio. The history of this trophy seems to be elusive in both Kilkerran and Ayr Race Course!
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Know your DNA!
Colin Ferguson is happily searching away… Please take a moment to visit his site at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colin/Ferguson/DNA/.
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Seumas Stra-Chur
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Picture courtesy of the late Mrs Highgate, whose father W. Pettigrew Ferguson was treasurer of the Clan Society during its first formation. Chief Seumas Clannfhearghuis the explorer was an adventurous, larger-than-life, and extremely colourful individual. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
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Orange bordered on account of my Dutch birth and proudly flying the Saltire in honor of our Scottish roots, I make this website for all Fergussons - regardless of name, spelling or origins. It's dedicated to all Scots and all Scottish descendants around the world, meaning that in fact it's dedicated to ourselves!
