Obituary of Richard Franklin Ferguson

09 JUN 1863 - 21 JUN 1947

Richard F. Ferguson

Newsoms, June 21.-Richard F. Ferguson, 84, a farmer, died this afternoon [21 JUN 1947] after a week of illness.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Kitchen Ferguson; seven daughters. Mrs. Kelly Holland and Mrs. Gus Holland, of Holland; Mrs. L. K. Moore and Mrs. Floyd Ferguson, Portsmouth; Mrs. James Fuller, of Courtland, and Mrs. C. C. Thorpe and Miss Ethel Mae Ferguson, of Newsoms; five sons, Hugh L., Robert and James of Newsoms; Howard Ferguson, of Windsor, and Tizle Ferguson, of Capron, 25 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Monday [23 JUN 1947] at 3 p. m. at graveside in the Newsoms Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hughes.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
22 Jun 1947
Page 17
Article clipped from The Virginian-Pilot

[Birth: 09 JUN 1863 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 21 JUN 1947 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA][1]

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## Narrative summary of the obituary

Richard Franklin Ferguson, 84, of Newsoms, died 21 Jun 1947 after a week of illness. He was survived by his wife, seven daughters, five sons, 25 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

## Narrative summary of funeral services

Funeral services were held 23 Jun 1947 at 3 p.m. at graveside in Newsoms Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Mr. Hughes.

## Transcript

Richard Franklin Ferguson

09 June 1863 - 21 June 1947
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Richard F. Ferguson

Newsoms, June 21. Richard F. Ferguson, 84, a farmer, died this afternoon [21 June 1947] after a week of illness.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Kitchen Ferguson; seven daughters, Mrs. Kelly Holland and Mrs. Gus Holland, of Holland; Mrs. L. K. Moore and Mrs. Floyd Ferguson, Portsmouth; Mrs. James Fuller, of Courtland, and Mrs. C. C. Thorpe and Miss Ethel Mae Ferguson, of Newsoms; five sons, Hugh L., Robert and James of Newsoms; Howard Ferguson, of Windsor, and Tizle Ferguson, of Capron, 25 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Monday [23 June 1947] at 3 p.m. at graveside in the Newsoms Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hughes.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
22 June 1947
Page 17
Article clipped from The Virginian-Pilot

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[Birth: 09 June 1863 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 21 June 1947 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

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| Name    | Richard Franklin Ferguson                       |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 84                                              |
| Birth   | 09 June 1863; Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 21 June 1947; Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
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## Table of Relationships

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| Name                      | Relationship       | Place of Residence               |
|---------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------|
| Richard Franklin Ferguson | Decedent           | Newsoms, Southampton County, VA  |
| Alice Kitchen Ferguson    | Wife               | Not stated                       |
| Mrs. Kelly Holland        | Daughter           | Holland                          |
| Mrs. Gus Holland          | Daughter           | Holland                          |
| Mrs. L. K. Moore          | Daughter           | Portsmouth                       |
| Mrs. Floyd Ferguson       | Daughter           | Portsmouth                       |
| Mrs. James Fuller         | Daughter           | Courtland                        |
| Mrs. C. C. Thorpe         | Daughter           | Newsoms                          |
| Miss Ethel Mae Ferguson   | Daughter           | Newsoms                          |
| Hugh L. Ferguson          | Son                | Newsoms                          |
| Robert Ferguson           | Son                | Newsoms                          |
| James Ferguson            | Son                | Newsoms                          |
| Howard Ferguson           | Son                | Windsor                          |
| Tizle Ferguson            | Son                | Capron                           |
| 25 grandchildren          | Grandchildren      | Not stated                       |
| 1 great-grandchild        | Great-grandchild   | Not stated                       |
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## Publication Details

- Newspaper: The Virginian-Pilot  
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia  
- Publication date: 22 June 1947  
- Page: 17  
- Article clipped from The Virginian-Pilot

## Other relevant information

- Decedent's occupation: Farmer
- Decedent died after a week of illness