Ferguson Ancestor Monuments

The purpose of this "Go Fund Me" is to raise money to have two memorial plaques (see photo) erected to commemorate our brave Ferguson Ancestors who emigrated to Prince Edward Island circa 1808-1810, from the Isle of Mull, Argyle,  Scotland with little more than the cloths on their backs.

The wording is in English and their native Gaelic which they were "encouraged" not to speak in public.

One plaque will be erected in each of the two cemeteries where these ancestors and scores of their descendants are buried.  One being the Argyle Shore Cemetery- 46 degrees, 09', 52.6" N X 63 degrees 21'02.7 W and the other being the Crapaud People's Cemetery Lat: 46 degrees 13 min, 28 sec. Long -63 degrees, 28 min, 41 sec.

These Fergusons are descendants of Archibald and Ann Ferguson of the Isle of Mull, Argyle Scotland and settled and stayed in and around Hampton PEI for the next 200+ years.

Our Goal is to raise $3500.00 to cover the cost of the two  10" X 10'Bronze plaques, the site preparation, the Island stone preparation (concrete base, Rea bar, etc. and  and erection on the two sites.

The two Island stones being used were salvaged from the foundation of the Marcus Ferguson house in Hampton, PEI.

Once the stones and plaques are in place we plan to have a small "Unavailing Ceremony" at each location.

Our plan was to have this project completed in 2020 but with Covid 19, it was not possible. Our new plan  is to have the project completed in the spring or early summer of 2021.

We have already secured the permission of both Cemetery committees to locate the monuments in the respective locations.

Our committee consists of myself Donald Ferguson - Cape Breton,  Elaine (Ferguson) Monteith - Cornwall, PEI, Kim Ferguson - New Dominion, PEI, Eleanor Ferguson - Hampton, PEI and Della (Ferguson) MacPhee - Cornwall, PEI.

I will be in charge of the final expenses.

We know these are trying times but if this is something you feel is worth while please give what you can to this project.

Thank you and be safe.

Don Ferguson