Newton Co., IN Bio Newton County, Jefferson Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. THOMAS M. FERGUSON, farmer, was born October 20, 1847, in La Salle County, Illinois. His educational advantages were those of "ye olden time." His father died when he was nine years of age, and he remained at home until he was eighteen, when he went to Livingston County one year. Later, he rented a farm for a year, after which he returned and farmed three years, his mother and sister keeping house. He finally came to Newton County, where he is now located, and lived in a shanty 12 x 14, now used as a kitchen. He improved his farm, has now 160 acres of fine land, is engaged in farming, stock-raising and shipping and is classed among the well-to-do farmers of the county. He was married February 20, 1874, to Miss Adda M. Lamson, a successful public school teacher of Illinois of seven years standing. One child cements their union--Bennie Ray. Mr. Ferguson is a member of Kentland Lodge, I.O.O.F.,and is a Republican. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com