John FERGUSON b c1848, Bargany, Ayrshire; son of James FERGUSON & Ann HAMILTON; marr to Agnes THOMPSON c1870 at New Cumnock, Ayrshire; emigrated to New Zealand aboard 'Timaru' in 1876; died in Kaitangata mining disaster in 1879.
Childern born in Scotland were: Jessie b c1871; Annie b c1873; James William b c 1875.