MARSHALL COUNTY, TN - GOODSPEED BIOGRAPHIES - Dr. F. Ferguson
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DR. F. FERGUSON, one of the leading practitioners of Marshall County, was
born February 18, 1848, in that county, reared on the farm and had all the
advantages that the common schools of those days afforded.  He is a son of
John F. and Amelia L. (Brittain) Ferguson. The father was a
native of South Carolina and the mother of North Carolina.  In early life
they both came to what is now Marshall County, being among the early comers
to that part of the State. For many years the father was a magistrate but
his chosen profession was that of a farmer, being one of the
most extensive in the community. After the death of the mother the father
married Mary Brittain whose maiden name was Williams. In 1870 the father
also passed away. In 1869 our subject began the study of medicine under Dr.
J. B. Stephens of Nashville and late in the same year entered
the medical department of the University of Nashville and graduated from
that institution in 1871.  He then opened an office in District No 7, and
has followed his profession there ever since.  Besides what his practice
brings him he has a good farm of 280 acres. In 1873 he wedded Sallie J.
Robinson, who was born in this county August 21, 1855. To this union were
born three children: John T., Maggie R. and James F.  Mr. Ferguson is a
Democrat in politics and he and wife are members of the Primitive Baptist
Church. The patronage Mr. Ferguson has received and the financial
advancement he has made render comments on his ability both as a farmer and
a physician unnecessary.

Surnames: Brittain, Freguson, Robinson, Stephens
Source:  " The Goodspeeds History of Tennessee, 1886."