(Obituary - J. J. Ferguson was born June 17, 1873, and died Jan. 2, 1934, at his home on
Infirmary street at the age of 60 years, 6 months, and 14 days. He joined the Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church at Gaffords Chapel at the age of 27 years. He was born at Gafford 
Chapel, and has lived in Hopkins County all his life. He was married 35 years ago to Miss 
Ora Ellen Asbill, who survives him. Also survived by one son, John Ferguson, of Fairlee, 
and one daughter, Bernice, of Sulphur Springs. Funeral will be held at Gaffords Chapel. 
(Hopkins Co. Echo, Jan. 4, 1934)