James Fergus | |
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 James Fergus, ca 1885[1] | |
| Born | Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish-American (naturalized 1842) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, cattleman, miner, politician |
James Fergus (October 8, 1813 – June 5, 1902) was a miner, rancher, businessman and politician in Minnesota and Montana. He immigrated as a young man from Scotland and became a naturalized United States citizen. He helped develop the frontier in both territories, founding cities and counties.
- ^ Leeson, Michael A. (1885). History of Montana, 1739–1885. A History Of Its Discovery And Settlement, Social And Commercial Progress, Mines And Miners, Agriculture And Stock-Growing, Schools And Societies, Indians And Indian Wars, Vigilantes, Courts Justice, Newspaper Press, Navigation, Railroads And Statistics, Histories Of Counties, Cities, Villages And Mining Camps; Also, Personal Reminiscences Of Great Historic Value; Views Of The Territory In Our Times, And Portraits Of Pioneers And Representative Men In The Professions And Trades. Chicago: Warner Beers and Company. p. 134. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2020-01-30.