10 Facts About Fenner Ferguson

Fenner Ferguson was an American attorney and politician from Nebraska Territory.

Fenner Ferguson was most notable for his service as member of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1849, chief justice of Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1857, and Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska territory.

Fenner Ferguson was born in Nassau, New York on April 25,1814, the son of Stephen Ferguson and Dorothy Ferguson.

Fenner Ferguson was Admission to the bar in 1840 and commenced practice in Albany as a partner in Coon, Branhall, and Ferguson.

In 1846, Fenner Ferguson moved to Albion, Michigan, where he continued the practice of law.

In 1854, President Franklin Pierce appointed Fenner Ferguson to serve as chief justice of the Nebraska Territory, and Fenner Ferguson relocated to Bellevue, Nebraska.

Fenner Ferguson resigned as chief justice in 1857, having been elected as a Democrat to serve as Nebraska Territory's non-voting delegate in the 35th Congress.

Fenner Ferguson served from March 4,1857 to March 3,1859.

Fenner Ferguson was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1858.

In 1841, Ferguson married Helena E Upjohn of Troy, New York.