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Will Ferguson was often called to the Portsmouth Tavern to go and get Sir John A Macdonald and bring him home.

Interview with Pam Harris

July 25, 2012

Pam Harris talks about her great-great grandfather, Will Ferguson, who was the sheriff of Kingston.

Will and his family lived in Cartwright House, and later in Bellevue House.

Cartwright House c1890
1904 family portrait

In this audio clip, Pam and Jo discuss the 1904 family portrait. Alice and Deanna wander in and join the conversation. Pam tells a story about Sir John A. Macdonald, and shares a funny rhyme that is written on the back of the photo.