James Fergus

James Fergus
James Fergus, ca 1885
Born
Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
NationalityScottish-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.

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