Ferguson, John H. (John Howard), 1838-1915
Person
Biographical Note
John Howard Ferguson was an American lawyer and judge from Louisiana, most famous as the defendant in the Plessy v. Ferguson case.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Phoebe Ferguson collection
Collection
Identifier: 826
Content Description
This collection, formed by New Orleans filmmaker Phoebe Ferguson, documents her family history, as well as New Orleans’ Mardi Gras and debutante traditions. Collected genealogical material and news clippings (1979-2001) regard the Ferguson and Williams branches of Ferguson’s family. Noted individuals documented include judge John Howard Ferguson (of Plessy v. Ferguson), businessman and philanthropist Frank B. Williams, and actress Marguerite Clark. Mardi Gras-related materials include...
Dates:
1961-2004
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Phoebe Ferguson collection