Joseph Farguson was mentioned in the estate account of Thomas Starke Jr, presented in court on 19 February 1744/5. He was paid £0.5.0 for digging Starke’s grave. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 244–247.]

Joseph Farguson was mentioned in the 22 April 1769 will of his father John Farguson. He was to receive all lands. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, pages 82–83.]

For general information about Joseph Farguson, see: Gothberg, Carol J., John and Amy Gatewood, and Their Descendants 1666–1986. Baltimore: Gateway Press Inc., 1987, page 142.