John Day Ferguson 1832-1877
Founder of the Stamford Library
In honor of John Day Ferguson
Through whose efforts this library was founded
1832-1877
A Man of Sterling Character of Endearing
Qualities and Fine Culture. A Citizen who
Gladly Devoted to the Best Interests of
His Town His Time, His Energy and His High
Intelligence.
Through whose efforts this library was founded
1832-1877
A Man of Sterling Character of Endearing
Qualities and Fine Culture. A Citizen who
Gladly Devoted to the Best Interests of
His Town His Time, His Energy and His High
Intelligence.
The Ferguson Library in downtown Stamford
The library began with a bequest of $10,000 from Ferguson which was conditional upon raising $25,000 "by subscription or otherwise."
The Stamford History website aptly pays tribute to Ferguson with these kind words: "His intelligent, unselfish and unwearied interest in everything that pertained to the schools [of Connecticut] was enhanced by the characteristic courtliness and geniality of his intercourse with the teachers, and his habitual demeanor towards the children made every youthful face brighten at his visits. At his death,the School Board passed a resolution 'that the public schools of Stamford, owing so much of their excellence to John D. Ferguson, be closed on Wednesday, December 12, 1877, the day of the funeral.
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