Basic Biographical Details Name: | John Fergus | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | | Bio Notes: | John Fergus was the son of John Fergus, an Edinburgh merchant. He was more of a land surveyor than an architect and was employed by the city as such.
In 1755 Fergus was admitted as a burgess of Edinburgh gratis in recognition of his 'good services'. He was also a freeman and a member of St Mary's Chapel. He was responsible for the construction of the Royal Exchange along with various other architects. The building of the Exchange did not prove to be profitable for him and in June 1758 William Mylne in a letter to his brother Robert about architects in Edinburgh reported that 'Fergus that was much in vogue is reduced to shelter himself in the Abby from his creditors. They say he might have done extremely well but ruined himself by bad company'. |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1754 | Edinburgh City Chambers | | | Edinburgh | Scotland | Was one of a consortium of architects (the others wer Patrick Jamieson, a mason, and three wrights) who contracted to build the Royal Exchange to the designs of John Adam. | | 1759 | George Heriot's Hospital | | | Edinburgh | Scotland | Drew up and published with Robert Robinson a plan of the lands north of the castle belonging to Heriot's Hospital. |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Colvin, Howard | 2008 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | | London: YUP. 4th edition | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Scots Magazine | 2 September 1754 | | | Details of Royal Exchange contract. |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Location not specified in Colvin | Mylne Family Letters | | |
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