Background
Ferguson, Charles Austin was born on March 16, 1937 in New Orleans. Son of Austin and Josephine Hayes (Gessner) Ferguson.
Ferguson, Charles Austin was born on March 16, 1937 in New Orleans. Son of Austin and Josephine Hayes (Gessner) Ferguson.
Bachelor, Tulane University, 1958. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1961. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Dillard University, New Orleans, 1996.
From reporter to editor, States-Item, New Orleans, 1961-1980; editor, Times-Picayune/States-Item, New Orleans, 1980-1990. Anchor television program City Desk, New Orleans, 1971-1978.
Trustee Dillard University, New Orleans, 1972–2005, chairman executive committee, 1978—2005, chairman board trustees, 1992—2005, emeritus, 2005^. Member advisory board Nieman Foundation, Harvard University, 2004^. Co-chairman Louis Armstrong Memorial Park Committee, New Orleans, 1971-1979.
Member Louisiana Bar Association, International Lawn Tennis Club United States of America, New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, Harvard Club (New York City).
Married Jane Pugh, December 21, 1961. Children: Elizabeth Hayes, Caroline Pugh.