Background
Ferguson, Garland Sevier was born on May 30, 1878 in Waynesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Garland Sevier and Sarah Frances (Norwood) Ferguson.
Ferguson, Garland Sevier was born on May 30, 1878 in Waynesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Garland Sevier and Sarah Frances (Norwood) Ferguson.
Midshipman United States Naval Academy, 1895-1896. Student of University North Carolina, 1897-1900, honorary Doctor of Laws, 1939.
Referee in bankruptcy, United States District Court, Western District North Carolina, 1908-1918. Admitted bar Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1910. Special counsel for Southern Railway, Greensboro, 1903-1918.
Assistant general counsel Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Washington, 1918-1921.
Again practiced at Greensboro, 1921-1927. Appointed member Federal Trade Commission, for terms 1927-1941, chairman, 1930, 34, 38, 43, 47, retired, 1949.
In practice of law, since 1949.
Member National Emergency Council, 1934. Member Temporary National Economics Committee, 1938, 39, 40, 41. Member Kappa Alpha.; Mason, Knights of Pythias Elk.
Clubs: Merchants and Manufacturers, Greensboro Country, Sedgefield Country.
Married Margaret Merrimon, October 30, 1907. Children: Margaret Merrimon, Sarah Norwood, Garland Sevier III.