Alfie Ferguson
British unionist politician
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Alfred Henry "Alfie" Ferguson, CBE (c. 1927 - 4 December 1992)[1] was a British and unionist politician in Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Ulster Unionist Party and served as Lord Mayor of Belfast[2] (1983–85).
Alfie Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Belfast | |
| In office 1983–1985 | |
| Deputy | Ted Ashby |
| Preceded by | Tommy Patton |
| Succeeded by | John Carson |
| High Sheriff of Belfast | |
| In office 1982–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Muriel Pritchard |
| Succeeded by | Donnell Deeny |
| Member of Belfast City Council | |
| In office 18 May 1977 – 15 May 1985 | |
| Preceded by | William Christie |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Belfast Area E |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1927 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 4 December 1992 (aged 64–65) |
| Party | Ulster Unionist (until 1989) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent Unionist (from 1989) |
Background
Ferguson was an industrial engineer by profession,[1] but from a young age he had an ambition of becoming a councillor.[3] He realised this ambition when he was first elected to Belfast City Hall in 1969.[1] In 1982 he was elected as the 81st High Sheriff of Belfast,[3] and in the following year he was elected Mayor of Belfast.[4] In 1985 he was honoured with a CBE[5] and in 1987 he was made deputy Lord Lieutenant.[1] He was married to Elizabeth, with whom he has three sons. The family were members of the Church of Ireland.[6] Alfie Ferguson died 4 December 1992 at his Crumlin Road home, he was 65.[1]