Rosetta A. Ferguson

Rosetta A. Ferguson (née Sexton; July 1, 1920 – November 18, 2015) was a politician in Michigan, USA.

Rosetta A. Ferguson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 20th district
In office January 1, 1973 – 1978
Preceded by	George F. Montgomery Sr.
Succeeded by	Juanita Watkins
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office January 1, 1965 – 1972
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	George H. Edwards
Personal details
Born	Rosetta A. Sexton (1920-07-01)July 1, 1920 Florence, Mississippi
Died	November 18, 2015(2015-11-18) (aged 95)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Detroit Institute of Technology

Early life

Ferguson was born on July 1, 1920, in Florence, Mississippi, to parents Gaberil Sexton and Earnie Sexton.^[1][2]

Education

Ferguson attended public schools in New Orleans and Detroit. She later attended Detroit Institute of Technology.^[1]

Career

In 1961, Ferguson was a candidate in the primary for the position of delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Wayne County 5th district.^[2] On November 4, 1964, she was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 9th district from January 13, 1965, to 1972. On November 7, 1972, she was again elected to the Michigan house of representatives where she represented the 20th district from January 10, 1973, to 1978. She advocated for more coverage of ethnic history in textbooks. She was known for her opposition to drugs, especially marijuana legalization, and abortion. In an incident in 1977, on the house floor, Ferguson threw a glass ashtray at state representative Perry Bullard, which hit him in the head.^[1]

Personal life

Ferguson married in 1935 and had four children. She was a member of the NAACP.^[1] Ferguson was Baptist.^[2]

Death

Ferguson died on November 18, 2015, and was buried in Florence, Mississippi.^[1]