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Deborah Ferris 1706–1761

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah Ferris in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Aug 1706 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 17 Sep 1761 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph Sr Ferris
Mother Mary Hoyt Haight Hoight
Siblings Abigail Ferris, Abigail Ruth Ferris, Deborah Ferris, Elijah Keeler Ferris, Elizabeth Ferris, Hannah Ferris, Jeremiah Ferris, John Ferris, Joseph Ferris, Joseph Ferris Iii, Joseph Ferris Iv Jr, Joseph Webb, Martha Ferris, Mary Weed Ferris, Mercy Ferris, Mindwell Ferris, Nathan Ferris, Nathan Ferris I, Peter Ferris, Peter Ferris Iv, Rhoda Ferris, Ruth Ferris, Samuel Ferris, Sarah Ferris
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, … Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate … Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts Iowa, U.S., Divorce Index The genealogy of John Lindsley …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1706, Deborah Ferris entered the world in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to joseph sr ferris and mary hoyt haight hoight. Deborah Ferris passed away in 1761 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  8. 8
    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

  9. 9
    Record Iowa, U.S., Divorce Index

  10. 10
    Record The genealogy of John Lindsley (1845-1909) and his wife Virginia Thayer Payne (1856-1941)

Life Timeline

1706
Birth of Deborah Ferris in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1761
Death of Deborah Ferris in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah Ferris

This ancestor line traces from South Petherton or West Hatch, Somerset Co., United Kingdom (1548) to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1706) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deborah Ferris (1706–1761) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Joseph Sr Ferris
Father
Mary Hoyt Haight Hoight
Mother

Deborah Ferris's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deborah Ferris PTP
1706–1761
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Deborah Ferris's Descendants

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Deborah Ferris PTP 1706–1761