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Benjamin Eber Ferris 1847–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jul 1847

Birth Location: Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States

Death Date: 24 May 1916

Death Location: Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Peleg Ferris

Mother: Hannah Ingersoll

Spouse(s): Kate Hickox

Children(s): Bertrand Ferris, Frankie Ferris, Mattie Ferris

The story of Benjamin Eber Ferris began in 1847 in Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States. In 1850, Benjamin Eber Ferris resided in Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, USA. In 1855, Benjamin Eber Ferris resided in Bainbridge, New York, USA. Benjamin Eber Ferris married Kate Sophia Hickox, and had children including Bertrand Willis Ferris, Frankie Rosalie Ferris, Mattie Kate Ferris. Benjamin Eber Ferris passed away in 1916 in Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Eber Ferris began in 1847 in Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Eber Ferris resided in Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, USA.
  • In 1855, Benjamin Eber Ferris resided in Bainbridge, New York, USA.
  • Benjamin Eber Ferris married Kate Sophia Hickox, and had children including Bertrand Willis Ferris, Frankie Rosalie Ferris, Mattie Kate Ferris.
  • Benjamin Eber Ferris passed away in 1916 in Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peleg Ferris
1820–
Birth Location: Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States
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Hannah Ingersoll
1821–1906
Birth Location: Lisle, Broome, New York, United States
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Spouses(s)

Kate Hickox
1856–
Birth Location: Bainbridge, Chenange Co., New York
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Children(s)

Bertrand Ferris
1886–1936
Birth Location: Hector, Potter County, PA
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Frankie Ferris
1877–1944
Birth Location: Hector, Potter Co., Pennsylvania
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Mattie Ferris
1876–1897
Birth Location: Hector, Potter Co., Pennsylvania
MF

Benjamin Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ferris
1847–1916
Birth Place: Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States
Parents
Peleg Ferris
1820–
Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States
Hannah (Philura) Ingersoll
1821–1906
Lisle, Broome, New York, United States
Grandparents
Eber Ferris
1784–1852
Pawling, Dutchess, New York, United States
Hannah
1821–
Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
David Ingersoll
1791–1876
Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States
Hannah Holcomb
1796–1880
Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Philip Ingersoll
1744–1835
Elizabeth Bowsman
1754–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Ingersoll
1716–1765
Martha Briggs
1721–1787
John Bowsman
1730–1834

Benjamin Ferris's Descendants

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Benjamin (Eber) Ferris (5 Jul 1847–24 May 1916) m. Kate (Sophia) Hickox (19 Jan 1856–)
  1. 1. Bertrand (Willis) Ferris 1886–1936
  2. 2. Frankie (Rosalie) Ferris 1877–1944 m. William (Wallace) Stanton 1876–
    1. 1. Laura (Nell) Stanton 1903–1989 m. Carl (Clinton) Crippen 1893–1956
  3. 3. Mattie (Kate) Ferris 1876–1897

Benjamin Ferris's Timeline

5 Records

1847
5 Jul 1847
Birth of Benjamin Eber Ferris in Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States
Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States
1850
1850
Age 3
Benjamin Eber Ferris resided here in Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, USA
Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 8
Benjamin Eber Ferris resided here in Bainbridge, New York, USA
Bainbridge, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Benjamin Eber Ferris resided here in Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
1916
24 May 1916
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Eber Ferris in Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States
Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1847
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 050871-054150
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1165; Page: 472c; Enumeration District: 105
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Bainbridge, Chenango, New York; Roll: 488; Page: 429a
    [6] Lineages, Inc., comp. Gene Pool Individaul Records. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Bainbridge, Chenango, New York; Roll: 488; Page: 429a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Bainbridge, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1165; Page: 472c; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E.d. 1, Bainbridge
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1916
    Event Place: Hector, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 050871-054150
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