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Grant Ferris 1867–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1867

Birth Location: Morrow County, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 1926

Death Location: Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA

Father: Lewis Ferris

Mother: Sarah (adopted)?

Spouse(s): Bertha Shepherd

Children(s): Edith Ferris, Lawrence Ferris, Burdella Ferris, Ralph Sr, Sarah Ferris, Mary Ferris, Bessie Ferris, Lillian Ferris, Arthur Ferris, Lewis Ferris

In 1867, Grant Ferris entered the world in Morrow County, Ohio, USA, born to Lewis Ferris And Sarah E Harrod Middle Name Emeline Adopted. In 1870, Grant Ferris resided in Harmony, Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio, USA. In 1880, Grant Ferris resided in Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA. Grant Ferris married Bertha Maude Shepherd, and had children including Arthur Grant Ferris, Bessie S Ferris, Burdella Indus Ferris, Edith D Ferris, Lawrence Ferris, Lewis James Ferris, Lillian V Ferris, Mary Helen Ferris, Ralph Milton Ferris Sr, Sarah E Ferris. Grant Ferris passed away in 1926 in Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Grant Ferris entered the world in Morrow County, Ohio, USA, born to Lewis Ferris And Sarah E Harrod Middle Name Emeline Adopted.
  • In 1870, Grant Ferris resided in Harmony, Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, Grant Ferris resided in Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA.
  • Grant Ferris married Bertha Maude Shepherd, and had children including Arthur Grant Ferris, Bessie S Ferris, Burdella Indus Ferris, Edith D Ferris, Lawrence Ferris, Lewis James Ferris, Lillian V Ferris, Mary Helen Ferris, Ralph Milton Ferris Sr, Sarah E Ferris.
  • Grant Ferris passed away in 1926 in Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Ferris
1846–
Birth Location: –
LF
Sarah (adopted)?
1852–1914
Birth Location: Morrow County, Ohio, USA
S(

Spouses(s)

Bertha Shepherd
1879–1953
Birth Location: Hanover, Licking, Ohio, USA
BS

Children(s)

Edith Ferris
1900–1937
Birth Location: Bowling Green Township, Licking Co., Ohio, USA
EF
Lawrence Ferris
1904–1909
Birth Location: Licking County, Ohio, USA
LF
Burdella Ferris
1912–1996
Birth Location: Purity, Licking County, Ohio, USA
BF
Ralph Sr
1897–1945
Birth Location: Morrow County, Ohio, USA
RS
Sarah Ferris
1902–1978
Birth Location: Newark, Licking, OH, USA
SF
Mary Ferris
1906–1985
Birth Location: Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
MF
Bessie Ferris
1908–1935
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
BF
Lillian Ferris
1910–1940
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
LF
Arthur Ferris
1915–1991
Birth Location: Purity, Licking County, Ohio, USA
AF
Lewis Ferris
1917–2004
Birth Location: Utica, Ohio
LF

Grant Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Grant Ferris
1867–1926
Birth Place: Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Parents
Lewis Ferris
1846–
Sarah (E Harrod Middle name Emeline) (adopted)?
1852–1914
Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Levi Harrod
1809–1889
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ann Maqueen
1824–1856
Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Harrod
1781–1853
Agnes Ulrey
1788–1852
Minor McQueen
1785–1867
Sarah Norman
1783–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Sr
1750–1825
Rachel Mills
1752–1834
John Ulery
1766–1824
Elizabeth Stoner
1768–1833
John McQueen
1734–1803
Mary Hopper
1750–1820
Clement Norman
1740–1800
Jemima Shumate
1742–1813

Grant Ferris's Descendants

1.
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Grant Ferris (Aug 1867–1926) m. Bertha (Maude) Shepherd (27 Jan 1879–15 November 1953)
  1. 1. Edith (D) Ferris 1900–1937 m. Homer (Lee Courson) Sr 1901–1946
    1. 1. Eugene (Walter) Courson 1920–1986
    2. 2. Ralph (E.) Courson 1921–1921
  2. 2. Lawrence Ferris 1904–1909
  3. 3. Burdella (Indus) Ferris 1912–1996 m. Floyd (James) Follmer 1913–1998
  4. 4. Ralph (Milton Ferris) Sr 1897–1945 m. Clara (Hazel) Eckhardt 1905–1989
    1. 1. Ralph (Milton Ferris) Jr 1943–1950
    2. 2. Jacquelyn (C) Ferris 1933–2015
    3. 3. Milton (Merkel) Ferris 1927–1998
  5. 5. Sarah (E) Ferris 1902–1978 m. George (Edwin) Pierce 1892–1945
    1. 1. James (Edward) Pierce 1928–1977 m. Marilyn (Elizabet) Weldon 1931–2021
    2. 2. Charles (Edward) Pierce 1929–1997
  6. 6. Mary (Helen) Ferris 1906–1985 m. Frederick (Wayne) Mossholder 1905–1979
    1. 1. Arlene (Rose Mossholder) Bross 1933–2010
    2. 2. Leona (M Mossholder) Hiles 1929–2010
    3. 3. Robert (Lewis) Mossholder 1926–1980
  7. 7. Bessie (S) Ferris 1908–1935
  8. 8. Lillian (V) Ferris 1910–1940
  9. 9. Arthur (Grant) Ferris 1915–1991 m. Frances (Jane) Walters 1915–2008
  10. 10. Lewis (James) Ferris 1917–2004 m. Hazel (Helen) Durbin 1921–2008
    1. 1. Arthur (Dean) Ferris 1942–2005

Grant Ferris's Timeline

10 Records

1867
Aug 1867
Birth of Grant Ferris in Morrow County, Ohio, USA
Morrow County, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 3
Grant Ferris resided here in Harmony, Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio, USA
Harmony, Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Grant Ferris resided here in Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Grant Ferris resided here in Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA
Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Grant Ferris resided here in Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
1913
1913
Age 46
Grant Ferris resided here in Newark, Ohio, USA
Newark, Ohio, USA
1915
1915
Age 48
Grant Ferris resided here in Licking County, Ohio, USA
Licking County, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Grant Ferris resided here in Washington, Licking, Ohio, USA
Washington, Licking, Ohio, USA
1926
28 Jul 1926
Age 59
Death of Grant Ferris in Utica, Licking, Ohio, USA
Utica, Licking, Ohio, USA
1926
1926
Age 59
Burial of Grant Ferris in Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA
Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1867
    Event Place: Morrow County, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harmony, Chesterville, Morrow, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harmony, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M593_1247; Page: 400B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Eden, Licking, Ohio; Roll: 1040; Page: 301D; Enumeration District: 185

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newton, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newton, Licking, Ohio; Roll: 1293; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0156

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Eden, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Eden, Licking, Ohio; Roll: T624_1203; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375216

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Newark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Licking County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio and Florida, U.S., City Directories, Directory Title: The Farm Journal Rural Directory of Licking County Ohio; Year Range: 1915; Page #: 62; Publisher: Wilmer Atkinson Company; Publication Year: 1915
    [2] Licking County, Ohio Farm Directory, 1915-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Licking, Ohio; Roll: T625_1404; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 179

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1926
    Event Place: Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Grant Ferris 28 Jul 1926

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1926
    Event Place: Utica, Licking, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Eden Township, Licking County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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