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Henry Ferris 1752–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1752

Birth Location: Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 16 Aug 1799

Death Location: Wiltshire, England

Father: Solomon Ferris

Mother: Mary GRANDMOTHER)

Spouse(s): Grace Ferris

Children(s): Grace Lakeman

In 1752, Henry Ferris entered the world in Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom, born to Solomon Ferris And Mary Mudge 4Xgreat Grandmother. Henry Ferris married Grace Ferris, and had children including Grace Lakeman. Henry Ferris passed away in 1799 in Wiltshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1752, Henry Ferris entered the world in Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom, born to Solomon Ferris And Mary Mudge 4Xgreat Grandmother.
  • Henry Ferris married Grace Ferris, and had children including Grace Lakeman.
  • Henry Ferris passed away in 1799 in Wiltshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Ferris
1701–1793
Birth Location: Holbeton, Devon, England
SF
Mary GRANDMOTHER)
1697–1813
Birth Location: Holbeton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
MG

Spouses(s)

Grace Ferris
1750–1829
Birth Location: Modbury, South Hams District, Devon, England
GF

Children(s)

Grace Lakeman
1778–1859
Birth Location: Modbury, South Hams District, Devon, England
GL

Henry Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Henry Ferris
1752–1799
Birth Place: Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Solomon Ferris
1701–1793
Holbeton, Devon, England
Mary (Mudge (4XGREAT) GRANDMOTHER)
1697–1813
Holbeton, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Bartholomew FERRIS
1663–1706
Holbeton, Devon
Joan May
1659–1706
Spreyton, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Ferris's Descendants

1.
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Henry Ferris (16 Dec 1752–16 Aug 1799) m. Grace Ferris (1750–5 July 1829)
  1. 1. Grace Lakeman 1778–1859

Henry Ferris's Timeline

8 Records

1752
16 December 1752
Birth of Henry Ferris in Holbeton, South Hams District, Devon, England
Holbeton, South Hams District, Devon, England
1752
16 Dec 1752
Birth of Henry Ferris in Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom
1753
12 May 1753
Age 1
Henry Ferris was baptized in Holbeton, Devon, England
Holbeton, Devon, England
1798
1798
Age 46
Henry Ferris resided here in Modbury, Devon, England
Modbury, Devon, England
1799
12 Apr 1799
Age 47
Death of Henry Ferris in Modbury, Devon, , England
Modbury, Devon, , England
1799
12 Apr 1799
Age 47
Death of Henry Ferris in Modbury, Devon, England
Modbury, Devon, England
1799
16 Aug 1799
Age 47
Burial of Henry Ferris in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
1845
April 1845
Age 93
Henry Ferris was married in Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom
Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 December 1752
    Event Place: Holbeton, South Hams District, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1752
    Event Place: Modbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 May 1753
    Event Place: Holbeton, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1845
    Event Place: Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Modbury, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK, Land Tax Redemption, The National Archives; Kew, Richmond; Surrey, Land Tax Redemption Office: Quotas and Assessments, IR23; Piece: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blackawton King, Devonshire
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1799
    Event Place: Modbury, Devon, , England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 10701
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1799
    Event Place: Modbury, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1799
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 10701
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