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Henry Ferris 1773–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1773

Birth Location: Cornworthy, Devon, England

Death Date: 15 Dec 1844

Death Location: Dittisham, Devon, England

Father: WILLIAM FERRIS

Mother: ELIZABETH NEWMAN

Spouse(s): Eleanor Spencer

Children(s): Henry Ferris

The story of Henry Ferris began in 1773 in Cornworthy, Devon, England. In 1803, Henry Ferris resided in Dartmouth St Saviours. In 1841, Henry Ferris resided in Little Hempston, Devon, England. Henry Ferris married Eleanor Spencer, and had children including Henry Ferris. Henry Ferris passed away in 1844 in Dittisham, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Ferris began in 1773 in Cornworthy, Devon, England.
  • In 1803, Henry Ferris resided in Dartmouth St Saviours.
  • In 1841, Henry Ferris resided in Little Hempston, Devon, England.
  • Henry Ferris married Eleanor Spencer, and had children including Henry Ferris.
  • Henry Ferris passed away in 1844 in Dittisham, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

WILLIAM FERRIS
1731–1835
Birth Location: Holberton Devon
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ELIZABETH NEWMAN
1748–1810
Birth Location: Dittisham Devon
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Spencer
1773–
Birth Location: dartmouth devon england
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Children(s)

Henry Ferris
1799–1870
Birth Location: Stokenham, Devon, England
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Henry Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Henry Ferris
1773–1844
Birth Place: Cornworthy, Devon, England
Parents
WILLIAM FERRIS
1731–1835
Holberton Devon
ELIZABETH NEWMAN
1748–1810
Dittisham Devon
Grandparents
John Ferris
1702–
Holberton, Devon, England
Agnes Shall
1710–1787
Devon
Thos. Newman
1721–1759
Dittisham, Dev, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Mary Joynson
1725–
Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Bartholomew FERRIS
1663–1706
Joan May
1659–1706
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Ferris's Descendants

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Henry Ferris (1773–15 Dec 1844) m. Eleanor Spencer (1773–)
  1. 1. Henry Ferris 1799–1870 m. Mary (Ann) Elliott 1815–
    1. 1. Wm (Henry) Ferris 1837–1917 m. Elizabeth Quinn 1844–
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Ferris 1868–1949 m. Alfred Forrest 1863–1936
        1. 1. Albert Forrest 1898–1982 m. Margaret Neild 1899–
        2. 2. Alice (Louisa) Forrest 1889–
        3. 3. Herbert Forrest 1910–1988 m. Sarah (Annie) Mckelvey 1908–1981 m. Margaret Forrest 1898–
        4. 4. Robert Forrest 1904–1974 m. Annie Jones 1899–
      2. 2. Edith Ferris 1874–1941 m. Arthur Horsfull 1874–1935
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ellen) Horsfall 1897– m. Thomas Oakley 1895–1976
        2. 2. John (William) Horsfall 1904–1969 m. Hilda Matthews 1906–1965
        3. 3. Arthur Horsfall 1896–1956 m. Annie Horsfall 1902–
        4. 4. Alice Horsfall 1898–
      3. 3. Samuel Ferris 1879–1914 m. Agnes Dixon 1880–
        1. 1. Dora Ferris 1910–1980 m. Thomas Donoghue 1910–
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Agnes) Ferris 1901–1983 m. John (Henry Jackson) Ashworth 1901–
        3. 3. Samuel Ferris 1912–1966
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Agnes) Ferris 1900–1989
        5. 5. Dora Ferris 1910–1980 m. Thomas Donoghue 1910–
        6. 6. Samuel Ferris 1912–1966
      4. 4. Robert (James) Ferris 1882–
      5. 5. Jane Ferris 1872–1910 m. George Staveley 1864–
        1. 1. Barbara Staveley 1900–
      6. 6. Albert Ferris 1877–1920
    2. 2. John Ferris 1838–1887 m. Mary (Ann) Mills 1843–1885
      1. 1. Herbert Ferris 1882–1955 m. Mary (Alice) Fawkes 1884–1956
        1. 1. Douglas (Herbert) Ferris 1908–1994 m. Minnie (Veronica) Watts 1915–1980
      2. 2. Arthur Ferris 1872–1873
      3. 3. John Ferris 1869–1938 m. Jane Laity 1869–1936
        1. 1. Elsie (Jane) Ferris 1909–1991 m. Harry (Beddoe) Heritage 1899–1978
        2. 2. Herbert Ferris 1900–1967
        3. 3. Eric (John) Ferris 1894–1895
        4. 4. Stanley (Thomas) Ferris 1901–1976
        5. 5. Arthur Ferris 1907–1965
        6. 6. Harry Ferris 1912–1972
      4. 4. Henry Ferris 1879–1953
      5. 5. Martha Ferris 1878–1878
      6. 6. Edward Ferris 1881–1883
      7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Ferris 1866–1867
      8. 8. William Ferris 1876–1876
      9. 9. Mary (Grace) Hopkins 1868–1929 m. Isaac ((Ike)) Hopkins 1871–1913
        1. 1. Doris (Grace) Hopkins 1901–1973
        2. 2. Picton (Russell) Hopkins 1906–1906
      10. 10. Elizabeth Ferris 1871–1872
      11. 11. Henry Ferris 1864–1864
      12. 12. Louisa Ferris 1875–1878
      13. 13. Unnamed (male) Ferris 1865–1865
      14. 14. Emma Ferris 1871–1872
    3. 3. Mary (Grace) Ferris 1839–1901 m. William (Burgoyne (Burgoine)) Hawke 1835–
      1. 1. JOHN (HENRY FERRIS) HAWKE 1857–1939 m. Elizabeth (Louisa) Hawke 1859–1905
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann Jane) Hawke 1892–1893
        2. 2. Eva Hawke 1886–1887
        3. 3. Esther (Louisa) Hawke 1894–1899
        4. 4. John (Henry) Hawke 1884–1884
        5. 5. Ethel (Louisa) Hawke 1885–1886
        6. 6. Daisy McLennan 1908–1943

Henry Ferris's Timeline

5 Records

1773
1773
Birth of Henry Ferris in Cornworthy, Devon, England
Cornworthy, Devon, England
1803
Abt 1803
Age 30
Henry Ferris resided here in Dartmouth St Saviours
Dartmouth St Saviours
1841
1841
Age 68
Henry Ferris resided here in Little Hempston, Devon, England
Little Hempston, Devon, England
1844
Oct 1844
Age 71
Death of Henry Ferris in Totnes, Devon, England
Totnes, Devon, England
1844
15 Dec 1844
Age 71
Burial of Henry Ferris in Dittisham, Devon, England
Dittisham, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Cornworthy, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [2] 1841 England Census
    [3] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1803
    Event Place: Dartmouth St Saviours
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Little Hempston, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dittisham Totne, Devonshire
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1844
    Event Place: Totnes, Devon, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Dittisham, Devon, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials
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