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James Michael Ferrell 1829–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1829

Birth Location: Russell, VA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: West Virginia, United States

Father: John Ferrell

Mother: Sarah Allison

Spouse(s): Martha Ferrell

Children(s): George Ferrell, Levi Ferrell, James Ferrell, Louisa Ferrell, Sarah Ferrell, Richard Ferrell

In 1829, James Michael Ferrell entered the world in Russell, VA, born to John L Owen Ferrell And Sarah Elizabeth Allison. In 1850, James Michael Ferrell resided in District 27, Jackson, Virginia, USA. In 1860, James Michael Ferrell resided in Kanawha, Virginia. James Michael Ferrell married Martha Ferrell, and had children including George Washington Ferrell, James Ervin Ferrell, Levi Ferrell, Louisa Lou Jane Ferrell, Richard Joseph Ferrell, Sarah Ann Ferrell. James Michael Ferrell passed away in 1870 in West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1829, James Michael Ferrell entered the world in Russell, VA, born to John L Owen Ferrell And Sarah Elizabeth Allison.
  • In 1850, James Michael Ferrell resided in District 27, Jackson, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, James Michael Ferrell resided in Kanawha, Virginia.
  • James Michael Ferrell married Martha Ferrell, and had children including George Washington Ferrell, James Ervin Ferrell, Levi Ferrell, Louisa Lou Jane Ferrell, Richard Joseph Ferrell, Sarah Ann Ferrell.
  • James Michael Ferrell passed away in 1870 in West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ferrell
1799–1872
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Allison
1798–1858
Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Ferrell
1829–1906
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

George Ferrell
1849–1937
Birth Location: Roane, West Virginia, United States
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Levi Ferrell
1855–
Birth Location: Virginia
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James Ferrell
1864–1945
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia
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Louisa Ferrell
1860–1941
Birth Location: VA Now W VA
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Sarah Ferrell
1852–1938
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Richard Ferrell
1857–1936
Birth Location: Kanawha City, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
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James Ferrell's Ancestors

Self
James Ferrell
1829–1870
Birth Place: Russell, VA
Parents
John L Owen Ferrell
1799–1872
Augusta, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Allison
1798–1858
Ashe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (C.) Ferrell
1774–1842
Russell County, VA
Jane Jackson
1778–1850
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
William Allison
1755–1840
Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret Blackwood
1771–1843
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Ferrell
1740–1778
Martha Thompson
1751–1830
Simeon Jackson
1747–1820
Martha Jackson
1749–1826
John Allison
1737–1824
Samuel Blackwood
1735–1798
Sarah Russell
1735–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ferrell
1720–1793
Ann Fish
1715–1786
John Thompson
1720–1760
Mary Fullerton
1718–1760
John Jackson
1712–1782
Anna Priddy
1717–1756
Johann Smyth
1728–1798
Margaretha Overmeyer
1738–1805
Thomas Blackwood
1700–
Ann Blackwood
1700–1770
William Blackwood
1706–1774
Elizabeth Craig
1716–1772

James Ferrell's Descendants

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James (Michael) Ferrell (Abt 1829–1870) m. Martha Ferrell (10 February 1829–1906)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Ferrell 1849–1937 m. Wilmoth (Ann) Gunnoe 1848–1900 m. Rebecca (Susan) Goff 1862–1938
    1. 1. Floyd Ferrell 1879–1972 m. Ida Dotson 1898– m. Bertie (Celine) Stobaugh 1885–1963
      1. 1. Andy Ferrell 1915–1981 m. Bessie Harman 1906–1986
        1. 1. Nancy (C) Sejnoha 1946–2019 m. Herschel (Steven) Sejnoha 1946–2017 m. Michael (Clinton) Wallace 1940–1969
        2. 2. Edith (Merritt) Ferrell 1925– m. Sidney (Carter) Fortune 1925–1995
        3. 3. Bonnie (M) Ferrell 1936–2011
        4. 4. Thelma Shupe 1921–
      2. 2. Fred Ferrell 1908–
      3. 3. Easter Gooslin 1920–2007 m. Charlie Gooslin 1920–2011
      4. 4. Ollie Ferrell 1917–1971
      5. 5. Ale Ferrell 1926–2010
      6. 6. Victoria Ferrell 1924–
      7. 7. Malinda Ferrell 1914–
    2. 2. Minnie (A.) Ferrell 1885–1920
    3. 3. Addie (Moriah) Ferrell 1870–1957
    4. 4. Martha (Jane) Ferrell 1873–1955
    5. 5. Martin (Edward) Ferrell 1876–1962
    6. 6. Rillie (Florence) Ferrell 1882–1930
    7. 7. Ethel (N) Ferrell 1887–1975
    8. 8. Mary (E.) Ferrell 1877–1880
    9. 9. George (Washington) Ferrell 1882–1890
    10. 10. Emily (Priscilla) Ferrell 1878–1940
  2. 2. Levi Ferrell 1855–
  3. 3. James (Ervin) Ferrell 1864–1945
  4. 4. Louisa ("Lou" Jane) Ferrell 1860–1941
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Ferrell 1852–1938
  6. 6. Richard (Joseph) Ferrell 1857–1936

James Ferrell's Timeline

6 Records

1829
Abt 1829
Birth of James Michael Ferrell in Russell, VA
Russell, VA
1850
1850
Age 21
James Michael Ferrell resided here in District 27, Jackson, Virginia, USA
District 27, Jackson, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
James Michael Ferrell resided here in Kanawha, Virginia
Kanawha, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 41
James Michael Ferrell resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Death of James Michael Ferrell in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 51
James Michael Ferrell resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1829
    Event Place: Russell, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 1405; Family History Film: 1255405; Page: 228D; Enumeration District: 050
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1690; Page: 125B; Image: 118825; Family History Library Film: 553189
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Kanawha, Virginia; Roll: M653_1356; Page: 175; Family History Library Film: 805356
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 27, Jackson, Virginia; Roll: M432_953; Page: 195A; Image: 22

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 27, Jackson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 27, Jackson, Virginia; Roll: M432_953; Page: 195A; Image: 22

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Kanawha, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Compiled Census Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Kanawha, Virginia; Roll: M653_1356; Page: 175; Family History Library Film: 805356

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1690; Page: 125B; Image: 118825; Family History Library Film: 553189

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 1405; Family History Film: 1255405; Page: 228D; Enumeration District: 050

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States
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