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John Ferris 1784–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1784

Birth Location: Westchester County, New York, USA

Death Date: 05 Jan 1867

Death Location: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, United States of America

Father: Richard Ferris

Mother: Catherine Lent

Spouse(s): Harriet Mosher, Rachel Ferris

Children(s): Thomas Ferris, Selah Ferris, Susan Ferris, Edward Ferris, Harriet Ferris, Andrew Ferris, Eliza Ferris, John Ferris, James Ferris

In 1784, John Ferris entered the world in Westchester County, New York, USA, born to Richard Ferris And Catherine Lent. In 1810, John Ferris resided in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States. In 1820, John Ferris resided in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States. John Ferris married Harriet Phebe Mosher, Rachel Ferris, and had children including Andrew Ferris, Edward Ferris, Eliza Ann Ferris, Harriet Ferris, James Ferris, John Ferris, Selah Ferris, Susan Ferris, Thomas Ferris. John Ferris passed away in 1867 in Spencer, Tioga County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1784, John Ferris entered the world in Westchester County, New York, USA, born to Richard Ferris And Catherine Lent.
  • In 1810, John Ferris resided in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States.
  • In 1820, John Ferris resided in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States.
  • John Ferris married Harriet Phebe Mosher, Rachel Ferris, and had children including Andrew Ferris, Edward Ferris, Eliza Ann Ferris, Harriet Ferris, James Ferris, John Ferris, Selah Ferris, Susan Ferris, Thomas Ferris.
  • John Ferris passed away in 1867 in Spencer, Tioga County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Ferris
1762–1846
Birth Location: Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA
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Catherine Lent
1763–1855
Birth Location: Courtlandt Manor, Westchester County, NY
CL

Spouses(s)

Harriet Mosher
1794–1832
Birth Location: Westchester, New York, USA
HM
Rachel Ferris
1798–1878
Birth Location: Candor, New York
RF

Children(s)

Thomas Ferris
1816–1901
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
TF
Selah Ferris
1814–
Birth Location: –
SF
Susan Ferris
1820–1894
Birth Location: New York
SF
Edward Ferris
1811–
Birth Location: New York
EF
Harriet Ferris
1816–1882
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
HF
Andrew Ferris
1829–1910
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
AF
Eliza Ferris
1827–1902
Birth Location: ,Tioga,NY,USA
EF
John Ferris
1824–1895
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA
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James Ferris
1815–1891
Birth Location: Tioga County, New York
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John Ferris's Ancestors

Self
John Ferris
1784–1867
Birth Place: Westchester County, New York, USA
Parents
Richard Ferris
1762–1846
Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA
Catherine Lent
1763–1855
Courtlandt Manor, Westchester County, NY
Grandparents
John Ferris
1723–1808
Peekskill, Westchester, New York, USA
Susannah (Fowler) Purdy
1731–1803
Rye, Westchester, Ny
Great-Grandparents
John Ferris
1660–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN FERRIS
1634–1716
GRACE PAWLING
1643–1716

John Ferris's Descendants

1.
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John Ferris (26 Jul 1784–05 Jan 1867) m. Harriet (Phebe) Mosher (19 Mar 1794–15 Oct 1832) m. Rachel Ferris (1798–1878)
  1. 1. Thomas Ferris 1816–1901 m. Rebecca Ferris 1844–1873 m. Lucinda Parks 1826–1907
    1. 1. Ida Phinney 1872–1953
    2. 2. Elvira Ferris 1856–
    3. 3. Jane Ferris 1842–
    4. 4. Margaret Ferris 1852–1919
  2. 2. Selah Ferris 1814–
    1. 1. Henrietta Ferris 1859–
    2. 2. Anjelo Ferris 1863–
  3. 3. Susan Ferris 1820–1894
  4. 4. Edward Ferris 1811–
  5. 5. Harriet Ferris 1816–1882
  6. 6. Andrew Ferris 1829–1910
  7. 7. Eliza (Ann) Ferris 1827–1902
  8. 8. John Ferris 1824–1895
  9. 9. James Ferris 1815–1891

John Ferris's Timeline

10 Records

1784
26 Jul 1784
Birth of John Ferris in Westchester County, New York, USA
Westchester County, New York, USA
1810
1810
Age 26
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 36
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
1840
1840
Age 56
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 66
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 71
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 76
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 81
John Ferris resided here in Richford, Tioga, New York, USA
Richford, Tioga, New York, USA
1867
05 Jan 1867
Age 83
Death of John Ferris in Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 96
John Ferris resided here in Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1784
    Event Place: Westchester County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, State Census, 1865
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M653_867; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 803867
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M432_604; Page: 101A; Image: 206
    [5] New York, State Census, 1855
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Watertown, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 577; Page: 532B; Enumeration District: 057

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: 37; Page: 656; Image: 00099; Family History Library Film: 0181391

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Page: 170; NARA Roll: M33_79; Image: 453

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: 344; Page: 114; Family History Library Film: 0017208

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M432_604; Page: 101A; Image: 206

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M653_867; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 803867

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Richford, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Watertown, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Watertown, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 577; Page: 532B; Enumeration District: 057

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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