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John Ferris 1784–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1784

Birth Location: Tioga County, New York

Death Date: 5 Jan 1867

Death Location: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA

Father: Richard Ferris

Mother: Catherine Lent

Spouse(s): Harriet Mosher, Rachel Cass

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

In 1784, John Ferris entered the world in Tioga County, New York, 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 Cass, Sarah Mosher, and had children including Andrew Ferris, Edward Ferris, Eliza Ann Ferris, Fayette 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, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1784, John Ferris entered the world in Tioga County, New York, 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 Cass, Sarah Mosher, and had children including Andrew Ferris, Edward Ferris, Eliza Ann Ferris, Fayette 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, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Ferris's Ancestors

Self
John Ferris
1784–1867
Birth Place: Tioga County, New York
Parents
Richard Ferris
1762–1846
Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA
Catherine Lent
1763–1855
Candor, Tioga, New York, USA
Grandparents
John Ferris
1723–1805
Peekskill, Westchester, New York, USA
Susannah
–1803
Hercules Lent
1737–1816
Rycks Patent, Westchester, New York, United States
Lavinia (Winchey) VanTassel
1733–1826
Rycks Paten, Westchester, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Ferris
1660–1729
Elizabeth Clarke
1704–
Hendrick Lent
1712–1781
Elisabeth Storm
1714–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ferris
1634–1716
Mary Jackson
1644–1704
Daniel Clarke
1674–1725
Hannah Underhill
1663–1712
David Storm
1661–1743
Esther Sie
1673–1741

John Ferris's Descendants

1.
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John Ferris (26 Jul 1784–5 Jan 1867) m. Harriet (Phebe) Mosher (19 Mar 1794–15 Oct 1832) m. Rachel Cass (abt 1796–1878)
  1. 1. Thomas Ferris 1816–1901 m. Lucinda Parks 1826–1895
    1. 1. Chauncey Ferris 1847–1966 m. Rebecca Signs 1845–1874
      1. 1. William Ferris 1871–
      2. 2. Ida (May) Ferris\Phinney 1872–1953
    2. 2. Margaret Ferris 1852–
    3. 3. Elvira Ferris 1856–
    4. 4. Jane Ferris 1842–
    5. 5. William Ferris 1869– m. Martha Ferris 1880–
      1. 1. Pauline (M) Ferris 1916–
      2. 2. Newell Ferris 1895–
  2. 2. Harriet Ferris 1816–1882
  3. 3. Selah Ferris 1814–1889
  4. 4. Eliza (Ann) Ferris 1827–1901
  5. 5. Andrew Ferris 1829–1910
  6. 6. Susan Ferris 1820–1894
  7. 7. Edward Ferris 1811–
  8. 8. John Ferris 1824–1895
  9. 9. James Ferris 1815–1895
  10. 10. Fayette Ferris 1830–1880

John Ferris's Timeline

7 Records

1784
26 Jul 1784
Birth of John Ferris in Tioga County, New York
Tioga County, New York
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, United States
Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
1850
1850
Age 66
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York
Spencer, Tioga, New York
1860
1860
Age 76
John Ferris resided here in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
1867
5 Jan 1867
Age 83
Death of John Ferris in Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1784
    Event Place: Tioga County, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M653_867; Page: 641; Image: 645; Family History Library Film: 803867
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M432_604; Page: 101A; Image: 206

    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: 0181391; Family History Library Film: 00099

    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: 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, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: 344; Page: 114; Image: 232; Family History Library Film: 0017208

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York
    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: 1860
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M653_867; Page: 641; Image: 645; Family History Library Film: 803867

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

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