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John Ferris 1784–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1784

Birth Location: Candor, Tioga, New York, United States

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, Edward Ferris, James Ferris, Susan Ferris, Selah Ferris, Andrew Ferris, Eliza Spencer, Fayette Ferris

In 1784, John Ferris entered the world in Candor, Tioga, New York, United States, 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, and had children including Andrew Ferris, Edward Ferris, Eliza Ann Spencer, Fayette Ferris, Harriet Ferris, James Ferris, Selah Ferris, Susan Ferris, Thomas H 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 Candor, Tioga, New York, United States, 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, and had children including Andrew Ferris, Edward Ferris, Eliza Ann Spencer, Fayette Ferris, Harriet Ferris, James Ferris, Selah Ferris, Susan Ferris, Thomas H Ferris.
  • John Ferris passed away in 1867 in Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Ferris
1762–1846
Birth Location: Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, United States
RF
Catherine Lent
1763–1855
Birth Location: Candor, Tioga, New York, USA
CL

Spouses(s)

Harriet Mosher
1794–1832
Birth Location: Dutchess County, New York, USA
HM
Rachel Cass
1798–1878
Birth Location: Candor, New York
RC

Children(s)

Thomas Ferris
1816–1901
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA
TF
Harriet Ferris
1811–1882
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga, New York, USA
HF
Edward Ferris
1811–
Birth Location: New York
EF
James Ferris
1815–1891
Birth Location: –
JF
Susan Ferris
1820–1894
Birth Location: New York
SF
Selah Ferris
1814–1889
Birth Location: N Y state
SF
Andrew Ferris
1829–1910
Birth Location: –
AF
Eliza Spencer
1827–1901
Birth Location: –
ES
Fayette Ferris
1830–1880
Birth Location: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
FF

John Ferris's Ancestors

Self
John Ferris
1784–1867
Birth Place: Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
Parents
Richard Ferris
1762–1846
Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, United States
Catherine Lent
1763–1855
Candor, Tioga, New York, USA
Grandparents
SUSANNAH (Susan) ------
1731–1803
Rye, Westchester, Ny
Hercules Lent
1737–1816
Rycks Patent, Westchester, New York, United States
Lavina (Weintje Van) Tessel
1733–1832
Rycks Paten, Westchester, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
abraham tassel
1708–1795
Keyaa Cole
1708–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Ferris's Descendants

1.
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John Ferris (26 Jul 1784–5 Jan 1867) m. Harriet (Phebe) Mosher (17 Mar 1794–15 Oct 1832) m. Rachel Cass (1798–1878)
  1. 1. Thomas (H) Ferris 1816–1901 m. Lucinda ParksFerris 1826–1907
    1. 1. Chauncey Ferris 1847–1928 m. Rebecca Signs 1844–1873
      1. 1. Ida Ferris 1872–1953 m. Franklin (G) Phinney 1871–1949
        1. 1. Flossie (J) Phinney 1895–1967 m. Lewis (H) Wilson 1885–1976
        2. 2. Tberie Phinney 1896–
        3. 3. Otis Phinney 1900–1959 m. Edna (Marie) Phinney –2014
        4. 4. Melvin Phinney 1902–1999 m. Minnie (I) Phinney 1901–1982 m. Helen (' Fannie') Dukes 1892–1953
        5. 5. Ethel Phinney(Olds) 1907–1972 m. Harvey (K) Kelley 1895–1953 m. George Campbell 1903–
        6. 6. Byron (D) Phinney 1912–1988 m. Betty (Lou) Krapf 1926–2009
        7. 7. Harold Phinney 1909–1981 m. Gladys (M.) Porter 1903–1971
        8. 8. Erwin (E.) Phinney 1903–1988 m. Josephine Searles 1913–1997
        9. 9. Andrew Phinney 1894–1969 m. Cassie Hulbert 1910–1988 m. Mildred Unknown 1889–
        10. 10. Gertrude Ferris 1897–1963 m. Cassius David 1887–1943 m. Matt Boyd 1909–1981
    2. 2. Margret Ferris 1851–
    3. 3. William Ferris 1869–
    4. 4. Jane Ferris 1843–1922
    5. 5. Elvira Ferris 1845–1877
  2. 2. Harriet Ferris 1811–1882
  3. 3. Edward Ferris 1811–
  4. 4. James Ferris 1815–1891
  5. 5. Susan Ferris 1820–1894
  6. 6. Selah Ferris 1814–1889
  7. 7. Andrew Ferris 1829–1910
  8. 8. Eliza (Ann) Spencer 1827–1901
  9. 9. Fayette Ferris 1830–1880

John Ferris's Timeline

9 Records

1784
26 Jul 1784
Birth of John Ferris in Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
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
5 Jan 1867
Age 83
Death of John Ferris in Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1784
    Event Place: Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1865
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, State Census, 1855
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York; Roll: M653_867; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 803867
    [5] 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: 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; Page: 114

    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: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1867
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spencer, Tioga County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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