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Josiah Hays Ferrell 1828–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1828

Birth Location: Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 4 May 1909

Death Location: Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA

Father: Elisha Ferrell

Mother: Susannah Hayes

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Tomlinson

Children(s): Joseph Ferrell, Spencer Ferrell, William Ferrell, James Ferrill, Indiana Ferrill, Alberta Ferrell

The story of Josiah Hays Ferrell began in 1828 in Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA. In 1860, Josiah Hays Ferrell resided in Pinegrove, Wetzel, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Josiah Hays Ferrell resided in Woodland, Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA. Josiah Hays Ferrell married Elizabeth Hartness Tomlinson, and had children including Alberta Ferrell, Indiana Ferrill, James Ferrill, Joseph Robert Ferrell, Spencer M Ferrell, William F Ferrell. Josiah Hays Ferrell passed away in 1909 in Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Hays Ferrell began in 1828 in Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Josiah Hays Ferrell resided in Pinegrove, Wetzel, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Josiah Hays Ferrell resided in Woodland, Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA.
  • Josiah Hays Ferrell married Elizabeth Hartness Tomlinson, and had children including Alberta Ferrell, Indiana Ferrill, James Ferrill, Joseph Robert Ferrell, Spencer M Ferrell, William F Ferrell.
  • Josiah Hays Ferrell passed away in 1909 in Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Ferrell's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Ferrell
1828–1909
Birth Place: Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Elisha T. Ferrell
1798–1889
Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Susannah Hayes
1799–1845
Tyler, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Ferrell's Descendants

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Josiah (Hays) Ferrell (20 Dec 1828–4 May 1909) m. Elizabeth (Hartness) Tomlinson (12 Oct 1831–19 Dec 1910)
  1. 1. Joseph (Robert) Ferrell 1859–1928 m. Emma (Adaline) Pipes 1873–1938
    1. 1. Kathyrn (Elizabeth) Ferrell 1906–1994 m. Kelly (S) Tingler 1907–1960
    2. 2. Edith (Bessy) Ferrell 1893–
    3. 3. Estella (M.) Ferrell 1891–
    4. 4. Everett (R.) Ferrell 1896–
    5. 5. Marie (M.) Ferrell 1898–
    6. 6. Carl (A.) Ferrell 1910–
  2. 2. Spencer (M.) Ferrell 1870–1936
  3. 3. William (F.) Ferrell 1853–
  4. 4. James Ferrill 1862–
  5. 5. Indiana Ferrill 1867–
  6. 6. Alberta Ferrell 1877–

Josiah Ferrell's Timeline

6 Records

1828
20 Dec 1828
Birth of Josiah Hays Ferrell in Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Josiah Hays Ferrell resided here in Pinegrove, Wetzel, Virginia, USA
Pinegrove, Wetzel, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Josiah Hays Ferrell resided here in Woodland, Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Woodland, Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Josiah Hays Ferrell resided here in Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Josiah Hays Ferrell resided here in Marysville, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Marysville, Wright, Minnesota, USA
1909
4 May 1909
Age 81
Death of Josiah Hays Ferrell in Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1828
    Event Place: Murphy, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pinegrove, Wetzel, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wetzel, Virginia; Roll: M653_1384; Page: 46; Family History Library Film: 805384

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Woodland, Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Woodland, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: T132_13; Page: 524

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodland, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: 638; Page: 492D; Enumeration District: 074

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marysville, Wright, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marysville, Wright, Minnesota; Roll: 798; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0234

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1909
    Event Place: Woodland, Wright, Minnesota, USA

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