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Silas Burke Farris 1807–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1807

Birth Location: Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY

Death Date: 20 Mar 1863

Death Location: Moniteau County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: James Jr.

Mother: Ann Burke

Spouse(s): Margaret Westbrook

Children(s): Melzar Farris, Edward Farris, James Farris, Nancy Farris, Richard Farris, Elizabeth Farris, Hannah Farris, Ann Farris, Margaret Farris, Lydia Farris, James Farris, Elizabeth Farris

The story of Silas Burke Farris began in 1807 in Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY. In 1830, Silas Burke Farris resided in Cooper, Missouri, USA. In 1840, Silas Burke Farris resided in Harrison, Cole, Missouri, USA. Silas Burke Farris married Margaret Jane Westbrook, and had children including Ann E Farris, Edward Westbrook Farris, Elizabeth Ann Farris, Hannah Eliza Farris, James Westbrook Farris, Lydia Margaret Farris, Margaret Jane Farris, Melzar Brown Farris, Nancy Ann Farris, Richard T Westbrook Farris. Silas Burke Farris passed away in 1863 in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Burke Farris began in 1807 in Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY.
  • In 1830, Silas Burke Farris resided in Cooper, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1840, Silas Burke Farris resided in Harrison, Cole, Missouri, USA.
  • Silas Burke Farris married Margaret Jane Westbrook, and had children including Ann E Farris, Edward Westbrook Farris, Elizabeth Ann Farris, Hannah Eliza Farris, James Westbrook Farris, Lydia Margaret Farris, Margaret Jane Farris, Melzar Brown Farris, Nancy Ann Farris, Richard T Westbrook Farris.
  • Silas Burke Farris passed away in 1863 in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Farris's Ancestors

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Silas Farris
1807–1863
Birth Place: Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY
Parents
James Esom Farris Jr.
1744–1822
Lunnenburg County, Virginia, USA
Ann Burke
1785–1860
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (Eason) Farris
1722–1814
Susanna (Luellen) Malcolm
1726–1778
Great-Grandparents
Henry Farris
1663–1761
Alicia McGuyver
1673–1744
George Jr
1680–1728
Sarah Malcomb
1705–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ian Farris
1640–1695
Emily Camerson
1643–1695
Michael McGuyver
1650–1711
Mary Goolman
1651–1693
William Malcolm
1660–1723
Isobell (Malcolm)
1660–1720
Sarah Preston
1660–1715

Silas Farris's Descendants

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Silas (Burke) Farris (16 Jul 1807–20 Mar 1863) m. Margaret (Jane) Westbrook (13 Dec 1807–19 Feb 1879)
  1. 1. Melzar (Brown) Farris 1841–1913 m. Sarah (Margaret) Stark 1852–1931
    1. 1. Oliver (Henry) Farris 1882–1944 m. Georgia (May) Peal 1894–1947
      1. 1. Gladys (Bernice) Farris 1910– m. Ira (James Lee) Mason 1910–1970 m. L. (C.) Dekle 1909– m. Alton (Harold) Sovereign 1908–2003
        1. 1. Claudette (Joy) Mason 1939–2025 m. Pablo (Emil) Chamberlain 1918–1995
        2. 2. Ronald (Lee) Mason 1933–2000
        3. 3. Sharlene (Yvonne) Stenmoe 1937–2010 m. LeRoy (Byron) Stenmoe 1937–1987
      2. 2. Keith (Oliver) Farris 1916–2003
      3. 3. Kenneth Farris 1916–1990
      4. 4. Stanley (O.) Farris 1912–1992
    2. 2. James (Monroe) Farris 1880–1953
    3. 3. William (Thomas) Farris 1877–1940
    4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Farris 1874–1931
    5. 5. Eva (Ann) Farris 1885–1938
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Farris 1867–1943
  2. 2. Edward (Westbrook) Farris 1836–1913
  3. 3. James (Westbrook) Farris 1833–1890
  4. 4. Nancy (Ann) Farris 1835–1836
  5. 5. Richard (T. Westbrook) Farris 1833–1890
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Farris 1839–1910
  7. 7. Hannah (Eliza) Farris 1843–1910
  8. 8. Ann (E) Farris 1846–1895
  9. 9. Margaret (Jane) Farris 1849–1850
  10. 10. Lydia (Margaret) Farris 1833–
  11. 11. James (Westbrook) Farris 1830–1913
  12. 12. Elizabeth (Ann) Farris 1839–1895

Silas Farris's Timeline

6 Records

1807
16 Jul 1807
Birth of Silas Burke Farris in Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY
Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY
1830
1830
Age 23
Silas Burke Farris resided here in Cooper, Missouri, USA
Cooper, Missouri, USA
1840
1840
Age 33
Silas Burke Farris resided here in Harrison, Cole, Missouri, USA
Harrison, Cole, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
Silas Burke Farris resided here in Township 43 Range 15, High Point, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
Township 43 Range 15, High Point, Moniteau, Missouri, USA
1863
20 Mar 1863
Age 56
Death of Silas Burke Farris in Highpoint, Moniteau, MO
Highpoint, Moniteau, MO
1863
27 Mar 1863
Age 56
Silas Burke Farris - Probate in Moniteau, Missouri, USA
Moniteau, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1807
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Lincoln, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: Township 43 Range 15, Moniteau, Missouri; Roll: M653_634; Page: 689; Family Histo
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Cooper, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Cooper, Missouri; Series: M19; Roll: 73; Page: 224; Family History Library Film: 0014854

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Harrison, Cole, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Harrison, Cole, Missouri; Roll: 222; Page: 88; Family History Library Film: 0014855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 43 Range 15, High Point, Moniteau, Missouri, 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: Township 43 Range 15, Moniteau, Missouri; Roll: M653_634; Page: 689; Family Histo

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1863
    Event Place: Highpoint, Moniteau, MO
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bonds and Letters of Administrators, Executors and Guardians, 1845-1897; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Moniteau County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Moniteau County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1863
    Event Place: Moniteau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bonds and Letters of Administrators, Executors and Guardians, 1845-1897; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Moniteau County)

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