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Thomas James Ferris 1897–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1897

Birth Location: 39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Death Date: 16 Aug 1930

Death Location: Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Ferris

Mother: Sarah Humphreys

Spouse(s): Sarah Skillen

Children(s): Thomasina Ferris, Hugh Ferris

In 1897, Thomas James Ferris entered the world in 39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland, born to James Moore Ferris And Sarah Ann Humphreys. In 1901, Thomas James Ferris resided in Victoria, Down, Ireland. Thomas James Ferris married Sarah Jane Skillen, and had children including Hugh W Ferris, Thomasina Ina Ferris. Thomas James Ferris passed away in 1930 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Thomas James Ferris entered the world in 39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland, born to James Moore Ferris And Sarah Ann Humphreys.
  • In 1901, Thomas James Ferris resided in Victoria, Down, Ireland.
  • Thomas James Ferris married Sarah Jane Skillen, and had children including Hugh W Ferris, Thomasina Ina Ferris.
  • Thomas James Ferris passed away in 1930 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Ferris
1897–1930
Birth Place: 39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Parents
James Moore Ferris
1855–1903
Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Sarah (Ann) Humphreys
1863–1916
Co Dublin
Grandparents
John Ferris
1814–1880
Aghagallon, Antrim, Ireland
Catherine ((Kate)) Bell
1847–1867
Glenavey Antrim Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Ferris
1789–1884
Sarah
1784–
Francis Bell
1803–1861
Ann Ingram
1791–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Ferris
1753–1831
William Bell
1762–1845
Sarah Peel
–1811

Thomas Ferris's Descendants

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Thomas (James) Ferris (17 Apr 1897–16 Aug 1930) m. Sarah (Jane) Skillen (6 Aug 1902–28 Sep 1984)
  1. 1. Thomasina ('Ina') Ferris 1923–1970 m. Hector Balfour 1920–2005
    1. 1. Glenis (Jacqueline Balfour) DesBoullions 1947–1994 m. Arthur (L Des) Bouillons 1938–2013
  2. 2. Hugh (W) Ferris 1922–1942

Thomas Ferris's Timeline

7 Records

1897
17 Apr 1897
Birth of Thomas James Ferris in 39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 4
Thomas James Ferris resided here in Victoria, Down, Ireland
Victoria, Down, Ireland
1921
Jun 1921
Age 24
Thomas James Ferris was married in Belfast, Ireland
Belfast, Ireland
1930
1930
Age 33
Thomas James Ferris resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1930
16 Aug 1930
Age 33
Death of Thomas James Ferris in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Thomas James Ferris resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 43
Thomas James Ferris resided here in Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1897
    Event Place: 39 Stoneyford Street, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ireland, Census, Class: RG14
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Index to Alien Arrivals at Canadian Atlantic and Pacific Seaports, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Index to Alien Arrivals at Canadian Atlantic and Pacific Seaports; NAI Number: 3000080; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record
    [4] Ireland, CIVIL Registration Births Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340731
    [6] UK, Outward Passenger Lists
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01755; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 30-25

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Jun 1921
    Event Place: Belfast, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index, 1845-1958

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Victoria, Down, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1923
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Alien Arrivals at Canadian Atlantic and Pacific Seaports, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Index to Alien Arrivals at Canadian Atlantic and Pacific Seaports; NAI Number: 3000080; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1923
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1924
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340731

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340731

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01755; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 30-25

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Somerset, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01755; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 30-25

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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