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Walter Scott Ferris 1859–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1859

Birth Location: Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 15 Feb 1901

Death Location: Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA

Father: John Farries

Mother: Jane Ferres

Spouse(s): Alice Johnson

Children(s): Anna Farris, Walter Farris, Herbert Farries, Myrtle Farries

In 1859, Walter Scott Ferris entered the world in Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, born to John Farries And Jane Ferres. In 1861, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Kincardine, Bruce, Canada West, Canada. In 1871, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada. Walter Scott Ferris married Alice Isabelle Johnson, and had children including Anna May Farris, Herbert Ernest Farries, Myrtle A Farries, Walter Farris. Walter Scott Ferris passed away in 1901 in Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Walter Scott Ferris entered the world in Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada, born to John Farries And Jane Ferres.
  • In 1861, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Kincardine, Bruce, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1871, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada.
  • Walter Scott Ferris married Alice Isabelle Johnson, and had children including Anna May Farris, Herbert Ernest Farries, Myrtle A Farries, Walter Farris.
  • Walter Scott Ferris passed away in 1901 in Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Farries
1826–1885
Birth Location: Rerrick, kirkcud
JF
Jane Ferres
1834–1914
Birth Location: Newcastleton, Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
JF

Spouses(s)

Alice Johnson
1867–1941
Birth Location: Lambton, Ontario, Canada
AJ

Children(s)

Anna Farris
1896–1990
Birth Location: McPherson, South Dakota, USA
AF
Walter Farris
1891–1942
Birth Location: South Dakota
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Herbert Farries
1896–1950
Birth Location: Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA
HF
Myrtle Farries
1893–1963
Birth Location: McPherson, South Dakota
MF

Walter Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Walter Ferris
1859–1901
Birth Place: Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Parents
John Farries
1826–1885
Rerrick, kirkcud
Jane Ferres
1834–1914
Newcastleton, Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Farries
1802–1885
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Janet (Alisa Potterson) Farries
1814–1883
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Walter (Scott) 1803
1803–1873
Village of Newcastleton, Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Margaret Stothart
1808–1888
Middlebie, Dumfriesshire
Great-Grandparents
Robert Farish
1769–1862
Elizabeth Nelson
1770–1816
Andrew HOGG
1771–1856
Sir Lawyer
1771–1832
Margaret Charpentier
1770–1826
Grizy Scott
1766–
Elizabeth Gourhley
1761–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Farrish
1738–1811
Elizabeth Little
1760–1842
Walter Hogg
1734–1825
Margaret Calvert
1726–1803
Walter 1729
1729–1799
Ann Rutherford
1738–1819
Jean Charpentier
1750–1806
Charlotte Volere
1752–1849

Walter Ferris's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Scott) Ferris (29 May 1859–15 Feb 1901) m. Alice (Isabelle) Johnson (15 Nov 1867–02 Dec 1941)
  1. 1. Anna (May) Farris 1896–1990
  2. 2. Walter Farris 1891–1942
  3. 3. Herbert (Ernest) Farries 1896–1950
  4. 4. Myrtle (A) Farries 1893–1963 m. Harry Curtis 1881–1946
    1. 1. Walter (Scott) Curtis 1922–1994 m. Laura (Jane) King 1921–2004
      1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Curtis 1948–2011 m. Byron (James) Gard 1948–1968
    2. 2. Robert Curtis 1923–1984 m. Kathryn (Lucille) Curtis 1924–2015 m. Delores (Jean) Gladson 1931–2020
    3. 3. Harry Curtis 1917–1982 m. Norma (Dolsen) Hale 1923–1991
    4. 4. Frances (A) Fields 1928–2017 m. Delbert (Eugene) Fields 1928–2020
    5. 5. Jeanne (Elizabeth) Curtis 1916–1969 m. Philip (A) Allio 1915–1988 m. Marvin (Andrew) James 1916–1984
      1. 1. Philip (A Allio) Jr 1949–2019 m. Kay (Lanelle) Lawton 1945–2002

Walter Ferris's Timeline

7 Records

1859
29 May 1859
Birth of Walter Scott Ferris in Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 2
Walter Scott Ferris resided here in Kincardine, Bruce, Canada West, Canada
Kincardine, Bruce, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 12
Walter Scott Ferris resided here in Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada
Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 22
Walter Scott Ferris resided here in Ashfield, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
Ashfield, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
1900
1900
Age 41
Walter Scott Ferris resided here in Leola, McPherson, South Dakota, USA
Leola, McPherson, South Dakota, USA
1901
15 Feb 1901
Age 42
Death of Walter Scott Ferris in Ledla, S.D., U.S.A.
Ledla, S.D., U.S.A.
1901
15 Feb 1901
Age 42
Death of Walter Scott Ferris in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA
McPherson County, South Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1859
    Event Place: Kincardine, Bruce, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1011
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Ashfield, Huron North, Ontario; Roll: C_13274; Page: 70; Family No: 315
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario; Roll: C-9934; Page: 56; Family No: 174
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leola, McPherson, South Dakota; Roll: 1552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0235; FHL microfilm: 1241552
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Kincardine, Bruce, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario; Roll: C-9934; Page: 56; Family No: 174

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Ashfield, Huron North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Ashfield, Huron North, Ontario; Roll: C_13274; Page: 70; Family No: 315

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leola, McPherson, South Dakota; Roll: 1552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0235; FHL microfilm: 1241552

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leola, McPherson, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leola, McPherson, South Dakota; Roll: 1552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0235; FHL microfilm: 1241552

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1901
    Event Place: Ledla, S.D., U.S.A.
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1901
    Event Place: McPherson County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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