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Walter Scott Ferris 1859–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1859

Birth Location: New Brunswick, Canada

Death Date: 15 Feb 1901

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

Father: Thomas Farris

Mother: Catharine Ferris

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Anna Farris, Herbert Farries

In 1859, Walter Scott Ferris entered the world in New Brunswick, Canada, born to Thomas R Farris And Catharine S Ferris. In 1861, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1871, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada. Walter Scott Ferris had children including Anna May Farris, Herbert Ernest Farries. 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 New Brunswick, Canada, born to Thomas R Farris And Catharine S Ferris.
  • In 1861, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1871, Walter Scott Ferris resided in Kinloss, Bruce South, Ontario, Canada.
  • Walter Scott Ferris had children including Anna May Farris, Herbert Ernest Farries.
  • Walter Scott Ferris passed away in 1901 in Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Farris
1822–1897
Birth Location: 150 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada
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Catharine Ferris
1834–1898
Birth Location: OH, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Anna Farris
1896–1990
Birth Location: McPherson, South Dakota, USA
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Herbert Farries
1896–1950
Birth Location: Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA
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Walter Ferris's Ancestors

Self
Walter Ferris
1859–1901
Birth Place: New Brunswick, Canada
Parents
Thomas R Farris
1822–1897
150 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada
Catharine (S) Ferris
1834–1898
OH, USA
Grandparents
Joseph FERRIS
1791–1840
New Brunswick
Elizabeth (B Schmidt) Ferris
1795–1840
Gagetown, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Joseph Ferris
1798–1881
Harpersfield, DL, NY, USA
Sarah (C) Smith
1800–1882
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1746–1832
Mary Stilwell
1780–1812
Nathaniel Cottle
1753–1806
Catharine Fletcher
1753–1815
Samuel III
1754–1842
Phoebe Sherman
1759–1840
Joseph Smith
1760–1827
Catherine Havens
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ferris
1734–1780
Charity THOMAS
1728–1808
Daniel Sr
1720–1770
Susanna Hedden
1722–1770
Isaac Cottle
1726–1769
Mary Clark
1721–1754
David Fletcher
1726–1785
Samuel Jr
1732–1798
Susannah Peck
1739–1798
Elisha Sherman
1730–1774
Phebe Canfield
1731–1774

Walter Ferris's Descendants

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Walter (Scott) Ferris (29 May 1859–15 Feb 1901)
  1. 1. Anna (May) Farris 1896–1990
  2. 2. Herbert (Ernest) Farries 1896–1950

Walter Ferris's Timeline

6 Records

1859
29 May 1859
Birth of Walter Scott Ferris in New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick, Canada
1861
1861
Age 2
Walter Scott Ferris resided here in Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, 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.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1859
    Event Place: New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1004
    [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: Cambridge, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1004

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