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Ferris

Farris, Ferris, Pharis, Pharris, Phares - indexed as Ferris

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Pharis, Joseph

Aka

Ferris, Joseph

Parents:

1821 Birth: 5-28-1821 VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H156: Joseph Farris, 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/330, HOH.

1870

1880

1880 Death: 1-26-1880

1880 Burial: Huffville Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Rd NE (SR 610), Huffville, VA as Joseph Pharris.

Pharis, Margaret

Aka

Ferris, Margaret

Parents: John & Nancy (Bishop) Finch. [no file]

1831 Birth: 1-9-1831 VA.

1860 Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H156: Margaret 25 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870

1880

1891 Death: 12-24-1891.

1891 Burial: Floyd County, VA as Margaret Pharris.

 

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1. Ferris, Lucinda widow of Willis Ferris

Parents: Evan & Dicey (Atkins) Gillespie Jr.

1837 Birth: abt 1837 Franklin Co., VA.

1854 Marriage #1: Lucinda Gallaspy m. Willis Ferris 05-21-1854 Franklin Co., VA. He single 21 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA, s/o Nancy Ferris. She single 18 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o Evan & Dicy Gallaspy.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Little River PO, H567:

……… Farris, Lucinda 23 yo w/f, b. VA, $0/0, Ervin Gillespie HOH.

…………… Mary A. 4 yo w/f, b. VA, Evin Gillespie HOH.

…………… James W. 1 yo w/m, b. VA, Ervin Gillespie HOH.

…2. Ferris, Mary A.

Parents: Willis & Lucinda (Gillespie) Ferris.

1856 Birth: abt 1856 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother but maternal grandfather HOH.

…2. Ferris, James W

Parents: Willis & Lucinda (Gillespie) Ferris.

1856 Birth: abt abt 1859 VA.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with mother but maternal grandfather HOH.

 

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1. Ferris, Valentine T.

Aka

Pharis, Valentine T.

Parents:

1820 Birth: abt 1820 VA.

I1842 Marriage #1: Valentine Faris m. Hannah Underwood 07-15-1842 Franklin Co., VA. Sur: Wm. Bagley.

1850 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, H1175:

……… Paris, Valentine 30 yo w/m laborer, b. VA, HOH.

…………… Hannah 27 yo w/f, b. VA.

…………… William 7 yo w/m, b. VA.

…………… Ruth 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

……… Underwood, Isham 11 yo w/m, b. VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA, South Western District, H239:

…… Fariss, Valentine 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/100, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Hannah 39 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… Wm 14 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Ruth 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Betty 10 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Nancy 7 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… John 4 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Sally A. 11/12 w/f, b. VA.

…… Underwood, Isham 21 yo w/m laborer, b. VA.

1870 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA, Christiansburg District, H479:

…… Pharis, Valentine 57 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, cannot write, HOH.

………… Hannah 50 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read/write.

………… John 14 yo w/m, b. VA.

………… Sarah A. 12 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Emaline 10 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H35:

…… Feriss, Valentine 60 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

………… Hannah 58 yo wife, b. VA, rheumatism.

…… Feriss, Virginia 14 yo granddaughter, b. VA. (d/o ?)

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:

…… Ferris, Valentine 70 yo.

…+ Ferris, Hannah

Aka

Pharis, Hannah

Parents:

1822 Birth: 1822 VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with husband Valentine T. Ferris.

1870 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with husband Valentine T. Ferris.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Valentine T. Ferris.

…2. Ferris, William R.

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Ferris.

1842 Birth: abt 1842 VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

I1863 Marriage #1: William Ferris m. Julia Stump 10-03-1863 at Valentine Ferris', Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 20 yo single soldier, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Valentine & Hannah Ferris. She single 22 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd, Co., VA d/o Edward & Edie Stump.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove Twp, H237:

…… Ferris, William 28 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, cannot read/write, HOH.

………… Julia 30 yo w/f, b. VA, keeping house.

………… Virginia C. 5 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Nancy F. 3 yo w/f, b. VA.

………… Rice Dan’l 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

……+ Ferris, Julia Ann

Parents: Edward & Edie (unknown) Stump.

1840 Birth: abt 1840 Franklin Co., VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William R. Ferris.

……3. Ferris, Virginia C.

Parents: William R. & Julia Ann (Stump) Ferris.

1865 Birth: abt 1865 VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Ferris, Nancy Frances

Parents: William R. & Julia Ann (Stump) Ferris.

1867 Birth: abt 1867 VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: unknown Stump

I1905 Marriage #2: Nancy F. Stump m. W. J. Poff Sr. 11-9-1905 at the home of W. Stump, Floyd Co., VA. He 54 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Samuel & Matilda Poff. She 38 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William R. & Julia A. Ferris.

I1931 Marriage #3: Frances Poff m. Thomas B. Bell 12-24-1931 Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 63 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Copper Hill, VA, s/o B. L. Bell & Sarah E. Moran. She 64 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Copper Hill, VA, d/o William Ferris & Julia Stump.

Thomas Benjamin Bell, s/o Benjamin Lewis & 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth (Moran) Bell. [bell]

……3. Ferris, Rice Daniel

Parents: William R. & Julia Ann (Stump) Ferris.

1869 Birth: abt 1869 VA.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1890 Marriage #1: Rice Ferris m. Virginia Hickson 02-25-1890 at John H. Lemon's, Floyd Co., VA by John H. Lemon. He 21 yrs 11 mons single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Julia A. Farris. She 14 yo single w/f, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Daniel & Eliza Hickson.

Virginia “Jennie” Hickson, d/o Daniel & Eliza [CHECK] Hickson.

……3. Ferris, Valentine T.

Parents: William R. & Julia Ann (Stump) Ferris.

1872 Birth: 3-10-1872 VA.

I1894 Marriage #1: Valentine Feris m. Lucinda J. Aldridge 01-15-1894 at William Aldridge's, Floyd Co., VA by J.T. Turner. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. M. & Julia Ann Feris. She 25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William H. & Sarah E. Aldridge.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co, VA, Locust Grove District 20, H159:

…… Feris, William _. 27 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1872 VA, parents b. VA, m. 7y, cannot read or write, rents farm, HOH. (check again)

………… Lucinda E. 32 yo wife, b. Aug 1867 VA, m. 7y, 7 children with 4 living.

………… Posey J. 5 yo son, b. Dec 1894 VA.

………… Luemma 4 yo daughter, b. May 1896 VA.

………… Harvey L. 2 yo son, b. Nov 1897 VA.

………… William K. 4/12 son, b. Jan 1900 VA

1910 Residence: Floyd Co, VA, Locust Grove District 51, H??:

…… Farris, Valentine T. 38 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 16y, rents farm, HOH.

………… Lucinda E. 41 yo wife, b. VA, M1 16y, 7 children with 7 living.

………… Pose J. 15 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school.

………… Emma 14 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Harvey L. 12 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… William K. 10 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Feacis L. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, school. (aka Frances L.)

………… Coy 6 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Nannie G. 4 yo daughter, b. VA.

1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA, Locust Grove District, H170:

…… Ferris, Valentine 47 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH.

………… Lucinda 51 yo wife, b. VA.

………… Posey J. 24 yo single son, b. VA.

………… Luemma 23 yo single daughter, b. VA.

………… Harvey L. 22 yo single son, b. VA.

………… William K. 20 yo single son, b. VA.

………… Lora F. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… William C. 15 yo son, b. VA, school.

………… Nannie G. 13 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

i1922 Marriage #2: V. T. Ferris m. Della J. Poff 8-13-1922 at W. S. Mills, Floyd Co., VA by I.H. Shaver, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 50 yo widowed w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Copper Hill, VA, s/o William R. & Julia Ann. She 39 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Copper Hill, VA, d/o V. T. Mannon & Alice.

Della Jane Manning, do Nathan Valentine & Elizabeth Alice (Conner) Manning. [Manning_Cary_Mahala] She 1st married James Bostonia Poff. [Poff_Samuel_Matilda]

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-14, Check, H135:

…… Ferris, Harvey 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Nellie 43 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Carlton 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Lorine 7 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Valentine 67 yo widowed father, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, other.

1951 Death: 7-14-1951 Check, Locust Grove District, Floyd Co., VA.

Valen Tine Ferris, 79 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Mar 10, 1872 VA. Spouse: Lucindia Aldridge. Father: William Ferris. Mother: Julia Stump. Informant: Harvey L. Ferris of Check, VA. COD: cerebral hemorrhage. Burial: Head of the River Ch. Cem., Copper Hill, VA.

1951 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

………+ Ferris, Lucinda Ann E.

Parents: William H. & Sarah Elizabeth (Conner) Aldredge. [aldredge_Anderson_Elizabeth]

1867 Birth: 8-27-1867 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA with husband Valentine T. Ferris.

1922 Death: 4-4-1922.

1922 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Ferris, Posie Jessie

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1894 Birth: 12-28-1894 Floyd Co., VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

1928 Marriage #1: Posie m. Elizabeth Myrtle ”Myrtle” Carr 1928 Floyd.

Elizabeth Myrtle ”Myrtle” Carr, d/o Joseph Samuel & Margaret Catherine “Maggie” (Spangler) Carr. [Carr_HenryW_2wives]

1958 Death:  12-19-1958. [DeathCert]

1958 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Ferris, Luemma

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1896 Birth: May 1896 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

I1923 Marriage #1: LuEmma Ferris m. Albert Light 6-3-1923 Floyd Co., VA by H. V. Cole, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 26 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Simpsons, VA, s/o Lawson & Julina Light. She 26 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Copper Hill, VA, d/o V. T. & Lucinda Farris. 

Isaac Albert Light, s/o William Lawson & Julina Prudence (Conner) Light. [light]

………4. Ferris, Harvey Lee

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1897 Birth: Nov 1897 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

I1923 Marriage #1: Harvey Ferris m. Nellie Conner 2-28-1923 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o V. T. & Lucinda Ferris. She 25 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o D. A. & Liddie Conner.

1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 11, H136:

…… Ferris, Harvey L. 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH.

………… Nellie J. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married.

………… Carlton L. 2y 0/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 32-14, Check, H135:

…… Ferris, Harvey 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH.

………… Nellie 43 yo wife, b. VA, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, housework.

………… Carlton 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Lorine 7 yo daughter, b. VA, completed G0, resided in same house 1935, school.

………… Valentine 67 yo widowed father, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, other.

1983 Death: 2-1-1983 Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem City, VA but of 1345 Forest Lawn Dr, Salem, VA.

Harvey Lee Ferris, 85 yo retired w/m school custodian, b. 11-14-1897 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Nellie Conner. Father: Valentine Ferris. Mother: Lucinda Aldridge. Informant: Mrs. Lorraine F. Hall. COD: carcinoma prostate. Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA.

1983 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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…………+ Ferris, Nellie Jane

Parents: Daniel Adam & Lydia A. (Conner) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah] I

1997 Birth: 3-6-1897 Floyd Co., VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Harvey Lee Ferris.

1972 Death: 1-29-1972 1345 Forest Lawn Dr, Salem, VA but of Rt 1, Check, Floyd Co., VA.

Nellie Conner Ferris 74 yo married w/f, b. Mar 6, 1897 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Harvey Lee Ferris. Father: Daniel Adam Conner. Mother: Lida Conner. Informant: Mrs. Lorraine F. Hall. COD: pneumonia. Other: Parkinson Disease. Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA.

1972 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

…………5. Ferris, Carlton Lee

Parents: Harvey Lee & Nellie Jane (Conner) Ferris.

1928 Birth: 3-23-1928 Roanoke, VA.

1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1964 Marriage #1: Carlton Lee Ferris m. Patricia Ann Aldridge 6-6-1964 Salem, VA. He 36 yo single w/m shipping clerk Graves-Humphries Hardware, b. Roanoke, VA, current address 1345 Forest Lawn Dr, Salem, VA, s/o Harvey Lee Ferris & Nellie Jane Conner. She 29 yo single w/f stenographer Virginia Markets Inc, b. Salem, VA, current address 463 Chamberlain Lane, Salem, VA, d/o Charles Walker Aldridge & Grace Prudence Palmer.

1965 Divorce: granted to wife, Patricia Ann Aldridge, b. 3-10-1935 VA. No minor children affected.

1980 Death: 9-17-1980 Rt 311 (in car), Salem, VA but of 1345 Forest Lawn Dr, Salem, VA.

Carlton Lee Ferris, 52 yo divorced w/m receiving clerk Wholesale Hardware, b. Mar 23, 1928 Roanoke, VA. Father: Harvey Lee Ferris. Mother: Nellie Conner. Informant: Mrs. Lorriane F. Hall. COD: gunshot wound of head self-inflicted. Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA.

1880 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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…………5. Ferris, Lorraine F.

Parents: Harvey Lee & Nellie Jane (Conner) Ferris.

1933 Birth: 1-20-1933 Floyd Co., VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Joseph Erby Hall, s/o Joseph Erby Sr & Lena G. (Dobbins) Hall. [hall]

2005 Death: 7-25-2005 Salem, VA.

2005 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Wednesday, July 27, 2005 (src: GenealogyBank.com)

Lorraine Ferris Hall, 72, of Salem, was called home to be with our Lord, Monday, July 25, 2005. She was born January 20, 1933. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Nellie Ferris; her husband, Joseph Erby Hall, Jr.; and a brother, Carlton Lee Ferris. Surviving are her children, Linda Hall Jenkins and her husband, Gene, Richard Hall and his friend, Katherine Hamilton, Tammy Hall Miller; three grandchildren, Jason Jenkins, Angela Jenkins and Brittney Miller; special friends, Kathy Bordewisch and Robert Jenkins. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. William Fintel, the Oncology staff, Radiation department, and the 6th floor nurses and techs at Lewis-Gale Hospital for their loving care. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Oakey's South Chapel with Dr. Joe Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, Brambleton Avenue, 989-3131.

2005 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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………4. Ferris, William K.

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1900 Birth: Jan 1900 VA.

1900, 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

………4. Ferris, Frances Lora

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

………4. Ferris, Coy William

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

i1935 Marriage #1: Coy Ferris m. Hazel Conner 8-10-1935 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 30 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, current address Copper Hill, VA, s/o V. T. Ferris & Lucinda Aldridge. She 23 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co.,VA, current address Copper Hill, VA, d/o Jasper Conner & E. A. Bowles.

1968 Death:

1968 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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…………+ Ferris, Hazel Sarah

Parents: Jasper & Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Bowles) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

1912 Residence: 3-6-1912 Floyd Co., VA.

2001 Death: 2001

2001 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Ferris, Nannie G.

Parents: Valentine T. & Lucinda Ann E. (Aldredge) Ferris.

1906 Birth: abt 1906 VA.

1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co, VA parents.

……3. Ferris, David H.

Parents: William R. & Julia Ann (Stump) Ferris.

1875 Birth: May 1875 Floyd Co., VA.

i1895 Marriage #1: David H. Farris m. Nora Alice Holland 01-12-1895 at Robert B. Holland's, Floyd Co., VA by J.T. Conner. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William R. & Juli Farris. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Robert B. & Josephine Holland.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 20, H57:

…… Feris, David H. 25 yo w/m farm laborer, b. May 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 5y, cannot read/write, rents house, ______ HOH.

………… Nora A. 22 yo wife, b. Dec 1878 VA, parents b. VA, m. 5y, 2 children with 2 living.

………… Lena R. 4 yo daughter, b. June 1895 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Clarence C. 8/12 son, b. Sept 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

………+ Ferris, Nora A.

Parents: Robert B. & Ellice Josephine (Bird) Holland.

1878 Birth: 12-1878 Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband David H. Ferris.

………4. Ferris, Lena R.

Parents: David H. & Nora A. (Hollin) Ferris.

1895 Birth: June 1895 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

………4. Ferris, Clarence C.

Parents: David H. & Nora A. (Hollin) Ferris.

1899 Birth: Sept 1899 VA.

1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

…2. Ferris, Ruth Ann

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Ferris.

1848 Birth: abt 1848 VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

i1865 Marriage #2: Ruth Stump m. Thomas B. Stump 02-13-1865 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo widowed, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Edward & Jane Stump. She widowed 20 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA, d/o Valentine & Hanah Pharis.

Thomas B. Stump, b. abt 1840 Franklin Co., VA, d. 1913 near Pizarro, Floyd Co., VA per widow’s pension appl. [no file]

…2. Ferris, Betty

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Ferris.

1850 Birth: abt 1850 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

…2. Ferris, Nancy A.

Aka

…2. Pharis, Nancy A.

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Ferris.

1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

i1870 Marriage #1: Nancy A. Pharis m. Christopher Conner 04-07-1870 at Peter Conner's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 16 yo single carpenter, b. & living in Floyd, s/o Peter & Mary Jane Conner. She single 17 yo, b. Franklin Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Valentine & Hannah Farris.

Christopher A. Conner, b. abt 1854 Floyd Co. VA, s/o Peter & Mary Jane (Martin) Conner. [Conner_Peter_Mary]

…2. Ferris, John

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Ferris.

1856 Birth: abt 1856 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

I1874 Marriage #1: John Ferris m. Virginia McGee 10-15-1874 at George W. Kelly's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. Carroll Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Valentine & Hannah Ferris. She single 14 yo, b. Patrick Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & (blank) McGee.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District, H356:

…… Ferris, John 24 yo w/m, works in grist mill, b. VA, HOH.

………… Virginia 17 yo wife, b. VA, keeping house.

………… Willie 3 yo son, b. VA.

………… Ira 6/12 son, b. Dec.

…… Via, Susan 22 yo w/f servant, b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District:

…… Ferris, John 37 yo.

………… Virginia 35 yo.

………… William L. 13 yo.

………… James I. 9 yo.

………… Mary J. 6 yo.

………… Joseph L. 4 yo.

………… Oscar B. 1 yo.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA, Ward 1, District 90, H245:

…… Ferris, John 45 yo w/m blacksmith, b. May 1855 VA, parents b. VA, m. 23y, rents house, HOH.

………… Virginia 46 yo wife, b. unknown 1854 VA, parents b. VA, m. 23y, 9 children with 8 living.

………… James B. 19 yo son, b. May 1881 VA, parents b. VA, day laborer.

………… Mary J. 17 yo daughter, b. May 1883 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Joe L. 12 yo son, b. May 1888 VA, parents b. VA, day laborer.

………… Oscar B. 10 yo son, b. June 1889 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Bobbie S. 6 yo son, b. Feb 1894 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Lillie M. 1 yo daughter, b. May 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

………… Arthur W. 1 yo son, b. May 1899 VA, parents b. VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H29:

…… Ferris, John 55 yo w/m grain miller, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 30y, cannot read or write, rents, HOH.

………… Birch 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 30y, 8 children with 6 living.

………… Ira 27 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer working out, cannot read or write.

………… Lem 23 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer working out, cannot read or write.

………… Blaine 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer working out.

………… Jackson 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, laborer working out, cannot write, school.

………… Mamie 13 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

………… Arthur 9 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……+ Ferris, Judia Virginia

Parents: William & (unknown) McGhee.

1863 Birth: abt 1863 Patrick Co., VA.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John Ferris.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with husband John Ferris.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John Ferris.

……3. Ferris, William Henry

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1877 Birth: 3-16-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1897 Marriage #1: William Ferris m. Mary J. Poff 09-04-1897 at Mary J. Poff's, Floyd Co., VA by David Sumner. He 20 yo single w/m carpenter, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Virginia Ferris. She 15 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Fleming & Martha F. Poff.

1900:

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Locust Grove District 53, H109:

…… Ferris, William 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 13y, owns farm, HOH.

………… Mary J. 27 yo wife, b. VA, M1 13y, 2 children with 2 living.

………… Annie F. 11 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

………… Cassie L. 8 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

1951 Death: 2-22-1951 at home, rural Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

William Henry Ferris, 73 yo married w/m farmer, b. Mar 16, 1877 VA. Spouse: Mary Jane Poff. Father: John Ferris. Mother: Virgie McGee. Informant: Mrs. Troy Conner of Check, VA. COD: apoplexy. Burial: Head of the River Ch. Cem., Copper Hill, VA.

1951 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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………+ Ferris, Mary Jane

Parents: Fleming Henry & 2nd wife Martha Frances (Bird) Poff. [Poff_Fleming_2wives]

1883 Birth: 6-23-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Henry Ferris.

1968 Death: 1-20-1968 at home, Rt 1 Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

Mary Poff Ferris, 84 yo widowed w/f, b. June 23, 1883 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: William H. Ferris. Father: Flemon Poff. Mother: Martha Frances Byrd. Informant: Mrs. Troy Conner. COD: coronary occlusion. Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, VA Jan 22, 1968.

1968 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Ferris, Annie F.

Parents: William Henry & Mary Jane (Poff) Ferris.

1898 Birth: 8-9-1898 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1921 Marriage #1: Annie Ferris m. Troy Conner 11-24-1921 Simpson, Floyd Co., VA by G. H. Thomson, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He 26 yo single w/m saw milling, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James & Flora Conner. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Mary Ferris.

Troy Conner, s/o James Preston & Alice Flora (Holt) Conner. [Conner_Elizabeth_Andrew]

1987 Death: 10-7-1987.

1987 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

………4. Ferris, Cassie L.

Parents: William Henry & Mary Jane (Poff) Ferris.

1902 Birth: abt 1902 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Ferris, James Ira

Parents: John & Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1879 Birth: Dec 1879 VA.

1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents as James M. Ferris.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

Marriage #1: Harriet L. Yopp

1945 Death: 1-7-1945.

1945 Burial: Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Ferris, Mary Jane

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1883 Birth: 6-15-1883 Floyd Co., VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

i1902 Marriage #1: Mary J. Farris m. John W. Argabright 12-20-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o David & Sarah J. Argabright. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Judia Farris.

John Weaver Argabright, s/o David Andrew & Sarah Jane (Gearheart) Argabright. Jonathan & Jane (Wimmer) Argabright

1966 Death: 1-24-1966.

1966 Burial: Copper Hill Brethren Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

……3. Ferris, Joseph Lemuel

Parents: John & Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1886 Birth: abt 1886 VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1910 Marriage #1: Lemuel Farris m. Effie Thomas 10-16-1910 Floyd Co., VA. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Virgie Farris. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. (Green) B. & Nancy Thomas.

………+ Ferris, Effie Lee

Cross reference

………4. Ferris, Ethel Lena

Parents: Joseph Lemuel & Effie Lee (Thomas) Ferris.

1911 Birth: 8-7-1911 Floyd Co., VA.

i1928 Marriage #1: Ethel Ferris m. James L. Wilson 11-29-1928 Simpsons, Floyd Co., VA by Geo. W. Woodward, Minister of the Methodist Church. He 22 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA with present mailing address Copper Hill, VA, s/o I. D. Wilson & Minda Conner. She 17 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA with present mailing address Copper Hill, VA, d/o J. L. Ferris & Effie L. Thomas.

James Laban Wilson, s/o Isaac Daniel & Arminda Ellen (Conner) Wilson. [Wilson_Daniel_Elizabeth]

1996 Death: 6-15-1996 Floyd Co., VA.

1996 Burial: Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

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………4. Ferris, Vivian Elizabeth

Parents: Joseph Lemuel & Effie Lee (Thomas) Ferris.

1916 Birth: 7-31-1916 Floyd Co., VA.

i1934 Marriage #1: Vivian Ferris m. Brinton E. Conner 10-20-1934 Floyd Co., VA by R. C. Bailey, Minister of the M. E. Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, current address Copper Hill, VA, s/o Aaron Conner & Ora Perdue. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, current address Copper Hill, VA, d/o J. L. Ferris & Effie Thomas.  

Brinton Eli Conner, s/o Aaron & Ora Odell (Perdue) Conner. [Conner_Aaron_Kesiah]

2014 Death: 1-31-2014 of Roanoke, VA.

2014 Obit of Vivian Elizabeth “Pat” (Ferris) Conner: (src: Find A Grave)

Vivian (Pat) Ferris Conner, 97 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Friday January 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brinton E. Conner, her brothers, Billy Ferris and Vaughn Ferris, her sisters, Ethel Wilson, Ilene Altice, Josephine Smith and Rebecca Keenan. Mrs. Conner was a charter member of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, where she was one of the original organizers for the church semiannual yard sale, which supported church outreach missions. She was affectionately known to many as the "Garage Sale Goddess". She and her husband owned and operated a general merchandise store on Colonial Avenue and also, Wakefield Inn. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shelby Jean and Fred Mowles, Roanoke, VA., a son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bob) & Louise Conner, Vinton, VA., her grandchildren, David L. Mowles and wife, Linda, Star City, Ark. Donald R. Mowles and wife, Cathy, Roanoke, VA., Douglas W. Mowles and wife, Karen, Salem, VA., Dannette Reedy and husband, Tim, Roanoke, VA., Cari C. Floyd and husband, Craig, Roanoke, VA., Christi C. Whitely and husband, Simon, Barnardsville, NC., Cathryn (Katie) Beasley, Virginia Beach, VA., twelve great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, many special nieces, nephews and her church family. Services will be at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 3, 2014. The Rev. Branan Thompson, Jr., The Rev. Quentin Madden and the Rev. Melissa Scott will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

1978 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA. (no photo)

……3. Ferris, Oscar Blaine

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1889 Birth: 1889 VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1914 Marriage #1: Lezina Richards 1914 Floyd Co., VA.

1970 Death: 1970.

1970 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.

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……3. Ferris, Bobbie S.

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1894 Birth: Feb 1894 VA.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

……3. Ferris, Jackson L.

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1896 Birth: Aug 1896 VA.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

……3. Ferris, Lillie Mamie

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1899 Birth: May 1899 VA.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1912 Marriage #1: Lillie M. Ferris m. G. L. Reed 12-18-1912 Floyd Co., VA. He 29 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o W. B. & Julia Reed. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o John & Virgie Ferris.

George Luther Reed, s/o William Benjamin & Julia Elizabeth (Byrd) Reed. [reed_william4] I

……3. Ferris, Arthur Wade

Parents: John & Judia Virginia (McGhee) Ferris.

1899 Birth: May 1899 VA.

1900 Residence: Radford City, Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

i1922 Marriage #1: Arthur W. Ferris m. Gracie Hall 6-28-1922 Floyd Co., VA. He 31 yo w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Virginia Ferris. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Sam & Gillie A. Hall.

Gracie Hall d/o Samuel Zachriah & Gillie Ann (Palmer) Hall. [Hall_David_Abigail]

…2. Ferris, Sarah Ann

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Pharis.

1858 Birth: abt 1858 VA.

1860 Residence: Franklin Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

i1876 Marriage #1: Sally Ann Ferris m. John Q. Conner 05-18-1876 at Valentine Ferris', Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 17 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob R. & Elizabeth Conner. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Valentine & Hannah Ferris.

John Quincy Conner, 1857-1935, s/o Jacob R. & 1st wife Elizabeth Ann (McGee/Martin) Conner. [Conner_JacobR_2wives]

…2. Ferris, Emaline

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Pharis.

1860 Birth: abt 1860 VA.

1870 Residence: Montgomery Co., VA with parents.

…2. Ferris, Lausey

Parents: Valentine T. & Hannah (Underwood) Pharis.

1864 Birth: abt 1860 VA.

1870: where unless same as Emaline?

1878 Marriage #1: Lausey Ferriss m. William Collins 08-07-1878 at George W. Kelly's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 24 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Amanda Collins. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Valentine & Hannah Ferriss.

End Ferris in Floyd Co., VA.