Great, great, great grandparents

Samuel married, second, March 28, 1876, Sophia Lucretia Pickerel (Franklin) born September 25, 1855 and died August 8, 1913. Born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.5.2) JAMES LEROY FERRIS born June 9, 1878; a moulder in Colton's foundry in Galesburg; married 1^st, September 19, 1914 in Galesburg IL, Mary Jane Hartnett (nee Billings) [dau of J. T. Hartnett], of Boston MA who died June 30, 1924; married 2d July 8, 1925 Metta Tiedemann (nee Fetzer)

(5.1.1.5.4.2.5.3) ETHEL LORAINE FERRIS born September 14, 1883 two and a half miles west of Galesburg, Knox, IL and died October 31, 1904. There was an Ethel Ferris in the Middle Class of the Galesburg High School in 1899 – don’t know if this is the same one – probably so, because this Ethel graduated Galesburg High School 1900 – she was employed in the law office of L. H. Jelliff before leaving because of ill health. Her funeral service was held at the M. E. Church, Galesburg.

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6) HORACE FARR FERRIS

born July 5, 1838 presumably in Knox Co IL (probably the first Ferris born in Knox County IL) and died October 15, 1882; attended Knox College 1856-58; married January 15, 1868 Margaret C. Campbell born March 1842 and died May 1, 1932; buried Section J, the Campbell Plot, Angelus Cemetery, Rosedale, Los Angeles, CA (Jim   H.F.   the writer of several of the old letters; also see separate papers on his Civil War military service.); and born to H.F. and Margaret were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.1) JOHN C. (CAMPBELL?) FERRIS born February 14, 1869 and died March 5, 1869

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.2) HORACE BAYLES FERRIS born December 14, 1871 Missouri and died January 14, 1945 Los Angeles Co CA; married January 1, 1904 Inez Merle Humphrey [mother’s maiden name was Richmond] born June 6, 1882 Illinois and died November 17, 1961 Los Angeles Co CA; and born to Horace and Inez were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.2.1) FLORENCE MARGARET FERRIS born December 14, 1906 and died June 18, 1912

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.2.2) HORACE GARFIELD FERRIS born August 3, 1913 CA and died November 6, 1988 Los Angeles Co CA; a Google search turns up a couple of scientific papers that are by a Horace G. Ferris, from Calif – dates are in the ballpark – not sure this is same guy

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.3) INA MAY FERRIS born May 21, 1876 Corning MO and died May 16, 1911; buried in Section J, the Campbell Plot, Angelus Cemetery, Rosedale, Los Angeles, CA; married as his 1^st wife, July 8, 1897 Harry E. Thaxter (Harry Clinton Thaxter) [son of George Clinton & M (Davis) Thaxter] born 1871 Carson City NV (?) and died 1935 – divorced; and born to them was:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.3.1) CLINTON EWART THAXTER born May 17, 1898 Los Angeles CA and died July 1978 Fresno CA; married May 22, 1926/1925 Genevieve McGriffin (McGuffin) [dau of James Abraham & Helen Faul (Dunn) McGuffin] born April 5/6, 1908 Philippine Islands and died October 1997 Frenso; and they had 4 kids 3 of which were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.3.1.1) BARBARA JEAN THAXTER born January 17, 1928

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.3.1.2) CLINTON EWART THAXTER JR., born October 23, 1930

(5.1.1.5.4.2.6.3.1.3) THOMAS HOMER THAXTER, M.D., born April 21, 1935 Fresno CA and died there January 19, 1996; married Miss Leonardo and they had 3 kids

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7) SALLIE ANN FERRIS born October 4, 1841 on a farm, near Galesburg IL and died March 27, 1895 at her home, 249 North Academy, Galesburg; attended Knox College 1855-60; married August 10, 1865 in Knox Co, Lester T. Stone (1837-1911). (Jim - several of the old Civil War letters are from L.T. Stone.) L.T. was on the Galesburg Board of Education in 1899. Mrs. Stone was well known throughout the city, and numbered her friends by the score. She was of a genial and happy disposition; ever ready to do something that would be of benefit to others [The Galesburg Daily Mail, March 28, 1895.]; both buried in Hope Cemetery, Galesburg. Lester is listed in the 1892-93 Galesburg City Directory as (Stone & Buckley) residing at 247 N. Academy; and born to Sallie and Lester were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.1) CLARA L. STONE born March 24, 1867 and died April 1, 1883; buried Hope Cemetery, Galesburg

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.2) FRANCES ABBIE STONE born October 1, 1868 and died March 23, 1929; buried Hope Cemetery, Galesburg; 1895 resided Harvey IL

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3) MARTHA JANE STONE (Photo) born October 17, 1871 Galesburg and died 1957 presumably Riverside CA where she resided; attended Knox College 1889-90, 91-94, graduating with the Class of 1894, B.S.; 1895 a teacher in the Galesburg Public Schools; married October 11, 1899 Theodore Day Hurd of Riverside CA who died 1933; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1) HARRIET ELIZABETH HURD (Photo) born October 11, 1901 Riverside CA and died December 8, 1958 Los Angeles Co CA; graduated from Knox College 1922, B.S., Phi Beta Kappa, Secretary. As per the 1923 Gale: YWCA 1,2,3,4; Council 1,3; General Honors 1,2; Spanish Honors 3; WSGA Board 4; Student Council 3,4; El Circulo Espanol 2; Le Cercle Francais President 4; Knox Players Club 1,2,3,4; Class President 2. She married February 12, 1924 William Cary Evans and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1) EVELYN MARTHA EVANS (Photographs) born October 20, 1925 Riverside CA; attended Knox College 1943-46, 1949-50, graduating with the Class of 1950, B.A; married March 22, 1947 Richard G. Stebbins born November 4, 1925 St. Charles IL. Richard attended Knox College 1947-50 graduating with the Class of 1950, B.A. In 1963, Richard was an assistant Vice-President of the First National Bank, Fresno CA; reside LaQuinta CA; Evelyn has provided updated info and photos – thanks!!!; and born to Evelyn and Richard were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.1) PHILIP CARY STEBBINS born September 6, 1952; married June 18, 1977 Betsey Anita Cox and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.1.1) GEOFFREY CHARLES STEBBINS born October 23, 1980

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.1.2) KATHERINE MARY LOUISE STEBBINS born March 14, 1982

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.1.3) AMY CAROLYN STEBBINS born January 17, 1985

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.1.4) REBECCA COX STEBBINS born August 7, 1989

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.2) TIMOTHY DAY STEBBINS born June 18, 1955; married September 20, 1988 Leslie Ann Powers and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.2.1) THOMAS RICHARD STEBBINS born September 20, 1991

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.1.2.2) EMMA KATHLEEN STEBBINS born April 1, 1994

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.2) SUZANNE EVANS born May 12, 1929; married April 4, 1953 Marlo E. Jarman and they adopted (for info only):

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.2.1) WILLIAM EVANS JARMAN born October 4, 1961

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.1.2.2) NANCY LOUISE JARMAN born November 23, 1963

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.2) CHARLES LESTER HURD born June 14, 1902 and died November 1975; married November 13, 1926 Avis Morgan

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.3.3) THEODORE EDWARD HURD born June 6, 1914/5 and died c1974

(5.1.1.5.4.2.7.4) HARRIET ELIZABETH STONE born September 9, 1873 Galesburg and died November 15, 1906; Graduate of Knox College, M.L., 1897; married June 29, 1894 Edward R. Drake (Photo) of Galesburg. Edward was the son of Lyman E. & Lucy Anne (Hyde) Drake. Lucy Anne was a sister of Martha Edgerton (Hyde) Ferris, wife of George Washington Gale Ferris, Sr. Mr. Drake was a member of the firm Kellogg, Drake, and Co., dealers in dry goods, cloaks, and carpets. Their large establishment extended from No. 227 to 235 East Main Street. Edward established the Harriet Stone Drake scholarship in 1909, in her memory. He was one of the native sons of Galesburg, having been born there on November 10, 1856 and died September 4, 1934. From The Galesburg Evening Mail, February 14, 1927: E.R. Drake - Among the highly respected Galesburg business veterans is E.R. Drake, head of the Kellogg, Drake & Co., department stores. Drake's business experience extends back to more than 55 years ago when he was a clerk with Len Miller, in a shoe and boot store. He later was with the O.T. Johnson Company and C.C. Merrill only to end up in organizing the Kellogg, Drake concern of which is now president. For 39 years, Mr. Drake was efficient member of the board of Public Library. He was among the early members of the Galesburg club, and occupied both the position of president at the time when the campaign for raising funds for the new building was in progress. He always took a keen interest in the Y.M.C.A. and has served it in the capacity of president and director. In church work, Mr. Drake has been a leading factor, and due to his genial personality, is regarded as everyone's friend"; held membership in the Baptist Church. During WWI, Edward was Captain, 5^th Liberty Loan; 3d Liberty Loan; United War Work campaign; 1^st and 2d YMCA Funds; Red Cross worker; 1^st and 2d Red Cross membership campaigns; County Chairman 1^st Red Cross War Fund; a Four-Minute Man; member War Service League and Council National Defense. Both buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg IL - no offspring

(5.1.1.5.4.2.8) JAMES HARVEY FERRIS born January 28, 1844 presumably in Knox County IL; attended Knox College 1861-62; married 1st October 26, 1870 in Knox Co IL, Mary Emma Ballon (1852-1874); buried Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, and 2d Louise Fitch. Information on this gentleman and descendants, if any, are scarce. It is purported that he went, with his second wife, to Alaska during one of the 'gold rush' expeditions and probably died there

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9) MATTIE (MARTHA) ETT FERRIS born May 3, 1848 (?46) Knox Co and died December 19, 1922; buried Hope Cemetery, Galesburg. Martha did go to California and lived there for a time, but returned to Illinois and on February 15, 1871 in Knox Co, she married a farmer, George Runkle*, who born February 2, 1844 and born to them were (unnamed infant also):

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.1) WILLIAM JONES RUNKLE born 28 April 1874 and died 1944; graduated from Knox College 1896, B.S., and apparently was a rural mail carrier; married June 21, 1899 Laura Heckler of Galesburg, who attended Knox College 1894-95. Born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.1.1) EVERETT H. RUNKLE born April 5, 1900; married April 5, 1931 Esther V. Pierson born May 17, 1905

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.1.2) WILLIAM CORNELIUS RUNKLE born April 1, 1903 Chicago; attended Knox College 1923-24; received his B.S. from the U. of Illinois; a cotton buyer and financier with J.G. Boswell Company and resided 1963 Phoenix AZ; married August 2, 1928 Ethel Lucile McCollum born Saybrook IL (?). Ethel attended Knox College 1919-22 and received her B.A. from Occidental College 1923. Born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.1.2.1) BARBARA JEAN RUNKLE born June 10, 1931

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.1.2.2) VIRGINIA LEE RUNKLE born April 24, 1933

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.2) CONCURRENCE {Currance} ANN RUNKLE born 7 April 1879; married September 5, 1905 Iver Herschel Phipps [Jim - in the Knox County Records, Currance is listed as the 3d born of George and Martha - apparently, I am missing the first born child.]

(5.1.1.5.4.2.9.3) EMILY LOUISE RUNKLE born September/October 23, 1881; married April 24, 1915 Walter Bruce McLaughlin (5.1.5.4.6.2.6) [Jim - in the Knox County Records, Emily is listed as the 4th born of George and Martha - apparently, I am missing the first born child.]

*George Runkle's farm consisted of 100 acres of well improved land, on which sat a desirable dwelling house, 24 x 20 feet. He was interested in breeding Holstein and Short Horn cattle, and had a few sheep on his farm. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the 100 day service, joining Company D., 139th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, which was mustered into service in May and served until October of the same year; stationed at Cairo. He was a good Republican and warmly espoused the cause of the government in the Civil War. He was a highly respected member of his community, an industrious worker and a prominent member of the A.O.U.W. at Galesburg, filling the position of Guide in his Lodge

(5.1.1.5.4.3) SALLY MARIA FERRIS born 1803 Norway NY and died in infancy; listed in some references and not in others

(5.1.1.5.4.4) TIMOTHY HARVEY FERRIS born October (20/21?) 30, 1805 Norway, Herkimer, NY on his father's farm and died June 20, 1891 Norway; here he grew to manhood; married February 18, 1830 Eliza Ann Salisbury (daughter of Nathaniel and Ann Salisbury of Wooster County CT) born Norway NY June 9 (19), 1809 and died October 14, 1909 (she was living in Friendship, Allegany, NY 1892). Timothy was the only one of the children of Silvanus who, when the latter joined with the Rev. George W. Gale in organizing a group of pioneers to migrate to Illinois for the purpose of founding a college there, did not become enamored of the enterprise or tempted by the lure of western prairie land, and elected to remain behind in Herkimer County, where he passed the rest of his life, and died June 20, 1891. Perhaps it is providential that T.H. did not move to Illinois, for in the R.R. and business affairs of his Illinois brothers, there came a Black Friday and they were in danger of bankruptcy. He raised a large amount of money by mortgaging his property and tided them over the difficulty. But there is no evidence that his failure to join his father in the latter's western venture was marked by other than friendly differences of opinion, for the two maintained a correspondence, as did Timothy with some of his brothers, and he handled the settling of his father's affairs, collecting and remitting sums due him in business transactions for some years after Silvanus's migration. In 1837, he moved to his father's farm in Russia and afterwards sold his Norway farm. He made one visit to his relatives in Illinois with his wife, apparently in 1845, being present at the time of death of his mother, Silvanus's first wife, September 6, 1845. Timothy served a term as Town Supervisor, of the town of Russia in 1849, [although he is referred to as Timothy A. Ferris] and was for a long period prominent in the state militia, receiving first an appointment as adjutant of the 12th Regiment of Rifles, 4th Brigade, 1st Division of Riflemen, and being then promoted to the office of Major, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel of the same regiment. He was commonly known for the remainder of his life as Colonel Ferris. In a sketch of him, which appeared in the History of Oneida County, it is stated "Colonel Ferris received his education in the district schools of his neighborhood and worked on his father's farm till twenty-one years of age. After marriage he settled on a farm in Norway, sold to him by his father at about its original cost. His father dealt by each of his sons in the same manner, making it a rule to settle them on a farm when they were married; not before. He remained seven years in Norway, where he was elected as a highway commissioner in 1833; then purchased a farm in Russia Township, where he remained from 1837 to 1878". In 1877/78 he moved to Prospect, Oneida County NY. A letter written to his brother Henry at Galesburg, Ill., from Prospect NY, under date of December 30, 1879, relative chiefly to some business matters pending between them, he closed with the personal comment: The 18th of the coming Feb. makes a half century of married life with us the children are anxious some of them that we should celebrate. But I think we shall not do much unless you & Elizabeth will come and help it off (or on). Suppose you try it. I should like to see your faces once more and if I do it will have to be done soon for old age is creeping on at rapid rate being in 75th year. Two years ago I made a list of names of persons that were at our wedding and marked opposite each name Living or Dead as case might be at that time and believe that none have died since and out of the 36 which was the whole number present 23 were marked dead and 13 living. Such is life. Where has it gone? Our winter is mild so far. A Happy New Year to all.

T.H.Ferris

Timothy's seven children were probably all born on the old home farm in Herkimer County, and all of them remained and brought up families in New York State. None of this branch of the family appear to have possessed the nomadic traits of the other descendants of Silvanus, many of whom, after tarrying a generation or so in Illinois, removed still further west, chiefly to California. Born to Timothy and Eliza were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1) SALLY (SARAH) MARIA FERRIS born November 29, 1830 Norway NY and died March 1, 1919; married February 14, 1850 William Avery Morgan born May 16, 1824 and died January 22, 1910. William kept a general store and was postmaster for many years at Trenton Falls, Oneida Co NY. Born to Sally and William were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1) WILLIAM CHARLES MORGAN born December 4, 1850 and died January 13, 1910; married October 3, 1877 Laura A. Andrews who died December 18, 1911; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1.1) GRACE SOPHIA MORGAN born August 12, 1886; married November 24, 1914 Cornelius S. Daily; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1.1.1) KATHERINE AGNES DAILY born September 28, 1915

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1.1.2) RICHARD MORGAN DAILY born July 4, 1918

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1.1.3) BRUCE ANDREW DAILY born October 22, 1924

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1.1.4) NANCY ELLEN DAILY born June 26, 1926

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.1.2) AGNES MARIA MORGAN born December 3, 1887; married September 3, 1919 P Newell Hamlin who died September 25, 1925

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.2) ISRAEL FITCH MORGAN born October 30, 1852 and died October 6, 1874

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.3) AUSTIN AVERY MORGAN born November 1, 1854 and died May 23, 1878

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.4) HARVEY FERRIS MORGAN born November 30, 1856 and died May 18, 1935 Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY; buried Franklinville Cemetery; married 1^st September 19, 1883 Helen R. Burt who died December 21, 1896. Born to Harvey and Helen was:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.4.1) HELEN MORGAN born December 23, 1892 and married a Mr. Wood

Harvey married 2d October 4, 1899 Abigail Hogue and born to them was:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.4.2) WILLIAM GEORGE MORGAN born July 12, 1902; married August 17, 1929 Mary Kate Ledbetter; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.4.2.1) GEORGE GALE MORGAN born September 1930

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.4.2.2) MARY ELLEN MORGAN born September 3, 1931

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.5) ELIZABETH BREWSTER MORGAN born November 17, 1858

(5.1.1.5.4.4.1.6) BELA BREWSTER MORGAN born November 18, 1861

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2) JAMES HARVEY FERRIS born May 17, 1833 Norway NY and died January 12, 1885 Franklinville (Farmersville?) NY; educated in the public schools of Fairfield NY where he lived until 1869 when he went to Cattaraugus Co NY, settling in the town of Farmersville; a farmer and a man well esteemed; a member of the Masonic fraternity and a Republican; married November 9, 1856 Frances Matilda Terry born August 20, 1835 and died January 5, 1885; both buried Mt Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville NY; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.1) WILLIAM HENRY FERRIS (Photo) born May 11, 1858 Coldbrook, Herkimer, NY; moved with his parents to Franklinville NY 1869 and they bought the farm of 450 acres that was known as the Ferris farm, one mile north of Franklinville; worked on the farm until 1877 when at the age of 19y began clerking for Ely & Smith, then proprietors of the corner drug store. William bought our Mr. Smith’s interest in the Franklinville Drug Store known as Ely & Smith, a 2-story brick building on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Elm Streets; for years this firm was known as Ely & Ferris. Their contribution to the improvement of the business was the installation of a marble soda fountain with ebony and silver trimmings. In 1896, Mr. Ely sold his interest to William’s brother, George and then the firm was known as Ferris & Ferris. By 1910, the business had become Ferris & Reimann, with Edward Reimann, owning a third interest. This ownership continued until 1913, when Reimann sold his interest to George. In the field of invention, William had three patents to his credit: the “A.B.C.” and the “Ferris” shot gun cleaners, and a celluloid compass rule for school and draughtsmen’s use – they are clever contrivances and have been a worth-while success. He was a live-wire in the hunting and fishing fields, and was never quite so happy as when indulging in these favorite sports. He knew every haunt of the wary trout and grouse, as he camped the Adirondacks, the Rockies, the Canadian wilds, Keuka lake, Colorado and Florida; member of the First Presbyterian Church, which he served as trustee and President of the Judge Spring Bible Class; had an interest in the Franklinville Canning Co, the Empire Maufacturing Co and was in the Franklinville Improvement Co while it was in existence; owns several residences about town including his fine home on Chestnut Street. He married November 22, 1883 Cora M Robley (1861-) of Sardina NY - both killed in an automobile accident June 17, 1926/27; both buried Mt Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville NY

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.2) FRANCES MAY FERRIS born May 9, 1864 and died December 24, 1896; married October 17, 1889 Edward McNall (McWall?) and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.2.1) JAMES HAROLD MCNALL born June 12, 1890 and died March 18, 1893

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.2.2) FRANCES TERRY MCNALL born July 17, 1892

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.2.3) MARJORIE MCNALL born December 18, 1895

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.3) GEORGE WASHINGTON GALE FERRIS (Photo) born September 29, 1871 on the Ferris farm, Farmersville, Cattaraugus, NY and died there 1956; educated in the public school and Ten Broeck Academy; he went to NYC 1889 and took a 3y course in the College of Pharmacy of New York, receiving his degree in 1892. The succeeding 4y he practiced his profession with Hegeman & Co of New York, the returned to Franklinville, where in association with his brother, William H., he purchased the drug store and carried on business under the firm name of Ferris & Ferris (see above). In 1904 he purchased the mill property of G.C. Ames and organized the Empire Manufacturing Company, of which he was secretary and treasurer. He also organized the Franklinville Electric Light Company; Secretary-Treasurer, general manager of the Empire Electric Co; elected secretary of the Franklinville Canning Co, 1914; was vice-president and director of the Union National Bank and a trustee of the Duer Canning Company. He was a trustee of the village corporation of Franklinville and in 1907, was chosen treasurer of Cattaraugus County; reelected for a second term in 1910 for three more years. He was a member and trustee of the Presbyterian Church; a member of Lodge No. 636, Free and Accepted Masons; a Republican. He is both a hunter and a fisherman and captured some big game, including elk, deer, and antelope in the far west and mounted several fine specimens; for several years he held the championship for brook trout. George married May 27, 1896 Helen E. Robley (1872-1973) a sister to William H.'s wife; both buried Mt Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville NY

(5.1.1.5.4.4.2.4) HERMAN ROBBINS FERRIS born May 9/10, 1878 and died October 18/25, 1907; he lived in Colorado ten years prior to his death; buried Mt Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville NY – listed as Herman Robens Ferris

(5.1.1.5.4.4.3) HARRIET NEWELL FERRIS “Hattie” born November 10, 1835 Norway NY and died November 12, 1900; married 1^st September 20, 1869 Alexander Gray [a farmer in Rome, Oneida, NY] who died March 7, 1889; married 2d May 28, 1891 Clinton Abner Moon [son of Abner & Emily (Millington) Moon] born November 8, 1827 Russia NY and died May 11, 1892; and married 3d as his 3d wife, May 11, 1892 Hiram Ralston born August 27, 1830 NY and died September 21, 1918 Martinsburg NY. It is believed that Hattie, Hiram and his other 2 wives are buried in the Martinsburg Cemetery, Lewis Co

(5.1.1.5.4.4.4) FRANCES MATILDA FERRIS born June 24, 1838 Norway NY and died August 18, 1930; married, February 20, 1860/65 (1880?) Lyman Howard Buck [son of William & Susan (Millington)] born January 2, 1837 Russia, Herkimer, NY and died March 31, 1934; both buried Poland Cemetery, Russia, Herkimer, NY. Lyman was educated in Fairfield Seminary; and in connection with farming taught school several terms; afterwards followed farming, exclusively on the old homestead. In the 1869-70 Herkimer County Business Directory he is listed as a dairyman and farmer leasing land from his father near Cold Brook. He also was a part owner for a number of years, the Poland cheese factory, which manufactured large quantities of cheese. He owned land in Herkimer County and also quite extensively in several of the western states. He was one of the stockholders and president of the Union Store in Poland. He was a Republican and paid a substitute in the Civil War. He always supported the Baptist Church. Born to Frances and Lyman was:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.4.1) HARRIET GUDRIDA BUCK born April 21, 1881; married 1^st September 12, 1907 Eric Greenfield and 2d Walter Cook; and born to Harriet and Eric was:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.4.1.1) LYMAN GREENFIELD born August 19, 1911; legally changed his name to Lyman Howard Buck Olmsted (Christian(?))

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5) CHARLES SILVANUS FERRIS born November 28, 1840 Russia, Herkimer, NY and died March 2, 1895; a farmer; married September 5, 1864 Gertrude Terry [dau of Harry] born April 27, 1846 and died January 29, 1935; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.1) LOUISE TERRY FERRIS born March 12, 1868 Russia NY; married August 29, 1893 Nicholas Edward White born August 1, 1868; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.1.1) WILLIAM CHARLES WHITE born December 19, 1894; married May 27, 1919 M Beatrice Pritchard and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.1.1.1) EDWARD PRITCHARD WHITE born April 19, 1920

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.1.1.2) DONALD FERRIS WHITE born April 5, 1926

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.1.2) HARVEY FERRIS WHITE born February 9, 1896(98?); married December 20, 1920 Marion Harkness

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2) TIMOTHY HARVEY FERRIS born September 4, 1871 Russia, Herkimer, NY; educated at the district school in Russia and at Prospect village school, but at the age of 14 he was compelled to give up his studies on account of ill health, and worked on his father’s farm for a time. During the winter of 1888-89 he took a course in banking and bookkeeping at the Utica Business College; taught the district school at Russia for 2 terms in 1889; January 1890 commenced the study of law in the office of Charles G. Irish, where he remained for a year and half, during a portion of which time he acted as assistant secretary of the Merchants’ & Manufacturers’ Exchange; afterward pursued his legal studies with Dunmore & Sholes, and was admitted as an attorney and counselor in February 1893. The following March, he was taken in as partner, and the firm became Dunmore, Sholes & Ferris; September 1, 1895 he organized the N.E. White Company, Utica NY wholesaler grocers, feed, grain, and produce dealers, with a capital stock of $25,000, and was made its president. After his father’s death, he managed the farm at Russia. Timothy married March 11, 1897 Elizabeth Beebe born March 12, 1876. Timothy took a keen interest in politics and was a member of the Democratic County Committee of 1894; was a member of the New York State Senate, 1911-12; delegate to Democratic National Convention from NY, 1916. In the 1939 Farm Directory of Herkimer, a T. Harvey Ferris is listed as having a farm at Barneveld. Born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2.1) CHARLES SYLVANUS FERRIS born January 24, 1898 and died June 24, 1898

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2.2) LEONARD WHITE FERRIS born April 30, 1899; married March 13, 1929 Christina Brennan Holworth; Christina's second marriage and she brought with her a child Marion, which Leonard adopted. Marion born July 14, 1919

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2.3) GEORGE FRANCIS FERRIS born October 4, 1902/3; married September 1, 1925 Grace Coll; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2.3.1) PATRICIA ANN FERRIS born April 4, 1927

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2.3.2) ELIZABETH FERRIS born November 15, 1929

(5.1.1.5.4.4.5.2.3.3) TIMOTHY HARVEY FERRIS born January 24, 1931

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6) STELLA ELIZA FERRIS born August 3, 1843 Norway NY; married September 9, 1862 Herman Harvey Rice [son of Josiah & Sophronia (Tuttle) Rice] born June 28, 1837 Salisbury, Herkimer, NY and died May 29, 1894; a merchant in Friendship, Alleghany, NY; and Supervisor of Rice 1882-83; Secretary of the Allegany Co Farmers’ Co-operative Insurance Co; on the organizing committee of the Allegany Co Historical Society and elected Treasurer; on the organizing committee for the Fire Department; one of the first directors and first vice president of the Citizens’ National Bank of Friendship; 1880 merchant listing shows Morse, Cross & Rice as having a hardware store on Main Street. In the fertile county of his birth, Herman attained his majority as a wide-awake, progressive farmer, making agriculture not only his occupation but a scientific pursuit. He loved the fields, the out-of-door life, the comfort of the large herds of cattle under his care, and when he and his young wife made their home in Cuba in 1867, it was to apply his cultivated intelligence in the demonstration of what an agriculturist might and could accomplish on Allegany soil. He purchased the John Cole farm, in a few years made his home in Friendship, and, as his increasing needs demanded, added farm after farm to his possessions, until his accession of broad acres made him the largest landowner of the town. These farms were conducted by him with unvarying annual success, and he so educated his tenants that many of them became successful farmers on their own lands. He was one of the few agriculturists who possessed the secret of successful tenant farming. He was not merely a farmer but also a keen business man. His farms were conducted on business principles, and in all departments of industry he left the impress of a mind of more than usual perception and sagacity. During the first few years of his residence here he made weekly trips throughout this section to purchase cheese, and became thoroughly conversant with the county, its resources and its people. Perhaps no other resident of the county had so wide an acquaintance. When Cuba became an established weekly cheese market, Mr. Rice was regularly in attendance as the selling agent of several factories. From his wide acquaintance with the various sections of Allegany Co, no one was better acquainted with its resources and their possibilities of development, and he frequently stated that its natural conditions of soil, water, and climate fitted it to become the equal of the rich dairying section of Herkimer County. The truth of this he demonstrated in his own success. He was a leader in other business fields. Among the first to profit by the discovery of oil in the Allegany oil field, his sagacious power of forecasting events led him to sell his holdings when prices were at their highest. He had a natural and intuitive grasp of the principles underlying financial success and would have acquired an assured position in the front ranks of operators on Wall street had circumstances located him in their midst. He was an active, busy man, was twice Supervisor of Friendship, served on the village board of education from its organization, was one of the organizers and president of the Farmers’ Co-operative Insurance Company for many years, and was director and vice president of the Citizens’ National Bank of Friendship from its organization. He was among the founders and one of the first vice presidents of the Allegany County Historical Society, was greatly interested in preserving all things appertaining to the pioneer period, and had a large store of historical reminiscences of early Mohawk Valley. He was an extensive reader of good literature and a discerning critic of merit in authors. He possessed fine personality, courteous and winning manners and a host of friends. He was conservative, careful and of sound judgment, had a fine legal and judicial mind, weighing values and possibilities with an accurate mentality, and, as a result, was rarely the victim of a poor investment. When he died, the town and county lost one of its ablest citizens. Born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.1) JOSEPH FERRIS RICE born March 17, 1865 Manheim, Herkimer, NY and died November 28, 1933; educated at Friendship and at Riverview Academy, Poughkeepsie, where he took a year’s course in engineering; read law with Judge Norton; admitted to the bar November 4, 1889 and practiced in Friendship; member of Allegany Lodge, F. & A. M.; married June 27, 1889 Laura Belle Bradley [dau of Alfred Brownson & Mary Elizabeth (Kellogg) Bradley] born October 1866 NY; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.1.1) HERMAN RICE born April 15, 1894 and died November 14, 1903

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.1.2) CATHERINE FERRIS RICE (Catherine Schyler Rice) born September 29, 1904; married September 11, 1934 Thomas Herbert Johnson [son of Herbert & Myra (Burbeck) Johnson] born April 27, 1902 and died January 3, 1985; he studied English at both Williams College (A.B. 1926) and Harvard U (A.M. 1929, Ph.D. 1934) before beginning his career as an educator; his first teaching position was at Rutgers U (1928-29); returned to his undergraduate alma mater the following year (1929-30); then taught at Hackley School (Tarrytown NY) (1931-37) before moving to Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville NY) where he would teach until 1972 as well as serve as English department chair (1944-67); served as a guest lecturer at many institutions including Chautauqua, Columbia U, Harvard U, U of Copenhagen, U of Pennsylvania, and NYU; a renowned scholar of Emily Dickinson; wrote and edited numerous books – see ‘Net; and born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.1.2.1) LAURA BRADLEY JOHNSON

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.1.2.2) THOMAS JOHNSON

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.2) CHARLES JOSIAH RICE born June 7, 1870; director of The Citizens’ National Bank of Friendship; married October 16, 1895 Minnie Cramer and born to them was:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.2.1) STELLA RICE born May 23, 1899; married June 23, 1923 Milton Curry Drake and born to them was:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.6.2.1.1) DOROTHY ANN DRAKE born December 1, 1931

(5.1.1.5.4.4.7) FRANKLIN (FRANKLYN) STANTON FERRIS born August 26, 1846 (August 22, 1847) Norway NY and died February 12, 1907 (August 12, 1907); attended Fairfield Seminary for a time then farmed several years, and about 1892, retired and moved to Prospect NY, where he died; resided on the homestead in Norway; married December 2, 1874 Ida Rosalia Brayton [dau of Almon Adoran & Caroline (Schermerhorn)] born April 5, 1855 and died 1926. Born to them were:

(5.1.1.5.4.4.7.1) STELLA IRENE FERRIS born January 20, 1877; married October 12, 1914 Charles Thomas born May 3, 1869

(5.1.1.5.4.4.7.2) HARRIET HAZEL FERRIS born April 20, 1891 and died August 24, 1895