Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: [email protected] We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb Farris-L manager http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wanda/farrismain.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1408.1 Message Board Post: 8 Sept. 1886 Wolfville Bap't Charles W Farris,22,Bachelor, farmer,Wolf., Wolf., father George Farris,farmer,Mother Amelia; married Georgina Stevens,25,Spinister,Chester,Chester, father George Stevens,fisherman,Mother Eliza Vol. 1,190,72 Marriage Records Recently on the board there has been some renewed interest in this family and I had this info. and thought I would pass it even though you may already have it. I see a more recent obit. for a Charles William Farris that may also have family connections listed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/1729.3 Message Board Post: There was an Alabama Thelma Farris born in 1912 whose family was from Coffee Co. Alabama, and a Mary Alabama Farris born in 1852, her family was from Tennessee. Do either of these sound like your Alabama Farris?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/1349.1.3 Message Board Post: Laura, I am a descendant of Thomas Tatum, and George Washington Ebbs of Arkansas. It sounds like you are kin to them? Let me know if we could share some Ebbs family info. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/410.427.458.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Have been looking for James W. FARRIS for years and you look like my best bet. Info I have is from FARRIS and MARPLE Family Tree, which shows James W. Farris born 1816 in Lincoln Co. KY. If this is who I am looking for, he had a son, James W. FARRIS born in TN 2-14-1851. He moved to Scott Co., MO where he died 4-22-1918. He raised a family here and my husband would be his grandson. The family knows absolutely NOTHING about his early family. Would like to hear from you. Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/410.427.458.1.1.1.2.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Have been looking for James W. Farris for years and think I will look to you for info. What I have is from FARRIS and MARPLE Family Tree. James W. Farris is listed as son of William Farris and Susanna Owesley, born 1816 in Lincoln Co., KY. If this is who I am looking for, he had a son, James W. FARRIS, born 2-14-1851 in TN. He moved to Scott Co., MO and died 4-22-1918. He had a family and my husband would be his grandson. NOTHING is known about his family. Would like to hear from you. Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1769 Message Board Post: Kansas City Star Kansas City, MO November 6, 2003 Viola Farris Jones Viola Jones, 90, passed away November 5, 2003, at her son's home in Versailles, MO. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2003, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. (Arrangements: Maple Hill Funeral Home (913) 831-3345)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Chapman, Elliot, de la Plante, Jackson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1768 Message Board Post: Toronto Globe and Mail Toronto, Ontario, Canada November 12, 2002 FARRIS, Margaret Emma ''Peggy'' Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2002, in her 84th year. Loving wife of Leslie of Cambridge. Caring and devoted mom to David and his wife Mary, Margaret Chapman and her husband George and Bob and his wife Mardi. Proud and adoring grandma of Robbie, Jenny, Kimberley, Jason and London. Peggy will be sadly missed by her sisters Jean Elliot, Mary de la Plante and her husband D'arcy, her brother-in-law Robert Jackson and their families. Predeceased by her sister Dorothy Jackson. Peggy was involved with her community for many years. She was Regent of the H.L.I. Chapter of the Galt IODE for several years, actively involved with the local chapter of the Eastern Star, volunteered many hours with the Freeport Hospital Auxiliary and several other charities. Friends will be received at Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 223 Main Street East, Cambridge (519-623-1290), www.funeralscanada.com on! Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. In memory of Peggy, donations may be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ebbs and Hoech Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1349.1.2 Message Board Post: I do not know anything of Lorene E. Farris Ebbs, but I am looking for Minnie Ebbs that was born according to her daughters birth certificate in Paris, Lamar County, TX in 1898. Have you any knowledge of her? We know was the second wife of Thomas Elvert Hoech and they had four children. My husband is her grandson. I will was for Lorene E. Farris Ebbs in my searches.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Mitchell, Brooks, Schoonover, Hadley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1767 Message Board Post: Manchester Union-Leader Manchester, NH September 26, 2003 Dr. Robert H. Farris Manchester -- Dr. Robert H. Farris, PhD, Lt. Col. USAF Ret., died at a Manchester hospital on Sept. 23, 2003. He was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Eastport, Maine, the son of Arthur M. Farris and Mary Mitchell Henry. He went to local schools and graduated from Shead High School in 1947. He attended Bates College before joining the U.S. Air Force. After his initial tour of duty, he returned to Maine and worked with Inland Fishery. Returning to the Air Force, he graduated from OCS with a commission and served 27 years, including two tours in Vietnam. He continued his education receiving his B.A., M.P.S., and in 1974 earned his doctor of philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. After he retired from the Air Force, he worked for the Maine Department of Transportation. On March 21, 2001, he married his childhood sweetheart, Marilyn (Mim) Brooks. He was predeceased by two sons, Robert Melville and James Alan Farris. Besides his wife, the family includes two sisters, Hazel Schoonover of Chico, Calif., and Helen Hadley of Odessa, Texas; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Washington Street Baptist Church, Eastport, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Youth Camp, in care Ralph Hicks, 87 Clark St., Eastport, ME 04631. Cate & Johnson Funeral Service of Manchester is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Seipple, Yomtob, Johnson, Keels, White, Collins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1766 Message Board Post: The State Columbia, SC November 1, 2003 CLARENCE FARRIS Sumter -- Clarence Earl "Andy" Farris, Jr., 74, husband of Josie Mary Collins Farris, died Thursday, October 30, 2003, in Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was a son of the late Clarence Earl Farris Sr. and the late Ethlene Katherine Seipple Farris. He had retired from the U.S. Air Force after 26 years, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served as HVAC instructor at Central Carolina Technical College and had also retired from Boykin Air Conditioning Services. Survivors besides his wife include daughters, Sharon Yomtob and her husband, Richard, of Alcolu, Mandy Johnson and her husband, Mark, of Georgetown, and Karen Keels and her husband, Scott, of Elgin; brothers, Robert Farris of Houston, Dan Farris of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Jay, Lori, Corey, Kyle and Rodney; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Meg White and her husband, Ray, of England; brother-in-law, Clive Collins and his wife, Keiko, of Japan. Memorials may be made to the SC Wildlife Federation, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Ste. 104, Columbia, SC 29204. The family will receive friends at the home. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Condello, Farris, Lykins, Smith, Johansson, Oliver Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1765 Message Board Post: Oakland Tribune Oakland, CA August 4, 2003 Jessye M. Condello passed away on July 2, 2000 at her home in Concord, Califorina. She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on April 18, 1931, daughter of Leonard Farris and Clara Lykins. She attended Breathitt County High School and was formerly married to the late Thomas A. Smith of Poland, Ohio and is survived by their children: Jeffrey Smith of Oakland; Daniel Smith of Alameda, Cynthia Johansson of Clayton; Judith Smith of Concord and Katherine Smith of Walnut Creek. Jessye was a self-employed geriatric technician and a certified ombudsman for Alameda County nursing facilities. She was also formerly married to John Condello of Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to her children, she is survived by a granddaughter, Melissa Smith of Poland, Ohio; a great-grandson, Michael; sister Bonnie Oliver of Brookfield, Ohio and brother Duke Gordon Farris of Youngstown, Ohio. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., August 6th at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA. The family requests that in lieu of floral tributes, donations can be made to the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortnum Way, Alameda, CA or the Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation, 2051 Harrison St., Concord, CA 94520.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ferris, Davis, Long Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1764 Message Board Post: I am posting this to the Farris board instead of the Ferris board. I have a John Logan Faris in my database (son of James Samuel Hampton Faris). Does anyone know if this could be the same person listed in this obit as the father of Sheila Davis? Charlotte Observer Charlotte, NC November 6, 2003 Sheila Ferris Davis Mrs. Davis, 82, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at White Oak Manor. Born August 24, 1921 in Mecklenburg County, Sheila was the daughter of the late John Logan Ferris and Agnes Clifton Long Ferris. A graduate of Central High School and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Davis had been employed for over 20 years as a secretary for the Federal Aviation Administration and following her retirement she worked in the office of the Salvation Army as a secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Crown Davis, and grandsons, Mark and Jeff Davis. Mrs. Davis is survived by her three sons, Worth Davis and wife, Beth, Hal Davis and wife, Diane, and Cliff Davis, all of Charlotte; and five grandchildren, Gray, Hunter, Skip, Jennifer and Zach. A graveside service will take place Friday, November 7, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Music Dept., c/o First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202 or to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. Carolina Funeral Service and Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangement.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Bailey, Wilkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1763 Message Board Post: Tyler Morning Telegraph Tyler, TX October 14, 2003 Clifton Farris Palestine --- Graveside services for Clifton Farris, 75, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Park with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Holcombe officiating under direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mr. Farris died October 12, in Palestine. He was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Port Arthur to Samuel James and Claudia Bailey Farris. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a graduate of the University of Houston. He was a banker and had served in the Air Force. Survivors include his sister, Pauline Wilkins, Palestine; brother, Edsel S. Farris, Lacy Wash.; and three nieces. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Rath, Bauer, Patterson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1762 Message Board Post: Zanesville Times Recorder Zanesville, OH September 17, 2003 ZANESVILLE -- Becky S. Farris, 59, of 3380 Moxadarla Road, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at her residence. Born Dec. 20, 1943, in Zanesville, she was a school teacher for West Muskingum School System and retired from Roseville Middle School, having taught for 36 years. She was a member of Rolling Plains United Methodist Church, where she was involved in many church activities and a graduate of Ohio University. Surviving are her husband, Wendell Farris of the home, whom she married Aug. 20, 1970; a son, Justin (Lisa) Farris of Philo; a brother, Charles (Sonie) Rath of Newark; a sister, Barbara Ann (Ronald) Bauer of Canton; and grandchildren, Austin and Alexis Farris. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore (Ted) and Esther Patterson Rath. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, 56 S. Fifth St. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Rolling Plains United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Law officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Bielmeier, Bernard, Olsen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1761 Message Board Post: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Milwaukee, WI October 12, 2003 Farris, Dorothy J. (Nee Bielmeier) Thursday October 9, 2003 age 74. Dear wife of Trueman. Loving mother of Mary Christine "Tina" (Bernard) Hanson and James (Linda) Farris. Devoted grandmother of Jeremy Olsen, Jessica, Steffi and Bradley Farris. Great grandmother of Jacob Olsen. Also survived by brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, a nephew, other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday 10AM-12 noon at the Funeral Home followed by Funeral Services at 12 noon. Interment Highland Memorial Park. Memorials to United Cerebral Palsy of Wisconsin or the charity of your choice appreciated. Dorothy will be deeply missed by family and friend whose lives she touched. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES Tebo-Peppey-Klemmer & Scheuerell 6615 W. Oklahoma Ave. 414-321-7440Registerbook www.heritagefuneral.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Fruh, Bolin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1760 Message Board Post: Rocky Mountain News Denver, CO September 29, 2003 - October 1, 2003 Keith Farris Survived by wife Muriel; Mr. and Mrs. K.R. Farris of Dumont, CO and Mr. and Mrs. Darrel K. Farris of Denver; niece Jeanne Fruh of Aurora; grandchildren Kristie K. Morin, Brian K. Farris and Mitchell K. Farris; five great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister-in-law Frances E. Bolin and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Farris; and many other loving relatives. Graveside service, Friday 1 p.m., at Grandview Cemetery, 1900 W. Mountain Ave., Ft. Collins, CO.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spencer, Farris, Jacobs, Swindler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1759 Message Board Post: CANON CITY [FREMONT CO., CO] DAILY RECORD JANUARY 2, 1996 Ana Ellen "Dolly" Spencer of Colorado Springs, former resident of Canon City, 89, died Dec. 30, 1995. She was born Sept. 15, 1906, in Faucett, Mo., to Edwin and Ocena (Jacobs) Farris. Mrs. Spencer ran the Colorado courts in Canon City for over 20 years and had lived in Canon City for 45 years. She was a life-time member of the Eastern Star in Missouri and Canon City. In May 1926, in St. Joseph, Mo., she married Myron Spencer, who is deceased. Mrs. Spencer is survived by two daughters: Betty Jo Cheney of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sharon Swindler of Canon City; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Memorial Gardens Chapel, Colorado Springs. Funeral arrangements by Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Inc., Colorado Springs.

I have two James Farris individuals in my files from census records that included my gg-grandfather Howell Farris/Farriss. Here is the census record. CENSUS: 1850 Clark Co, GA, Athens Dist., p. 21, hh#147 James Farris 44 M Factory Op. b. VA could r/w Rebecca Farris 30 F GA could r/w Nancy A. Farris 18 F GA Beverly Farris 15 M GA James Farris 13 M GA Howell Farris 9 M GA Miles H. Farris 8 M GA Benj. B. Farris 6 M GA Doctor W. W. Farris 4 M GA Reply to a Post on Farris list: 1. JAMES6 FARRIS (NIMROD5, JOHN ESOM4, JAMES ESOM3, HENRY2, IAN ESOM1) was born August 02, 1806 in Virginia. He married REBECCA UNKNOWN 1831. She was born January 20, 1810 in Georgia 7-827 NANCY ANN 13 Jan 1832 7-828 BEVERLY 12 Jan 1835 7-829 JAMES, Jr. 15 Jan 1837 7-830 HOWELL 27 Dec 1839 Several of the children of James and Rebecca Farris show up in the 1895 City Directory of Augusta, Richmond Co., GA. working at the cotton mills there. Does your James T. Farris fit in here anywhere? this family is another brick wall, but am excited that i finally, just this past summer, found Howell in a census record. Billie Jones Camden, SC [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 11:48 PM Subject: [FARRIS-L] Re: James T. Farris was my Great-Great-Grandfather > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Farris, Moore > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/1638.1 > > Message Board Post: > > James T. Farris was married to my Gr Aunt Nancy Catherine Moore. I have a poem/song he wrote for his mother-in-law Celia Anderson Curtis Moore about the loss of Riley Moore, Nancy Catherines' brother who was killed in the Civil War. Her older brother James Robinson Moore married my gr > grandmother, and I have pictures of several of the Farris children including your gr grandfather Riley. I have been looking for Farris family members for years!!! Lynda Griffith > > > ==== FARRIS Mailing List ==== > You may search the Farris-L archives on the Rootsweb web site at: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > In the surname field, type in Farris > >

Do you know where they lived before they moved to Oregon? >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/1638.2 > >Message Board Post: > >James T. Farris married my Great Aunt Nancy Catherine Moore. I have >a song he wrote for his mother-in-law Celia Anderson Curtis Moore >lamenting the loss of her son Riley in the Civil war (age 19), and >several pictures of Farris children including your gr grandfather >Riley. Nancy Catherine's older brother James Robinson Moore married >my gr grandmother Nancy Ellen McClintock, and when they moved to >Oregon in 1869, they kept up correspondence. I have been looking >for the Farris family for years!! Lynda ([email protected] > > >==== FARRIS Mailing List ==== >You may search the Farris-L archives on the Rootsweb web site at: >http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >In the surname field, type in Farris