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]

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

I have not received any messages assisting on the parents, siblings, etc. of W. W. Farris born in VA. I sent a more complete query over a week ago. Pretty please, help. Diane Borgman [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Whisner, Pittman, Sigmon, Stotler, McCumbee, Didawick, Owens Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1758 Message Board Post: Hagerstown Morning Herald (MD) Sept. 2, 2003 Needmore, Pa. - Tim Tyler Farris, 52, of Pine Cliff Lane, died Sunday, Aug. 31. 2003, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born Dec. 1, 1950, in Berkeley Springs, he was the son of Carl and Bernice Whisner Farris of Great Cacapon, W.Va. He was a 1968 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School. He was employed by Citizens National Bank in Berkeley Springs for 28 years. He attended Tonoloway Bible Church in Needmore. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his former wife, Phyllis Pittman Farris of Needmore; one daughter, Shawn R. Farris of Needmore; four sons, Wesley E. Farris of Needmore, Thomas C. Farris and Aaron T. Farris, both of Berkeley Springs, and Jason B. Farris, at home; five sisters, Nancy Sigmon of Crosslanes, W.Va., Dina Stotler, Josi McCumbee and Cindy Didawick, all of Berkeley Springs, and Tina Owens of Medford, Ore.; two brothers, Mark Farris and John Farris of Great Cacapon; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Farris. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Needmore Bible Church. The Revs. Doug Poffenberger and Dave Kidwell will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Grove Funeral Home, Hancock, and Thursday at 10 a.m. at the church. The funeral home will open Wednesday at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

I am looking for information on my paternal grandfather, Samuel Houston Ferriss (possibly Ferris). We believe he came from Texas, possibly the town of Ferris, in the late 1800's. He lived in Hart County, KY, in the early 1900's. Probably around 1912, he married Ida Mae Childress of Hart County, and they lived in and around Priceville. Samuel Houston Ferriss worked as a blacksmith. He and Ida Mae had three sons, Woodrow Ferriss, William Herman "Lonzo" Ferriss and Russell Houston Ferriss (later Farris, my dad). We believe Samuel Houston Ferriss died just before 1920. In the 1920 Census, Ida Mae and her three boys were living with her brother, Hiram Childress, in Hart County. We also believe that Ida died just after 1920 and that the three boys were farmed out to relatives or to whoever would take them in. I would appreciate any information on Samuel Houston Ferris(s). Thank you. Richard A. Farris, Sr. 3009 Blue Wing Court Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 449-2140 [email protected]

The only John Faris I am aware of was born in Scott county Indiana, in the middle 1830s and probably died in Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Mencer, Binder, Crosen, Finlan, Bohrer, McManus, Myers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1757 Message Board Post: Hagerstown Morning Herald Hagerstown, MD May 7, 2003 Berkeley Springs, W.Va. - Donald N. Farris, 70, of Berkeley Springs, died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. Born March 16, 1933, in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles Dayton and Lela Mencer Farris. He was a retired truck driver. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Berkeley Springs. He was a member of American Legion Post 60 and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1483. He is survived by his companion, Ilene Rankin of Berkeley Springs; one daughter, Regina L. Binder of Charles Town, W.Va.; three sons, Ronald K. Farris of Hedgesville, W.Va., Timothy L. Farris of Great Cacapon, W.Va., and Anthony C. Farris of Boston; five sisters, Ellen D. Finlan of Cleveland, Betty Lou Crosen of Berkeley Springs, Patty A. McManus of Great Cacapon, W.Va., Alice Bohrer of Needmore, Pa., and Delores J. Myers of Hancock; three brothers, Lloyd Farris and Dayton Farris, both of Berkeley Springs, and Joseph Farris of Great Cacapon; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hunter-Anderson Funeral Home, Berkeley Springs. The Rev. Jim McMahan will officiate. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Berkeley Sprigs, with military services by Tri-State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral home will open Friday at 9 a.m.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trew, Hill, Farris, Miller, Culberson, Cribb, Boyle, Worley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1756 Message Board Post: Knoxville Sentinel-News Knoxville, TN July 18, 2003 FARRIS, NAOMI TREW - age 82 of Athens, died Wednesday afternoon at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. A native of Meigs County, she was a daughter of the late Bart F. Trew and Georgia Hill. She was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of the church. She was a member of the Knoxville Garden Guild. Surviving is her husband, Gene Farris of Athens; three daughters and two sons in law, Shannon and Larry Miller, Lynette and David Culberson and Ellen Farris all of Athens; one son and daughter in law, Keith and Lisa Farris of Athens; four granddaughters; three grandsons; and seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Miller, Carol Cribb and Pamela Boyle, all of California; three brothers, Pat Worley, Ellis Trew and Stan Trew, all of California. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Wright and Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger officiating. Interment will follow in McMinn Memo! ry Gardens. The body will be in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Parsonage Fund, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tenn. 37303. Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Naomi Trew Farris

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chandler, Farris, Hopkins, Tiffin, Peterson, Farmer, Norman, Greenwell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1755 Message Board Post: Arkansas Gazette Littlerock, AR October 21, 2003 DOROTHY LOUISE CHANDLER, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 20, 2003. She was born at Natural Steps, Ark., Feb. 19, 1923. She was the widow of Thomas J. Chandler. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed family, church and friends. She was predeceased in death by her father and mother, James L. and Edna Farris; two sisters, Nellie Tiffin and Elsie Hopkins. Mrs. Chandler is survived by two daughters, Rosalind Peterson of Little Rock, and Jane Farmer of Eads, Tenn.; one brother, Edward L. Farris, of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Pat Norman, Debbie Greenwell, Keith Norman, and Scott Farmer; two great-grandchildren, Nikki Norman, and Shayne Norman. A Service of Remembrance will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, 661-9111, with Pastor Jeff Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Little Rock National Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., today, Oct. 21, 2003. Family will receive friends at 4900 Lee Ave. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggett.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Ackley, Leach, Redding, Miller, Smalle, Mattei, Bailey, Waycott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1754 Message Board Post: Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME September 9, 2003 ETHEL I. ACKLEY CALAIS - Ethel I. Ackley, 94, died Sept. 7, 2003, at a Calais healthcare facility. She was born Aug. 21, 1909, in Calais, the daughter of Avery R. and Florence (Leach) Farris. Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Austin F. Ackley, in 1983; and her daughter, Joyce Redding, in 1982. Surviving are one sister, Sadie Miller of Baileyville; five grandchildren, Brenda Smalle of Tampa, Fla., Lynn Mattei of San Diego, Calif., Joanna Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Randy Redding of Buckley, Wash., and Kevin Redding of Belfast; four great-grandchildren, Christopher Waycott and Kyle Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Ashley Clark and Michael Redding of Belfast; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Scott-Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Nancy Huntington officiating. Burial will be in the Calais Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Calais United Methodist Church, 337 Main St! ., Calais, ME 04619.

Hi Justin, I need to pull out my notes. It seems that I did have a few pieces of information on the Falls, but when I looked I didn't have in my Farris notebooks. I let you know what I find soon. Mike >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [FARRIS-L] Hey Cousin Mike >Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 12:16:32 EST > >Hi Mike: > > My name is Justin Sanders, a descendent of Robert Miller Faris >through >his son, John Clayton Faires. My branch of the family removed to northern >Arkansas shortly after the Civil War. > > Your query regarding Moses P. being enumerated in the household of >Elizabeth instead of Robert M. is interesting. The information I have shows >that >they divorced, one source saying 1860, another showing as late as 1863. It >is >possible they had a very lengthy separation, and the divorce was only >finalized after she entered the asylum. My guess is that by the time of >the1870 census >he was out on his own. > > I am curious to know if you have any info on our Falls ancestors. >If >so I would like to compare notes with you. When I become frustrated with >the >confused and jumbled condition of my Faris line, I can always take solace >in the >knowledge that my Falls line is even worse. > > Nice to make your acquaintance Mike. Hope to hear from you soon. > > Justin Sanders > > >==== 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 > _________________________________________________________________ Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your current Internet access and enjoy patented spam control and more. Get two months FREE! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/byoa

Hi Mike: My name is Justin Sanders, a descendent of Robert Miller Faris through his son, John Clayton Faires. My branch of the family removed to northern Arkansas shortly after the Civil War. Your query regarding Moses P. being enumerated in the household of Elizabeth instead of Robert M. is interesting. The information I have shows that they divorced, one source saying 1860, another showing as late as 1863. It is possible they had a very lengthy separation, and the divorce was only finalized after she entered the asylum. My guess is that by the time of the1870 census he was out on his own. I am curious to know if you have any info on our Falls ancestors. If so I would like to compare notes with you. When I become frustrated with the confused and jumbled condition of my Faris line, I can always take solace in the knowledge that my Falls line is even worse. Nice to make your acquaintance Mike. Hope to hear from you soon. Justin Sanders

You did the correct thing by responding to the list, Mike. It's the best way we can all benefit from each others' notes! I have some cousins who live in Filbert (the Stacys who own the nursery business there). Ruby Paxton Stacy was my dad's first cousin. She passed away in July 2002 oddly enough on the same day as my father. In fact, Ruby's grandmother was Rebecca Salena Farris (my gr-grandmother). This is the family I am researching. I have been stuck at the same brick wall for about 25 years, so if you have any information that would help, I would appreciate it! Rebecca Salena Farris was the daughter of William or Thomas Farris and Eliza Morris or Morrison. (There was conflicting information on the death certificates of two of their children - thus my confusion as to their exact names). They had the following children: Cynthia born ca 1847 (no further info) Sarah Elizabeth born ca 1847 married Andrew Henry Merritt Dorcas Ann born ca 1852-1854 married William Ashley Rebecca Salena born July 4 1859 married Green Caldwell Paxton Robert born ca 1861 (no further info) Lucinda born ca 1865 (no further info) I wish I could answer your questions regarding your Faris family. I think there are several people on the list who descend from this line. Maybe someone else can help. Wanda --- Michael Neelands <[email protected]> wrote: > > Wanda, not sure whether to respond through you of > through FARRIS-L. > > Mike Neelands > > Hello, > > My name is Mike Neelands from York(Filbert > Community), SC and I am from the > Robert Miller Farris line. My Grandmother was Pansy > Viola Faris Neelands. > My Grandfather, John W. Neelands died of Spanish > Influenza in 1919 and Pansy > along with two you children(Marshall W. - my Dad and > Mary Ruby) moved back > into her Father's household(Robert Edgar Faris). > Pansy later remarried and > left my Dad to be raised by Robert E. and Mary Alice > Faris. My dad was only > 16 mos.old when his father died and he was more > connected to his Faris > relatives than his Neelands relatives. Dad often > said that if it hadn't > been for Granddad Faris(R.E.) he would have been an > orphan. > > My Dad passed away on 11/14/2001 and I had a longing > to know where our roots > were from and I was pleasantly surprised to find > that the Neelands and Faris > families' heritage was very rich in the western York > County region of South > Carolina. My Faris line as I have it documented now > is as follows: > > Marshall W. Neelands -> Pansy Viola Faris Neelands > -> R.E. Faris -> Moses P. > Faris -> Robert Miller Faris > -> Moses Faris > > I have lots of information on the Faris line as far > as land records both on > my direct line and off shoots of this line, I have > census images, digital > photos of gravesites, death certificates within SC > after 1917 - 1955. I > would be willing to share this information with > those seeking and do > look-ups etc. when possible. I frequent SC State > Archives and when feasible > York County Courthouse looking for information. > > If there is anyone out there who would have pictures > of my line from Moses > P. to Moses or could give details on lineage prior > to 1st Moses it would be > greatly appreciated. I have one question which I > haven't been able to > answer and was wondering if someone may have some > insight. Moses P. was > enumerated in his grandmother's household(Elizabeth > Falls) in the 1850 > census instead of his Father's(Robert M. Faris). > Moses P. was the youngest > of the children and Robert's wife Mary was listed as > insane. Any idea why > he was not included in the Robert M. household in > the 1850, 1860, or 1870 > census? > > Regards to all of my Faris family, > > Mike Neelands > > > >From: Wanda Rabb <[email protected]> > >Reply-To: [email protected] > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: [FARRIS-L] Welcome new subscriber > >Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 20:27:40 -0500 > > > >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 > > > > > >==== 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 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your current Internet > access and enjoy > patented spam control and more. Get two months > FREE! > http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/byoa > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/

Diane, I can,t help your search but thought I would email you anyway. A couple years ago I corresponded with a gentleman on this list by the name of Stan Farris his email address was [email protected] Stan had a lot of information on the Farris Families in Sabine Parish. I believe it was William Farris and Albert Farris . Stan would be the person to get in touch with. I do not have proof yet but I believe the following is a strong probability: Thomas Farris was in SC circa 1790 to 1800 and had at least six or seven children. \ > 1. Thomas Faris b. ca. 1789 possibly South Carolina married (1) Sarah Raburn 8-04-1811 in Amite County Mississippi (2) (This could be a father and son) Elizabeth Rutland 10-20-1814 in Amite County Mississippi > 2. David Farris b. possibly South Carolina is in Early Inhabitants of the Natchez District in Amite Co. in 1816 > 3. Denisy Fairis b. possibly South Carolina married John Welch 12-24-1814 in Amite County Mississippi > 4. William Pharish ( b.1795 in South Carolina per Texas information) is in Early Inhabitants of the Natchez District in Pike Co. in 1816 married Nancy Zachary 9-07-1815 in Amite County Mississippi > 5. Lindsey Faris b. ca 1797 married Matilda Goode 12-12-1823 in Amite County Mississippi (later Samuel and Nancy both name a daughter Matilda) > 6. Nancy Farris ( b. 1799 per Texas information) possibly South Carolina married Fred H. Pollard 1-09-1819 in Amite County Mississippi > 7. John Farris ( b. 1800 in South Carolina per Texas information ) married (1) Rebecca Green 3-10-1819 in Wilkinson County Mississippi (2) Aurena Fulgham 9-28-1824 in Lawrence County Mississippi He moved his family to Kentucky where he had at least two more children. > 8. Samuel (b. 1807 in Kentucky per Texas information) married Orpha Smith 5-24-1832 in Lawrence County Mississippi > 9. Lucinda Farris b. ca. 1808 possibly in Kentucky married Cullen Yawn 12-31-1829 in Lawrence County Mississippi > 10. Squire ( b. 1809 per Texas information) possibly in Kentucky married Rebecca Rutland 1-04-1837 in Lawrence County Mississippi again he moved his family this time to Mississippi where he had five or six more children. > 11. Daniel (b. In Mississippi per Texas information) > 12. Albert b. ca. 1813 possibly in Mississippi married Anny Ott 3-02-1835 in Lawrence County Mississippi > 13. Hester b. ca. 1814 possibly in Mississippi married John H. Sones 6-17-1834 in Lawrence County Mississippi > 14. Sarah b. ca. 1816 possibly in Mississippi married Willis Rayborn 3-06-1836 in Lawrence County Mississippi > 15. Matilda b. ca. 1818 possibly in Mississippi married I can't remember at this moment but I believe it was in 1835. At least five of these children moved to Texas between 1830 -1834. > In 1834 there are Character certificates for John Pharish, William Phariss, Daniel Pharis, and Samuel Pharis. In the 1835 census for the Bevil District is John Pharish, Samuel Pharish, Squire Pharish, and William Pharish. I am not sure where Daniel is in this census and you will notice the younger brother Squire has appeared by this 1835 census along with a sister Nancy that was married to Fred Pollard. In the Character certificates it says John and William were natives of South Carolina in the census of 1835 John is 35 years old and William is 40 years old. The Character certificates say that Samuel is a native of Kentucky and in the census he is 28 years old. The Character certificates say that Daniel is a native of Mississippi. In the census of 1835 it says Squire is 26 years old and Nancy the sister is 36 years old. In the Character certificates it lists Daniel, Samuel, and William in San Augustine and it list John in the Bevil District. The 1835 census is of the Bevil District Now this indicates to me at least that these people were closely related. One or more of these children moved to Sabine Parish circa 1840. Estelle

Thanks for the tip. I hope you received the deed abstracts, I'll send copies of the handwritten pages as soon as I scan them into files. Mike >From: Burriss <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [FARRIS-L] Welcome, Mike >Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 01:13:30 -0500 > >Glad to see you have joined our list. You'll find lots of helpful people >here. > >Deb > > >==== FARRIS Mailing List ==== >Submit your "Most Wanted Farris" to me and I will place your query on the >"FARRIS MOST WANTED" web site at >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wanda/FMW.html > _________________________________________________________________ Never get a busy signal because you are always connected with high-speed Internet access. Click here to comparison-shop providers. https://broadband.msn.com

Yes, I got them. Thanks. >Thanks for the tip. I hope you received the deed abstracts, I'll >send copies of the handwritten pages as soon as I scan them into >files. > >Mike > >>From: Burriss <[email protected]> >>Reply-To: [email protected] >>To: [email protected] >>Subject: [FARRIS-L] Welcome, Mike >>Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 01:13:30 -0500 >> >>Glad to see you have joined our list. You'll find lots of helpful >>people here. >> >>Deb >> >> >>==== FARRIS Mailing List ==== >>Submit your "Most Wanted Farris" to me and I will place your query >>on the "FARRIS MOST WANTED" web site at >>http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wanda/FMW.html >> > >_________________________________________________________________ >Never get a busy signal because you are always connected with >high-speed Internet access. Click here to comparison-shop providers. >https://broadband.msn.com > > >==== 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

After stumbling onto some new information, I will resubmit my query- to IDENTIFY THE PARENTS OF W. W. FARRIS born in VA about 1809. In the 1850 Louisiana Census, Sabine County, he is listed with his wife Nancy, 43; daughter Mary Jane, 13; and son J. H., 12 all born in Virginia. By 1860 he is listed in the Tennessee Census, Obion County, with his wife Nancy, and Mary Jane (a widow) is also living in the household with her 3 children. Mary Jane is my gggrandmother on my father's side. Does anyone have any clues as to who are the parents of W. W. Farris and any information about Nancy's maiden name? Thanks so much for any help. Diane Gunter Borgman

Glad to see you have joined our list. You'll find lots of helpful people here. Deb

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