This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, McCalmont, Morgan, Thompson, Holland, Vavra Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1651 Message Board Post: Albert Lea Tribune Albert Lea, MN December 5, 2002 Ivan F. Farris, 81, Conger Funeral services for Ivan R. Farris, age 81, of Conger will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Conger. The Rev. William Greaver will officiate. Interment will be in the Conger Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the area servicemen's organizations. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Ivan died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at the Albert Lea Medical Center. Ivan Roland Farris was born Jan. 26, 1921, to Malvin Thomas and Goldie (McCalmont) Farris in Long Pine, Neb. When Ivan was seven, the family moved to South Dakota where he attended Mellette County Schools. After leaving school, Ivan moved to Freeborn County to do farm work. On Sept. 6, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mavis C. Morgan at Grace Lutheran Church in Alden. Ivan served in the United States Air Force during World War II from October 1942 to October 1945. He worked as a carpenter and owned his own trucking firm for a number of years and was employed at Streater's, retiring in the early 1980s. Ivan was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the VFW and served as Mayor of Conger for many years. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and was a very skilled woodworker. Survivors include his wife, Mavis of Conger; sons: Larry and wife Pat of Waterville, Richard and wife Becky of Conger, Randy and wife Kathy of Conger, and Tim and wife Julie of Scarville, Iowa; grandchildren: Ron and wife Carol Farris of Albert Lea, Michelle and husband Troy Thompson of Albert Lea, Tammy and husband Jeff Holland of Forest City, Corey Farris and fiancee Crystal Flatness of Alden, Jason Farris of Conger, Melanie Farris and special friend Brody Page of Conger, Nick Farris and Shane Farris, both of Conger, and Josh Farris of Scarville; step grandchildren: Robert and Jessica Anderson; five great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren; brothers: Alvin and his wife Marvel, and Shirley, all of South Dakota; sister: Verlis Vavra of South Dakota; and nieces and nephews. Ivan was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerald Farris; grandson, Jerry Farris; sister, Onas; and a brother in infancy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1650 Message Board Post: Commercial Appeal Memphis, TN March 19, 2003 JERRY THOMAS FARRIS, 52, of Batesville, Miss., formerly of Memphis, clerk for Batesville Package Store, died Sunday at UT Bowld Hospital. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at his home. Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel has charge. He leaves a daughter, Jennifer Farris of Southaven; his mother, Helen Farris of Gulfport, Miss.; a brother, David Farris of Eads; a stepbrother, C. J. Farris of Memphis, and a companion with whom he lived, Jennifer E. Thompson. The family requests that memorials be sent to American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Farris, Szuch, Brett, Nobles, McClain, Roberts Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1649 Message Board Post: Tacoma News Tribune Tacoma, WA March 18, 2003 RUBY SUE FARRIS Sue was born on October 30, 1948 in Hattiesburg, MS, and passed away as result of an automobile accident on March 3, 2003, while visiting relatives in Lamar County, MS. She was a resident of Lakewood, WA for the last 13 years and worked for the Defense Contracting Audit Agency. Sue' hobbies included woodworking, needleworking, cooking and best of all "junking", and she was good at all of them. She was greatly loved and respected and will be missed by all who knew her. Sue is survived by her husband, Marvin, of Lakewood; two daughters, Shelly Szuch, of Purvis, MS and Dana Brett of Tacoma; her father, Frank Lewis, of Purvis, MS; five sisters, Evelyn Lewis and Barbara Lewis, both of Purvis, MS; Mary Jo Nobles, of LaBelle, FL; Vivian McClain, of Petal, MS and Linda Roberts, of Dixie, MS; and the flowers of her life, her two granddaughters, Alex and Leah. The family wishes to thank all those that have supported us with prayers and good thoughts during this time. Services were con! ducted in Purvis, MS.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Williams, David, Whidden Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1648 Message Board Post: The Herald Democrat Sherman, TX March 7, 2003 Mrs. Nickie Williams BONHAM -- Graveside services for Nixola Wasille "Nickie" Williams, age 81 of Bonham, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, in Willow Wild Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Rev. Sallie Watson and Rev. Alan Griffin will officiate. Mrs. Williams passed away early Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman. Mrs. Williams was born March 16, 1921, in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Richard E. Farris and Wasille David Farris. She graduated from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education and served as director of Christian Education in Quincy, Florida and Orange, Texas before being married. She married Dr. E.C. Williams, Aug. 20, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida and he preceded her in death, January 12, 1996. Mrs. Williams continued her work in Christian Education in the First Presbyterian Church in Bonham. She served as an Elder and Sunday school teacher her entire life, leading the weekly youth Bible study through 2001. She owned and operated Young Moderns in Bonham for 20 years. She was active in the community and was named Citizen of the Year. Mrs. Williams served on several school committees including site base committees. She served in every capacity of the Fannin County Chapter of the American Cancer Society and was one of the founders of the Fannin County Relay for Life, serving as co-chairman. She enjoyed helping children. The two loves of her life were her church and family. She is survived by sons, Dick Williams and wife, Jodie of Galveston and David Williams and wife, Amber of Keller; grandchildren, Coley Williams of Winston-Salem, N.C., Katie Williams of Galveston and Nicholas and Emilie Williams of Keller; niece, Alicia Whidden of Lakeland, Florida; and hundreds of friends. Pallbearers will be David Collins, Jimmie Collins, Eddie Collins, David Bilbo, Craig Buford, Glenn Taylor, Dr. Jerry Hopson and Roy Jaco. Honorary pallbearers will be Elders of First Presbyterian Church including Ronny Welch, Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Debra Dollgener, Fran Jones, Cindy Baker, Sally Eskue, Drew Goodwin, Allen Sanderson, Carroll Renshaw, H.L. Compton, Sue Taylor, Carol Amlin, Caroline Todd and Charlie Avila. The family will receive friends at the residence. A reception will be held at the Williams Educational Building at First Presbyterian Church following the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or First Presbyterian Church. You may sign the online guest register at www.wisefuneralhome.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Knight Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1647 Message Board Post: Boston Globe Boston, MA July 27, 2002 Farris, Bessie H. Of Bridgewater formerly of Belmont, July 24, 2002. Wife of the late Uriel Farris. Mother of Kip Farris of Lexington & the late Donna G. Knight. Also survived by six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. Funeral service in The Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rt. 18) BRIDGEWATER, Monday evening at 8:00 pm. Visiting hours Monday from 4-8 pm. Burial will be private at a later date.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Lynch, Heaberlin, Swartwood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1646 Message Board Post: Columbia Daily Tribune Columbia, MO February 18, 2003 Ruth Edna Lynch, 74, of Fayette died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at Colonial Manor in Glasgow, Mo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Howard County with the Rev. Jodie Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Nilson Funeral Home, 5611 St. Charles Road. Mrs. Lynch was born June 29, 1928, in Coulterville, Ill., to Forrest and Augusta Heaberlin Farris. She married Robert Lynch on Nov. 23, 1950, in Fayette, and he survives. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Survivors also include two sons, Donald Lynch of Columbia and Gary Lynch of Hales Corners, Wis.; a sister, Nellie Swartwood of Fulton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was proceded in death by a brother, Robert Farris.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Zachary, Meyers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1645 Message Board Post: Citrus County (FL) Chronicle February 6, 2003 Paul Farris, 84 Inverness Paul Farris, 84, Inverness, formerly of Louisville, Ky., died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at Woodland Terrace Nursing Home in Hernando. Mr. Farris was a native of Edmonson County, Ky., and a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 181 and Lees Lane Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Delores Zachary; son, Michael Farris; sister, Irene Meyers; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. Funeral services and burial will be in Louisville, Ky., under the care of Owen Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Noll, Young, Pariani, Kipp, Arbuckle Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1644 Message Board Post: The Sunday Oregonian Portland, OR November 24, 2002 FARRIS, Clay William; 61; Arnold MD Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, Clay W. Farris, 61, of Arnold Maryland, died November 16, 2002, at his residence. Survived by three daughters, Lili Kim Farris of Chester, MD, Holly McKenzie Noll of Detroit, MI, and Jennifer Rain Young of Tampa, FL; his mother, Val Farris of Portland, OR; and 3 sisters, Pam Pariani of Portland OR, Christine Kipp of Issaquah, WA, and Janet Arbuckle of Orland, CA. A funeral mass will be said on December 18, 2002, at 8:45 a.m. at the Fort Myer Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA. Interment with full military honors will follow in Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral Services provided by Adams Funeral & Memorial Care Annapolis, MD. To place an on-line testimonial, go to www. adamsfuneralcard.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108

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/1643.1 Message Board Post: My Great-Great-Grandmother was Elizabeth Farris born 1848 in Floyd Co.Va. daughter of Valintine and Hannah Farris.She mrried William Alexander Stump in 1866.Any info on this line would be Greatly Appreciated. Also any info on Valintine and Hannah Farris would be appreciated ,as I have nothing on the Farris line at all.Thank You Debbie Morris

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1643 Message Board Post: This Valentine Fariss (Ferris) is my maternal GG Grandfather via his daughter Sarah (sallie) Ann's marriage to John Quincy Conner. Any information on this branch of the Fariss family would be appreciated.

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/579.635.1.1 Message Board Post: Dixie: I believe your right that James was one of Alexander Douglas Farris' oldest sons. I will try and find that file and get back to you. Do you have any leads to A. D. Farris' father??? Bob

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/1640.1 Message Board Post: was this family located in missorui,, and did they have a daughter named reberta a, drop me aline at [email protected] art.

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/4300/GeV.2ACEB/1642 Message Board Post: Need look-ups on 1930 census; township 37,Todd co,S.D. ,family including Matilda FARRIS.Also,1930,township 35,Todd co,S.D. for family including Edwin FARRIS. Thank you in advance,Ron<[email protected]>

Please tell us more. Who were his brothers and children.

If you run across any mention of a Frederick G. Farris, who married Mary Miller on March 23, 1845 in Franklin Co, TN, I'd appreciate a shout. His family moved on to TX and I haven't had any luck tracing his ancestors. Rick Gillespie -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [FARRIS-L] William Crane Farris This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Faris, Kennerly Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1641 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on my great-great-grandfather, William Crane Farris, born December 30, 1813 in Franklin County, Tennesse. His father was one of four Farris brothers who came to Tennesse from Virginia in 1811. He married Mahala Kennerly on March 4, 1835 and they were the parents of 3 sons and 4 daughters. Does anyone know when/where he died? Would appreciate any information. ==== 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Faris, Kennerly Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1641 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on my great-great-grandfather, William Crane Farris, born December 30, 1813 in Franklin County, Tennesse. His father was one of four Farris brothers who came to Tennesse from Virginia in 1811. He married Mahala Kennerly on March 4, 1835 and they were the parents of 3 sons and 4 daughters. Does anyone know when/where he died? Would appreciate any information.

I thought I would look through the information sent to me from the other James Farris descendant and share it with you. So, the following is what the three of us have combined. James Farris m. 1781 Elizabeth( Betsy ) Dunn James enlisted as a private, married a local gal and going off to Maine to farm. They married in Massachusetts, Lived in Needham, Later Hebron,Me. 1755-1823 (born in Ireland) 1. James Jr. Farris 1787-1835 High sheriff from Oxford, Maine. 1. George Farris married 3 times m. 1827 Thursa Churchill 1807-1892 1. Joseph Farris m. Venora Hannah Chipman 1832-1875 1. George Farris m. Georgie Dudley ( died in Childbirth,16yo) Ethan Bert Farris m. Ertta Lillian Rich 2. John Farris 3. Hezekiah Farris This lineage is available thru the other descendant in Ohio. 4. Peggy Farris

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, McGlone, Lee and Roberts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GeV.2ACEB/1640 Message Board Post: I'm looking for anyone who is linked to Walter Farris and his wife Effie {McGlone} Farris, their children were, Arnold, George {Gaston}, Venus, and another daughter, name unknown. Walters parents were William Harrison Farris and Emily {Lee} Farris. Effies parents were J. McGlone and Fannie Roberts. If you are connected to this family in any way, would you please contact me at: [email protected] Thanks for your time :)