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    1. [FARRIS] Obit of Barbara Jo Farris Nichols
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wcr1951_1 Surnames: Nichols, Farris, Crawley, Thompson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2759/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Herald Morganton, NC June 24, 2007 Mrs. Barbara Jo Nichols, age 53, of Morganton passed away on Wednesday, June 20 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center. A native of Burke county, she had lived here her all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Bernice Crawley Farris; one brother, Jackie Dean Farris; and one sister, Betty Jean Farris. She is survived by a daughter and son in law, Lisa and Jeff Thompson of Morganton; a son and daughter in law, Mark and Pam Nichols of Morganton; one brother, Walter Farris of Morganton; two grandchildren, Danielle Ward and Nicholas Thompson; she is also survived by a niece, two nephews and numerous other relatives. The family held a private funeral service with interment at the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mem.com. Kirksey Funeral Home in Morganton is in charge of arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

    06/26/2007 07:50:07
    1. Re: [FARRIS] C. C. Farris Eva Lena Hunt
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: clfarr91 Surnames: C.C. Farris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/158.401/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is Lonnie Dale Farris and that is my grandfather and grandmother.My email is Clfarr9@hotmail.com and I would like to answer any questions that I can. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

    06/25/2007 04:47:10
    1. [FARRIS] Farris line
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pinkfishie18 Surnames: Farris, Hartley, Talley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2758/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i've hit the end of the line, wondering if anyone else had any info on my farris line: Jasper Robert Farris 1862 Denton Tx M Rosie Hartley Childern: Bertha Farris Married name Dobbs Jess Farris Belive he married Pearl Talley Bum Farris(don't know his real name) Maude Or Betty Farris Married William MEares Then Joesph Talley Jewell Farris BElive SHe married A dobbs Betty(maude) was born in oklahoma in 1911,(she's my great grandmother) rosie and jasper were her parents looking for both of the lines if possible. any info would be great! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

    06/23/2007 04:35:09
    1. Re: [FARRIS] Farris line
    2. Oletta
    3. I too am lookin for Farris' in the N TX area. George Washington Farris m Rebecca Brown and lived in Henrietta, TX in the early 1920's. Would he be in your line?. Thanx Oletta ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <FARRIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 5:35 PM Subject: [FARRIS] Farris line > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: pinkfishie18 > Surnames: Farris, Hartley, Talley > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2758/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > i've hit the end of the line, wondering if anyone else had any info on my > farris line: > Jasper Robert Farris 1862 Denton Tx M Rosie Hartley > Childern: > Bertha Farris Married name Dobbs > Jess Farris Belive he married Pearl Talley > Bum Farris(don't know his real name) > Maude Or Betty Farris Married William MEares Then Joesph Talley > Jewell Farris BElive SHe married A dobbs > > Betty(maude) was born in oklahoma in 1911,(she's my great grandmother) > rosie and jasper were her parents looking for both of the lines if > possible. any info would be great! > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

    06/23/2007 11:57:28
    1. Re: [FARRIS] Tombstone photos of Phariss's in OKL
    2. Alli
    3. Yeah Jenell, I am highly interested Alli :) ----- Original Message ----- From: <JPharissra@aol.com> To: <Farris-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 3:33 PM Subject: [FARRIS] Tombstone photos of Phariss's in OKL > If any one is interested in a copy of Phariss tombstone buried in Choteau > Cem, let me know and I will email to you , if I have your relative. > > jenell > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > >

    06/21/2007 11:01:29
    1. Re: [FARRIS] Tombstone photos of Phariss's in OKL
    2. Kenneth And Pat Irvin
    3. Hi Thanks I would love to have a copy of the Tombstones. --- JPharissra@aol.com wrote: > If any one is interested in a copy of Phariss > tombstone buried in Choteau > Cem, let me know and I will email to you , if I > have your relative. > > jenell > > > > ************************************** See what's > free at http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > Patricia A.Irvin

    06/21/2007 04:19:26
    1. [FARRIS] Tombstone photos of Phariss's in OKL
    2. If any one is interested in a copy of Phariss tombstone buried in Choteau Cem, let me know and I will email to you , if I have your relative. jenell ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

    06/20/2007 11:33:58
    1. [FARRIS] your comments
    2. Mary Take your time. The information I have was passed to me and I would like to share it with others, in hopes of adding or correcting information. As you know it is never complete, just in need of clearing up missing or inaccurate notes, as well as adding missing info. Elvin > > From: "Mary Hart" <mfhart@grm.net> > Date: 2007/06/20 Wed AM 10:37:52 EST > To: <farris@rootsweb.com> > Subject: Re: [FARRIS] notes on grandfather, Isham Farris > > Thank you so much for your message. I really appreciate all the > information -- I'll have to read it again when I can THINK more about it and > will write again as soon as I can. > > Thanks again, > Mary > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

    06/20/2007 11:25:35
    1. Re: [FARRIS] notes on grandfather, Isham Farris
    2. Mary Hart
    3. Thank you so much for your message. I really appreciate all the information -- I'll have to read it again when I can THINK more about it and will write again as soon as I can. Thanks again, Mary

    06/20/2007 04:37:52
    1. [FARRIS] notes on grandfather, Isham Farris
    2. Mary Robert H. Lewis was the grandson of Isham (Isom) Farris (Faris). Robert's parents were Robert Lewis and Elizabeth Farris. I don't have anything on them, but I have quite a bit on Isham Farris. I have included your notes in this file. It is as follows: >From Randall Farris and Sandra McIntire research (unless otherwise noted) Isham (Isom) Faris (Farris) was born January 2, 1751 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. He and his first wife had as many as eight children. His wife's name was possibly Elizabeth. One of his children was Eden Farris, born in 1782. She married Daniel Shotwell. Laurel County Death Notices shows Eden Shotwell age 73, parents, Isham and Elizabeth Faris; widowed. b. Virginia; d. 4 Dec 1855. On September 1, 1806 Isham married Elizabeth Yancey. Rev. Stewart performed the ceremony, Bk A, p. 18. This may indicate that Isham did not marry until 1806, OR this recorded marriage was a RE-marriage, OR his second wife was named Elizabeth, too. Also indicates that Elizabeth may not have accompanied Isham into KY in 1781. 14 Sep 1773 Halifax Co. VA, DB 9, p. 128: wit. deed of William & Sarah East to John Farris, 100 a. on south branches of Brush Cr. Other wit: James Faris. Rec. 16 Sep 1773. ** 18 Jun 1777 Halifax Co. VA, DB 10, p. 228: George Addams of Bedford County, to Arthar Kesee (Kezee) of Halifax, for 75 pounds, one certain tract of land of about 300 acres in Halifax on Cow Cr., being part of a patent of greater entity, dated 15 June 1773, granted first to John Addams, and bounded by Shadrack Tribble, Thomas Bechot(?) Jr....survey to a dividing line in the same land conveyed to Isam Faris. Signed: George (A his mark) Adams. Wit: Spellsbe Tribble, Benja (B his mark) Branham, Joseph Collins. Rec. 19 Jun 1777. ** 15 Feb 1779 Halifax Co. VA, DB 11, p. 219: Joshua Stone of Pittsylvania County to Isham Farris of Halifax, for 20 pounds, about 40 acres in Pittsylvania Co. and Halifax on the branches of Allen Cr., including the house wherein said Farris now lives, and bounded by Ramey, said Stone, John Magrugger. Signed: Joshua Stone. Wit: none. Rec. 18 Feb. 1779. ** 1780 Botetourt Co. VA - Marched under Col. Crockett into NC to reinforce Gen Green. Served 47 days. (Was moving from Halifax to Kentucky and stopped in Botetourt where he was living at the time he enlisted, see pension application). ** 1 Nov 1781 Halifax Co. VA, DB 12, p. 176: Isam Farris with John Ramey, to John Glass, for 40 pounds, about 80 acres, part of the same lying in Halifax and some small part therof in Pittsylvania Co. on the east branch of Allen's Cr., including the house "&c" Farris lives [in], and bounded by Joshua Stone, Arthar Keezee, John Farris, said Farris' and Ramey's line to a corner agreed on by the said parties thereof. Signed: Isam Farris, Jn. Ramey. Wit: Robert Montgomery, Isaac Grant, Thos. East, Joseph Collins. Rec. 21 Feb. 1782. ** 1781 Fall and winter, removed to Lincoln Co. VA (now KY) 1782-1783-1784-1785-1786 Lincoln Co. VA (KY) served at various times as an Indian Spy. 20 Feb 1783 Land grant 50A. Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 1, p. 371. 8 Mar 1783 Land Grant 40A. Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 1, p. 380, withdrawn. ** 18 Apr 1783 Land grant 100A. Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 1, p. 389, withdrawn. ** 19 Apr 1783 Land grant 100A. Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 1, p. 396. ** 19 Apr 1783 Land grant 50A. Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 1, p. 397. ** 19 Apr 1783 Land grant 150A. on Spring Branch, Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 1, p. 397. ** 14 Jul 1783 Land grant 50A. on Spring Branch Lincoln Co. VA. 11 Oct 1783 VA land grant 80A. on Dix River, Lincoln Co. VA, Bk. 9, p. 232. ** 28 Nov 1783 "Petition of divers inhabitants of Jefferson, Fayette and Lincoln Counties", Petition concerning tobacco paid in fees to surveyors. ** 1 Sep 1784 Land grant 200A. Lincoln Co. VA. 3 Oct 1786 Isham helped bury the dead of the McNitt defeat. 17 May 1788 At Crab Orchard witnessed a will of Isaac Campbell, but Isham was connected with this estate. Will probated 21 Feb 1792. 15 Nov 1788, 24 Jun 1789, 21 Apr 1790, 25 Mar 1791, Tax list Lincoln Co. VA 1 wm 21+.** 9 Oct 1792 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 80A., 1 wm 21+. ** 12 Aug 1793 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 80A., 1 wm 21+. ** 26 May 1794 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 80A., 1 wm 21+. ** 6 Jun 1795 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 1 wm 21+, 5 horses and 6 cows. ** 28 Jun 1796 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 1 wm 21+, 1 wm 16-21, 130A. Dix Riv. Prior assignee: I. Farris. ** 24 Apr 1797 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 1 wm 21+, 1 wm 16-21, 80A. W. Dix Riv. Prior assignee: I. Farris. ** 24 Apr 1797 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY "same" 40A. W. Dix Riv. Prior Assignee: N. Farris. ** 17 Sep 1798 KY Land grant 12A. on Dix River, Lincoln Co. KY, Bk. 12, p. 57. ** 26 Sep 1798 KY Land grant 38 1/2A. on Dix River, Lincoln Co. KY, Bk. 12, p. 60.** 13 May 1799 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 1 wm 21+, 2 wm 16-21, 80A. W. Dix Riv. Prior Assignee: I. Farris; 12A. W. Dix Riv. Prior Assignee: I. Farris; 38A. W. Dix Riv. Prior assignee; I. Farris; 40A. W. Dix Riv. Prior Asignee; N. Farris; 57A. w. Dix Riv. prior assignee; I. Farris. ** 3 Jun 1800 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 2wm 21+, 1 wm 16-21, 120A. Dix Riv. Prior Asignee; I. Farris. ** 23 Aug 1800 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 25 Jul 1801 Tax list Lincoln Co. KY 1 wm 21+, 1 wm 16-21, 120A. Dix Riv. Prior Asignee: I. Farris; 12A. Dix Riv. prior asignee: I Farris; 38A. Dix Riv. Prior Assignee: I. Farris. ** 1802 Lincoln Co. KY, Deed from Nathan Farris' heirs to Isham Faris, 35 1/2A. 1806 Lincoln Co. KY, Deed 38 1/2A to Jesse Leo Bk. E, p. 306. ** 6 Jul 1806 Knox Co. KY, Eddy Farris married Daniel Shotwell, Bk. A, p. 16. (Note the children's ages in 1810, there are more and older than could be for a marriage in 1806. Was one or both married before?) ** 1810 Census Knox Co. KY, (Isam): 1m -10 1f -10 ** 1m 10-16 1f 10-16 1m 16-26 1f 26-45 1m 45+ Sep 1812 Member, Capt. James McNeill's Company, 2nd Regiment, KY Militia. 1820 Census Knox Co. KY, Laurel Crk. 000201 - 00101. ** 1826 Bought 1,000A. from brother John Faris. (this was part of the Brooks Tract, one of John's last deeds. This land in the area of the Levi Jackson State Park). >From Mary Hart mfhart@grm.net research 7 Jan 1827: Land transaction between Robert Lewis and Isham FARIS, 18.5 acres for $30 "in the county of Laurel on the Glade branch of the the Big Laurel River." Record F355, between Robert Lewis and Isham FARIS >From Randall Farris & Sandra McIntire research 19 Aug 1829 William and Isom Bryant bound to Isham to learn the business of farming. "Poor children of John Bryant", Luce's husband. 1830 Census Laurel Co. KY, (Isom): 2m 8-10 1f 50-60 ** 1m 20-30 1m 70-80 Eddy Shotwell and James Farris listed next to him. ** Eddy Shotwell: 1m 10-16 1f -8 ** 1m 16-20 2f 15-20 2f 20-30 1f 50-60 >From Mary Hart mfhart@grm.net research 4 April 1830: Land transaction, 120 acres in Laurel County, Kentucky Record A 130- From Isom FARRIS to Robert H. LEWIS with the wording "love and affection we have for our grandson, Robert H. Lewis, and for the sum of one dollar." >From Randall Farris & Sandra McIntire research 9 Oct 1842 Laurel Co. KY, made application for Revolutionary War Pension #3452. Was rejected. 14 Mar 1848 Died, buried in the Old Union Cemetery, Fariston, KY. Crude marking on the stone "ISOM FARIS". Isham was living with his son, James Isham, when he died. 21 May 1959 Thursday newspaper THE SENTINEL-ECHO, London, KY Russell Magee of Lily, "while strolling through Old Union Cemetery" last Thursday ran across an old field-stone marker for Isom (Isham) Faris giving dates of his birth and death as Jan 6 1751 and March 14 1848, respectively. Isham Faris was the great-great grandfather of Mrs. J.T. Jones, Ralph Faris of London, Mrs. Curtis Bales of Corbin, and has a great many descendants in many parts of this country. Mr. Magee suggests that since the sandstone marker cannot last long, and that Mr. Faris deserves a permanent marker, his descendants will probably wish to join in erecting a more appropriate one. Isham Faris and his brother, John Faris came to Crab Orchard from Virginia in 1773. In 1786 Isham and John were among those who came from Crab Orchard to bury the dead of the McNitt Defeat, and later moved to that section, among the most early settlers in what is now Laurel County. Note: The brothers actually came about 1781 ISHAM FARIS APPLICATION FOR REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION STATE OF KENTUCKY LAUREL COUNTY JP On this 9th of October 1842 personally appeared in open court before the County Court of Laurel now sitting Isham Faris a resident of Kentucky in the County of Laurel aged ninety one, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That during the Revolutionary War he resided in Halifax County Virginia, and started to move to the now state of Kentucky that on his way he stopped in Botetourt County Virginia; while there news reached there that Lord Cornwallis was overrunning the southern states, that he was running over the country laying it waste and that Gen. Green wanted reinforcements, who was then said to be retreating before Cornwallis. Col. Crockett, given name not remembered, who commanded in Botetourt called for volunteers, or that two or three companies should be raised by draft to go to the assistance of Gen. Green. How many men he does not remember, but thinks there were two companies if not three that was raised by draft, & volunteers, to serve as he was told sixty days unless sooner discharged. He volunteered under Capt William's company shortly after starting was joined by other companies until they amounted he thinks to about three hundred & fifty or four hundred men they all marched into North Carolina under the command of Col. Crockett. Shortly after we got in to N.C. they got news that the British light horse and a body of Tories were approaching them, and Col. Crockett retreated about 10 miles in to a mountain part and constructed a kind of fort by fallen timber and remained there ten or 12 days, when they got news that the party had gone to join Cornwallis, When they again marched to try to get to Green and took a circutious rout to avoid the scouting parties of the British and tories, but after marching two days, they again had to halt and fortify in consequence of news brought to Crockett not to advance, and remained there several days but cant recall how long - they again took a circuitous route and after a days march they again fortified & hearing a large body of torries and British light horse would be down upon them after remaining there four or five days and sending out scouts for provisions they again marched slowly & fortified every night, but all this time Green was so constantly changing his p! osition, that we were at a loss what course to march to meet him, and our march was zig-zag. Some time countermarching - sometimes to the right then to the left that they made but slow progress. When they had approached within twenty miles of Green they heard he was defeated at Gillord & was retreating to Virginia. Col Crockett commenced a retreat, and on the third day they heard that Green was not badly defeated, but was on his way to Virginia. They fortified here & remained several days to get news what way best to do, but Col. Crockett called a council of officers and it was thought best to march back to Virginia and wait further orders. Col. Crockett then marched back, (but leaving before they got to Va. for their money) and he was marched back by Capt Williams into Botetourt and discharged by Capt. Williams verbally as the whole had received the order by Col, Crockett, to go home and remain in readiness at the moment moving to assist Green if called for, but was not afterwards called for. On this service he served forty seven days. He got no discharge. The reason why they were not called for, as well as he remembers It was a mistake that Green had retreated to VA. In the fall and winter of 1781 he moved to the now state of Kentucky and settled at Logan Station in Lincoln County. In the month of April 1782 he entered the service of the state of Virginia under Lt. (some called him Capt) Mathew McClur, who was afterwards killed by the Indians, as an Indian spy for forty days, at the price of $25, the find himself. McClur was regarded by all as empowered by the Gov. of Virginia, or some authority from Va. to employ Indian Spies. He with one other Indian spy, John Dotson, long since dead now directed by McClure to perform our service in the direction of the Cherokee Nation and the head of the Green River, south of the Station. They served out their term of forty days & all during this time they returned three times to the Station to give the news. In the month of September 1782 he again entered the service of the state of Virginia for forty days at the price of 4/6 per day and find himself, under Col Ben. Logan and again in company of said Dotson also an Indian spy served in the, same section as approved by order of Col. Logan, and during this time they returned to the station from time to time to give the news. In April 1783 he again entered the service of the state of Virginia as an Indian spy for thirty days by contract with Col. Logan for $1.00 per day and find himself, and again with Dotson served out his time in the same section as approved returning to the settlement twice to give news. The 1st of Oct 1783 he again entered the service of the State of Virginia as an lndian spy by contract with Col. William Whitley who was killed at the battle of the tavern in the late war, for forty days at $1 per day and find himself and served out his term of service in the same section as approved returning to the settlement to give news three times. Between the time as approved and afterwards in the years 1784 & 85 and 86 he was repeatedly out in pursuit of Indians who stole horses or done mischief in the settlements. He never got any regular discharge in writing. he never received but $30 for all his services being informed the governmant of Va had not sent out funds. He knows of no person now living by whom he can prove his engagements and services. The reason why he has not applied sooner is that until lately he did not know that any provisions was made for Indian spies for pensions. He truly relinquishes his every claim whatever to a pension or anuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed Isham (his mark) Faris Questions propounded to I. Faris in open court. 1st. where and in what year were you born? Ans. in Halifax County, Virginia. This may be known by his age appearance. 2. Have you any friend your age? Ans. None 3. He lived In Botetourt county Va when he entered the service first and Lincoln County Ky where he entered the,service as an-Indian spy. 4. He was a volunteer when he entered the service in Virginia and since lived in Kentucky and now in Laurel County in this state. 5. He knows of no regular officer on his trip from Va; but he well remembers Col. Crocket and Capt. Williams and to the circumstances of his route in the army he refers to his appended declaration, 6. He received no discharge and no compensation. 7. He refers to his neighbor John Wise for his character, and this honorable court. Isham (his mark) Faris I, William H. Randall clerk of the circuit court for Laurel county do hereby certify that it is in the opinion of said court that the declaration of Isham Faris as it being the common report for many years is true and he served as he states, and it is known to the court personally that he is a man of good character & to be believed on oath. Also that John Wise is a credible witness and that there is no ordained preacher of the Gospel living near said Faris. Given under my hand as Clerk of the Laurel County Court By to which I have affixed the seal of my office this 10th of Oct 1842 William H. Randall STATE OF KENTUCKY Laurel County On the 10th of Oct 1842 John Wise made oath in open court before the county court of Laurel that he is a United States Revolutionary pensioner and eighty seven years of age, that he has known Isam Faris of said county thirty odd years who he supposes to be about ninety years of age and who has this day filed in said court his petition for a pension, that upwards of thirty years ago I've heard him often speak of his services in the old war under Col. Crocket from Botetourt County Va. in N. Carolina, and of his services as an Indian spy in Kentucky, he recollects to have heard him say he had served three or four terms for forty days each in Linclon County Ky. The greatest reliance may be placed in what he states upon oath. Signed this 10th of Oct 1842. John (his mark) Wise He died March 14,1848 in Laurel County, Kentucky. Source(s): Randall Farris (original sheet) ** Sandra McIntire (updated 5/9/96) References: Old Kentucky Entries and Deeds - Jillson Published deed abstracts from Halifax Co. VA Marriage Index, Knox Co. KY Kentucky Land Grants - Jillson >From Jeanne Farris Elin research (August 2005) The 4th son of James Esom Farris was Isham Farris, b. 1751. Isham married Elizabeth Yancy, they had 8 children, His son (b. 1797)James Isham Farris married Mary (Polly) Blakely, they had 9 children, James Isham Farris's son, James Henry Farris, (b. 1842 Laurel Co. Ky) married Louisa McHargue, they had 7 children (one being my great-Aunt Talitha Faris Qualls. Talitha Faris Qualls related much of the family information. She was the older half sister to my grandfather, Benjamin Harrison Farris (b. Dec. 25, 1888), son of Henry Farris (1842) and his second wife Louisa Wolfe ), Benjamin Farris married Jane Morris, they had 5 children, My dad was their oldest son, Kenneth Woodrow Farris (born May 6, 1916) . Kenneth Farris married Thelma Fleenor (1938) in Blountville, Tn. and they had 3 children, I am their daughter Jeanne Farris Elin. My dad was with the Miami Herald for many years and researched his family line. We also have a family bible with old entry, dated 1799 with some names and dates. It is hard to read the writings but some names and dates are clear, James H. Faris, born Aug. 26 1842 , Laurel Co. Ky is clear My father (who is deceased) always said the roots of the Faris/ Farris name were Scottish. I was in Edinburgh, Scotland at the Edinburgh Castle in the early 1990's and was told at the archives that the name Faris was Scottish, a branch off the Aberdeen clan (???), I was also told that there were quite a few Norweigans named Faris/Farris and that there is a Farris Inn in Norway and I know there is a famous mineral water called "Farris" from Norway. Hope this sheds some light........Jeanne Farris Elin My note- Mary, If you have anything on Elizabeth Farris Lewis or her husband, Robert Lewis, I would like a copy. Elvin > > From: "Mary Hart" <mfhart@grm.net> > Date: 2007/06/18 Mon PM 05:54:05 EST > To: <FARRIS@rootsweb.com> > Subject: [FARRIS] Robert H. Lewis, Isom/Isham Farris > > > In Laurel County land records there is a transaction dated April 4, 1830 > (Record A130) from Isom FARRIS to Robert H. LEWIS with the wording "love and > affection we have for our grandson, Robert H. Lewis, and for the sum of one > dollar." This was for 120 acres of land. > > Another recording, F355, was between Robert Lewis and Isham FARIS and dated > January 7, 1827. This was for 18-1/2 acres for $30 "in the county of Laurel > on the Glade branch of the Big Laurel River." I don't have copies of these > deeds, only wrote down the names and dates about 35 years ago. > > Can anyone give me more information about the relationship between these > two families. I am trying to find the ancestors of Robert H. Lewis, b. > about 1801 in Kentucky. > > Thanks for your help, > Mary Hart" > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

    06/20/2007 04:03:58
    1. Re: [FARRIS] James Elijah Jackson Farris 1851-1914 GA/AL
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deegeo1 Surnames: Farris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/1955.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There were and still are many Farris's in Coffee County Alabama. My father, Laymon L Farris 1918-1997 last lived in Dothan, Al. There are still some Farris's there. We are in Prattville, Al. My Uncles Edwin, Charles and Aunt Jewel Farris lived in Birminingham, Al and my Uncle Arlin lived in Sylacauga, Al. My grandfather, Charles McDaniel Farris last lived in Sylacauga, Al were he resided most of his life or around that area. I've been searching for his family. I can find a lot about my grandmother, Delia Cora Crumpton but very little on Charles McDaniel Farris's family. Email me at deliaholloway@yahoo.com if you want to ask anything else. Good luck and God bless. Delia Fay Farris Wood Holloway Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

    06/19/2007 07:50:52
    1. Re: [FARRIS] Robert H. Lewis, Isom/Isham Farris
    2. Trueman Farris
    3. Hello, Do you have any information on a George M. Farris in VA and KY (as part of VA)? George was born 1769 in VA. Thanks, Trueman. jfarris@execpc.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Hart" <mfhart@grm.net> To: <FARRIS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 5:54 PM Subject: [FARRIS] Robert H. Lewis, Isom/Isham Farris > > In Laurel County land records there is a transaction dated April 4, 1830 > (Record A130) from Isom FARRIS to Robert H. LEWIS with the wording "love > and > affection we have for our grandson, Robert H. Lewis, and for the sum of > one > dollar." This was for 120 acres of land. > > Another recording, F355, was between Robert Lewis and Isham FARIS and > dated > January 7, 1827. This was for 18-1/2 acres for $30 "in the county of > Laurel > on the Glade branch of the Big Laurel River." I don't have copies of > these > deeds, only wrote down the names and dates about 35 years ago. > > Can anyone give me more information about the relationship between these > two families. I am trying to find the ancestors of Robert H. Lewis, b. > about 1801 in Kentucky. > > Thanks for your help, > Mary Hart" > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > >

    06/19/2007 12:53:29
    1. [FARRIS] Robert H. Lewis, Isom/Isham Farris
    2. Mary Hart
    3. In Laurel County land records there is a transaction dated April 4, 1830 (Record A130) from Isom FARRIS to Robert H. LEWIS with the wording "love and affection we have for our grandson, Robert H. Lewis, and for the sum of one dollar." This was for 120 acres of land. Another recording, F355, was between Robert Lewis and Isham FARIS and dated January 7, 1827. This was for 18-1/2 acres for $30 "in the county of Laurel on the Glade branch of the Big Laurel River." I don't have copies of these deeds, only wrote down the names and dates about 35 years ago. Can anyone give me more information about the relationship between these two families. I am trying to find the ancestors of Robert H. Lewis, b. about 1801 in Kentucky. Thanks for your help, Mary Hart"

    06/18/2007 11:54:05
    1. [FARRIS] Welcome new subscriber
    2. Wanda Rabb
    3. Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: mfhart@grm.net We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb Farris-L admin

    06/17/2007 06:06:05
    1. [FARRIS] Obit of Charles William Farris, Jr.
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wcr1951_1 Surnames: Farris, Moore, White, Simmons, Watson, Cooper, Clayborn Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2757/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Post Tribune Merrillville, IN June 1, 2007 Charles William Farris Jr. CHARLES WILLIAM FARRIS, JR. Minneapolis, MN Formerly of Gary, IN Charles William Farris, Jr., was born on July 17, 1954, to the late Charles William Farris, Sr., and the late Clarrice Moore Farris. He passed away May 27, 2007. Charles confessed Christ during his illness. He will be greatly missed by the following: his maternal aunt, Hattie White of Gary, IN; his maternal uncle, Dennis Moore, Sr., of Chicago Heights, IL; sisters, Hattie (Joe) Simmons of Memphis, TN, Sara Ann Watson of Memphis, TN, Nellie J. (Gregory) Cooper of Gary, IN, and Beatrice Clayborn of Merrillville, IN; brother, Mack Farris of Memphis, TN; and his special friend, Adrina Togba of Minneapolis, MN; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at Crystal Lake Chapel in Minneapolis, MN, on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

    06/11/2007 06:13:31
    1. Re: [FARRIS] Thomas Farris
    2. Kenneth And Pat Irvin
    3. Good Morning.My Family of Farris was in 17 and 1800,s in Kent. --- Dashes1@aol.com wrote: > What time frame was your family? Where is Kent? I > have not seen the name > America before but who knows. > Estelle > > > > ************************************** See what's > free at http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > Patricia A.Irvin

    06/08/2007 09:04:45
    1. [FARRIS] Thomas Farris
    2. What time frame was your family? Where is Kent? I have not seen the name America before but who knows. Estelle ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

    06/08/2007 06:31:02
    1. [FARRIS] Obit of Pauline Newsome Farris
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wcr1951_1 Surnames: Newsome, Farris, Cochran Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2756/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Huntington Herald Dispatch Huntington, WV May 31, 2007 PAULINE NEWSOME FARRIS PAULINE NEWSOME FARRIS, 58, of Grayson, formerly of Louisa, daughter of Carl Newsome Sr. of Trenton, Fla., and Ina Cochran Newsome of South Shore, Ky., died Tuesday at home. She was a nurse assistant. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa; burial at Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa. Visitation after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

    06/08/2007 11:11:53
    1. Re: [FARRIS] Thomas Farris born ca 1765 died Lawrence Co. Miss. ca 1843
    2. Kenneth And Pat Irvin
    3. See these are the same places where my family of Farris came from.My GGGrandmother America Farris was born in Kent,her daughter Barbara Allen was born in Kent,and her son Alex Farris was born in Kent.I sure we should have some type of a family connection.These Farris families married Sherfield family,s. --- Dashes1@aol.com wrote: > As you can see from the three obits I just submitted > my family is dwindling > rapidly. I am now the oldest member still living. > So maybe I better get back > to searching for my family. > I know there is some where for these obits to go but > I don't know where so > forgive me list for putting them here but I am > hoping that Wanda will know > where they need to go and can help me on that part. > My search is for Thomas Farris who died in Lawrence > County Mississippi in > 1843, he had at least thirteen children. The older > Children were born in South > Carolina prior to 1800 at least three children were > born in Kentucky between > 1800 and 1808 and the rest born in Mississippi. At > his death his wife and > two minor children had the courts set aside a years > finances for her upkeep. > The wife nor the minor children were named. > He had a daughter Nancy that married Fred Pollard > a son John married Arena Fulgar (spelling may be off > ) > a son Daniel > a son Samuel married Orphia Smith > a son William > a son Squire married a Rutland > These children left Mississippi and went to Texas > between 1832 and 1834 by > 1837 Squire and Samuel were back in Lawrence Co > Mississippi. > one of the sons left Texas and lived in Sugartown, > Louisiana. > another son Albert married Annie Ott and he > eventually landed in Calcasui > Parish La. > I think Samuel may have landed in St Helena Parish > La and he is my line. I > can't find him for sure. > This man Thomas Farris should have descendant > in the thousands yet I > can find no information on this family except Stan > Farris, who descends from > William (I think) , Farnell Vaughn who descends from > Albert and myself. and I > descend from Samuel. > Is there anyone out there that can share info > with me. > Estelle Farris > > > > > ************************************** See what's > free at http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to FARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > Patricia A.Irvin

    06/08/2007 08:24:27
    1. [FARRIS] Thomas Farris born ca 1765 died Lawrence Co. Miss. ca 1843
    2. As you can see from the three obits I just submitted my family is dwindling rapidly. I am now the oldest member still living. So maybe I better get back to searching for my family. I know there is some where for these obits to go but I don't know where so forgive me list for putting them here but I am hoping that Wanda will know where they need to go and can help me on that part. My search is for Thomas Farris who died in Lawrence County Mississippi in 1843, he had at least thirteen children. The older Children were born in South Carolina prior to 1800 at least three children were born in Kentucky between 1800 and 1808 and the rest born in Mississippi. At his death his wife and two minor children had the courts set aside a years finances for her upkeep. The wife nor the minor children were named. He had a daughter Nancy that married Fred Pollard a son John married Arena Fulgar (spelling may be off ) a son Daniel a son Samuel married Orphia Smith a son William a son Squire married a Rutland These children left Mississippi and went to Texas between 1832 and 1834 by 1837 Squire and Samuel were back in Lawrence Co Mississippi. one of the sons left Texas and lived in Sugartown, Louisiana. another son Albert married Annie Ott and he eventually landed in Calcasui Parish La. I think Samuel may have landed in St Helena Parish La and he is my line. I can't find him for sure. This man Thomas Farris should have descendant in the thousands yet I can find no information on this family except Stan Farris, who descends from William (I think) , Farnell Vaughn who descends from Albert and myself. and I descend from Samuel. Is there anyone out there that can share info with me. Estelle Farris ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

    06/07/2007 05:31:40