I also have an ALEXANDER FARIS who was b. SC, m. Mary Faris (cousin) in Maury Co., TN on Aug. 21, 1821. (married by Hugh Douglas). Mary "Polly" Faris b. SC abt 1794 d. Tishomingo Co., MS Nov. 4, 1851. Children: Isaac M.A. Faris b. TN Apr 5, 1827 d. March 6, 1869 Tishomingo Co., MS. Charles Henry Ferris b. Aug. 1829 d. March 21, 1902 Prentiss Co., MS. Rhoda Faris b. abt 1825 John P. Faris b. KY, abt 1833 (Probably other children prior to 1827) Alexander Faris does not appear on or after the 1850 census with this family. He may have died young. This family was associated with the WHITESIDE and WILEY families. Rhoda Feris Whiteside (Mrs. Robert), b. SC Nov. 27, 1788 is the Aunt of my ancestor Charles Henry Ferris/Faris (son of Alexander and Mary "Polly" Faris). Any information would be appreciated. Dee Feris Self