My gggrandfather was William Phares, born in Ohio (Hamilton co) in 1825, died in Moline, Ill in 1915. I have no data on his parents, but suspect there might be some relationship with your Phares. ----- Original Message ----- From: by way of Wanda Rabb <LEARYJP@mail.state.wi.us> To: <FARRIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 8:38 AM Subject: [FARRIS-L] Welcome new subscribers -Reply >I have been subscribed for awhile but waited for my email address >situation to stabilize for awhile before posting. I am a descendent of >Francis Marion PHARES (also Farris or Ferris) b. 1848 in Circleville, OH. >He later moved to Illinois living in both Sangamon and Logan counties. >While in IL he married Julia VAN DORN. I am just getting started but am >researching PHARES, VAN DORN, HUFF, and HEATH. Since I am at >work, I don't have more info handy right now. Looking forward to making >a connection, and Crystal, once I have a specific question I'll be sure to >contact you about lookups. Thanks for the offer. > >J P > > > >==== FARRIS Mailing List ==== >Reminder: If you change e-mail addresses, unsubscribe from the old one and subscribe again with the new one. > >