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Name

Ferris, John Wesley

Other Names

Ferris, Jack

Born

Nov. 26, 1884

Birthplace

Bruce Township, Ontario

Deceased

Aug. 7, 1956

Deceased

Kincardine Township, Ontario

Father

Joseph Perman Ferris

Mother

Barbara Rae Johnston

Spouse

Abby Louise Symon (m. June 12, 1918).

Children

Johnston Sherman (Sherman)
Marjorie Louise (Burton Shewfelt)
Velma Helen (Ken Hendry)
Grace Hughena (Bruce Macpherson).

Relationships

Siblings: Thomas, Joseph, Johnny, James, Cecelia, Alice, May, Elizabeth, William (Bill) - twin.

Occupation

Farmer.

Places

Bruce Township ; Lot 27 Con. 12, Kincardine Township, ON.
Buried in Purdy Cemetery, Greenock Township, ON.

Sources

a) Bruce County Historical Society Yearbook. "The Bruce County Historical Society Yearbook, 1999." 1999. Print.

b) Downey, Hilda. "Descending Charts Bruce Township Families, A-F." [ca. 1995]. A2008.004.001, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.

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