Wife:
Frances Mary on (married on 22 Oct 1840, Dearborn Co., IN)
Other Children:
~ Henry F (1841-26 Jun 1891, Manhattan, NY; m. Lizzie Young on 8 Nov 1871, Manhattan)
~ Daughter
"Last week we made the announcement that Mr. John Ferris was so seriously sick that his physicians scarcely expected that he would survive many days. He did not last as long as long as had been anticipated, for our paper had reached but very few of our patrons before his spirit had taken its flight from its clay tenement. He died on Thursday afternoon at a quarter before three o'clock. His disease was of the brain, accompanied by severe and protracted attacks of hiccoughs. He was sick altogether some five or six weeks, but at one time got better, and supposed himself to be rapidly recovering. But about two weeks before his death he had a relapse, and from then on gradually sank. He was conscious until the last day. In speaking of the death of one whom we have been so long associated, and who has been so intimately connected with all the interests of Lawrenceburgh, we can scarcely find appropriate language to express our feelings. Indeed it seems almost impossible to realize that John Ferris is dead, and that we shall not again see his familiar form in our office. No other citizen of the town has been so familiar a visitor. Having for many years had our place of business adjoining his, scarce a day passed that he did not visit our office, and frequently as often as half a dozen times per day. Mr. Ferris was born in this city, Dec. 15th, 1818. He was the son of Dr. Ezra Ferris, deceased, who during a long life, mostly spent in this place, was one of our most prominent citizens. He was frequently honored by political preferment, and held many offices, but not ones of much profit to himself. For many years he was Postmaster of Lawrenceburgh, and afterwards for several terms was elected Township Trustee; and for seventeen years (at different times) has been one of the members from his ward of our City Council. Whenever before the people for their suffrages, the large vote that he received showed his popularity among all classes of his fellow citizens. We cannot remember of his ever having been defeated when a candidate before the people. Mr. Ferris succeeded James L. Yater as Collector of Internal Revenue of this District; but when President Johnson left the Republican party, Mr. F. lost his position rather than sacrifice his principles. Colonel Gavin, of Greensburg, was appointed to the position, but the Senate being Republican would not confirm him, and Collector Stevenson obtained the office. For the past twenty years Mr. Ferris has been what may be termed the leader of the Republican party of Dearborn county. Without prospect of success in the county, he has, as chairman of the county central committee, often by his own personal magnetism, inspired his partisans to united and strenuous efforts for success. But he was a man who, while very serious for the principles he believed right, was never bigoted in his feelings toward those who differed from him, but often had the warmest friendship for such. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, and was always found in his place in the sanctuary, unless unavoidably detained. For many years at a time he had the financial affairs of the church upon him, which was a matter of no small importance. He had the interests of the church at heart, and ever labored faithfully for its advancement. No man in the community was more liberal, according to his means, than John Ferris. His purse was ever open for every good cause, and he could be relied upon for his share for every benevolent or charitable object. He and his father before him had occupied the same stand as druggist in Lawrenceburgh for over fifty years. As a business man, and in all his intercourse with others, he was always pleasant and genial, and hence was very popular with all classes. We called to see him a few days before his death, just after the death of Emil Matheus. In speaking of him he was affected to tears, and amid sobs expressed his sorrow. Emil had been with him in the drug store for several years, and he was much attached to him. Mr. Ferris leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. The funeral took place from the family residence on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and the immense concourse of people in attendance showed plainly what a warm place he held in the hearts of those among whom he had lived. All classes of our citizens were represented, as desirous of paying their respects to the memory of one whom they loved. Mr. Ferris being, at the time of his death, a member of our City Council, the city officers and Council attended the funeral in a body. The Order of Odd Fellows also attended in a body, and had charge of all the funeral arrangements. The services were conducted by Rev. S.N. Willson, assisted by Rev. S.S. Potter, of Cincinnati, and Rev. Mr. Hawley, of Cleves. Many friends and relatives were present from a distance to mingle in the solemn services. We presume that the number of citizens left who were born in Lawrenceburgh and were boys with John Ferris could almost be counted on the fingers of one hand. Since the death of Geo. B. Sheldon no citizen has died who was so much missed as John Ferris will be, because of his being so intimately connected with all classes of our citizens."
(source: "Press", Lawrenceburg, IN; 9 Dec 1875 issue)
occupation: druggist
cause of death: brain disease
Frances Mary on (married on 22 Oct 1840, Dearborn Co., IN)
Other Children:
~ Henry F (1841-26 Jun 1891, Manhattan, NY; m. Lizzie Young on 8 Nov 1871, Manhattan)
~ Daughter
"Last week we made the announcement that Mr. John Ferris was so seriously sick that his physicians scarcely expected that he would survive many days. He did not last as long as long as had been anticipated, for our paper had reached but very few of our patrons before his spirit had taken its flight from its clay tenement. He died on Thursday afternoon at a quarter before three o'clock. His disease was of the brain, accompanied by severe and protracted attacks of hiccoughs. He was sick altogether some five or six weeks, but at one time got better, and supposed himself to be rapidly recovering. But about two weeks before his death he had a relapse, and from then on gradually sank. He was conscious until the last day. In speaking of the death of one whom we have been so long associated, and who has been so intimately connected with all the interests of Lawrenceburgh, we can scarcely find appropriate language to express our feelings. Indeed it seems almost impossible to realize that John Ferris is dead, and that we shall not again see his familiar form in our office. No other citizen of the town has been so familiar a visitor. Having for many years had our place of business adjoining his, scarce a day passed that he did not visit our office, and frequently as often as half a dozen times per day. Mr. Ferris was born in this city, Dec. 15th, 1818. He was the son of Dr. Ezra Ferris, deceased, who during a long life, mostly spent in this place, was one of our most prominent citizens. He was frequently honored by political preferment, and held many offices, but not ones of much profit to himself. For many years he was Postmaster of Lawrenceburgh, and afterwards for several terms was elected Township Trustee; and for seventeen years (at different times) has been one of the members from his ward of our City Council. Whenever before the people for their suffrages, the large vote that he received showed his popularity among all classes of his fellow citizens. We cannot remember of his ever having been defeated when a candidate before the people. Mr. Ferris succeeded James L. Yater as Collector of Internal Revenue of this District; but when President Johnson left the Republican party, Mr. F. lost his position rather than sacrifice his principles. Colonel Gavin, of Greensburg, was appointed to the position, but the Senate being Republican would not confirm him, and Collector Stevenson obtained the office. For the past twenty years Mr. Ferris has been what may be termed the leader of the Republican party of Dearborn county. Without prospect of success in the county, he has, as chairman of the county central committee, often by his own personal magnetism, inspired his partisans to united and strenuous efforts for success. But he was a man who, while very serious for the principles he believed right, was never bigoted in his feelings toward those who differed from him, but often had the warmest friendship for such. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, and was always found in his place in the sanctuary, unless unavoidably detained. For many years at a time he had the financial affairs of the church upon him, which was a matter of no small importance. He had the interests of the church at heart, and ever labored faithfully for its advancement. No man in the community was more liberal, according to his means, than John Ferris. His purse was ever open for every good cause, and he could be relied upon for his share for every benevolent or charitable object. He and his father before him had occupied the same stand as druggist in Lawrenceburgh for over fifty years. As a business man, and in all his intercourse with others, he was always pleasant and genial, and hence was very popular with all classes. We called to see him a few days before his death, just after the death of Emil Matheus. In speaking of him he was affected to tears, and amid sobs expressed his sorrow. Emil had been with him in the drug store for several years, and he was much attached to him. Mr. Ferris leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. The funeral took place from the family residence on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and the immense concourse of people in attendance showed plainly what a warm place he held in the hearts of those among whom he had lived. All classes of our citizens were represented, as desirous of paying their respects to the memory of one whom they loved. Mr. Ferris being, at the time of his death, a member of our City Council, the city officers and Council attended the funeral in a body. The Order of Odd Fellows also attended in a body, and had charge of all the funeral arrangements. The services were conducted by Rev. S.N. Willson, assisted by Rev. S.S. Potter, of Cincinnati, and Rev. Mr. Hawley, of Cleves. Many friends and relatives were present from a distance to mingle in the solemn services. We presume that the number of citizens left who were born in Lawrenceburgh and were boys with John Ferris could almost be counted on the fingers of one hand. Since the death of Geo. B. Sheldon no citizen has died who was so much missed as John Ferris will be, because of his being so intimately connected with all classes of our citizens."
(source: "Press", Lawrenceburg, IN; 9 Dec 1875 issue)
occupation: druggist
cause of death: brain disease
Wife:
Frances Mary on (married on 22 Oct 1840, Dearborn Co., IN)
Other Children:
~ Henry F (1841-26 Jun 1891, Manhattan, NY; m. Lizzie Young on 8 Nov 1871, Manhattan)
~ Daughter
"Last week we made the announcement that Mr. John Ferris was so seriously sick that his physicians scarcely expected that he would survive many days. He did not last as long as long as had been anticipated, for our paper had reached but very few of our patrons before his spirit had taken its flight from its clay tenement. He died on Thursday afternoon at a quarter before three o'clock. His disease was of the brain, accompanied by severe and protracted attacks of hiccoughs. He was sick altogether some five or six weeks, but at one time got better, and supposed himself to be rapidly recovering. But about two weeks before his death he had a relapse, and from then on gradually sank. He was conscious until the last day. In speaking of the death of one whom we have been so long associated, and who has been so intimately connected with all the interests of Lawrenceburgh, we can scarcely find appropriate language to express our feelings. Indeed it seems almost impossible to realize that John Ferris is dead, and that we shall not again see his familiar form in our office. No other citizen of the town has been so familiar a visitor. Having for many years had our place of business adjoining his, scarce a day passed that he did not visit our office, and frequently as often as half a dozen times per day. Mr. Ferris was born in this city, Dec. 15th, 1818. He was the son of Dr. Ezra Ferris, deceased, who during a long life, mostly spent in this place, was one of our most prominent citizens. He was frequently honored by political preferment, and held many offices, but not ones of much profit to himself. For many years he was Postmaster of Lawrenceburgh, and afterwards for several terms was elected Township Trustee; and for seventeen years (at different times) has been one of the members from his ward of our City Council. Whenever before the people for their suffrages, the large vote that he received showed his popularity among all classes of his fellow citizens. We cannot remember of his ever having been defeated when a candidate before the people. Mr. Ferris succeeded James L. Yater as Collector of Internal Revenue of this District; but when President Johnson left the Republican party, Mr. F. lost his position rather than sacrifice his principles. Colonel Gavin, of Greensburg, was appointed to the position, but the Senate being Republican would not confirm him, and Collector Stevenson obtained the office. For the past twenty years Mr. Ferris has been what may be termed the leader of the Republican party of Dearborn county. Without prospect of success in the county, he has, as chairman of the county central committee, often by his own personal magnetism, inspired his partisans to united and strenuous efforts for success. But he was a man who, while very serious for the principles he believed right, was never bigoted in his feelings toward those who differed from him, but often had the warmest friendship for such. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, and was always found in his place in the sanctuary, unless unavoidably detained. For many years at a time he had the financial affairs of the church upon him, which was a matter of no small importance. He had the interests of the church at heart, and ever labored faithfully for its advancement. No man in the community was more liberal, according to his means, than John Ferris. His purse was ever open for every good cause, and he could be relied upon for his share for every benevolent or charitable object. He and his father before him had occupied the same stand as druggist in Lawrenceburgh for over fifty years. As a business man, and in all his intercourse with others, he was always pleasant and genial, and hence was very popular with all classes. We called to see him a few days before his death, just after the death of Emil Matheus. In speaking of him he was affected to tears, and amid sobs expressed his sorrow. Emil had been with him in the drug store for several years, and he was much attached to him. Mr. Ferris leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. The funeral took place from the family residence on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and the immense concourse of people in attendance showed plainly what a warm place he held in the hearts of those among whom he had lived. All classes of our citizens were represented, as desirous of paying their respects to the memory of one whom they loved. Mr. Ferris being, at the time of his death, a member of our City Council, the city officers and Council attended the funeral in a body. The Order of Odd Fellows also attended in a body, and had charge of all the funeral arrangements. The services were conducted by Rev. S.N. Willson, assisted by Rev. S.S. Potter, of Cincinnati, and Rev. Mr. Hawley, of Cleves. Many friends and relatives were present from a distance to mingle in the solemn services. We presume that the number of citizens left who were born in Lawrenceburgh and were boys with John Ferris could almost be counted on the fingers of one hand. Since the death of Geo. B. Sheldon no citizen has died who was so much missed as John Ferris will be, because of his being so intimately connected with all classes of our citizens."
(source: "Press", Lawrenceburg, IN; 9 Dec 1875 issue)
occupation: druggist
cause of death: brain disease
Frances Mary on (married on 22 Oct 1840, Dearborn Co., IN)
Other Children:
~ Henry F (1841-26 Jun 1891, Manhattan, NY; m. Lizzie Young on 8 Nov 1871, Manhattan)
~ Daughter
"Last week we made the announcement that Mr. John Ferris was so seriously sick that his physicians scarcely expected that he would survive many days. He did not last as long as long as had been anticipated, for our paper had reached but very few of our patrons before his spirit had taken its flight from its clay tenement. He died on Thursday afternoon at a quarter before three o'clock. His disease was of the brain, accompanied by severe and protracted attacks of hiccoughs. He was sick altogether some five or six weeks, but at one time got better, and supposed himself to be rapidly recovering. But about two weeks before his death he had a relapse, and from then on gradually sank. He was conscious until the last day. In speaking of the death of one whom we have been so long associated, and who has been so intimately connected with all the interests of Lawrenceburgh, we can scarcely find appropriate language to express our feelings. Indeed it seems almost impossible to realize that John Ferris is dead, and that we shall not again see his familiar form in our office. No other citizen of the town has been so familiar a visitor. Having for many years had our place of business adjoining his, scarce a day passed that he did not visit our office, and frequently as often as half a dozen times per day. Mr. Ferris was born in this city, Dec. 15th, 1818. He was the son of Dr. Ezra Ferris, deceased, who during a long life, mostly spent in this place, was one of our most prominent citizens. He was frequently honored by political preferment, and held many offices, but not ones of much profit to himself. For many years he was Postmaster of Lawrenceburgh, and afterwards for several terms was elected Township Trustee; and for seventeen years (at different times) has been one of the members from his ward of our City Council. Whenever before the people for their suffrages, the large vote that he received showed his popularity among all classes of his fellow citizens. We cannot remember of his ever having been defeated when a candidate before the people. Mr. Ferris succeeded James L. Yater as Collector of Internal Revenue of this District; but when President Johnson left the Republican party, Mr. F. lost his position rather than sacrifice his principles. Colonel Gavin, of Greensburg, was appointed to the position, but the Senate being Republican would not confirm him, and Collector Stevenson obtained the office. For the past twenty years Mr. Ferris has been what may be termed the leader of the Republican party of Dearborn county. Without prospect of success in the county, he has, as chairman of the county central committee, often by his own personal magnetism, inspired his partisans to united and strenuous efforts for success. But he was a man who, while very serious for the principles he believed right, was never bigoted in his feelings toward those who differed from him, but often had the warmest friendship for such. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, and was always found in his place in the sanctuary, unless unavoidably detained. For many years at a time he had the financial affairs of the church upon him, which was a matter of no small importance. He had the interests of the church at heart, and ever labored faithfully for its advancement. No man in the community was more liberal, according to his means, than John Ferris. His purse was ever open for every good cause, and he could be relied upon for his share for every benevolent or charitable object. He and his father before him had occupied the same stand as druggist in Lawrenceburgh for over fifty years. As a business man, and in all his intercourse with others, he was always pleasant and genial, and hence was very popular with all classes. We called to see him a few days before his death, just after the death of Emil Matheus. In speaking of him he was affected to tears, and amid sobs expressed his sorrow. Emil had been with him in the drug store for several years, and he was much attached to him. Mr. Ferris leaves a widow, four sons and four daughters. The funeral took place from the family residence on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and the immense concourse of people in attendance showed plainly what a warm place he held in the hearts of those among whom he had lived. All classes of our citizens were represented, as desirous of paying their respects to the memory of one whom they loved. Mr. Ferris being, at the time of his death, a member of our City Council, the city officers and Council attended the funeral in a body. The Order of Odd Fellows also attended in a body, and had charge of all the funeral arrangements. The services were conducted by Rev. S.N. Willson, assisted by Rev. S.S. Potter, of Cincinnati, and Rev. Mr. Hawley, of Cleves. Many friends and relatives were present from a distance to mingle in the solemn services. We presume that the number of citizens left who were born in Lawrenceburgh and were boys with John Ferris could almost be counted on the fingers of one hand. Since the death of Geo. B. Sheldon no citizen has died who was so much missed as John Ferris will be, because of his being so intimately connected with all classes of our citizens."
(source: "Press", Lawrenceburg, IN; 9 Dec 1875 issue)
occupation: druggist
cause of death: brain disease
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