Robert Murray Ferris Jr.

M, b. 20 May 1876, d. 13 July 1913
FatherRobert Murray Ferris b. 9 Jul 1840, d. 19 Mar 1903
MotherMary Anna Tabor b. 30 Sep 1840, d. 29 Oct 1877
     Robert was born on Saturday, 20 May 1876 at Chappaqua, Westchester County, New York. Robert married Adah Crump on 16 September 1903. He worked for the Eastern Group of the Bell system as the chief Engineer. He had been raised to this high position because of his skills and knowledge. A postition much higher than his age would indicate. 3 May 1910, Robert and his wife, Adah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, at 4 Persall Street. Enumerated in this household were Robert M Ferris [35 New York], Adah C [29 New Jersey], Robert M. Jr. [8/12 New Jersey] & a servant: Mary O'Brian [44 Ireland]. They have been married 6 years with 1 child living. He is an electicala engineer.1 Robert departed this life on Sunday, 13 July 1913 in Siasconset, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. He drowned and his body was never recovered.2

Family

Adah Crump b. 29 Apr 1882, d. 25 Mar 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] 1910 United States Federal Census, Montclair Township, Essex County, New Jersey - Enumeration District 241, Sheet 8A, Line 11.
  2. [S33] Note, Courtesy of Patty Hoenigman.