Peter Ferris1,2,3,4,5

M, b. circa 1685, d. after 19 December 1764
FatherJohn Ferris I b. c 1639, d. 11 May 1715
MotherMary Jackson b. c 1646, d. 1704
     Peter was born circa 1685 in Throgs Neck, Westchester County, New York. Peter married Susannah Fowler, daughter of Henry Fowler IV and Abigail Hoyt, before 4 May 1725 in Westchester County, New York. On this day, Peter and Susannah are on record deeding land that Peter had inherited from his father to Daniel Turner.. Peter was a farmer and the first Ferris to reside in Eastchester, Westchester County, NY. He owned several tracts of land in Westchester County including 279 acres in the Long Reach Patent of Eastchester which he received from his brother-in-law, Moses Fowler in 1729. In 1730, he bought the rights of David Jamison to the tract of land known as Harrison's Purchase, in Rye; for this claim, comprising one fifth of the whole tract, he gave fifteen pounds; and sold it or gave it, the same year, to Peter Stringham, of Rye. On 25 July 1749, Peter offered to sell what claim he possessed to land in the Manor of Fordham, such as it was, to Trinity Church. The Church decided the claim was not good, but would accept it if Peter wished to give it to them; it is presumed Peter kept it. On 29 Oct 1751, Peter deeded over to his three sons Gilbert, Joshua, & Jonathan, all blacksmiths living in Eastchester, 670 acres of land in Long Reach. 200 acres were reserved from this land for himself. On 19 Dec 1764, Peter deeded to his son Caleb 248 acres of land located in the Throg's Neck area of Westchester County.6 Peter departed this life after 19 December 1764 in Eastchester, Westchester County, New York. On this date there is a land transaction where Peter gives land to his son Caleb.7

     

Family

Susannah Fowler b. c 1695

Citations

  1. [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., p. 82.
  2. [S1374] Theresa Hall, Henry Fowler of Roxbury, MA, Providence, RI, Eastchester and Mamaroneck, NY, page 328 - Deed from Peter Ferris, Esq. of Westchester dated 1730, shows that he had obtained possession of the “undivided lands” in Harrison's Purchase.
  3. [S1375] Contributed by Dr. Amos Canfield, Co., NY, Miscellanea, Abstracts from the Records of the Town of Westchester, New York, now at th Comptroller's Office, Municipal Building, New York City, Page 308 - Nathaniell Underhill sells to John Ferris Sr., his house and lot in Westchester, bounded s. by Wm Barnes' lot n. by Christopher Dean, w. by the sheep pasture. Wit: Peter Ferris 29 May 1712.
  4. [S1376] Contributed by Theresa Hall, Westchester County, NY Miscellanea, Page 227 - Peter Ferris of Mamaroneck, Esq., and Susanna his wife to Daniel Turner of Westchester, land in Westchesteer; one piece given to Peter Ferris by the last will and testament of his father, John Ferris, dec'd. May 4 1725.
  5. [S1377] Contributed by Theresa Hall, Descendants of Henry Fowler of Roxbury, Mass., pgs. 340-348, In 1729 Henry Fowler, Senr. Transferred to his son Moses Fowler and to Palmer Doughty, each a one half of all his rights in Long Reach Patent of Eastchester, Moses Fowler of Eastchester, Gent. and Palmer Doughty, giving a bond to Henry Fowler of Eastchester, Gent.On the same day Ann Peartree of New York City, widow of Col. William Peartree, Jacobus Van Cortlandt, John Van Horn, (and others) conveyed all title in the Long Reach Patent to Moses Fowler, Peter Ferris and Edward Burling. In 1729 Moses Fowler conveyed to his brother-in-law, Peter Ferris, of Eastchester, 270 a. in the Long Reach Patent. . . .
  6. [S506] Note: To all people to whom these presents shall come; know that I, Peter Ferris of the township of Eastchester in the County of Westchester and province of New York, yeoman, for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the love good will and affection which I have and do bear unto my son Caleb Ferris, of the township, have given and granted and by the presents do absolutely give, grant, assign, assure, convey and confirm unto my said son Caleb Ferris, his heirs and assigns, forever. All that farm or tract of land containing about two hundred and forty eight acres of land together with the dwelling house, barn and out houses thereunto belonging or appertaining which is now in my actual possession said land that part thereof which lyeth on the west side of the Publick road that goes from Eastchester to the white plains, is bounded on the Southside by George Sands land and on the west by Bronkes River, on the north by John Fowlers land and the other part of said land which lyeth on the east side of said Road is bounded easterly by Gilbert Ferris, land and southerly by Peter Bonnets, and Gilead Hunts land and westerly by cross road, that goes from the mill to above the mentioned road. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD; - said farm and tract of land together with the dwelling house barn and all other buildings orchards fencings improvements liberys herediments, thereon and thereunto belonging or appertaining unto him the said Caleb Ferris, his heirs and assigns forever, to the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Caleb Ferris, his heirs and assigns forever, excepting and reserving and I do Notwithstanding hereby except and reserve unto myself, the use, occupation, and quiet possession of said aforementioned farm or tract of land, together with all the improvements, and privileges thereof, for and during my natural life, without the let or hindrance, and interruption of said Caleb Ferris, during my natural life and no longer after which time the said Caleb Ferris, his heirs and assigns peacefully and quietly shall have hold use occupy and enjoy and that free and clear of all encumbrances whatsoever had made committed or done by me before the date of these presents, and that I the said Peter Ferris, will warrant and forever secure and defend the granted premises against the lawful claims or demands of any person or persons whatsoever always excepting and reserving as is above expressed during my natural life the use thereof and no other ways.
    IN WITNESS WHEROF; - I have hereunto set my hand and seal the nineteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and sixty four.
    Sealed and delivered in the presence of
    Edward Burling, Samuel Tredwell Peter Ferris.
  7. [S1372] Contributed by Theresa Hall, Westchester County, NY, Miscellanea, page 328.