Benjamin Ferris1,2

M, b. 1729, d. 25 November 1779
FatherJames Ferris b. c 1673, d. b 14 Apr 1747
MotherAnne Sands b. c 1695
     Benjamin was born in 1729 in Throgs Neck, Westchester County, New York. Benjamin married Sarah Palmer in New York. Benjamin made his will on 25 November 1777 at Westchester, Westchester County, New York. He mentions his wife Sarah, brothers: Josiah Quimby, Uriah Field executors. It was witnessed by Josiah Quimby, Moses Quimby & Mercy Honeywell.3 Benjamin departed this life on Thursday, 25 November 1779 in Westchester, Westchester County, New York. His will was probated on 30 June 1783.

Family

Sarah Palmer

Citations

  1. [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., page 82 - married: Sarah had Elizabeth.
  2. [S105] William S. Pellatreau, Early wills of Westchester County, New York : from 1664 to 1784 : a careful abstract of all wills (nearly 800) recorded in New York Surrogate's Office and at White Plains, N.Y. from 1664 to 1784
    , pages 114-115.
  3. [S22] Norman Davis, Westchester Patriarchs, A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., N.Y., page 82 - will dated 25 November 1777, proved 30 June 1783.