Elisha T Ferrell

M, #56, b. 1 December 1798, d. 19 August 1889

Father*James S Ferrell b. 24 Apr 1763, d. a 1840
Mother*Rebecca Bunner b. b 1765
Elisha T Ferrell|b. 1 Dec 1798\nd. 19 Aug 1889|p56.htm|James S Ferrell|b. 24 Apr 1763\nd. a 1840|p112.htm|Rebecca Bunner|b. b 1765|p113.htm|Robert S. Ferrell Sr (Captain)|b. c 1740\nd. Jun 1829|p224.htm|Hannah (__________)|b. c 1740\nd. a 1830|p225.htm|John Bunner|b. c 1750\nd. b 8 Oct 1810|p226.htm|Martha (__________)|d. bt 1818 - 1819|p227.htm|

Charts Pedigree - grandmother Estella Mae "Peggy" Ferrell
Ferrell (maternal side) - Robert S Ferrell Sr (Captain)
Reference 3G Grf

(Witness) Misc Elisha T Ferrell was a witness to SLC 175044 Tyler Co WV Order Book (2nd item on roll) Wm Straight vs Elisha Ferrell & James Hays pg 91, 114, 137, 161 suit about land (1842) . Pg 161 "a motion on a bond taken for the forth coming of property at the day of sale." with William Straight. 
Birth*1 December 1798 Elisha T Ferrell was born on 1 December 1798 at Whiteday Creek, Monongalia (now Marion) Co., West Virginia, 393336N0800311W, Per obits (which see), confirmed also by notes. Whiteday Creek is along the border of Monongalia and Marion Counties, actually crossing it. It crosses present day Iinterstate 79 about Smithtown.1 
Marriage*6 January 1820 He married Susanna Hay(e)s, daughter of James Hay(e)s and Elizabeth Dragoo (Dragaud), on 6 January 1820 at Tyler Co., West Virginia, The Esquire, Aaron Morgan, reported the following ceremonies, which he had solemnized since 1816 - Jan. 6, 1820, Elisha Ferrill to Susannah Hays.2 
Census1820*1820 Elisha T Ferrell was the head of the household in the 1820 census, Tyler Co., West Virgninia with pg 83 1m16-26 1f16-26. 
Census1830*1830 He was the head of the household in the 1830 census, Tyler Co., West Virginia with pg 169 1m0-5 2m5-10 1m30-40 1f0-5 1f10-15 1f30-40. 
Census1840*1840 He was the head of the household in the 1840 census, Tyler Co., West Virginia with pg 5 1m0-5 1m10-15 1m15-20 1m40-50 1f0-5 1f5-10 1f10-15 1f15-20 1f40-50. 
Marriage*4 October 1845 He married Elsie J Stacy on 4 October 1845 at Tyler Co., West Virginia, Ceremonies by John Alley - Elisha Ferril to Alsy Stacy, Oct. 4, 1845.3 
Census1850*1850 Elisha T Ferrell appeared on the 1850 census as the head of household, 64th District, Wetzel Co., West Virginia . His info on the census included (Evd 271). 
Note1854 He Named in father-in-law's will in 1854. 
Census1860*1860 He appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, Pg 55 #377-378, Pine Grove, Wetzel Co., West Virginia along with Elsie J Stacy, Mary Gray Ferrell, Elvira V Ferrell, Clarissa J Ferrell, Charles Hiram Ferrell, Amanda C Ferrell, Lorinda Belle Ferrell and Ezra William Ferrell . His info on the census included Ferrell, Elisha 62 b.VA farmer $485 $175. 
Census1865 Elisha T Ferrell and Elsie J Stacy appeared on the census of 1865 at Woodland Township, Wright Co., Minnesota; State census (Evd 1117). 
Residence*1865  In 1865 Elisha T Ferrell resided at Montrose, Woodland Township, Wright Co., Minnesota. Moved to Montrose. Photo of the barn that Elisha built I took this picture on a trip there in 1991. In 2005 cousin Charles Pain took a lot of pictures, and the barn is scheduled to be burned down before it falls down. 
Census1870*1870 He appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, Woodland Township, Wright Co., Minnesota . His info on the census included (Evd 141). 
Residence24 November 1871  In 24 November 1871 Elisha T Ferrell resided at Woodland Twnshp, Wright Co., Minnesota. Handwritten part of homestead form reads (besides name etc): south half of the north east quarter of section two, in township one hundred and eighteen of range twenty six, in the district of lands subject to sale at Smithfield Minnesota containing eighty acres. Need to send copy to Natl Archive in DC and ask for copies of all backup documents pertaining to this homestead (land entry papers)
Click here to see the land record that shows the below info:
Name: ELISHA FERRELL
Date: 25 Jul 1872
Location: MN,
Document #: 883
Serial #: MN0120__.375
Sale Type: HOMESTEAD
Acres: 80.0000
Meridian or Watershed: 5TH
Parcel: Township 118 N, Range 26 W, Section 2.4 
Census1875 He and Elsie J Stacy appeared on the census of 1875 at Woodland Township, Wright Co., Minnesota; State census (Evd 1116). 
Census1880*1880 Elisha T Ferrell appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, Woodland Township, Wright Co., Minnesota. His info on the census included (Evd 156). 
Source* Source(s): pg 9 "Another home located not far from the west bank of the Big Marsh ad on the west side of what is now Highway 25, was the Elisha Ferrell home. Mr Ferrell married Elsie Stacy, the daughter of Ezra Stacy, Sr. Mr Ferrell had been married previous to this marriage in Virginia and had quite a family. Iknow at least some of the children came to Minnesota." [more not quoted] at West Bank of Big Marsh, Montrose (Marysville Twnshp), Wright Co., Minnesota.5 
Death*19 August 1889 He died on 19 August 1889 at Woodland Twnshp, Wright Co., Minnesota, at age 90 Cause of death old age, age 91. Born WV birth date not shown nor are parents names. Physiian Dr Brigham of Montrose, undertaker not named.6 
Burial* He was buried at Kreidler Cemetery, Montrose (Marysville Twnshp), Wright Co., Minnesota, Tombstone Photo
Photo of area (1)
Photo of area (2)
Photo of area (3).7 
Obituary21 August 1889 His obituary: on 21 August 1889 at Montrose, Wright Co., Virginia, Died - Elisha Ferrell, at the home of his son, Ezra, on Aug. 19th aged 91 years; the remains were interred in the Kreidler cemetery Tuesday; Rev. Doran officiating. Mr. F. was born in Virginia, Dec 1st, 1799, and located in this county in April 1765. He was a member of the M.E. church for over fifty years.8 
Obituary22 August 1889 His obituary: on 22 August 1889 at Montrose, Wright Co., Virginia, Died - Elisha Ferrell, on Monday Aug. 19th, aged 90 years, 8 months and 18 days. Interment occured Tuesday in the Kriedler cemetery conducted by Rev. John Doran of Delano. Mr. F. was born Dec. 1, 1798 in Whiteday Creek, Monongahalo sic Co., Va. and moved to Wright county April 15, 1865. He leaves a widow and several children, and was a member of the Methodist church for over half a century.8 
Obituary22 August 1889 His obituary: on 22 August 1889 at Montrose, Wright Co., Virginia, Elisha Ferrell, after a few days sickness, passed quietyly away Monday moring at the age of 92 years. The funeral took place Tuesday. The deceased has been an invalid from old age for several years. He was one of the first to locate in Montrose and leaves many aquaintances and relatives to recall memories of his earlier days.9 

Family 1

Susanna Hay(e)s d. 11 Mar 1845
Marriage*6 January 1820 He married Susanna Hay(e)s, daughter of James Hay(e)s and Elizabeth Dragoo (Dragaud), on 6 January 1820 at Tyler Co., West Virginia, The Esquire, Aaron Morgan, reported the following ceremonies, which he had solemnized since 1816 - Jan. 6, 1820, Elisha Ferrill to Susannah Hays.2 
Children

Family 2

Elsie J Stacy b. 16 Jun 1826, d. 23 Jan 1908
Marriage*4 October 1845 Elisha T Ferrell married Elsie J Stacy on 4 October 1845 at Tyler Co., West Virginia, Ceremonies by John Alley - Elisha Ferril to Alsy Stacy, Oct. 4, 1845.3 
Children

Last Edited 30 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. [S83] Handwritten notes by Estella Ferrell (code 7) and Indiana Ferrell (code 28.4) Evd #83.
  2. [S234] "List of Marriages in Tyler County" (WV) from Guy Tetrick collection Evd #234.
  3. [S235] "List of Marriages in Tyler County" (WV) from Guy Tetrick collection Evd #235.
  4. [S1124] Wright Co MN Homestead Patent - page 73, Patent 24 Nov 1871, Certificate 883, Application 2296 Evd #1124.
  5. [S1126] Golden Memories of Pioneer Days arund Fountain Lake, the Big Marsh & Montrose - a typescript at Wright Co (MN) Historical Society, Mrs Pauline Moore Seibel Evd #1126.
  6. [S436] Certified transcript of death record from Wright Co MN Evd #436.
  7. [S1125] Card index of Ferrells buried in Wright Co MN. Also map of Franklin Township with handwritten note about a non-cemetery location. Copied at Wright Co Historical Society in Buffalo MN Evd #1125.
  8. [S1112] The Weekly Delano Eagle newspaper copy provided by Wright County MN Historian - Thursday 22 Aug 1899, column titled Montrose Evd #1112.
  9. [S1114] The Howard Lake Herald newspaper copy provided by Wright County MN Historian - Thursday 22 Aug 1889. Column titled Montrose (front page) Evd #1114.