Merton Herbert Ferris (1905 - 1972)

Born 24 Aug 1905 in Westville, Franklin, New York, United States

Ancestors

Descendants

Died Jan 1972 at age 66 in Malone, Franklin, New York

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Dan Berger [send private message]

Biography

Merton Herbert Ferris was born on August 24, 1905 in Westville, Franklin, New York, United States, son of Herbert Ferris (1863–1930) and Lydia Barlow (1867–1943).

Merton married Clarice Hazel Fairchild (born on August 8, 1906 in Constable, Constable, Franklin; daughter of Robert Jesse Fairchild and Mary Belle (Buell) Fairchild).^[1] Their daughter was Mertice Mae Ferris (1929–1996).

In 1910, Merton (4), was a single son, in the household of Herbert Ferris (47) in Westville, Franklin, New York, USA. ^[2]

In 1915, Marton (8) was a son in the household of Herbert Ferris (42) in Westville, Franklin. ^[3]

In 1920, Merton (14), was a single son, in the household of Herbert Ferris (56) in Westville, Franklin, New York. ^[4]

In 1925, Merton (19) was a son in the household of Herbert Ferris (62) in Westville, Franklin. ^[5]

In 1930, Merton (24), was a married head of household, Car inspector, at 82 Fort Covington Street, Malone, Franklin, New York, USA. ^[6]

In 1940, Merton was living in Malone, Franklin. ^[7]

Merton registered for the draft for World War II. ^[8]

In 1950, Merton H (44), was a married head of household, Car Inspector, in Malone, Franklin, New York, USA. ^[9]

Merton died in January, 1972 in Malone, Franklin, aged 66. He was buried in Morningside Cemetery, Malone, Franklin County, New York.^{[10] [11]}

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967"
   New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index; Certificate Number: 27920
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #587008 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Merton H Ferris marriage to Clarice H Fairchild on 15 Sep 1928 in Malone, New York, USA.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Westville, Franklin, New York; Roll: T624_938; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374951
   Ancestry Record 7884 #111148679 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Merton Ferris (4), single son, in household of Herbert Ferris (47) in Westville, Franklin, New York, USA. Born in New York.
3. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Westville; County: Franklin; Page: 09; Line Number: 17
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2703 #4719566 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Marton Ferris (8) son in household of Herbert Ferris (42) in Westville, Franklin. Born in United States.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Franklin, New York; Roll: T625_1112; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 106
   Ancestry Record 6061 #31575917 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Merton Ferris (14), single son, in household of Herbert Ferris (56) in Westville, Franklin, New York. Born in New York.
5. ↑ 1925 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1925"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Westville; County: Franklin; Page: 12; Line Number: 35
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2704 #23736912 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Merton Ferris (19) son in household of Herbert Ferris (62) in Westville, Franklin. Born in USA.
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Malone, Franklin, New York; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2341173
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #27629661 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Merton Ferris (24), married, Car inspector, head of household at 82 Fort Covington Street, Malone, Franklin, New York, USA. Born in New York.
7. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Malone, Franklin, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02535; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17-44
   Ancestry Record 2442 #3586214 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Mourton Ferrias (34), married, Car Carpenter, head of household in Malone, Franklin, New York. Born in New York.
8. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #303313038 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Name: Merton Harry Ferris; Race: White; Age: 35; Birth Date: 24 Aug 1905; Birth Place: Malone, New York; Residence Place: Malone, Franklin, New York; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Alburgh, Vermont, USA; Employer: Rutland Railroad Company; Height: 5 Ft 7 in; Weight: 155; Complexion: Light Brown; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: Mrs Clarice Hazel Ferris;
   Household Members (Name) Relationship:
   Merton Harry Ferris
   Clarice Hazel Ferris Wife.
9. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Malone, Franklin, New York; Roll: 1738; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 17-53
   Ancestry Record 62308 #290254530 (accessed 28 March 2024)
   Merton H Ferris (44), married, Car Inspector, head of household in Malone, Franklin, New York, USA. Born in New York.
10. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    Ancestry Record 3693 #19066093 (accessed 28 March 2024)
    Merton Ferris death Jan 1972 (born 24 Aug 1905) residing at 12953, Malone, Franklin, New York, USA.
11. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #233942136 (accessed 28 March 2024)
    Memorial page for Merton H. Ferris (1905-1972), citing Morningside Cemetery, Malone, Franklin County, New York, USA; Maintained by Barb Destromp (contributor 46785064).

See also:

• Birth: "New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942"
  New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index; Certificate Number: 37243
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61667 #1196544 (accessed 28 March 2024)
  Marton H Ferris born on 24 Aug 1905 in Malone, New York, USA.
• 1928 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
  Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
  Ancestry Record 2469 #88686157 (accessed 28 March 2024)
  Name: Merton H Ferris; Residence Year: 1928; Street Address: 45 E Main; Residence Place: Malone, New York, USA; Publication Title: Malone, New York, City Directory, 1928.
• Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
  Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
  Ancestry Record 60901 #644366358 (accessed 28 March 2024)
  Name: Merton H Ferris; Gender: Male; Spouse: Clarice H Fairchild; Child: Mertice Mae Ferris.