Fisher Family Genealogy
Family: FARRIS William J. / FOSTER Leantha D. (F95)
m. 20 Dec 1860-
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FARRIS William J.
Birth 6 Oct 1839 Illinois 
Death 24 Feb 1897 Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Burial Marriage 20 Dec 1860 [1, 2] McDonough Co., IL [1, 2] Father FARRIS Nathan Ward | F28 Group Sheet Mother HUNGATE Elizabeth | F28 Group Sheet
Female
FOSTER Leantha D.
Birth 1 Oct 1844 Sturgis, St. Joseph Co., MI Death 10 Jan 1919 Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Burial 12 Jan 1919 South Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Other Spouse CHARTER, James M. | F582 Marriage 30 Oct 1902 Father FOSTER George | F34 Group Sheet Mother SHEPARD Mary | F34 Group Sheet
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+ FARRIS Walter J.
Birth 7 Nov 1862 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL Death Burial Spouse Flora A | F360 Marriage Abt 1886
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FARRIS Albert
Birth 7 Mar 1865 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL Death 6 Aug 1865 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL Burial
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FARRIS Louie
Birth 5 Jun 1872 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL Death Abt 5 Jun 1872 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL Burial
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FARRIS Theodore
Birth 31 Dec 1875 Hire Township, McDonough Co., IL Death 27 Sep 1962 McDonough Co., IL Burial Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL Spouse ASHBY, Mary Lou | F29 Marriage 26 Oct 1892 Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL
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Notes - William J. Farris made his egress into this world October 6, 1839, and is the oldest son of Nathan Farris, whose sketch appears elsewhere. Coming to McDonough county from Hancock, where he was born, he remained at home until his father's death. At this juncture the responsibility was thrown upon William, and he had the family to care for. Although young, he assumed these new duties with the seeming experience of older men, and conducted the financial matters well. Upon his marriage with Leantha D. Foster, December 20, 1860, he left the care of the family to others. She is a native of Michigan, and daughter of George Foster, a native of Virginia; he settled in Hire township, coming from Michigan here, and died at his home January 26, 1868, having lost his wife in 1855, and both lie in Good Hope cemetery. In 1862 Mr. Farris came to his present residence on section 3, owning a nice farm here, with good improvements, which he made by his own and wife's exertions. His home is about two miles east from Blandinsville, on the main road to Macomb, and is sheltered by fine timber. Five children have been born to them, three of whom are living--Walter J., born November 7, 1862; Oscar, born September 12, 1869, and Theodore, born December 31, 1875. Albert and Louie are deceased, the former born March 7, 1865, and died August 6, 1865, and the latter was born June 5, 1872, living only a short time. They are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Farris is engaged in farming, also in raising English draft horses, owning two fine brood mares, and also some half-blood Normans, which he sells for roadsters and farm use. [3]
Married:
- Certificate No. 1518
- "She was married December 20, 1860 to William J. Farris. Five children were born to this union, Walter J., Albert, Oscar, Louie, and Theodore."
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Sources - [S67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 1885, 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
- [S623] News articles: Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL, (Blandinsville Star-Gazette, Blandinsville IL), 16 Jan 1919, p 1 (Reliability: 2).
- [s67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).
- [S67] History of McDonough County, Illinois - 1885, (Continental Historical Co., Springfield IL, 1885), 1885, 636, 977.342 H2. (Reliability: 2).