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John H Ferree

Birth	:	8 Jun 1839 Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	1 Mar 1899 Randleman, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	All Saints Churchyard, Loose, Maidstone Borough, England
Coordinate	:	51.2406640, 0.5159710
Plot	:	Section/Row D2
Description	:	JOHN H. FERREE OF RANDOLPH. He Died Yesterday at 4 O'Clock, P.M. - A Progressive Man Who Had Done Much For His Country. Special To The Charlotte Observer: Randleman, March 1, 1898. Mr. John H. Ferree, the leading manufacturer and foremost citizen of Randolph County, died today at 4 P.M. He was one of the pioneers in the cotton mill business of this county, and during the past 30 years had contributed more to the development and growth of Randolph County than any other ONE citizen. He was a leading spirit in every movement, looking to the weal, of his county and will be... Read More	JOHN H. FERREE OF RANDOLPH. He Died Yesterday at 4 O'Clock, P.M. - A Progressive Man Who Had Done Much For His Country. Special To The Charlotte Observer: Randleman, March 1, 1898. Mr. John H. Ferree, the leading manufacturer and foremost citizen of Randolph County, died today at 4 P.M. He was one of the pioneers in the cotton mill business of this county, and during the past 30 years had contributed more to the development and growth of Randolph County than any other ONE citizen. He was a leading spirit in every movement, looking to the weal, of his county and will be sadly missed by every class and condition of our people. His name and memory are told and sung in the music of more than a half dozen cotton mills of this county and hundreds of schools and churches are monuments of his benefactions. His place in the esteem and love of this people is exalted and endearing. Randolph has lost in his death, her more useful citizen. Dr. J.H. McAden and Mr. S. Wittkowsky, of this city, were notified by telegram yesterday afternoon about 5 O'Clock, of the death of Mr. Ferree. Mr. Wittkowsky will go to Randolph this morning to attend the funeral. Dr. McAden has been called to Newton today, which will prevent his going to Randleman. BIOGRAPHICAL: John H. Ferree was born near Morganton in 1839. His father was a local Methodist preacher, and his means were small. His son received only a common school education. In his early life, John clerked in the store of W.E. Erwin, of Morganton. He was excused from active service during the war on account of physical disability. After the war, he was for a time, Clerk of the Court for Burke County, and also engaged in merchandising in Morganton, the name of the firm with which he was connected being Walton, Caldwell and Ferree. In 1866 he moved to Norfolk, VA, and engaged in merchandising there for three years. In 1868 he located to Randolph County, and became interested in the manufacture of cotton. Since that time he has been the most prominent figure in the manufacturing interest of the county. In 1868, Mr. Ferree and Mr. John B. Randleman bought the old Union Mills on Deep River from Mr. George W. Swepson, having the mills incorporated as the Randleman Manufacturing Company. Mr. Ferree was made treasurer and continued so, up to the time of his death. In 1879 and '80, the Randleman Manufacturing Company and several employees of the mill built the Naomi Falls Factory, of which Mr. Ferree was made president. He was also treasurer of the Plaidville Manufacturing Company, and a stockholder and director of the Powhatan, N.Y. Company, also of Randleman. Mr. Ferree was also interested in and aided in building the Franklinville Bag Mills, the Cedar Falls Manufacturing Company, Central Manufacturing Company, and the J. M. Worth Manufacturing Company. He was also a stockholder in the Columbia Manufacturing Company. The busy man found time to devote to his church. He was as conspicuous in its undertakings and councils as in the industrial development of his county and State. He was a stockholder and director of Greensboro Female College, and a trustee of Trinity College. He was a trustee of St. Paul's M.E. Church, South at Randleman, and superintendent of the Sunday school. He gave liberally of his ample means to the support of the Gospel. In the death of Mr. Ferree, the State has lost one of its best citizens. Mr. Ferree married Miss Alice Randleman, the daughter of his partner, Mr. John Banner Randleman. They had several children and their home at Randleman was a delightful place to visit. This information researched and added by: Rebekah Reed- Long Ago And Yesterday~. With much gratitude for transfer of memorial from BCBurt. Weal: Prosperity, happiness, the welfare and general good of the community.

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Where is John H Ferree's memorial?
John H Ferree's memorial is located at: All Saints Churchyard, Loose, Maidstone Borough, England.
When did John H Ferree death?
John H Ferree death on 1 Mar 1899 in Randleman, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John H Ferree's memorial?
Latitude: 51.2406640
Longitude: 0.5159710

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Alice Randleman Ferree

(1857 - 1914)

Siblings

Hester Ann Ferree

(1837 - 1914)

Mary Ferree Higgins

(1845 - 1910)

Mattie Ferree Newlin

(1855 - 1900)

Children

Julia Antoinette “Nettie” Ferree Ingold

(1874 - 1899)

Mary Alice Ferree

(1883 - 1967)

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