William Ellsworth
FERRIS
Born
20 January 1932
,
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died
14 April 2019
,
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Born: 20 January 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Father:
William Ellsworth FERRIS
Mother:
Gladys CICERO
Paternal grandparents:
William Arthur FERRIS
, Beula A WINSTON
Maternal grandparents:
James Henry CICERO
, Emma Lee TERRY
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William Ellsworth married Edna Mae AMES 9 May 1964 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
They divorced. Edna Mae AMES was born 1 September 1947 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Edna Mae died 25 February 1999 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Edna Mae was the child of Roy Eugene AMES and Frances M HANSEN.
William Ellsworth FERRIS died 14 April 2019
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Spouse & Children of William Ellsworth FERRIS
William Ellsworth FERRIS married 
Edna Mae AMES
Marriage date: 9 May 1964
Marriage place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Edna Mae AMES was the child of Roy Eugene AMES and Frances M HANSEN
Edna Mae AMESMarriage date: 9 May 1964
Marriage place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Edna Mae AMES was the child of Roy Eugene AMES and Frances M HANSEN
Marriage notes:
First Name: Willi
Last Name: Ferris
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 1932
Age: 32
Residence: Hartford, Hartford
Race: Black
Spouse First Name: Edna
Spouse Last Name: Ames
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Birth Date: 1948
Spouse Age: 16
Spouse Residence: Hartford, Hartford
Spouse Race: White, native born
Marriage Date: May 9, 1964
Marriage Location: Hartford, Hartford, CT
Record Type: Marriage Record
Collection: Connecticut Marriage Records
Source Information
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health
Years: 1959 to 2007
Description: This collection of Connecticut marriage records was provided by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. It contains data from 1959 to 2007.
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134
They were possibly divorced by 1970. She is listed alone in the 1970 Hartford, Connecticut City Directory, living at 64 Delta in Hartford.
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Birth — 193220 January 1932
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1940 - Hartford, Connecticut
Name: William Ellworth
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Connecticut
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Map of Home in 1940: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Street: Loomis Street Block 2
House Number: 56
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Residence in 1935: Hartford
Sheet Number: 1B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
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Household Members Age Relationship
William Ellworth
31 Head
Gladys Ellworth
26 Wife
Caroline Ellworth
8 Daughter
William Ellworth 6 Son
Arthur Ellworth
4 Son
Charlotte Ellworth
3 Daughter
Buelah Ellworth
1 Daughter
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: William Ellworth
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Connecticut
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Map of Home in 1940: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Street: Loomis Street Block 2
House Number: 56
Inferred Residence in 1935: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Residence in 1935: Hartford
Sheet Number: 1B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
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Household Members Age Relationship
William Ellworth
31 Head
Gladys Ellworth
26 Wife
Caroline Ellworth
8 Daughter
William Ellworth 6 Son
Arthur Ellworth
4 Son
Charlotte Ellworth
3 Daughter
Buelah Ellworth
1 Daughter
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1950 - Hartford, Connecticut
Name: William E Ferris
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
Gladys Ferris
36 Head
William E Ferris 18 Son
Caral A Ferris
15 Daughter
Charles L Ferris
13
Beulah W Ferris
11 Daughter
Lerry C Ferris
8 Daughter
Clarton C Ferris
6 Son
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: William E Ferris
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
Gladys Ferris
36 Head
William E Ferris 18 Son
Caral A Ferris
15 Daughter
Charles L Ferris
13
Beulah W Ferris
11 Daughter
Lerry C Ferris
8 Daughter
Clarton C Ferris
6 Son
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1964 Marriage / PartnerWilliam Ellsworth FERRIS and Edna Mae AMES 9 May 1964, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
He was 32 years old.
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1999 Death of Spouse/PartnerEdna Mae AMES died 25 February 1999, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Last updated: 5/25/2024 6:02:48 PM
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