Fern - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Johannes Fern, born 1858, em. from Germany to America in 1867

Iwillbefree — 2009-09-11 14:42:58Z

Johannes Fern, born 28.11.1858, son of Johann Erich Fern and Anna Margarethe nee Fischer. Emigration to either the USA or Canada about 1876.

Velma Fern

rumeliss — 2009-03-08 13:55:08Z

Please e-mail me at xxsweetestsin5@aol.com if you have a Velma Fern in your family tree.

Re: William Fern

epg114 — 2009-03-01 17:32:07Z

Good Day,

William Reid Fern was my grandfather and Lucille was one of his sisters. The Fern children were Home Children and came to Canada. Hannah their mother died and their father William Reid Fern could not provide for them. If you would like the names and what information I have please email epg@rogers.com.

I am Paulette Graham, grand daughter of Bill as he was called by his friends. I reside in Brantford, ON Canada.

I recall Aunt Lucy coming to Brantford for the renuion of Auntie May, Auntie Annie, Grandpa Bill, and Aunt Lucy. Uncle George did not come, he remained in England and regetted not coming for their renunion. I recall several of my mothers cousins (Rochester) coming to Brantford for my grandfathers funeral.

Re: Inheritence trouble

GordonGrening — 2008-11-05 22:19:34Z

For a start you need to give a lot more information, like what city, county, state was your father born in and when, where was your mother born and what is her maiden name. You said your grandfather was adopted. Do you know where? Where did he grow up? Who did he marry? Did he have any other children besides your father. Maybe one or your aunts or uncles on your father's side knows about the adoption. When starting genealogical research the best place to start is with the immediate family.

Inheritence trouble

Jadiewadie07 — 2008-11-04 10:45:33Z

I am stuck. I am 13 years old born in march and I am searching too see all of the races that are in my blood. On my father's father's side I found that he was adopted and was given the name Lacey, and also that his blood name is fern. I have no idea where to start. I am so curiouse as to were I come from... Please please help me if you have anything (preferibly a family tree, records of birth, ect.) If you do please reply!

Anything will help, even how to start off will be very usefull at this point!

Thank you soooo much!

Re: Re Fern famiily in Indiana

TrainorBrian — 2008-09-17 00:34:40Z

Do you have this Fern in your tree?

Alice Fern b: 1814 in Ireland d: 1899
+Mark Trainor b: 1818 in Ireland d: 1899

BT

Re: William Fern

WFern — 2008-05-13 12:47:36Z

Hi Jannie,

My name is William Fern (3rd) and I know that my grandfather William Fern 1st originally came from Rochester, NY and relocated to Chicago.

I think that somewhere in my documents I have a family tree which my aunt Lucielle put together. If I hear from you I'll go on an intensive search.

My email address is: wwf3rd@googlemail.com

I live in Frankfurt, Germany, by the way...(since 1979)

Seeking Patrick & Mary Fern

jr4salerno — 2008-02-25 01:39:13Z

Both Patrick & Mary were born in Ireland @ 1843 and immigrated to USA @1870. They are my gr grandparents. Looking for any information. They had at least 3 sons, Patrick, Edward and Joseph. Lived in PA..possibly NY also.

Re: Louisa Fern m 1834 Henry Allday

tezzanz — 2007-04-18 06:04:52Z

Thanks for the info.

Re: Louisa Fern m 1834 Henry Allday

deaghaidh — 2007-04-18 04:59:11Z

We have the same information for Henry Allday's ancestors. However, I am a descendant of Sophia's brother Henry Allday. I would be interested in sharing if you want.

Cheers,
Chap J. Day
son of Jerald Day, son of Hugh Day, son of Violet Allday, son of Henry Day.
deaghaidh@gmail.com

Burton H. Fern

Judith_Fraser — 2006-11-30 02:12:13Z

"Tacoma News Tribune" newspaper of Tacoma, Washington, date Wednesday, 2 January 1963, pg. C3.

Death Claims Courageous Polio Victim

Stratford, Conn. (AP)

Dr. Burton H. Fern, 37, who despite being paralyzed from the neck down continued his work as a pediatrician and became a syndicated columnist as well, died last night, apparently of a heart attack.
Fern was stricken by polio in 1955, two years after he opened his practice here.
Using a specially designed wheelchair-desk, Fern attended and delivered lectures. He typed by striking the keys of an electric typewriter with a stick held between his teeth.
In 1957, Fern was the subject of a March of Dimes film portraying the possibilities of recorvery and rehabilitation for victims of paralytic polio.
In 1960, he began writing a daily health column, "Inside You and Yours," for the King Features Syndicate.

Re: Was Jonathan Farren the son of John Fern/Fearn?

lynnedegiacomo — 2006-11-28 22:45:23Z

Did you ever get an answer to your question? I would be very interested in finding information on Jonathan's parents.

Re: John Fern - Pa.

GordonGrening — 2006-08-28 12:51:33Z

I had a cousin, Robert Porter who married a Grace Louise Fern. Here is the info I have on her family.

FATHER
Charles L. Fern
MOTHER
Elise Ramsell
CHILDREN
Grace Louise Fren, B: Nov 6, 1931 in Johnstown,PA

Grace married Robert Smith (Bud) Porter Jun 25, 1949 in Johnstown, PA.

Robert Smith Porter
b: Jul 1, 1925 in Johnstown, PA
d: Aug 2, 1959 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD
(I believe he died in the VA Hospital there). He's
buried in Richland Cemetery in Johnstown, PA.
His parents were Donald Wolfe Porter and Clara Anorta Grening, who was my aunt.

THEIR CHILDREN
Robert Smith (Robin) Porter, Jr.
b: Jun 26, 1953 in Johnstown, PA
Married Mary Grace DeGeorge in 1974, Johnstown, PA

Randy Charles Porter
b: Dec 3, 1956, Johnstown, PA
d: Aug 23, 1974, Lorain, Lorain County, OH

I believe Grace re-married but don't know to whom.

John FERN Biography, ENG<WI<IA<WI

RMunns7272 — 2006-07-05 20:36:29Z

From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 1008.

TOWN OF HAZEL GREEN

JOHN FERN, smelter, Hazel Green; established in 1853; born in England in 1827; came to America in 1830, with parents and settled at Sinsinawa Mound; went to Iowa in 1834, and lived until 1877, when he removed to this village. Married Elizabeth Spensley, a native of England, in 1848; she died in 1875. He has six children - William, Ellen, Lillie A., Frank, Charles and Robert.

[I am not related to this family. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

John Fern - Pa.

ljemmett — 2006-03-19 21:26:17Z

Looking for any information on a John Fern b. abt. 1827 Germany married to a Mahala and living in Clarion Co., Pa. 1870 & 1880. They had children Mary, Margaret, Sarah, Susan, Caroline, Henry, John, Emma and Charles. By 1900 widow Mahala Fern is living in Richland Twp., Venango Co. with some of the children still at home.

William Fern

jannie1627 — 2006-01-22 16:35:30Z

Can anyone tell me anything about William Fern who married Hannah Hatton. They lived in Fulham England. She died and several of her children went to Canada as indentured servents. My great grandma was one of them She eventually married Aubrey Sovereign and moved from Waterford, Canada to the Rochester aarea of the US.

Louisa Fern m 1834 Henry Allday

tezzanz — 2005-11-26 08:11:26Z

My great grandmother Sophia Allday's father was Henry Allday b 1810 who married Louisa Fern in 1834. I would like to trace Louisa Fern's family especially her parents
grandparents and g-grandparents.

Henry Fern - Pa.

ljemmett — 2005-10-31 00:21:29Z

Looking for any information on Henry Fern b. 1831 Bavaria, married to Margaret Degelman. They lived in Venango and Clarion Co., Pa. by 1860. They had at least the following children: John b. abt. 1855, George b. abt. 1858, Anna b. 1861 who married Allison Luther Amsler, Charles b. abt. 1863, and Mary b. abt. 1867. Henry Fern's father was said to be Matthias Fern. Any info on Henry's ancestry, siblings, and children greatly appreciated.

raymond john fern

2005-03-12 14:40:55Z

seeking info on raymond john fern,canadian,flight lieutenant(pilot) RCAF, killed over essen on 11/3/1945 flying for 434 squadron but listed on commonwealth war graves site as 454(raaf)sqdn.

Re: Fern - Ontario

2005-02-12 04:01:45Z

Hi Jake:
I am looking for another Elizabeth Fern who married William Wright and lived in Buckingham, P.Q. They were my great-great-greatgrandparents.Their son George born about 1829 married Mary Mulvihill in 1853 in Old Chelsea, Province of Quebec(near Ottawa) George and Mary were my gggrandparents.
I am looking for a needle in a hay stack because I have no idea where Elizabeth Fern came from...............
Could your Elizabeth have had an aunt by the name of Elizabeth...........................
I can`t seem to find anything about this family at all.
Any help of any kind would be greatly appreciated........
Thank you for reading my response,
Rose Marie Baskin
Ontario, Canada.

Fern's of Dubuque, IA 1850>1900

2004-03-03 19:00:48Z

My paternal ggf was Benjamin Fern, b1827 in Ireland. My gf was the last child (I knew of) of Benjamin and Ann Elizabeth Kline, b1831, in VA. Bertie W. (also seen as Bert W., Burt H.) Fern, b1878, in Dubuque. He married a Josephine Murtinick (later spelled Martinick or Martinek, also recorded as Rose M. ) from WI in 1898. My father was Roy E. Fern, 1st child of Burt and Josephine, also born in Dubuque, Jan 26, 1899. My dad's family later moved to OK. Roy had 8 brothers and sisters, Marietta, Harold, Marie, Keith, Kenneth, Myrtle, Bert, and Anabel. My father moved to CA and married Mazie Elizabeth Handy in 1926. He lived in CA until he died in 1967. I'd be interested in contacting relatives and sharing information.

Fern Family, Germany

2003-10-05 19:48:01Z

Hi...I'm Tom Fern...a direct descendent of Jacob Fern from Kapsweyer/Steinfeld, Germany. He was born in 1846, came to U.S. 1867 [thru New York] to Cincinnati [Covington]. Married[?] Magdelina Rink [where and when is unknown] they had 6 children.Jacob's father was Andrew[b.1813]. Andrew's father was Phillip[b.1773?]. Phillip's father was Conrad[b. around 1750?]. Asyou can see it gets fuzzy.I believe we began in Germany migrated to France, U.K., U.S. etc.looking for a better life. If you know anything about this branch marriage date & place especially, please contact. Thanks!

Fern family in Iowa--Minnie, John, Reverend

2003-07-14 06:25:50Z

This is not my family, so I know nothing about it. I visited an antique store this weekend and saw a nice collection of maybe 2 or 3 dozen old post cards, seemingly a collection of a Minnie Fern, who evidently lived at 1426 Cleveland Ave, Burlington IA in 1912. Other names mentioned: Mrs John Fern (mother of Minnie?) of Ottumwa Ia, a Reverend Fern of Muscatine IA, a George and Myrle(?) possibly of California. The post cards seem to come from Minnie's travels, mostly around Iowa and Illinois, but also wider. The store had them ridiculously overpriced at $2 each, and that was on sale(!), but maybe a family member could work a deal. I'm not connected with the store though, so I couldn't say for sure. The name of the store is Etienne in Evanston IL (847) 475-2300.
This is not intended as a commercial message, as I have nothing to do with the store. I just hate to see things like this get separated from their families. I did buy one of the cards though, and will be glad to donate it to an interested, proven relative.

Re: Fern Family of Iowa

2002-12-11 22:21:50Z

As I am just beginning to research this family line I have not gotten very far into it. My great grandmother was Alice Ann Fern and she married Benjamin Lukens. I will let you know if I come across anyone who might be of interest to you and if I can locate a Fredricka who married a Reiff.

Happy trails,
Barbara

Re: Fredericka Fern

lutherguy — 2004-10-16 21:26:39Z

Janet -

I have a Peter Strief married to a Fredericka (unknown) living in Dbq Co., One of their children Sam is my gggrandfather.
Any information would be great!

Dan

Fern Family

c_burbank — 2005-03-05 22:15:36Z

Seeking info. about the ancestors and descendants of William Fern and his wife Mary Ann Walsh. Their son, John Fern, was my gr-grandfather, b abt 1845, Belfast, Ire., d 1909 in Boston. He mar Hannah Neilson, dau of Andrew Neilson and Janet Lachlan, on 17 Oct 1867 in Kilbirnie, Ayr, Scotland. They emigrated to New York in 1869 and settled in Boston, MA, shortly after. Their ch were: John who dy, James Alexander, William Joseph, Andrew, John, Joseph, Philip who dy, Thomas, and Hannah Elizabeth, my grandmother. On John and Hannah's mar certificate, William is listed as a police constable, deceased. I haven't been able to find William and Mary Ann in any other records. I wonder if they had other ch who have living relatives in Great Britain or the US. Please respond to my email address.

Email adress

c_burbank — 2005-03-05 22:15:36Z

Please respond to: cburbank@mediaone.net

Bernard Fern

c_burbank — 2005-03-05 22:15:36Z

Info. from LDS IGI:
Bernard Fern and Ann Lawn
Ch b Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland:
Susannah b 9 Jul 1868
Peter b 26 Dec 1871

New email address

c_burbank — 2005-08-15 18:41:17Z

cburbank@nc.rr.com

Tombstone for Hugh Fern, Union Soldier, Ohio

knorth710 — 2005-10-09 21:43:56Z

This picture was recently taken at the Salisbury, NC National Cemetery in the area reserved for Union soldiers who died while imprisoned at the Salisbury Confederate Prison. I have no additional information on this person.

Re: Fern - Ontario

MCARMAN495 — 2005-02-12 11:51:13Z

Hi there,,,,My Elizabeth turned out not to be Elizabeth at all,,,someone,,,my aunt, wrote the wrong name on the dc of my great great grandmother....My Fern is Anna Margaretha Catherine Fern,,sorry

jOHN FERN

WFEARN1944 — 2003-05-05 07:51:53Z

IS THERE ANY CONNECTION TTO THE FERNS OF WASHINGTON CO VA. OR THEERE WAS A JOHN FERN WHO DEFECTED TO THE YANKEES AND RTEMAINED IN PA AFTER THE WAR, MARRIED AND HAD FAMILY THERE. HAVE INFO ON BOTH ....

john fern

WFEARN1944 — 2003-05-05 07:51:53Z

i havr yo be away for a few days bu i will get in touch when i get back.......bill

FEARINS FERRIN FORAN FERN FEARN

WFEARN1944 — 2003-05-05 07:51:53Z

I HAVE HEARD BASICALLY THE SAME LORE FORM THE ELDERS OF MY FAMILY WHO ARE FROM WASHIHNGTON CO. VA. I CAN TRACE THEM BACK TO 1790 IN WASH. CO. VA. BUT LOOSE THEM THERE. WASHINGTON CO. HAS MANY DESCENDANTS OF SCOTS IRISH LINEAGE.ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMES ARE DERIVED FROM THE ROOT FORAN .ANY INFO ON THEM?

john fern or

WFEARN1944 — 2003-05-05 07:51:53Z

Check Isle of wight co. virginia land and church records

Re: Henry Fern married to Elizabeth (Lizzie)

kaedublue — 2003-11-18 04:34:33Z

Hello,
This is Kevin again. I'm going to be dropping off the ancentry.com so if anyone has any info on Henry Fern could you please e-mail me kaedublue@excite.com.
Thanks

Mary FERN & Samuel APPLEBY

jim_appleby21 — 2005-06-07 16:44:53Z

I am looking for the vitals and children born to Mary FERN (b. Jul 1749) and Samuel APPLEBY (b. 2 Nov 1755 at Uttoxer, Stafford., England). Thanks!

Joseph James Fern of Honolulu

andante1 — 2003-05-08 07:41:04Z

I would like to get in touch with any descendants of Joseph James Fern (b:1872, Kohala, HI) and any of his three wives; Julia Natua, Sheba Alapai, or Emma Silva. It has been told to me that my great-grandmother, Victoria Ano (daughter of Emma Silva) was raised by J.J. Fern and his second wife Sheba. I have a picture of the family and was wondering if anyone can identify the children in it.

Suzanne Fern of Germany

sarah11252 — 2004-01-08 19:07:15Z

Looking for Susanne Fern, b. Wurtemburg (Germany) early 1800's, married Emil Ulysse Huguenin of Switzerland poss. in Zürich, had daughter Uline before emigrating to US circa 1830. More children born in US.

Re: Fearn/Fern from England>Ireland>Iowa>Wisc 1750 to 1900

karonphazey — 2004-09-27 21:03:35Z

hi i havent done the amount of research on my fern ancestry as you my grand mother was adeline lois fern born 1914 alli have is her death details 12/1988 if you know of anything that links to her it would be great news as i cant find anything and if i come across anything you are looking for i will contact you many thanks.karon.dphazey@msn.com

adeline lois fern

karonphazey — 2004-09-27 21:03:35Z

born feb/1914, died december 1988.adeline was my grandmother,and all i know is she was or belived to be of welsh decendency any links for anyone greatly appriciated.
dphazey@msn.com

William H. Fern/Florence Fraley

AnnaMarieBandish53 — 2004-02-18 15:31:48Z

Looking for info on William H. Fern d. Oct. 13, 1954,
married to Florence Fraley d. Aug. 7, 1948.
William's father is John Fern b. 1845, Pa
married to Euphemia Hall.

Re: Jacob Fern

tomfern173 — 2003-08-14 19:26:34Z

I am a direct descendent(sp) of Jacob Fern (Kapsweyer) and Mag. Rink.I could never find where they were married or where she was from till I saw your message (I'm new to message boards).Thanks for the help! J&M had 6 children.They had a son Jacob born 1872 in Covington KY. The clan resettled in Cincinnati around 1874(?).He was a saloonist. I was born Cincinnati 1934. Now live in Tucson AZ for the last 48 yrs. I have more info if you want. Regards,Tom

Fearn/Fern from England>Ireland>Iowa>Wisc 1750 to 1900

mtnman44 — 2004-05-18 17:21:35Z

I'm trying to research my father's side of the family. Benjamin Fearn/Fern, born Ireland, Aug 1827, was my ggf. He is shown living in Dubuque, IA in the 1850 census.

Records indicate his parents were both born in England. I was given information that the 1850 records show a Mary Fern, then 50, and Benjamin, then 23. I'm guessing Mary was his mother.

I also find a Robert Fearn, b 1789 England, d 12 Apr 1842, Dubuque, IA, with Mary Osborne, b abt. 1800, as his spouse, married 23 Sep 1822, England. There's a possibility that Fearn was changed to Fern, and that this Robert/Mary reference is Benjamin's parents.

Going back further, a Samuel Fearn, born abt 1756, in London, England, marries a Jane?, born abt 1760, London, England. They have 8 children, one of which is a Robert Fearn, born 08 Jan 1789, London, England. This is a possible match for Robert's parents.

John Fearn, born abt 1824, England, is Benjamin's older brother. The 1880 census shows a John Fern, age 53, apparently widowed, living in Hazel Green, Grant, WI, born Eng., both parents born Eng., with 7 children, 1 a grand child, ages 22 to 14, all born in Iowa. I'm guessing this to be a possible match, and that John Fern moved from Iowa to Wisconsin after 1860. The Fern children, from oldest to youngest were William, Ellen, Lilly, Frank, Charles, Robert, and grand son, Leo.

Would like to contact anyone who can provide information in tracing the Fearn/Fern line back to England as well as hearing from living relatives.

Re: Fern

ljemmett — 2003-07-11 20:25:56Z

Am wondering if this line of Ferns is connected to my (Anna) Margaret Fern born abt. 1823. She married John Heffner and they settled in the Sligo area, Clarion Co. Pa. Supposedly they both were born in Germany and came over in the 1840's. They had my 3rd great grandmother, Mary Ann Heffner. They are listed in the 1860 Piney Twp., Clarion Co. census. Also ran across a record of a Anna Mary Fern who married a George John Vogle and lived in the Sligo area. Does this sound like it is connected to you at all?

Esme Fern

cathogs20001 — 2005-09-04 15:38:52Z

Seeking decendants of esme Fern,from Acton,England,maiden name-Temple.Married Raymond John Fern in december 1944.He was in rcaf,434 squadron,killed 1945.Raymond came from Christopher Lake,Saskatchewan.Father Raymond Mason Fern,a farmer.Beleive Raymond John had a brother,poss a G.Fern in 236 squadron.

Re: Fern

mleas_1 — 2005-08-04 17:46:46Z

Dear Janet -

I too am searching for Ferns. I am only at the very beginning of my search, but am looking for any information related to William Fern, b. around 1887 in Pennsylvania. The 1920 and 1930 census show him and his wife Anna (Foster) living in Scranton, PA. with their children Foster, Florence (my grandmother), Myrtle, and Esther. This is as far as my knowledge of them goes. My guess would be that we are from the English line of Ferns, if you hae any info, it would be wonderful! Thank you!

godfrey fern

Bette3731 — 2005-02-13 18:08:17Z

Looking for Godfrey Fern born in canada.Married Harriette Menack (not sure of spelling). They had a daughter named Matilda born in 1862 who married Frank Rivers.

Jim and Jenny Lou (Ward) Fern

oden96 — 2002-12-29 03:29:17Z

Jim Fern, son of William J. & Cynthia (Lowe) Fern, married my Great Grandmother's sister, Jenny Lou Ward. While researching the Wards, I've found that Jim & Jenny's daughter Sarah Virginia and son James are still living. The obituary for William Paul Fern indicates Virginia is living in Richmond. I now live in Richmond and would love to speak with her. There is no Virginia Green listed in the phone book, so I'm hoping you may be able to help. My parents still live in Abingdon and I was just there at Thanksgiving and took pictures of Jim & Jenny's grave markers at Knollkregg. I remember seeing a marker for an Andrew Fern at Knollkregg and snapped a picture of it as well. My Great Grandmother is Laura Novella Ward and she married Ace Nickels. Laura is also buried at Knollkregg, but my Great Grandfather Ace, along with two of their children and at least four of their grandchildren, are buried at Mt. View Cemetery. Ace is in an unmarked grave amongst them, which I only know because Ace & Laura have one child, age 92, still living. I have a listing of the graves at Mt. View Cemetery in the book HIGH ON A WINDY HILL. If you would like for me to mail a copy to you I can certainly do so. It covers graves through the mid-1960s I think. I very much look forward to hearing from you!

Kim Brannon Bowman
Richmond, VA
kbb65@aol.com

Fern in Ontario

rmbaskin39 — 2005-02-12 04:13:18Z

I am looking for an Elizabeth Fern who married William Wright and lived in Buckingham, P.Q. They were my great-great-greatgrandparents.Their son George born about 1829 married Mary Mulvihill in 1853 in Old Chelsea, Province of Quebec(near Ottawa) George and Mary were my gggrandparents.
I am looking for a needle in a hay stack because I have no idea where Elizabeth Fern came from...............

I can`t seem to find anything about this family at all.

Any help of any kind would be greatly appreciated........

Happy hunting folks................

Rose Marie Baskin
Ontario, Canada.