Frank Ferring (1830–1882)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1830
    Died
    1882

    When was Frank Ferring born? 1830.

    When did Frank Ferring die? 1882.

    Life story

    Frank Ferring (1830–1882) was born in 1830, and died in 1882, at about age 52. A cemetery record documents Frank's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frank's life.

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    The world Frank lived through

    1. 1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 41 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Frank Ferring

    When was Frank Ferring born?

    Frank Ferring was born in 1830.

    When did Frank Ferring die?

    Frank Ferring died in 1882.

    How old was Frank Ferring at the time of death?

    Frank Ferring was about 52 years old.

    Where is Frank Ferring buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frank's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Frank Ferring was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Frank was born.

    Who was president when Frank Ferring died?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Frank died.

    What major events happened during Frank Ferring's lifetime?

    During Frank's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 33); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 37); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 41).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Frank Ferring?

    Federal censuses taken during Frank's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

    How many people named Frank Ferring are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Frank Ferring are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1830

    2. Death

      1882

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Frank Ferring (1830–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/frank-ferring-1830-1882-5f8f1208/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1882

    Died 1944

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