Frank Ferring (1830–1882)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1882
- Source
- Names in Stone
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
1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
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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1830
Death
1882
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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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