When James Faris was born about 1817, in Lawrence, Indiana, United States, his father, Paul Farris, was 34 and his mother, Patsy Howard, was 29.
Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
There are no historical documents attached to James.
+8 More Children
Historical Boundaries 1818: Lawrence, Indiana, United States
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years.
The Missouri Compromise helped provide the entrance of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state into the United States. As part of the compromise, slavery was prohibited north of the 36°30′ parallel, excluding Missouri.
Irish and Scottish: variant of Ferris .
English: variant of Faires .
Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic fāris ‘horseman, knight’. Compare Fares .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.