Reverend William Montague Ferry | |
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 Ferry in 1837 | |
| Born | September 8, 1796 Granby, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1867 (aged 71) Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake Forest Cemetery, Grand Haven |
| Education | Union College & New Brunswick Theological Seminary |
| Spouse | Amanda White Ferry |
| Children | William Montague Ferry Jr.,
Thomas White Ferry, Amanda H Ferry, Noah Henry Ferry, Hannah E Ferry, Mary L Ferry, Edward Payson Ferry |
William Montague Ferry Sr. (September 8, 1796 – December 30, 1867) was a Presbyterian minister, missionary, and community leader who founded several settlements in Ottawa County, Michigan. He became known as the father of Grand Haven[1] and father of Ottawa County.[2]
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