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I am from Jennings County and my maiden name was Farran. I have been searching for years
about Patrick and John who were two of the first landowners in Jennings County of whom
Patrick you are asking about.
I have a big black hole from the time Patrick and John were here until the 1900s but I
will share what I know.
Early landowners of Jennings County, found in tract book date purchase was made
Full Name Location Date purchase was made
Ferran, Patrick P 6 61 6/15/1833
Probate Order book C, Page 573
Patrick Ferren was granted U.S. citizenship. Born in County Downs, Ireland, emigrated in
1832, arriving in New Orleans, LA. He remained there a short time, then came to Jennings
County age about 55. He declared his intentions of becoming a citizen of Jennings County
on 7/15/1840. May 10, 1843
1850 Vernon Twp Census
Ferran, Patrick 66 England Farmer Vernon p352
Ferran, Ann 65 England
Ferran, George 24 England
Ferran, James 22 England
1880 Census,
Farran, George 55 Spencer T
Farran, Lemira 40
Farran, Mary A 20
Farran, Flora E 18
Farran, Willie M 16 Could be your Wilford
Maybe this is enough to get you going. If there is anything you can share with me please
do. I hope to make a connection.