William Montague Ferry [SEP] date of death
William Montague 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, Michigan.
Early life.
Ferry was born in Granby, Massachusetts to Noah Henry Ferry and Hannah Montague Ferry. Ferry did not pursue farming like his father, instead he chose a professional career, graduating at age 24 in 1821 from Union College at
William Montague Ferry Jr.
William Montague Ferry Jr. (July 8, 1824 – January 2, 1905) was a Michigan and Utah politician and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Michigan years.
Ferry was born in the Mission House on Mackinac Island, Michigan, as the first son of the Reverend William Montague Ferry and Amanda White Ferry. In the 1830s, the family founded Ferrysburg, Michigan and in 1834 founded and moved to Grand Haven, Michigan.
In August 1861, Ferry