Those who knew him agreed that Ferris was an extremely handsome andpersonable young man but was also a rogue. Some in the family thoughthe was a gangster, alleging that he stole cars as well as being a "rumrunner" during prohibition. When he was killed, the story circulatedthat he had failed to turn in proceeds of a previous run and paid theconsequences.
Residences & events:
1920 Mattoon, Coles Co, IL. Ferris and Ella, both 24, were livingwith her parents, according to the census, where Ferris was listed asa common laborer and Ella was called Anna.
His death occurred as the result of an automobile accident, supposedly
after running off a cliff during a "rum run."
Ferris and his mother are buried together.
