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Site Map for the Ferriter Gathering
View Ferriter Family Gathering 2009 in a larger map
O.K., What you see here is the Google Earth satellite view of the Gathering Place, with key features indicated. As noted, there is camping, nature walks, a swimming and fishing pond, a natural spring that ultimately flows into the Mississippi, plenty of parking, and a big tent for the presentations. Of course, there is much more! Pull out on the shot, and you will see, at roughly equidistant plases east and west, the Green Frog Bar, and St. Patrick's Church. We live in balance here.
Know Your Ancestors
Agnes Theresa Ferriter
b. 1876
d. February 22, 1958
Agnes Theresa 'J' Ferriter was the twelfth child born to Nicholas and Mary Ann (Sullivan) Ferriter, Irish immigrants to America from the Dingle Peninsula area in Ireland. Agnes was born when the family was living in Barclay Village, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Her father, Nicholas, and some of her brothers were working in the coal mines. The family had moved around since their immigration looking for better jobs over the years. Four of the twelve children born to Nicholas and Mary had not survived early childhood. But, by this time, there were a number of young working adults in the family. Her family eventually moved back... Read More
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