Charles G. Ferris

Charles Goadsby Ferris (ca. 1796 – June 4, 1848) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from New York, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1834 to 1835, then again from 1841 to 1843.

Early life Ferris was born at "The Homestead" in Throggs Neck, now a neighborhood in the Bronx. His father, Edward Ferris, was long an Inspector of Flour in New York and one of the founders of the Tammany Society. He made a large fortune which he left to his children, including Charles and his brother, Floyd T. Ferris, a physician. In 1816, he received a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University.

Career After being admitted to the bar, practiced in New York City. He served as member of the New York City Board of Aldermen in 1832 and 1833. In 1845, he was reportedly worth $200,000 (~$ in ).

Personal life Ferris was married to Catherine Youngs. Together, they were the parents of one daughter, named after his only sister, After his death, she remarried to Samuel Lewis.

Death Ferris died in New York City on June 4, 1848.