Mecosta County (Mich.). Probate Court.
Woodbridge (Nathan) Ferris, also known as "The Big Rapids Schoolmaster," was born near Spencer, New York on January 6, 1853. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan in 1912, 1916, and 1924. He was governor of Michigan from 1913-1916 (he was defeated in 1904). He also was elected as a U.S. senator from Michigan and served 1923-1928. He died in Washington, D.C. on March 23, 1928 and was interred at Big Rapids, Michigan. Ferris State University in Big Rapids is named after him.
From the description of Records of the Mecosta County Probate Court, 1860-1917. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 45611965
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