Background
William Henry Ferry was born in April, 1819. He was the son of Heman Ferry (1786–1856) and Roxanna (Burchard) Ferry (c.1796–1842).
William Henry Ferry was born in April, 1819. He was the son of Heman Ferry (1786–1856) and Roxanna (Burchard) Ferry (c.1796–1842).
William Henry Ferry attended Amherst College.
On March 25, 1861, William Henry Ferry was elected President pro tempore of the State Senate. He was a director of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th Doctorate) in 1860 and 1861.
Henry William Ferry was married to Mary Ann Williams. They had seven children.