Morris Patterson Ferris

Biography

Morris Patterson Ferris was born in 1855 and spent his life in Uniondale, tending to the steady rhythm of small-town life amidst a changing rural landscape. He worked tirelessly to support his neighbors and kept a keen sense of responsibility toward the people who depended on his integrity.

His lifelong commitment to kindness and civic-mindedness helped knit Uniondale’s families together, and his presence was felt long after his passing in 1918.