BIOGRAPHY UPDATED on 12 May 23

Peter Farrell was born on 7 Mar 1886 in Rocky Fork, Gilmer County, West Virginia. Sources and evidence are generally consistent with the birthdate and consistent with the birth location, however one conflict does exist regarding his birth year. A birth record lists his birthdate as 7 Mar 1885, however all other sources and evidence indicate 7 Mar 1886. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing 7 Mar 1886 as the correct information until proven otherwise. His parents were Peter Farrell and Anna Cuff, although their spelling is somewhat inconsistent among sources throughout the years which I attribute to the difficulty in pronouncing and spelling their names. It appears he may have had 8 siblings; Margaret A (m. Craft), Mary C (m. Fitzpatrick), Elizabeth Beatrice (m. Rush), Thomas Vincent, John, Patrick Francis, Anna Gertrude (m. McCudden), and Ella Madalene (m. Bohan). According to World War I Draft Registration Cards on 12 Sep 1918, he had a medium physical Build and was Medium Height. He had black hair and brown eyes. According to World War II Draft Registration Cards dated 27 Apr 1942, his height was 5'6", weighed 150 pounds, had grey hair and grey eyes. His highest level of education was the 8th grade.

According to early census records, he lived with his parents and siblings in Glenville District in Gilmer County, West Virginia. According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 5 Jun 1900, they were living on the family farm in Glenville District, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Peter Jr was 14 years old and lived with his now widowed father Peter Farrell (65) and his 4 other siblings; John (25), Patrick (23), Anna (19), and Ella (7). In addition, his sister Maggie A Kraft (33), brother-in-law Samuel Craft (37) and his 3 nephews; Joseph P (6), Leo V (4), and Thomas C (2) also lived with them on their family farm. After the death of his father in 1909, it appears they inherited the family farm. According to the 1910 United States Federal Census taken on 20 Apr 1910, they were living in Glenville District, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Peter was 24 years old and lived with his brother John Ferrell (35) and two sisters Anna Gertrude (28) and Ella (26). In addition, his nephew Thomas Craft (11) and niece Mary E (9) also lived with them. According to the 1920 United States Federal Census taken on 21 Jan 1920, they were still on the family farm in the Glenville District, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Peter was 34 years old and lived with his brother John (43), and his sister, Ella (37). According to the 1930 United States Federal Census taken on 21 Apr 1930, they were still living on the family farm. At the time, Pete was 44 years old and lived with his brother John (54) and his widowed sister, Mary Fitzpatrick (60). According to the 1940 United States Federal Census taken on 2 May 1940, they were living on Rocky Fork Road in Glenville District, Gilmer County, West Virginia. At the time, Pete was 54 years old and lived with lived with his two single siblings, John (65) and Mary Fitzpatrick (67). According to the 1950 United States Federal Census taken on 20 Apr 1950, he lived with his sister at 230 Bennett Avenue in Weston, Court House District, in Lewis County, West Virginia. At the time, Peter Farrell was 64 years old and lived with his widowed sister Ella Bohan (67). It appears he lived at this residence until his death in 1961. It appears he lived in the area until his death in 1961. It appears he was a farmer his entire life

It appears he never married nor had any children. Peter passed away from a coronary occlusion at the age of 75 at 4:10 PM on 25 Jul 1961 at his home in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. He was laid to rest next to his brother on 28 Jul 1961 in Saint Bridget's Cemetery in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia.

Biography Information by Tom Richardson (#47507774)