​Name: The official name of this organization is, "The Descendants of Marie Ferree". The organization is also known as "The Ferree Family Reunion".  The current name of the organization follows the European custom at the time as "The Descendants of Daniel Ferree & Marie Warenbour".

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Purpose & Activities: "The Descendants of Daniel Ferree & Marie Warenbour" is an organization founded in 2004, under the name "The Descendants of Marie Ferree", for the primary purpose of organizing a reunion of the descendants of Marie Warenbour and Daniel Ferree, who first settled in the Pequea Valley on a Land Grant from William Penn, (in what today is Lancaster County, Pennsylvania) in the year 1712. The intent of the reunions is to provide Ferree descendants, from all over the United States an opportunity to gather for fellowship and to share information with each other about their common history and genealogy. The Organization also promotes awareness of the Ferree history and genealogy through its website or by other future means as determined by the Committee.

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Location: The Organization's principle location of operation is the Township of Paradise, which is located in the County of Lancaster, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Founding Members & Organization: The Organization was founded in 2004, by Nancy Kosman, Treva Axe, and Hilda Young. Attendees at the 2004 reunion business meeting elected Nancy Kosman president. Nancy Kosman appointed seven individuals to the Governing Committee. At the first meeting of that committee, following the reunion, members of the Committee elected five officers. Formal creation of the Organization as a structured not-for-profit association was adopted by vote of the General Membership of "The Descendants of Marie Ferree" at the reunion business meeting held July 28, 2007 but not filed with the State of Pennsylvania until later.

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Membership: Membership in the Organization is open to all individuals, their spouses and families, who are descended from Marie Warenbour and Daniel Ferree. The Organization shall not discriminate against any person based on race, color, or religion. Memberships run from August 1st through July 31st, renewable annually. Information regarding membership is available under the Membership tab of this website.

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Sources & Uses of Funds: The Organization is primarily supported by membership dues and assessments, including fees for attending reunion activities. The Organization also maintains a website shopping page. All funds are used to cover administrative costs of communicating with members, partly subsidize reunion activities and other expense required involving activities needed for the maintenance and growth of our family organization.

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Governance & Administration: The Organization is governed by a Committee consisting of up to eighteen members, including five officers, who comprise the Executive Committee.  The enormous responsibilities for maintaining this Organization and its activities are divided among Committee members and others in a variety of jobs.