Son of Philip and Leah Dubois Ferree.

Married Mary Copeland, Jane Johnson, Susan Green Ferree, Sallie Sarah Davis.

In 1752 received land from his father and set up a rifle making shop.

Made gun barrels and guns during the American Revolution at the request of the Council of Safety.

Shot and scalped while hunting during a visit to Allegheny County, Pa in 1801.

Buried in Carpenter's Cemetery, Paradise, PA