New-York tribune., 1873-06-18
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OBITUARY..
CHANCELLOR ISAAC FERRIS.

CHANCELLOR ISAAC ftEklS'
Chancellor Ferris died suddenly, on Monday
night at Rosele N j. OF disease of the heart During
tbe past FIVE or six years he has suffered from enlarge
ment OF a valve of tho heart, and about month ago
was confined to his room The funeral will take place
on Friday from the South Reformed Church At Filth
ave. and Twenty frst-st, at 3 p IN.
Isaac Ferris was born in this city, Oct 49, 1922 He en-
tered Columbia College in 1911, being then much younger
than most OF those who begin college life st this time.
He was graduated In 1916 1871 with the first honorsof
his class having the respect and love OF teachers
and students alike by his diligence In study aAd amia-
by of character. While there he took keen interest
in the spors and games OF the college green. which his
s,rength well fitted him for He Joined the military
company which was raised among the students at the
beginning OF the OF 1872, and with IL did
duty in the harbor forts OF New-York- Soon
after leaving college he took up the study OF
theology under the guidance Of John Mason, perhaps
one OF the most eminent preachers Of that me Finish
ing these studies he became the pastor Of church in
Morrstown N j., and after few years OF labor, took
charge OF the parish Of the Reformed Dutch Church Of
Sew-Brunswck. n. j., where he remained Q long time,
esteemed and loved Later he agsn removed this time
accepting the psstorate OF tae maae
m the city Here he formed new circle or friends IN
Guiding aSs 90 St the tSs se s warm sSd
friends From Albany he returned to New-Yorf and be-
the pastor Of tho aarssts n reformed m DG.ca
the Chancellorshlp OF tho New-York University
ate he identified himself with all the
charitable and religious associations or his church IN
this city and country. He long very actively con.
nected with the Sunday school Union President OF
thefity Organization. He was one OF the promnent
persons engaged establishing the Rutgers Institute
fop the educatonaof young women. He the Chair
man OF the Board OF Trustees and Principal OF the nst
tute He aoqu,ed great deal OF repute as an able ad-
minstrator OF educational affairs. The Institute, now
ON Pfthave, at that time was in Henry-st. He was
connected with IL until 1884 When he assumed the
charge OF the University OF NewYork 10 was laboring
undf great many embarrassments being hampered
with heavy debts. His principal EFFORT there to
compete the subscription for the payment OF these
debts In this he very successful, collecting about
IA 600 which entirely relieved the nsttntoD from its
burdens His management OF Its affairs was careful
and udicious In 1870 after II spent In the dis
charge OF the duties OF this position he resgned and
retired 20 Elizabeth, ". J.. where he has since lived
Dr. Ferris o tall man, OF very large frame ana
greet dguaty OF manner. He Of great beney-
olence and amability In his intercourse with his
parishioners he was genial aud ympathetic. He was
eminent scholar and bore high reputation for lD-
tegrity ability As preacher he logical rather
man brilliant or original still hs held
the attention OF his hearers He endesred himself to
them more by his character His venerable appearance
and kindly manner first drew people toward him. and he
Was readH 10 labor with them IN all gUod works He
try: upon the death OF his wife he married sister OF
John j. Cisco; and finally lady from Poughkeepse,
| who survives him. One son. John Mason Ferris Is -
member Of the Board OF Foreign Missions; another "a
connected with the Bank OF Newyork -Four daughters
| survive, of them - widow. He lost "A fayorte
the youngest, about three years ago. and both
] he and his wiie were deeply Anoeled W H.