Frank Ellis Ferree

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Frank Ellis Ferree Veteran

Birth
Valley, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Death
10 Mar 1983 (aged 88)
Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, USA
Burial
Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Frank was the son of Josiah Ferree and Isabelle Unknown.

Established by the City of Harlingen, in violation of State Law, at the death of Frank Ferree, his burial took place in the back yard of the place where he founded the "Border Relief" organization.

Frank served in the Army in WWI.

Twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, Frank spent 42 years providing food, clothing and shelter for the very poor. He was to have received the "President's Volunteer Action Award" from President Reagan at a White House Luncheon in April of 1983, when he died the month before.

With no known relatives or heirs, his mission to provide relief for the poor continues today (2010), through the Volunteer Border Relief Organization.
Frank was the son of Josiah Ferree and Isabelle Unknown.

Established by the City of Harlingen, in violation of State Law, at the death of Frank Ferree, his burial took place in the back yard of the place where he founded the "Border Relief" organization.

Frank served in the Army in WWI.

Twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, Frank spent 42 years providing food, clothing and shelter for the very poor. He was to have received the "President's Volunteer Action Award" from President Reagan at a White House Luncheon in April of 1983, when he died the month before.

With no known relatives or heirs, his mission to provide relief for the poor continues today (2010), through the Volunteer Border Relief Organization.