Families of Ferny Grove

The Marshall Family

The Marshall family arrived to the Ferny Grove
area in 1868.
They are one of the early settlers of the area.
When the Marshall family arrived to Ferny
Grove there was already 2 other families in the
area.
The McGinns and the McCulloughs
 Marshall Farms
The Marshall family was soon well known in the
area for their farming fruit and vegetables.
Grapes, potatoes, cauliflower, oranges and
mangoes were grown.
In 1929 the Marshall farms also had 50 hives
for bee farming.
 McGinn Family
A well known Farming Family in the Ferny
Grove area.
Donated land to the Upper Kedron hall
 McGinn Farms
Was also involved in fruit and vegetables on
their farm
At one point in time the McGinn Farms had
1000 bee hives for farming.
In 1929 the McGinn Farms had 70 bee hives.