George Bowman Ferry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1851.

[2] His works as a member of this firm include a now-demolished office building for The Republican, completed in 1878.

[3] Ferry left Springfield for Milwaukee in 1881, and was one of Wisconsin's first academically trained architects.

Ferry was married to Cora Phillips of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Ferry remained a member and Fellow of the organization until his death.