Stephen FARNSWORTH, JR.

                   IGI ordinance work duplicated.

FHL  138444 Boston Evening Transcript Index  9939  21 Aug 1922 A
                  

                   IGI information...duplication of ordinances...
                  

                   Vol 26 VT  N.S. DAR Old Burying Ground...Morgan Cemetry, So. Woodstock, Vermont.
"Charlotte, dau. of Stephen and Deborah Farnsworth...died Aug 23, 1812 age 22
Years."
IGI 1988 Edition:  Charlotte listed twice...duplication of temple work.
                  

                   IGI.....Duplication of ordinances.
                  

                   Vol 26 VT. N.S. DAR  OLD BURYING GROUND--MORGAN CEMETERY...SO.WOODSTOCK.
"Ora son of Stephen and Deborah Farnsworth, died June 7, 1812, aged 18.
"Tis but a night, a long and moonless night,
we make the grave our bed and then are gone."

IGI listed as born 28 Mar 1794  Woodstock,Vermont.
                  

                   IGI...duplication of ordinances.
                  

                   Cemetery surveys of Woodstock, Windsor,Vermont...P.1   Kendall or Ranson Cemetery (through Kendall's barnyard) So.Woodstock.
"William Farnsworth......in memory of William Farnsworth, son of Stephen & Deborah, who died 20 January 1796, aged 24 hours."

IGI....Temple work duplicated.
                  

                   IGI.....duplication of ordinance work.
                  

                   1c5r
IGI..Duplication of ordinances done in female and male.
   Database: 1850 United States Federal Census

Researched by Eleanor Law Johnson
19 Sept 2003
Internet
Ancestry.com
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Farnsworth, Elon   
     State:  Michigan  Year: 1854  
     County:  Wayne  Roll:     
     Township:  Detroit Cty  Page:  0  
     Image:          
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   Farnsworth, Elon    View Image Online 
     State:  Michigan  Year: 1850  
     County:  Wayne  Roll:  M432_365  
     Township:  Detroit Cty  Page:  453  
     Image:  455       

1850 Census  Detroit,Wayne,Michigan
22 Aug 1850
Elon Farnsworth   50  Attorney at Law  5,000    Bn:  Vermont  
Hannah A.             47                                                    New Hampshire
Marie L.                 18                                                    Michigan 
Caroline F.              15                                                   Michigan

   Database: Michigan Census, 1827-70


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FARNSWORTH, ELON  
     State:  MI  Year:  1860  
     County:  Wayne County  Record Type:  Federal Population Schedule  
     Township:  7 W. Detroit  Page:  809  
     Database:  MI 1860 Federal Census Index  
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FARNSWORTH, ELON  
     State:  MI  Year:  1850  
     County:  Wayne County  Record Type:  Federal Population Schedule  
     Township:  Detroit Cty  Page:  453  
     Database:  MI 1850 Federal Census Index  
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FARNSWORTH, ELON  
     State:  MI  Year:  1850  
     County:  Wayne County  Record Type:  Federal Population Schedule  
     Township:  Detroit Cty  Page:  453  
     Database:  MI 1850 Federal Census Index  
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LAND RECORDS......9
This is just one of the 9 purchased in that area as early as 1820:
    
Michigan Land Records    
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FARNSWORTH, ELON     
     Land Office:  DETROIT  Sequence #:  1  
     Document Number:  9707  Total Acres:  40  
     Misc. Doc. Nr.:     Signature:  Yes  
     Canceled Document:  No  Issue Date:  November 23, 1835  
     Mineral Rights Reserved:  No  Metes and Bounds:  No  
     Survey Date:     Statutory Reference:  3 Stat. 566  
     Multiple Warantee Names:  No  Act or Treaty:  April 24, 1820  
     Multiple Patentee Names:  No  Entry Classification:  Sale-Cash Entries  

Legal Land Description:
#  Aliquot Parts  Block #  Base Line  Fractional Section  Township  Range  Section #  
1 NENW   MICHIGAN-TOLEDO STRIP No 1 S 12 E 9 
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Elon Farnsworth, 1779-1877, VT, MI  
     Surname:  FARNSWORTH  Record Type:     
     Volume:  30  Number:  2 (April1946)  
     Periodical Title:  Michigan History Magazine
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Civil War/Elon Farnsworth, 1st VT, General  
     Locality:  United States, Vermont   Record Type:  Military  
     Volume:  7  Number:  4 (September1994)  
     Periodical Title:  America's Civil War  
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NEWSPAPERS
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Fort Wayne Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana)    
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Elon Farnsworth  Fort Wayne Gazette  Fort Wayne  Indiana  05 September 1898  12  

Chancellor....Elon Farnsworth first Chancellor, of Detroit,  Native of Vermont and graduate of Middlebury....
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   Database: Michigan Biographies, 1878

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American Biographical History of Eminent and Self-Made Men with Portrait Illustrations on Steel, Volumes I-II
Name: 

Name: Hon. Elon Farnsworth 
one of Detroit's oldest citizens, was born at Woodstock, Vermont, February 2, 1799; and died March 24, 1877, aged seventy eight years. Although belonging to a past generation, the name of Chancellor Farnsworth was almost as familiar to the younger portion of the community as to those who knew him during his prime; and the former class will mourn his death as sincerely as the latter. His history is largely the history of Michigan, for he was closely identified with many of its most important interests. His father, a farmer in moderate circumstances, gave him what was then considered a good education in the New England schools. His thirst for knowledge was remarkable; and, with commendable courage and thoroughness, he surmounted all obstacles. He always retained the habit of study; and during the most active part of his professional career was a constant reader. He removed to Detroit in 1822, being then twenty-three years old, and began the study of law with Judge Sibley. When that distinguished gentleman was appointed to the Territorial bench, Mr. Farnsworth was enabled to continue his studies with Mr. Whitney, who had been Judge Sibley's partner. Mr. Farnsworth became a very able lawyer; and, upon the death of Mr. Whitney, succeeded to the business of the office. His fame rose rapidly, and, when still a young man, his professional opinions were considered of great weight. Indeed, he was looked upon as almost infallible in legal matters. He reached conclusions by a process which those who knew him superficially called intuition; but he was an indefatigable worker, and never gave an opinion involving a difficult legal question until he had exhausted all available sources of knowledge. His extraordinary memory here stood him in good stead, and his methodical habit of thought, which had been cultivated in early life, enabled him to accomplish a large amount of work in a short time. In 1830 he married Miss Blake, of Vermont. His first public position was as a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Michigan. His election to that office took place in 1834, when the Council held its sessions in the building now known as the High School. Shortly after the expiration of his term, he entered into partnership with Judge Goodwin, and the firm became one of the most extensive in the North-west. On the organization of the State Government, in 1836, Mr. Farnsworth was appointed Chancellor of the State; and served until 1843, when the precarious condition of his health obliged him to resign. Chancellor Kent, in the fourth volume of his commentaries, says: "The administration of justice in equity in Michigan, under Chancellor Farnsworth, was enlightened and correct, and does distinguished honor to the State." His learning, interest in public affairs, capacity for government, and irrepressible activity, were qualities of too great value to permit him to remain in retirement; and he was very soon prevailed upon, by Governor Barry, to take an appointment as Attorney-General. That office he held two years. In 1839 he was the Democratic nominee for Governor. Some idea of the high esteem in which he was held, may be formed from the fact that even the opposition journals paid him very high tributes. However, partisanship was rampant then, as in later campaigns, and, though he made a gallant fight, William Woodbridge was elected by a majority of eleven hundred votes. Chancellor Farnsworth was ex officio Regent of the University of Michigan from 1836 to 1843. He was Regent by appointment from 1846 to 1850, and by re-appointment until 1852, when he became Regent by popular election, remaining in the position until 1858. It will thus be seen that he held the office of Regent continuously from 1836 to 1858, except from 1843 to 1846, his whole actual service covering a period of nineteen years. To say that he filled the office ably and faithfully is to acknowledge indifferently the value of his services to the University, and, indirectly, to the educational system of the State; now grown to such proportions as to engage the attention o
f European and even Asiatic countries. It was chiefly through his influence that Doctor Tappan was called to the Presidency of the University. More than this need not be said in proof of his inestimable services. When the Michigan Central Railroad Company was organized, in 1846, Mr. Farnsworth was chosen resident Director, in which capacity he served about twenty years. A significant circumstance in this connection is the fact that he was the only Director of that road who ever received a salary. He became President of the Detroit Savings Bank in 1849, and held the position at the time of his death. Mr. Farnsworth visited Europe in 1855, having been sent thither by the Sault Canal Company to negotiate a sale of its lands; but the Crimean War affected the financial affairs of Europe at that time, and his mission was not wholly successful. He was a prominent member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church from the time of its organization. For several years he limited his work to the duties imposed upon him as President of the Savings Bank; and these engaged his attention daily until about three months before his death. Despite advancing years, Mr. Farnsworth kept himself thoroughly abreast of the literature and history of the times; and lost none of his interest in public affairs. He was fond of taking daily drives in and around the city, whose steady growth he watched with pleasure. He visited the Centennial Exposition in 1876. While in Philadelphia he took a cold, which hastened his death. Shortly after his return home, he was visited by a renewed attack of a complicated disease of the kidneys, from which he had long been a sufferer; but his good constitution, unimpaired by any bad habits, enabled him to resist its force, and gave his friends encouragement to hope that he might be restored to his usual vigor. Changeable weather, however, affected him unfavorably, and a congestive chill suddenly overpowered him. He soon lapsed into a state of unconsciousness, and thus passed away. At a meeting of the Detroit Bar Association, in honor of his death, a committee was appointed, and a suitable memorial presented. The following members of the bar constituted the committee Levi Bishop, Theodore Romeyn, Alfred Russell, Robert P. Toms, and A. B. Maynard. The following gentlemen spoke in warm eulogy of the deceased: Theodore Romeyn, Hovey K. Clarke, Alfred Russell, Sylvester Larned, G. V. N. Lothrop, Levi Bishop, and William P. Wells. After the resolutions had been adopted, the bar adjourned to attend the funeral in a body. Mr. Farnsworth was universally esteemed. By his immediate circle of friends he was well beloved and will be affectionately remembered. He was polished in manner, treating every one with consideration. He was neat almost to fastidiousness, giving scrupulous care to his dress. This did not grow out of vanity, for he did not possess this weakness, but was the result of a conscientious belief that neatness of person is a social duty. It was impossible to resist the genial atmosphere of his home presence. In every room he had builded an altar, and adored his household gods with a feeling of mingled love and veneration. The worth of such an example is incomparable; and, if Elon Farnsworth had left no other bequest, his exaltation of home would remain a lasting monument to his goodness and gentleness of heart. His aged wife and one daughter, Mrs. William F. Harrison, survive; his eldest daughter, Mrs. General O. B. Wilcox, died several years ago.
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Elon Farnsworth  
    Male         
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Event(s): 
   Birth:  02 FEB 1799   Woodstock, Windsor, Vermont  
   Christening:  
   Death:  24 MAR 1877     
   Burial:     
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LDS Ordinances: 
     Baptism:  14 JUN 1881   SGEOR
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                   Vol 26 Vermont N.S. DAR  Old burying ground...Woodstock,Windsor,Vermont. Morgan Cemetery or Adams Cemetery.
Personally researched in Woodstock Library and Historical House.  Morgan Cemetery may be the same as Adams Cemetery...one record says old burying ground, Morgan Cemetery and another record says, Adams Farm Cemetery in So. Woodstock.  Note:  It appears that the cemeteries may be called by more than one name but be the same place.