Major John FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 22 May 1810 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 12 Oct 1892 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. John married ^{6, 7} Elizabeth MORRILL ⁸ on 28 May 1852 in Littleton, Coos, New Hampshire, United States.

Other marriages:

MORSE, Tryphena
HALL, Emma Mary

In 1835 John was one off the three founders of the scythe factory. In the spring of 1871 John Farr was elected president of the National Bank and he served in that position until 1888. Mr. Farr was by nature a cautious man, who counted the cost and hazard as well as the profits of every venture, and this conservative tendency had been increased in the school of experience. Yet, as he was a wise man of affairs, he seldom applied the brake to the wheels of progress, and in so far as his influence guided the affairs of these intitutions their course weas in the direction of a sound and healthy system that inured alike to their financial properity and to the benefit of the commercial interests of the community.

The following is from "History of Littleton, New Hampshire" by By James Robert Jackson, George Clarence Furber

He res. in L. all his life, except 1847 and 8, when he was in Glover, Vt. He was educated in the district schools, commenced the study of law with William J. Bellows and C. W. Hand, in 1852, and  was admitted to the Bar in Haverhill, Sept. 1854. He practised law in  Littleton for thirtv years. Among his printed articles are a report of the  Commission to consider matters relating to the Winnepesaukee Lake Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing Company, 1879, and historical  articles in the Littleton " Argus." The law firms he was connected with were: Rand & Farr, 1853 to 4: Hollows & Farr. 1854 to 9; John Farr & Son, 1867 to 73. Cong. Deacon. Democrat, Whig, and Republican. Selectman, 1840 and 1853. Deputy sheriff, 1840 to 1846 inc. Co. Commissioner, 1862-68. Member Bonrd of Education, Union District, and Treasurer, 1875 to 9 inc. Lake Commissioner, 1879. Member of Constitutional Convention, 1876. State Delegate to Loyalist  National Convention, Phila., 1866. Town Treasurer, 1854. Prest. L. National Bank 1871 to 88, and Director to 1891. Prest. Littleton Savings  Bank, 1871 to 80, and Director to 1892. Police Justice, Feb. 24, 1877, to April 9,1880. J. P. d. in Littleton Oct. 12, 1892. (Biog. G. and C. Bar  Assn., Vol. 2. p. 549.)

Elizabeth MORRILL ¹ was born ² on 14 Sep 1810 in Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire, United States. She died ³ on 3 Aug 1861 in Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States. Elizabeth married ^{4, 5} Major John FARR on 28 May 1852 in Littleton, Coos, New Hampshire, United States.

Elizabeth resided in 1850 in Lancaster, Coos, New Hampshire, United States.

Major John FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 22 May 1810 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 12 Oct 1892 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. John married ^{6, 7, 8} Emma Mary HALL ⁹ on 8 Oct 1862 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

MORSE, Tryphena
MORRILL, Elizabeth

In 1835 John was one off the three founders of the scythe factory. In the spring of 1871 John Farr was elected president of the National Bank and he served in that position until 1888. Mr. Farr was by nature a cautious man, who counted the cost and hazard as well as the profits of every venture, and this conservative tendency had been increased in the school of experience. Yet, as he was a wise man of affairs, he seldom applied the brake to the wheels of progress, and in so far as his influence guided the affairs of these intitutions their course weas in the direction of a sound and healthy system that inured alike to their financial properity and to the benefit of the commercial interests of the community.

The following is from "History of Littleton, New Hampshire" by By James Robert Jackson, George Clarence Furber

He res. in L. all his life, except 1847 and 8, when he was in Glover, Vt. He was educated in the district schools, commenced the study of law with William J. Bellows and C. W. Hand, in 1852, and  was admitted to the Bar in Haverhill, Sept. 1854. He practised law in  Littleton for thirtv years. Among his printed articles are a report of the  Commission to consider matters relating to the Winnepesaukee Lake Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing Company, 1879, and historical  articles in the Littleton " Argus." The law firms he was connected with were: Rand & Farr, 1853 to 4: Hollows & Farr. 1854 to 9; John Farr & Son, 1867 to 73. Cong. Deacon. Democrat, Whig, and Republican. Selectman, 1840 and 1853. Deputy sheriff, 1840 to 1846 inc. Co. Commissioner, 1862-68. Member Bonrd of Education, Union District, and Treasurer, 1875 to 9 inc. Lake Commissioner, 1879. Member of Constitutional Convention, 1876. State Delegate to Loyalist  National Convention, Phila., 1866. Town Treasurer, 1854. Prest. L. National Bank 1871 to 88, and Director to 1891. Prest. Littleton Savings  Bank, 1871 to 80, and Director to 1892. Police Justice, Feb. 24, 1877, to April 9,1880. J. P. d. in Littleton Oct. 12, 1892. (Biog. G. and C. Bar  Assn., Vol. 2. p. 549.)

Emma Mary HALL ¹ was born on 24 Mar 1833 in Guildhall, Essex, Vermont, United States. She died on 18 Oct 1926. Emma married ^{2, 3, 4} Major John FARR on 8 Oct 1862 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Was married to a Woolson before she married John Farr.

Philander B. FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 21 Feb 1812 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{5, 6, 7} on 11 Jun 1874 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Philander married ^{8, 9, 10} Amanda DAY on 20 Jul 1837 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Other marriages:

MORSE, Susan Fisher

Amanda DAY was born ^{1, 2} in 1815 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. She died ^{3, 4} on 20 Apr 1869 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Amanda married ^{5, 6, 7} Philander B. FARR on 20 Jul 1837 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Philander B. FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 21 Feb 1812 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{5, 6, 7} on 11 Jun 1874 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Philander married ^{8, 9, 10} Susan Fisher MORSE on 29 Mar 1871 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Other marriages:

DAY, Amanda

Susan Fisher MORSE was born ^{1, 2} on 2 Jan 1819 in Concord, Essex, Vermont, United States. She died ³ on 24 Sep 1901 in Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Susan married ^{4, 5, 6} Philander B. FARR on 29 Mar 1871 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Noah GILE was born ¹ on 26 Apr 1810 in Bethlehem, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ² on 27 Sep 1852 in Newark, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. Noah married ^{3, 4, 5} Elizabeth FARR on 30 Mar 1836 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Elizabeth FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 19 Sep 1816 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. She died ^{4, 5} on 3 Jan 1847 in Burke, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. Elizabeth married ^{6, 7, 8} Noah GILE on 30 Mar 1836 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Deacon Marshall Day COBLEIGH was born ¹ on 21 Jan 1817 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. He died ² on 20 Jul 1868 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Marshall married ^{3, 4, 5} Phinisa FARR on 6 Feb 1838 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Phinisa FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 9 Jan 1819 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. She died ⁴ on 9 Mar 1886 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Phinisa married ^{5, 6, 7} Deacon Marshall Day COBLEIGH on 6 Feb 1838 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Captain Nelson Cobleigh FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 18 Jun 1824 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 7 Mar 1884 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Nelson married ^{6, 7, 8} Augustia A. SMITH on 24 Aug 1845 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Other marriages:

FISHER, Laura Sophronia

Was a merchant. Store name was 'Farr and Southworth'. In 1874 Nelson was elected to the board of director's of the National Bank.

Cong. Nelson res. in Littleton nearly all his life. Merchant. Cong. Deacon. Republican. Director Littleton National Bank, 1875-9 inc. Director Littleton Savings Bank, 1871-85. J. P.,  A. F. and A. M., Burns Lodge. K . T., St. Gerard Com.

Augustia A. SMITH was born ^{1, 2} on 15 Jan 1826 in Lancaster, Coos, New Hampshire, United States. She died ^{3, 4} on 25 Jun 1858 in Bethlehem, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Augustia married ^{5, 6, 7} Captain Nelson Cobleigh FARR on 24 Aug 1845 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Captain Nelson Cobleigh FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 18 Jun 1824 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 7 Mar 1884 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Nelson married ^{6, 7, 8} Laura Sophronia FISHER on 1 May 1860 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Other marriages:

SMITH, Augustia A.

Was a merchant. Store name was 'Farr and Southworth'. In 1874 Nelson was elected to the board of director's of the National Bank.

Cong. Nelson res. in Littleton nearly all his life. Merchant. Cong. Deacon. Republican. Director Littleton National Bank, 1875-9 inc. Director Littleton Savings Bank, 1871-85. J. P.,  A. F. and A. M., Burns Lodge. K . T., St. Gerard Com.

Laura Sophronia FISHER was born ^{1, 2} on 27 Oct 1831 in Dalton, Coos, New Hampshire, United States. She died ³ on 24 Jun 1913. Laura married ^{4, 5, 6} Captain Nelson Cobleigh FARR on 1 May 1860 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Capt. George FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 12 Feb 1836 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 19 Mar 1895 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. George married ^{6, 7} Eliza Caroline BOYNTON on 11 Jan 1871 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

In 1870 became the owner of 'Farr & Southworth' a store on Main Street. It was previously owned by Nelson C. Farr.

He resided in Littleton all his life. Hotel-keeper. Republican. Grad. Dartmouth College 1862. Selectman, 1884-5. Moderator, 1885 to 90, and 1894-5. Member Board of Education, Union District, 1868-9 and 1880 to 86  inc.; and Treasurer, 1880 to 84 inc. Deputy sheriff, 1870 to 77 inc. President Lilleton Musical Association, 1888-9. Police Justice, April 9, 1880,  to March 19, 1895. Department Commander G. A. R. for N. II. 1886.  Commander Marshal Sanders Post, G. A. R., 1882. Delegate to  National Encampment, G. A. R., 1884-5-6. Director Littleton Savings  Bank, 1889 to 95. President N. H. Grange Fair Association, 1894. Master  of Northern N. II. Pomona Grange, 1888 to 1892 inc. Capt. Co.  D, 13th N. H. Inf. A. F. and A. M., Burns Lodge. I. O. O. F.,  N. G. (N. H. Men). Civil War veteran.

Eliza Caroline BOYNTON [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 22 Sep 1845 in Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States. She died ³ on 19 Mar 1910 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Eliza married ^{4, 5} Capt. George FARR on 11 Jan 1871 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

Episcopal President Woman's Relief Corps, 1887-8.

James A. PAGE was born ^{1, 2} on 10 Dec 1835 in Sanbornton, Belknap, New Hampshire, United States. He died ³ on 19 Sep 1903 in Haverhill, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. James married ^{4, 5} Ellen Mary FARR on 14 Dec 1860 in New Hampshire, United States.

Ellen Mary FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 21 Apr 1837 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. She died ³ on 18 Aug 1909. Ellen married ^{4, 5} James A. PAGE on 14 Dec 1860 in New Hampshire, United States.