Leslie Eugene FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 18 Jun 1890 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. Leslie married Genevieve Grace HALNON on 22 Aug 1921 in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, United States.

Leslie resided ² in 1910 in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

Had two daughters.

As a youth, he attended Westmorland schools, performed chores around the family farm, and worked summers at “the big hotel” at Lake Stafford. Prior to the 1910 Leslie left home and took room and board in the Keene area, working as a salesman in a clothing store, probably Brown’s Haberdashery in Keene, NH (1910 census, Leslie age 19 listed as a salesman in a clothing store). Around 1914 he moved to Greenfield and worked in Rosen’s clothing store. He later moved to Shea Brother’s clothing store, which became Shea & Farr when he bought a half interest, and then L.E. Farr in 1922 when he bought out the Shea’s interests completely.

Leslie was a slight man probably no more then 130 pounds- and susceptible to illness. He had suffered from the very dangerous flu epidemic during the world war one, after he moved to Greenfield, and almost died, had his landlady not nursed him back to health. Around 1933 he contracted tuberculosis from a young man who worked in his store. Leslie spent many years fighting the disease, as well as Scarlet Fever contracted in 1946, and had to take in a series of partners to help manage the store. Dave Bartlett was Leslie’s first partner (Farr & Bartlett) and Art Willard (Farr & Willard) became the second. Art bought the store after Leslie died in 1948. Art maintained the store in the Mansion House until fire destroyed the building in the 1950’s. Both Leslie and Genevieve are buried in Middlebury, VT.

RESIDENCE: Age 19 border b. NH.

Genevieve Grace HALNON [scrapbook] was born on 16 Jun 1890 in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, United States. She died on 30 Jan 1959 in Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Genevieve married Leslie Eugene FARR on 22 Aug 1921 in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, United States.

Genevieve, the daughter of John and Isabelle Halnon of Cornwall, VT, was trained as a school teacher and started her teaching career in Middlebury. However, Greenfield offered $100 more per year in teacher’s salary, enticing her to move. Following marriage she left teaching, as married women were not allowed to teach. The Farr’s rented an apartment on the first floor of a large three family house at 42 Congress Street, conveniently located within walking distance to the clothing store, which was located in the Mansion House on the corner of Main and Federal Street. Leslie and Genevieve’s family grew with the addition of Margaret Mary in 1922 and Genevieve Grace in 1924. The family purchased a home at 254 High Street in 1933 and Genevieve lived there until her death in 1958. The home was furnished with many antiques and hand crafted pieces made by Eugene Farr. Leslie’s sister, Florence, didn’t like old things and Genevieve did, to the benefit of the Farr household and descendants. Along with the antiques, there were always fresh baked cookies and pies in the pantry.

Fred Cassie HART was born ¹ on 5 Mar 1898 in Mount Tabor, Rutland, Vermont, United States. He died ² in May 1966 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Fred married ³ Hazel Caroline FARR on 30 Jun 1925 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Hazel Caroline FARR [Parents] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 12 Jul 1900 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. She died in Oct 1988 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Hazel married ⁴ Fred Cassie HART on 30 Jun 1925 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

Jonathan W. FARR III [Parents] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 2 Jan 1904 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 4 Apr 1986 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Jonathan married ⁶ Alma WELLS on 17 Aug 1932 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

Alma WELLS was born ¹ about 1906 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. She died ¹ on 3 Jan 1998 in Littleton, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Alma married ² Jonathan W. FARR III on 17 Aug 1932 in Buckland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

ALMA W. FARR
Portland Press Herald (ME)  |  5 January 1998

Alma W. Farr, 92, formerly of Farr Hill Road, Littleton, N.H., and Pittsfield, Mass., died Saturday at a local nursing home after a long illness.

She was born in Buckland, Mass., a daughter of Henry B. and Atella C. Woodward Wells, and attended Buckland and Shelburne Falls, Mass., schools.

Mrs. Farr was a registered nurse at House of Mercy Hopsital, now the Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Mass.

On Aug. 17, 1932, she married John W. Farr III in Buckland. Mr. Farr died in 1986.

She was a member of the South Congregational Church, Pittsfield, and the Congregational Church, Littleton. She was also a member of the Littleton Garden Club and the Order of the Eastern Star, Pittsfield. She enjoyed the outdoors, feeding various wildlife she could attract, and most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters, Jill Davis of Tonka Bay, Minn., Lois Ackerman of Seattle and Lane Brown of Freeport; a son, John W. Farr IV of Londonderry, N.H.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Parish Church, Yarmouth, with the Rev. Peter Plagger officiating. Spring burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Littleton. Arrangements are by Lindquist Funeral Home, Yarmouth.
Copyright (c) 1998 Guy Gannett Communications

Charles FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} about 1806 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. He died ⁴ on 19 Nov 1880 in Saranac Lake, Franklin, New York, United States. He was buried in Nov 1880 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. Charles married ⁵ Polly BARBER on 4 Jul 1829 in New York, United States.

Vermont Warning Out
Vol. 2: Southern Vermont pp. 140, 141
FHL book area US/CAN 974.3 N2r
13 Oct 1813
Charles Farr was warned out of Vermont along with his wife Sarah, and Calvin Farr, Caleb, wife Amey, and Charles, Laura, Chauncy, and Mary.

Polly BARBER [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 20 May 1801 in Dummerston, Windham, Vermont, United States. She died ⁴ on 5 Mar 1885 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. Polly married ⁵ Charles FARR on 4 Jul 1829 in New York, United States.

BIRTH: The 1870 census says that she was born in New Hampshire.

Juba PRENTICE [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 22 Feb 1803 in Vermont, United States. He died ¹ on 3 Apr 1880 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. Juba married ³ Mary Luna FARR ⁴ in 1828 in New York, United States.

Mary Luna FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] ¹ was born ² on 6 Oct 1807 in New Hampshire, United States. She died ³ on 19 Oct 1875 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. She was buried ² in 1875 in Dickinson Center, Franklin, New York, United States. Mary married ⁴ Juba PRENTICE in 1828 in New York, United States.

Mary resided ⁵ in 1850 in Brandon, Franklin, New York, United States. She resided ⁶ in 1860 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. She resided ⁴ in 1875 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States.

Vermont Warning Out
Vol. 2: Southern Vermont pp. 140, 141
FHL book area US/CAN 974.3 N2r
13 Oct 1813
Charles Farr was warned out of Vermont along with his wife Sarah, and Calvin Farr, Caleb, wife Amey, and Charles, Laura, Chauncy, and Mary.

Safford Gerry HAZEN was born ¹ on 6 May 1821 in North Hero, Grand Isle, Vermont, United States. He died ² on 18 Apr 1862 in Newport News, Newport News (cit, Virginia, United States. Safford married ³ Amy Rosina FARR on 18 Nov 1843 in Alburg, Grand Isle, Vermont, United States.

Safford resided ³ in 1850 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. He resided ⁴ in 1860 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States.

Amy Rosina FARR [Parents] was born on 14 May 1823 in Vermont, United States. She died on 30 Nov 1912 in Nicholville, St. Lawrence, New York, United States. Amy married ¹ Safford Gerry HAZEN on 18 Nov 1843 in Alburg, Grand Isle, Vermont, United States.

Christopher MULHOLLAND was born ^{1, 2} on 23 Dec 1817 in Moneghan, Ireland, United Kingdom. He died ³ on 20 Apr 1883 in Franklin, New York, United States. He was buried in Ives Cemetery, Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. Christopher married Amy Jerusha FARR on 1 Aug 1854 in New York, United States.

Amy Jerusha FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 25 Dec 1833 in New York, United States. She died in 1900 in Franklin, New York, United States. She was buried in Ives Cemetery, Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. Amy married Christopher MULHOLLAND on 1 Aug 1854 in New York, United States.

Amy resided ² in 1850 in Brandon Center, Franklin, New York, United States.

Isaac Titus FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2, 3} in Nov 1836 in Franklin, New York, United States. He died ³ on 4 May 1908 in Waverly, Franklin, New York, United States. He was buried in Forest Cemetery, Waverly, Franklin, New York, United States. Isaac married Lura MOSIER on 4 May 1856 in New York, United States.

Malone Farmer May 1908:
The funeral of Isaac Farr occurred at his late home in the Farr district on Wednesday. He had been ill for several weeks of heart trouble. Mr. Farr was well and favorably known in this vicinity. He leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. George Parks, of St. Regis Falls and Mrs. Henry Prentice, with whom he lived. Besides these he leaves a brother, Allen Farr and Mrs. Alivira Barber to mourn his death.

Lura MOSIER was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 15 Sep 1836 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. She died ⁴ on 18 Jun 1916 in Franklin, New York, United States. She was buried in Forest Cemetery, Waverly, Franklin, New York, United States. Lura married Isaac Titus FARR on 4 May 1856 in New York, United States.

Lura was also known as Luna.

June 24 1916 Adirondack News
Lura Farr, widow of the late Isaac Farr, who resided in what known as the Farr district three or four miles east of this village, June 18th after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased has spent her long life in this vicinity, being born in the town of Dickenson on Sept. 15th, 1836. Mrs. Farr was a woman highly spoken of by all who knew her. Her funeral was held at the home, burial in Forest Cemetery. Mrs Farr is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Prentice and Mrs. George Parks.

Daniel E. TOWER was born ¹ on 30 Mar 1837 in Franklin, New York, United States. He died ¹ on 6 Mar 1862 in Yorktown, York, Virginia, United States. Daniel married Laura Sophia FARR on 4 Jul 1860 in New York, United States.

Laura Sophia FARR [Parents] was born on 28 Oct 1840 in Franklin, New York, United States. She died ¹ on 2 Aug 1905 in Dickinson Center, Franklin, New York, United States. Laura married Daniel E. TOWER on 4 Jul 1860 in New York, United States.

Laura resided ² in 1870 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. She had a will ³ on 28 Jul 1905 in Franklin, New York, United States.

Other marriages:

NILES, Samuel A.

Wednesday, 8/9/1905 St. Law.Republican 
Brushton: MRS. LAURA NILES, Dickinson Center. Aug, 7 Mrs. Laura Niles, aged 67 years, wife of Samuel Niles, passed away on Wednesday morning, Aug. 2nd. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Gertie Southwick and Mrs. Luella Mosier; also three sons, William Tower of Iowa, and Daniel Tower of Lawrence, sons of a former husband who died while serving in the Civil war; also her youngest son, Archie Niles, of this place. She was a loving and affectionate mother, and lonely indeed will be the home she has left. The funeral services were held on Friday forenoon at the Baptist church, of which she had been a member many years. The funeral sermon was by Rev, Nelson Ramsdell, an old neighbor and friend of the family.
Burial was made in the old cemetery in Dickinson Center.

Samuel A. NILES was born about 1840 in New York, United States. Samuel married Laura Sophia FARR on 20 Sep 1866 in New York, United States.

Samuel resided ¹ in 1870 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States.

Laura Sophia FARR [Parents] was born on 28 Oct 1840 in Franklin, New York, United States. She died ¹ on 2 Aug 1905 in Dickinson Center, Franklin, New York, United States. Laura married Samuel A. NILES on 20 Sep 1866 in New York, United States.

Laura resided ² in 1870 in Dickinson, Franklin, New York, United States. She had a will ³ on 28 Jul 1905 in Franklin, New York, United States.

Other marriages:

TOWER, Daniel E.

Wednesday, 8/9/1905 St. Law.Republican 
Brushton: MRS. LAURA NILES, Dickinson Center. Aug, 7 Mrs. Laura Niles, aged 67 years, wife of Samuel Niles, passed away on Wednesday morning, Aug. 2nd. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Gertie Southwick and Mrs. Luella Mosier; also three sons, William Tower of Iowa, and Daniel Tower of Lawrence, sons of a former husband who died while serving in the Civil war; also her youngest son, Archie Niles, of this place. She was a loving and affectionate mother, and lonely indeed will be the home she has left. The funeral services were held on Friday forenoon at the Baptist church, of which she had been a member many years. The funeral sermon was by Rev, Nelson Ramsdell, an old neighbor and friend of the family.
Burial was made in the old cemetery in Dickinson Center.