Joseph FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 27 Jun 1820 in Hinesburg, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. He died ³ on 21 Sep 1895 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States from of blood poison. He was buried in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. Joseph married ⁴ Ascenath E HADLEY on 23 Mar 1850 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

THAYER, Eliza Ann

Joseph was a teamster.

Ascenath E HADLEY was born ¹ on 14 Nov 1825 in Pomfret, Windsor, Vermont, United States. She died ² on 3 Aug 1886 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. Ascenath married ³ Joseph FARR on 23 Mar 1850 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

William FARR Jr. [Parents] ¹ was born ² on 20 Feb 1775 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. He died ³ on 7 Dec 1841 in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, United States. William married ^{4, 5} Clarissa Dunster WILDER on 26 Oct 1797 in Vermont, United States.

Clarissa Dunster WILDER ¹ was born ² on 19 Oct 1776 in of Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, United States. She died ³ on 15 Jul 1841 in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, United States. Clarissa married ^{4, 5} William FARR Jr. on 26 Oct 1797 in Vermont, United States.

Gordon Volney FARR [Parents] was born ^{1, 2} on 19 Nov 1926 in Brookfield, Orange, Vermont, United States. He died ³ on 23 May 2002 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United States. Gordon married ^{4, 5} Helen Blanche DREW on 29 Jul 1951 in Morrisville, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.

Gordon resided ⁶ in 1940 in Brookfield, Orange, Vermont, United States.

CHELSEA - Gordon V. Farr, 75, died May 23, 2002, at his home.

He was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Brook-field, the son of Volney and Gladys (Parker) Farr.

He graduated from People's Academy in Morris-ville and earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Vermont in 1950 and later a master's degree.

Mr. Farr served in the U.S. Navy.

He taught high school and coached sports in South Royalton from 1950 to 1953, when he began work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the Orange County Extension Agent. He retired in 1981.

He married Helen B. Drew on July 29, 1951. She died Oct. 8, 1992.

They lived in South Royalton until 1953 when they moved to Chelsea.

He served on the Chelsea Civil Defense Board and the school board and was a member of the Chelsea Fire Department. He also prepared taxes for people in the area.

He was a member of the United Church of Chelsea, Chelsea Fish and Game Club and the Rising Sun Lodge 7 F&AM in South Royalton.

He enjoyed baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, and had played on the town team, coached high school teams and later umpired local baseball and softball games. He enjoyed meeting friends daily at the Chelsea Restaurant.

Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Pamela Cameron of Middlesex; a brother, Robert A. Farr of Leesburg, Fla.; four grandchildren.

A son, Randal J. Farr, died June 18, 2000.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Chelsea. A fellowship will follow at the church vestry. A private committal service will be at a later date at the Highland Cemetery in Chelsea.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gordon V. Farr Memorial Fund, United Church of Chelsea, P.O. Box 98, VT 05038.

Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea is in charge of arrangements.
Copyright, 2002, The Times Argus

Helen Blanche DREW was born ¹ on 5 Aug 1929 in Ayer's Cliff, Quebec, Canada. She died ² on 8 Oct 1992 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont, United States. Helen married ^{3, 4} Gordon Volney FARR on 29 Jul 1951 in Morrisville, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.

Howard Parker FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 26 Mar 1917 in Brookfield, Orange, Vermont, United States. He died ³ on 10 Sep 1998 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. Howard married ⁴ Nadine Ruby BENNETT on 26 Jun 1940 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Howard resided ⁵ in 1930 in Brookfield, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Nadine Ruby BENNETT was born ¹ on 27 May 1919 in Brookfield, Orange, Vermont, United States. She died ² on 7 Jul 2004 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. Nadine married ³ Howard Parker FARR on 26 Jun 1940 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Albert H DUTTON was born ¹ on 27 Jan 1868 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. He died ² on 12 May 1947 in Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. Albert married ³ Addie Emma FARR [twin] on 5 Feb 1896 in Hartford, Windsor, Vermont, United States.

Addie Emma FARR [twin] [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 24 Feb 1867 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died ² on 21 Jun 1945 in White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, United States from of coronary thrombosis. Addie married ³ Albert H DUTTON on 5 Feb 1896 in Hartford, Windsor, Vermont, United States.

BIRTH: Death certificate states birth as 28 Feb 1868.

Luther Daniel CHATTERTON was born on 20 Dec 1859 in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. He died on 24 Jun 1936 in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. Luther married ¹ Martha M FARR on 21 Sep 1880 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Martha M FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 1 Jul 1860 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died on 21 May 1934. Martha married ² Luther Daniel CHATTERTON on 21 Sep 1880 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Lewis William FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 5 Aug 1857 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. He died ^{2, 3} on 25 Jan 1944 in Queens, New York, United States. He was buried ⁴ on 28 Jan 1944 in Earlville, Madison, New York, United States. Lewis married ⁵ Caroline Elizabeth MINOR "Carrie" on 19 Oct 1880 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

STETSON, Alma Valerie

Tinsmith; invented a dishwasher resembling a cream separator.

Caroline Elizabeth "Carrie" MINOR [scrapbook] was born on 29 Jul 1861 in Warren, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died ¹ on 10 May 1909 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. She was buried in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. Carrie married ² Lewis William FARR on 19 Oct 1880 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Carrie resided ³ in 1870 in Warren, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Occupation 1: Taught short-hand and typing-set world speed record for typing.
Occupation 2: Minister; worked with unwed mothers.

Lewis William FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 5 Aug 1857 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States. He died ^{2, 3} on 25 Jan 1944 in Queens, New York, United States. He was buried ⁴ on 28 Jan 1944 in Earlville, Madison, New York, United States. Lewis married Alma Valerie STETSON on 12 Sep 1888.

Other marriages:

MINOR, Caroline Elizabeth

Tinsmith; invented a dishwasher resembling a cream separator.

Alma Valerie STETSON [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 6 Jan 1862 in of Massena, St. Lawrence, New York, United States. She died ² on 16 May 1945 in Queens, New York, United States. She was buried ³ on 19 May 1945 in Earlville, Madison, New York, United States. Alma married Lewis William FARR on 12 Sep 1888.

Earl Adams BOYCE was born ¹ on 1 Nov 1898 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States. He died ² on 19 Feb 1979 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States. Earl married ³ Mildred Clara FARR "Millie" on 12 Aug 1922 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Earl Adams Boyce was born in Williamstown, Vermont, in the home of his parents, on what was once called the Brookfield Road, now known as Rood Pond RD.He attended the Boyce School (District #8) just down the hill, and attended Williamstown High School, which at that time was a 2 year program.He was Valedictorian of his class in 1913. 

He attended Spaulding High School in Barre, staying at his aunt's place during the week and going home on the weekend to Williamstown on the railroad.Earl graduated from Spaulding in 1915.

Although he wanted to become an attorney, he had to stay on the farm and take care of his mother, after the death of his father in 1918.He was a farmer for his entire lifetime, having a small dairy herd, and doing all of the work of the farm by horses up until 1965.

Earl Boyce was a maple sugarmaker, and won various awards at the Vermont Farm Show in Barre, VT for his high quality syrup.
From an early age, he was keenly interested in municipal affairs, and starting in the late 1940's, he was Justice of the Peace for 27 years and later, Town

Moderator of Williamstown for about 14 years.

He never missed a town meeting since he was eligible to vote in 1919.

During the 1960's, he heard various traffic cases as Justice of the Peace.
In the Jeffords Family History (1962) by Percy J. Jeffords, Earl Boyce is referred to as "a substantial and respected citizen of the town."He was never wealthy, but was honest and well regarded.

He died in a fire on Feb. 19th, 1979, in the very house that he was born in over 80 years previously.

BIRTH: FamilySearch transcription says "1899" but after close examination of the record on film it should be "1898".

Mildred Clara "Millie" FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 20 Sep 1884 in Moretown, Washington, Vermont, United States. She died ³ on 11 May 1965 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States. Millie married ⁴ Earl Adams BOYCE on 12 Aug 1922 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, United States.

Millie resided ⁵ in 1900 in Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont, United States.

Mildred Clara Farr was a graduate of Montpelier Seminary and taught school in various towns in Vermont before her marriage in 1922.

She was a gifted naturalist and poet, especially well-versed in ferns, and was called upon often as a speaker.