Farnsworth, Elon, 1799-1877
Variant namesBorn at Woodstock, Vt., Feb. 2, 1799; came to Detroit and studied law with Judge Sibley, 1822; entered practice with Judge Goodwin; was member of state H.R., 1834-1835; Chancellor of the state, 1836-1842; director of Michigan Central Railroad for 20 years; president of Detroit Savings Bank, 1849-1877; member of Board of Regents of Michigan University, 1846-1858; died in Detroit, Mar. 24, 1877 (from Mich. biog. ; Repres. men of Mich., pt.1, p.52) (blue index cards)
From the description of Elon Farnsworth bill of complaint, 1838 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 430196966
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| referencedIn | Scrapbooks. | Wisconsin historical society | |
| referencedIn | Charles Butler Papers, 1819-1929, (bulk 1825-1894) | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division | |
| creatorOf | Thayer, George W. Lucius Lyon papers, 1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851. | William L. Clements Library | |
| referencedIn | Lucius Lyon papers (1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851) | William L. Clements Library | |
| creatorOf | Farnsworth, Elon, 1799-1877. Elon Farnsworth bill of complaint, 1838 | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library | |
| referencedIn | Farnsworth, George Elon. George Elon Farnsworth papers, 1939-1951. | Bentley Historical Library |
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| correspondedWith | Butler, Charles, 1802-1897. | person |
| associatedWith | Farnsworth, George Elon. | person |
| associatedWith | Sheets, Jasper. | person |
| associatedWith | Thayer, George W. | person |
| associatedWith | Thayer, George W. | person |
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Birth 1799
Death 1877
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