Arrived in Brainerd on December 4, 1877.
H. E. SARGENT, of St. Paul, general manager, and A. P. Farrar, of Jackson, Michigan, the new master mechanic of the Northern Pacific, arrived in town on Tuesday. (Brainerd Tribune, 08 December 1877, p. 4, c. 1)
Brother of Edwin Y. Farrar.
•See Blanche Sleeper Smith.
•See Mary Mahood Entriken.
•See Dr. Werner Hemstead.
•See Justus M. Gray.
•See Charlotte Grandelmeyer.
•See James M. Elder.
•See Louisa Wright Congdon.
•See William A. Fleming.
•See Elizabeth 'Mary' Campbell Metcalf.
Farrar, Andrew P.
Was born in Meredith, New Hampshire, in 1827 [sic]. He learned the machinist trade at the Amoskeag Locomotive Works, at Manchester, remaining with the Company eleven years. In 1857, he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and was engaged as general foreman of locomotives for a year; thence to Milwaukee in the same position on the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien railroad. In 1862, he entered the employ of the Galena and Chicago Union, and two years later, the Michigan Central Company, as master mechanic. In 1872, at the death of A. S. Sweet, Mr. Farrar was appointed Superintendent of the motive power at Michigan City, filling the position till June, 1875. Then, after completing an engagement with the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad Company, he came to Brainerd in December, 1877, and is superintendent of the machine shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company at this place. (History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Winchell, Neill, Williams and Bryant, Minnesota Historical Company, Minneapolis: 1881; p. 647)
[In the aftermath of the huge fire on June 30, 1888] A. P. Farrar has purchased the Marshall House property [corner 6th & Laurel], which was sold at public sale, for $500. Altogether matters are quite looking up in the City of the Pines, and a lively movement in real estate is hoped for this fall. (Minneapolis Tribune, 01 August 1888, p. 8)
Desirable Quarters.
The large double store building recently rebuilt by Mr. A. P. Farrar, at the corner of Sixth and Laurel streets has been entirely finished up stairs and down stairs and is now ready for occupancy. The store rooms on the first floor are light and commodious, nicely grained and fitted for electric lights. One has been rented and will be occupied next week. One-half of the second floor has been fitted into offices and a flat, and the other half is a commodious hall 23x60 feet with a 14 foot ceiling, a splendid room for lodge room purposes. The offices and flat are on the south side next to Laurel street. The offices, two in number, are in front, and are light and commodious and would make splendid quarters for lawyers of doctors. The flat consists of double parlors, dining room, bed room, a bath room equipped with closet and splendid porcelain bath tub, and kitchen with every convenience in the way of cupboards, sink, closets and etc. A roomy back covered veranda with stairs leading to a wood shed make a most convenient and desirable place of residence. Any one desiring to rent quarters here can do so by applying to Mr. Farrar at his residence corner of Seventh and Kingwood streets. (Brainerd Dispatch, 10 June 1898, p. 8, c. 4)
A. P. FARRAR
PASSES AWAY.
_____
One of Brainerd's Foremost Citizens
Joins the Silent Majority.
_____
His Death a Great Loss to the Com-
munity.
_____
At 5:30 o'clock on the morning of the 4th of July, just after the cannon had boomed the national salute, Mr. A. P. Farrar, one of Brainerd's foremost citizens passed peacefully away, his bedside surround by those he loved best on earth.
Mr. Farrar, has been fighting with the grim destroyer for several years. A man with a rugged constitution and exemplary habits throughout life, he fought valiantly against the disease which had taken hold of him but death is a relentless foe, and he at last succumbed. Although it was not known what the character of the disease was, it was at length pronounced cancer of the stomach. Mr. Farrar went to the Hot Springs to seek relief, but did not receive any benefit, and looked so poorly when he returned that his friends were alarmed. He weighed considerably over 200 pounds when in his normal health, but had wasted away so badly in his struggle against the disease that his friends hardly recognized him. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Congregational church Rev. G. W. Gallagher officiating.
Andrew Pierce Farrar was born at Meredith, N. H., March 18, 1829, consequently was 71 years of age. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the 50s, then to Milwaukee, where he lived three years. He next lived in Chicago about a year and then went to Michigan City, Indiana, where he was master mechanic of the Michigan Central Railroad for nine years. He was then appointed superintendent of machinery of the Michigan Central with headquarters at Jackson, Michigan, and was afterwards superintendent of machinery of the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis, with headquarters at Beardstown, Ill. In 1877 he came to Brainerd and was superintendent of machinery of the N. P. until 1882, when he retired from the railroad business. He served one term as alderman in the city council, and was county commissioner for 14 years, being chairman of the board for several terms. In any capcity he was a most conscientious public servant, looking after the interests of the public as if his own. In every walk of life he was of irreproachable integrity and the soul of honor, and was respected and admired by all. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, attaining the rank of Knight Templar. Ascalon Commandery, of which he was a member will conduct the funeral ceremonies. Two children, F. A. Farrar, of this city, and Mrs. F. E. Potter, of Winnipeg, besides his faithful wife survive him. They have the sympathy of the community in their loss. (Brainerd Dispatch, 06 June 1900, p. 1, c. 1) [Contributed by John Van Essen]
H. E. SARGENT, of St. Paul, general manager, and A. P. Farrar, of Jackson, Michigan, the new master mechanic of the Northern Pacific, arrived in town on Tuesday. (Brainerd Tribune, 08 December 1877, p. 4, c. 1)
Brother of Edwin Y. Farrar.
•See Blanche Sleeper Smith.
•See Mary Mahood Entriken.
•See Dr. Werner Hemstead.
•See Justus M. Gray.
•See Charlotte Grandelmeyer.
•See James M. Elder.
•See Louisa Wright Congdon.
•See William A. Fleming.
•See Elizabeth 'Mary' Campbell Metcalf.
Farrar, Andrew P.
Was born in Meredith, New Hampshire, in 1827 [sic]. He learned the machinist trade at the Amoskeag Locomotive Works, at Manchester, remaining with the Company eleven years. In 1857, he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and was engaged as general foreman of locomotives for a year; thence to Milwaukee in the same position on the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien railroad. In 1862, he entered the employ of the Galena and Chicago Union, and two years later, the Michigan Central Company, as master mechanic. In 1872, at the death of A. S. Sweet, Mr. Farrar was appointed Superintendent of the motive power at Michigan City, filling the position till June, 1875. Then, after completing an engagement with the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad Company, he came to Brainerd in December, 1877, and is superintendent of the machine shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company at this place. (History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Winchell, Neill, Williams and Bryant, Minnesota Historical Company, Minneapolis: 1881; p. 647)
[In the aftermath of the huge fire on June 30, 1888] A. P. Farrar has purchased the Marshall House property [corner 6th & Laurel], which was sold at public sale, for $500. Altogether matters are quite looking up in the City of the Pines, and a lively movement in real estate is hoped for this fall. (Minneapolis Tribune, 01 August 1888, p. 8)
Desirable Quarters.
The large double store building recently rebuilt by Mr. A. P. Farrar, at the corner of Sixth and Laurel streets has been entirely finished up stairs and down stairs and is now ready for occupancy. The store rooms on the first floor are light and commodious, nicely grained and fitted for electric lights. One has been rented and will be occupied next week. One-half of the second floor has been fitted into offices and a flat, and the other half is a commodious hall 23x60 feet with a 14 foot ceiling, a splendid room for lodge room purposes. The offices and flat are on the south side next to Laurel street. The offices, two in number, are in front, and are light and commodious and would make splendid quarters for lawyers of doctors. The flat consists of double parlors, dining room, bed room, a bath room equipped with closet and splendid porcelain bath tub, and kitchen with every convenience in the way of cupboards, sink, closets and etc. A roomy back covered veranda with stairs leading to a wood shed make a most convenient and desirable place of residence. Any one desiring to rent quarters here can do so by applying to Mr. Farrar at his residence corner of Seventh and Kingwood streets. (Brainerd Dispatch, 10 June 1898, p. 8, c. 4)
A. P. FARRAR
PASSES AWAY.
_____
One of Brainerd's Foremost Citizens
Joins the Silent Majority.
_____
His Death a Great Loss to the Com-
munity.
_____
At 5:30 o'clock on the morning of the 4th of July, just after the cannon had boomed the national salute, Mr. A. P. Farrar, one of Brainerd's foremost citizens passed peacefully away, his bedside surround by those he loved best on earth.
Mr. Farrar, has been fighting with the grim destroyer for several years. A man with a rugged constitution and exemplary habits throughout life, he fought valiantly against the disease which had taken hold of him but death is a relentless foe, and he at last succumbed. Although it was not known what the character of the disease was, it was at length pronounced cancer of the stomach. Mr. Farrar went to the Hot Springs to seek relief, but did not receive any benefit, and looked so poorly when he returned that his friends were alarmed. He weighed considerably over 200 pounds when in his normal health, but had wasted away so badly in his struggle against the disease that his friends hardly recognized him. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Congregational church Rev. G. W. Gallagher officiating.
Andrew Pierce Farrar was born at Meredith, N. H., March 18, 1829, consequently was 71 years of age. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the 50s, then to Milwaukee, where he lived three years. He next lived in Chicago about a year and then went to Michigan City, Indiana, where he was master mechanic of the Michigan Central Railroad for nine years. He was then appointed superintendent of machinery of the Michigan Central with headquarters at Jackson, Michigan, and was afterwards superintendent of machinery of the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis, with headquarters at Beardstown, Ill. In 1877 he came to Brainerd and was superintendent of machinery of the N. P. until 1882, when he retired from the railroad business. He served one term as alderman in the city council, and was county commissioner for 14 years, being chairman of the board for several terms. In any capcity he was a most conscientious public servant, looking after the interests of the public as if his own. In every walk of life he was of irreproachable integrity and the soul of honor, and was respected and admired by all. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, attaining the rank of Knight Templar. Ascalon Commandery, of which he was a member will conduct the funeral ceremonies. Two children, F. A. Farrar, of this city, and Mrs. F. E. Potter, of Winnipeg, besides his faithful wife survive him. They have the sympathy of the community in their loss. (Brainerd Dispatch, 06 June 1900, p. 1, c. 1) [Contributed by John Van Essen]
Arrived in Brainerd on December 4, 1877.
H. E. SARGENT, of St. Paul, general manager, and A. P. Farrar, of Jackson, Michigan, the new master mechanic of the Northern Pacific, arrived in town on Tuesday. (Brainerd Tribune, 08 December 1877, p. 4, c. 1)
Brother of Edwin Y. Farrar.
•See Blanche Sleeper Smith.
•See Mary Mahood Entriken.
•See Dr. Werner Hemstead.
•See Justus M. Gray.
•See Charlotte Grandelmeyer.
•See James M. Elder.
•See Louisa Wright Congdon.
•See William A. Fleming.
•See Elizabeth 'Mary' Campbell Metcalf.
Farrar, Andrew P.
Was born in Meredith, New Hampshire, in 1827 [sic]. He learned the machinist trade at the Amoskeag Locomotive Works, at Manchester, remaining with the Company eleven years. In 1857, he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and was engaged as general foreman of locomotives for a year; thence to Milwaukee in the same position on the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien railroad. In 1862, he entered the employ of the Galena and Chicago Union, and two years later, the Michigan Central Company, as master mechanic. In 1872, at the death of A. S. Sweet, Mr. Farrar was appointed Superintendent of the motive power at Michigan City, filling the position till June, 1875. Then, after completing an engagement with the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad Company, he came to Brainerd in December, 1877, and is superintendent of the machine shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company at this place. (History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Winchell, Neill, Williams and Bryant, Minnesota Historical Company, Minneapolis: 1881; p. 647)
[In the aftermath of the huge fire on June 30, 1888] A. P. Farrar has purchased the Marshall House property [corner 6th & Laurel], which was sold at public sale, for $500. Altogether matters are quite looking up in the City of the Pines, and a lively movement in real estate is hoped for this fall. (Minneapolis Tribune, 01 August 1888, p. 8)
Desirable Quarters.
The large double store building recently rebuilt by Mr. A. P. Farrar, at the corner of Sixth and Laurel streets has been entirely finished up stairs and down stairs and is now ready for occupancy. The store rooms on the first floor are light and commodious, nicely grained and fitted for electric lights. One has been rented and will be occupied next week. One-half of the second floor has been fitted into offices and a flat, and the other half is a commodious hall 23x60 feet with a 14 foot ceiling, a splendid room for lodge room purposes. The offices and flat are on the south side next to Laurel street. The offices, two in number, are in front, and are light and commodious and would make splendid quarters for lawyers of doctors. The flat consists of double parlors, dining room, bed room, a bath room equipped with closet and splendid porcelain bath tub, and kitchen with every convenience in the way of cupboards, sink, closets and etc. A roomy back covered veranda with stairs leading to a wood shed make a most convenient and desirable place of residence. Any one desiring to rent quarters here can do so by applying to Mr. Farrar at his residence corner of Seventh and Kingwood streets. (Brainerd Dispatch, 10 June 1898, p. 8, c. 4)
A. P. FARRAR
PASSES AWAY.
_____
One of Brainerd's Foremost Citizens
Joins the Silent Majority.
_____
His Death a Great Loss to the Com-
munity.
_____
At 5:30 o'clock on the morning of the 4th of July, just after the cannon had boomed the national salute, Mr. A. P. Farrar, one of Brainerd's foremost citizens passed peacefully away, his bedside surround by those he loved best on earth.
Mr. Farrar, has been fighting with the grim destroyer for several years. A man with a rugged constitution and exemplary habits throughout life, he fought valiantly against the disease which had taken hold of him but death is a relentless foe, and he at last succumbed. Although it was not known what the character of the disease was, it was at length pronounced cancer of the stomach. Mr. Farrar went to the Hot Springs to seek relief, but did not receive any benefit, and looked so poorly when he returned that his friends were alarmed. He weighed considerably over 200 pounds when in his normal health, but had wasted away so badly in his struggle against the disease that his friends hardly recognized him. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Congregational church Rev. G. W. Gallagher officiating.
Andrew Pierce Farrar was born at Meredith, N. H., March 18, 1829, consequently was 71 years of age. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the 50s, then to Milwaukee, where he lived three years. He next lived in Chicago about a year and then went to Michigan City, Indiana, where he was master mechanic of the Michigan Central Railroad for nine years. He was then appointed superintendent of machinery of the Michigan Central with headquarters at Jackson, Michigan, and was afterwards superintendent of machinery of the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis, with headquarters at Beardstown, Ill. In 1877 he came to Brainerd and was superintendent of machinery of the N. P. until 1882, when he retired from the railroad business. He served one term as alderman in the city council, and was county commissioner for 14 years, being chairman of the board for several terms. In any capcity he was a most conscientious public servant, looking after the interests of the public as if his own. In every walk of life he was of irreproachable integrity and the soul of honor, and was respected and admired by all. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, attaining the rank of Knight Templar. Ascalon Commandery, of which he was a member will conduct the funeral ceremonies. Two children, F. A. Farrar, of this city, and Mrs. F. E. Potter, of Winnipeg, besides his faithful wife survive him. They have the sympathy of the community in their loss. (Brainerd Dispatch, 06 June 1900, p. 1, c. 1) [Contributed by John Van Essen]
H. E. SARGENT, of St. Paul, general manager, and A. P. Farrar, of Jackson, Michigan, the new master mechanic of the Northern Pacific, arrived in town on Tuesday. (Brainerd Tribune, 08 December 1877, p. 4, c. 1)
Brother of Edwin Y. Farrar.
•See Blanche Sleeper Smith.
•See Mary Mahood Entriken.
•See Dr. Werner Hemstead.
•See Justus M. Gray.
•See Charlotte Grandelmeyer.
•See James M. Elder.
•See Louisa Wright Congdon.
•See William A. Fleming.
•See Elizabeth 'Mary' Campbell Metcalf.
Farrar, Andrew P.
Was born in Meredith, New Hampshire, in 1827 [sic]. He learned the machinist trade at the Amoskeag Locomotive Works, at Manchester, remaining with the Company eleven years. In 1857, he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and was engaged as general foreman of locomotives for a year; thence to Milwaukee in the same position on the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien railroad. In 1862, he entered the employ of the Galena and Chicago Union, and two years later, the Michigan Central Company, as master mechanic. In 1872, at the death of A. S. Sweet, Mr. Farrar was appointed Superintendent of the motive power at Michigan City, filling the position till June, 1875. Then, after completing an engagement with the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad Company, he came to Brainerd in December, 1877, and is superintendent of the machine shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company at this place. (History of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Winchell, Neill, Williams and Bryant, Minnesota Historical Company, Minneapolis: 1881; p. 647)
[In the aftermath of the huge fire on June 30, 1888] A. P. Farrar has purchased the Marshall House property [corner 6th & Laurel], which was sold at public sale, for $500. Altogether matters are quite looking up in the City of the Pines, and a lively movement in real estate is hoped for this fall. (Minneapolis Tribune, 01 August 1888, p. 8)
Desirable Quarters.
The large double store building recently rebuilt by Mr. A. P. Farrar, at the corner of Sixth and Laurel streets has been entirely finished up stairs and down stairs and is now ready for occupancy. The store rooms on the first floor are light and commodious, nicely grained and fitted for electric lights. One has been rented and will be occupied next week. One-half of the second floor has been fitted into offices and a flat, and the other half is a commodious hall 23x60 feet with a 14 foot ceiling, a splendid room for lodge room purposes. The offices and flat are on the south side next to Laurel street. The offices, two in number, are in front, and are light and commodious and would make splendid quarters for lawyers of doctors. The flat consists of double parlors, dining room, bed room, a bath room equipped with closet and splendid porcelain bath tub, and kitchen with every convenience in the way of cupboards, sink, closets and etc. A roomy back covered veranda with stairs leading to a wood shed make a most convenient and desirable place of residence. Any one desiring to rent quarters here can do so by applying to Mr. Farrar at his residence corner of Seventh and Kingwood streets. (Brainerd Dispatch, 10 June 1898, p. 8, c. 4)
A. P. FARRAR
PASSES AWAY.
_____
One of Brainerd's Foremost Citizens
Joins the Silent Majority.
_____
His Death a Great Loss to the Com-
munity.
_____
At 5:30 o'clock on the morning of the 4th of July, just after the cannon had boomed the national salute, Mr. A. P. Farrar, one of Brainerd's foremost citizens passed peacefully away, his bedside surround by those he loved best on earth.
Mr. Farrar, has been fighting with the grim destroyer for several years. A man with a rugged constitution and exemplary habits throughout life, he fought valiantly against the disease which had taken hold of him but death is a relentless foe, and he at last succumbed. Although it was not known what the character of the disease was, it was at length pronounced cancer of the stomach. Mr. Farrar went to the Hot Springs to seek relief, but did not receive any benefit, and looked so poorly when he returned that his friends were alarmed. He weighed considerably over 200 pounds when in his normal health, but had wasted away so badly in his struggle against the disease that his friends hardly recognized him. The funeral services will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Congregational church Rev. G. W. Gallagher officiating.
Andrew Pierce Farrar was born at Meredith, N. H., March 18, 1829, consequently was 71 years of age. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the 50s, then to Milwaukee, where he lived three years. He next lived in Chicago about a year and then went to Michigan City, Indiana, where he was master mechanic of the Michigan Central Railroad for nine years. He was then appointed superintendent of machinery of the Michigan Central with headquarters at Jackson, Michigan, and was afterwards superintendent of machinery of the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis, with headquarters at Beardstown, Ill. In 1877 he came to Brainerd and was superintendent of machinery of the N. P. until 1882, when he retired from the railroad business. He served one term as alderman in the city council, and was county commissioner for 14 years, being chairman of the board for several terms. In any capcity he was a most conscientious public servant, looking after the interests of the public as if his own. In every walk of life he was of irreproachable integrity and the soul of honor, and was respected and admired by all. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, attaining the rank of Knight Templar. Ascalon Commandery, of which he was a member will conduct the funeral ceremonies. Two children, F. A. Farrar, of this city, and Mrs. F. E. Potter, of Winnipeg, besides his faithful wife survive him. They have the sympathy of the community in their loss. (Brainerd Dispatch, 06 June 1900, p. 1, c. 1) [Contributed by John Van Essen]
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