William Henry Farrar was one of the twelve children of George/Catherine Walker Farrar. He was born in Carbrooke, England and emigrated to the United States with his parents when he was a small child. They first lived in Ogdensburg, New York, where six of his siblings were born. He moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin with his parents and surviving siblings in the 1850's. There he married his first wife, Mary Stanford. They moved to Lime Springs, Howard Co., Iowa, had four daughters: Cora M., Edna Olive, Rena Laura, and Cassie. Mary died in 1878, and on July 3, 1879, William Henry married Elsie E. Watrous in Cresco, Howard Co., Iowa. They were the parents of William Glenn and Elsie. Elsie Watrous Farrar died in 1886 and William Henry married for the third time on Dec. 8, 1888 to Hattie Williams Richards in Lime Springs, Howard Co., Iowa. They had one son, Richard Henry.
The SUN HERALD 17 May 1917
William Henry Farrar was born in Carbrook, County of Norfolk, England, on December 18, 1834, and passed away at his home in Lime Springs, Iowa, on May 12th, 1917, being 82 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. He came with his parents from England to St. Lawrence county, NY when about two years of age. He came west in 1853, spending a few years as a surveyor in Minnesota, and was in Memphis, Tenn. when the Civil War began. Then he went to the home of his parents in Elkhorn, Wis. He moved with his family from Fondulac, Wis. to Lime Springs 47 years ago where he has made his home ever since. His business as a builder and contractor has given him a wide acquaintance in this community. His Intense activity and his honest, upright character were acknowledged by all who knew him. He united with the Presbyterian church of this place 40 years ago and has been an active member ever since. With perhaps one exception he has been a member of this church for a longer time than anyone now belonging to it. Mr. Farrar leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. He had been in feeble health for several years, but had been able to be around most of the time until last Monday he was stricken with paralysis which caused his death within a few days.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday May 14th at 10 AM, conducted by Rev W.E. Caldwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Perry, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The following relatives from a distance were at his bedside during his last sickness and attended the funeral: Glenn W. Farrar and wife of Kensal, N.D., J.W. Platt and wife of Cresco, Iowa, Miss Ruth Hall, Hopkinton, Iowa, and George and John Farrar of Elkhorn, Wis. The sisters and other brother were unable to be present owing to sickness.
CARD of THANKS
To those who have kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our loved husband and father, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. W.H. Farrar
Mrs. J.W. Platt
Glen Farrar
Richard Farrar
The SUN HERALD 17 May 1917
William Henry Farrar was born in Carbrook, County of Norfolk, England, on December 18, 1834, and passed away at his home in Lime Springs, Iowa, on May 12th, 1917, being 82 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. He came with his parents from England to St. Lawrence county, NY when about two years of age. He came west in 1853, spending a few years as a surveyor in Minnesota, and was in Memphis, Tenn. when the Civil War began. Then he went to the home of his parents in Elkhorn, Wis. He moved with his family from Fondulac, Wis. to Lime Springs 47 years ago where he has made his home ever since. His business as a builder and contractor has given him a wide acquaintance in this community. His Intense activity and his honest, upright character were acknowledged by all who knew him. He united with the Presbyterian church of this place 40 years ago and has been an active member ever since. With perhaps one exception he has been a member of this church for a longer time than anyone now belonging to it. Mr. Farrar leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. He had been in feeble health for several years, but had been able to be around most of the time until last Monday he was stricken with paralysis which caused his death within a few days.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday May 14th at 10 AM, conducted by Rev W.E. Caldwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Perry, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The following relatives from a distance were at his bedside during his last sickness and attended the funeral: Glenn W. Farrar and wife of Kensal, N.D., J.W. Platt and wife of Cresco, Iowa, Miss Ruth Hall, Hopkinton, Iowa, and George and John Farrar of Elkhorn, Wis. The sisters and other brother were unable to be present owing to sickness.
CARD of THANKS
To those who have kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our loved husband and father, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. W.H. Farrar
Mrs. J.W. Platt
Glen Farrar
Richard Farrar
William Henry Farrar was one of the twelve children of George/Catherine Walker Farrar. He was born in Carbrooke, England and emigrated to the United States with his parents when he was a small child. They first lived in Ogdensburg, New York, where six of his siblings were born. He moved to Elkhorn, Wisconsin with his parents and surviving siblings in the 1850's. There he married his first wife, Mary Stanford. They moved to Lime Springs, Howard Co., Iowa, had four daughters: Cora M., Edna Olive, Rena Laura, and Cassie. Mary died in 1878, and on July 3, 1879, William Henry married Elsie E. Watrous in Cresco, Howard Co., Iowa. They were the parents of William Glenn and Elsie. Elsie Watrous Farrar died in 1886 and William Henry married for the third time on Dec. 8, 1888 to Hattie Williams Richards in Lime Springs, Howard Co., Iowa. They had one son, Richard Henry.
The SUN HERALD 17 May 1917
William Henry Farrar was born in Carbrook, County of Norfolk, England, on December 18, 1834, and passed away at his home in Lime Springs, Iowa, on May 12th, 1917, being 82 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. He came with his parents from England to St. Lawrence county, NY when about two years of age. He came west in 1853, spending a few years as a surveyor in Minnesota, and was in Memphis, Tenn. when the Civil War began. Then he went to the home of his parents in Elkhorn, Wis. He moved with his family from Fondulac, Wis. to Lime Springs 47 years ago where he has made his home ever since. His business as a builder and contractor has given him a wide acquaintance in this community. His Intense activity and his honest, upright character were acknowledged by all who knew him. He united with the Presbyterian church of this place 40 years ago and has been an active member ever since. With perhaps one exception he has been a member of this church for a longer time than anyone now belonging to it. Mr. Farrar leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. He had been in feeble health for several years, but had been able to be around most of the time until last Monday he was stricken with paralysis which caused his death within a few days.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday May 14th at 10 AM, conducted by Rev W.E. Caldwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Perry, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The following relatives from a distance were at his bedside during his last sickness and attended the funeral: Glenn W. Farrar and wife of Kensal, N.D., J.W. Platt and wife of Cresco, Iowa, Miss Ruth Hall, Hopkinton, Iowa, and George and John Farrar of Elkhorn, Wis. The sisters and other brother were unable to be present owing to sickness.
CARD of THANKS
To those who have kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our loved husband and father, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. W.H. Farrar
Mrs. J.W. Platt
Glen Farrar
Richard Farrar
The SUN HERALD 17 May 1917
William Henry Farrar was born in Carbrook, County of Norfolk, England, on December 18, 1834, and passed away at his home in Lime Springs, Iowa, on May 12th, 1917, being 82 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. He came with his parents from England to St. Lawrence county, NY when about two years of age. He came west in 1853, spending a few years as a surveyor in Minnesota, and was in Memphis, Tenn. when the Civil War began. Then he went to the home of his parents in Elkhorn, Wis. He moved with his family from Fondulac, Wis. to Lime Springs 47 years ago where he has made his home ever since. His business as a builder and contractor has given him a wide acquaintance in this community. His Intense activity and his honest, upright character were acknowledged by all who knew him. He united with the Presbyterian church of this place 40 years ago and has been an active member ever since. With perhaps one exception he has been a member of this church for a longer time than anyone now belonging to it. Mr. Farrar leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. He had been in feeble health for several years, but had been able to be around most of the time until last Monday he was stricken with paralysis which caused his death within a few days.
The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday May 14th at 10 AM, conducted by Rev W.E. Caldwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Perry, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The following relatives from a distance were at his bedside during his last sickness and attended the funeral: Glenn W. Farrar and wife of Kensal, N.D., J.W. Platt and wife of Cresco, Iowa, Miss Ruth Hall, Hopkinton, Iowa, and George and John Farrar of Elkhorn, Wis. The sisters and other brother were unable to be present owing to sickness.
CARD of THANKS
To those who have kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our loved husband and father, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. W.H. Farrar
Mrs. J.W. Platt
Glen Farrar
Richard Farrar
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