Elon Farnsworth

• BIRTH 2 Feb 1799 Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
• DEATH 24 Mar 1877 (aged 78) Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
• BURIAL Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, MEMORIAL ID 12140857, Photos by Old Bones & soultruth

Elon Farnsworth was born to Stephen Farnsworth & Deborah Farnsworth in the beautiful area of Woodstock,Vermont Feb 1799 and died in Detroit, 24 Mar 1877. His father was a farmer.

Elon became a politician and a businessman. He served as a Member of the Michigan Territorial Council's 1st District from 1834 to 1835, Candidate for Governor of Michigan in 1839, and Michigan State Attorney General from 1843 to 1845. He was also an organizer of the Michigan Central Railroad.

Parents Stephen Farnsworth 1764–1829
Deborah Bennett Farnsworth 1763–1845

Spouse
Hannah Blake Farnsworth 1802–1879

Siblings
Infant Farnsworth
Charlotte Farnsworth 1790–1812
Ora Farnsworth 1794–1812
Laura Farnsworth Myrick 1796–1867
Deborah Farnsworth 1805–1826

Children
Marie Farnsworth Willcox 1831–1873

References

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12140857/elon-farnsworth

Sources

1850 Census Detroit,Wayne,Michigan 22 Aug 1850
Elon Farnsworth 50 Attorney at Law 5,000 B Vermont
Hannah A. 47 B NHampshire
Marie L. 18 B Mich
Caroline F. 15 B Mich