Edgar Clayton HARRINGTON died ¹ on 16 Feb 1925 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. Edgar married ² Vina Lucretia FARR on 28 Jun 1922 in Vermont, United States.

Vina Lucretia FARR [Parents] was born ¹ on 3 May 1897 in Fairfax, Franklin, Vermont, United States. She died ² on 10 Apr 1974 in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin, Maine, United States from of cancer. Vina married ³ Edgar Clayton HARRINGTON on 28 Jun 1922 in Vermont, United States.

Vina was counted in a census ⁴ in 1920 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

BERRY, Charles Robert

Charles Robert BERRY ¹ was born ² on 30 Sep 1893 in Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States. He died ³ on 22 Sep 1946 in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin, Maine, United States. Charles married ⁴ Vina Lucretia FARR on 15 Sep 1946 in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

Vina Lucretia FARR [Parents] was born ¹ on 3 May 1897 in Fairfax, Franklin, Vermont, United States. She died ² on 10 Apr 1974 in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin, Maine, United States from of cancer. Vina married ³ Charles Robert BERRY on 15 Sep 1946 in Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

Vina was counted in a census ⁴ in 1920 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

HARRINGTON, Edgar Clayton

John Elbridge FARR [Parents] was born ¹ on 8 Jul 1898 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. John married ² Marion Scott HYER on 28 Oct 1927 in Roseland, Essex, New Jersey, United States.

John was counted in a census ³ in 1920 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

Mr. and Mrs. Farr have given generously of their time in helping with the care of children who were in need. When Marion's brother Jack lost hIs wife and he was left with a small daughter, the Farrs cared for her until Jack married Mr. Farr's sister, Alma. After Mr. Farr's sister Delphine and her husband died two days apart in 1943, the Farrs took the three Brown children into their home, and Mr. Farr became their guardian. Later Dorothy went to live with her Aunt Alma in New Jersey, and Alice lived first with her Aunt Mattie Hemenway and later with her father's sister, Mrs. Barrett.

Chester Addison BROWN was born ¹ on 5 Feb 1897 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. He died ² on 22 Dec 1943 in Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont, United States. Chester married ³ Mary Delphine FARR on 10 Aug 1926 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

Mary Delphine FARR [Parents] was born on 29 Mar 1901 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. She died ¹ on 20 Dec 1943 in Vernon, Windham, Vermont, United States. Mary married ² Chester Addison BROWN on 10 Aug 1926 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

Mary was counted in a census ³ in 1920 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

There follows a copy of the newspaper account of the marriage of Delphine (as she was called) and Chester:

See the History of Chesterfield by Oran E..Randall, pages 460 - 462 for family of Lenna Streeter(this account shows her as Sarah Lenna).

“Miss Delphine Farr Bride of C. A. Brown “In the floral-decorated living room of her
home, °3 North Union Street, Miss M. Delphine Farr, daughter of Willis V. and Ethel M. Farr, became the bride of Chester Addison Brown of Vernon yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Addison M. Brown of Chesterfield, N. H. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mark Kelley in the presence of many relatives and friends.

Miss Mattie W. Farr, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and R. Harlan Farr, a brother, was best man. To the strains of the bridal chorus from Lohengrin, which was played by Miss Alma Mae Farr, another sister, the bridal party walked down a gladiolus-banked stairway to the living room, which was also enhanced by a profusion of flowers and ferns.

“The bride's dress was of white georgette over white satin. She wore a picture hat to match, and carried white bridal roses. The maid of honor was attired in green georgette with a black picture hat, and carried rink and white sweet peas.

“Including a $1,000 check from her father, the bride's gifts comprised a large collection of linen, cut-glass, silver and electrical appliances. She gave her maid of honor a snake chain and bracelet, and her sister, who played the wedding march, a brace­let set with rhine stones. A five-dollar gold piece was the bridegroom's gift to the best man.

“FoIlowing the ceremony, dinner was served to 45 relatives and friends on the spacious lawn in the rear of the Farr residence. Mrs. Lillian D. Smith of Addison, assisted by Mrs. Ida Gates of this city, catered. The waitresses were Alma Tyler of Essex, and Grace Williams and Evelyn Trudeau, both of this city.

"About 4:30 o'clock, the couple left on a honey­moon journey to the White Mountains. In two weeks, they will be at home in Vernon.

“The bride was graduated from the Burlington High School and from the UnIversity of Vermont in the class of 1922. She has taught for a year and a half in Grand Isle, for a year in Vernon and during the last school year In Sharon, Conn. The bridegroom Is em­ployed by the New England Power Coupany as an electrician.

“Those from away who witnessed the ceremony in­cluded Mr. and Mrs. Addison Brown of Chesterfield, N. H., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrett of Hinsdale, N. H.,
George Brown of Brattleboro, Mr and Mrs. Charles Hale of Vernon, Mr. and It's. Nelson Forsythe and Robert and Jeannette Forsythe of North Tonawanda,
N. Y., Mrs. Erwin L. Hale and daughter Elizabeth of Athol, Mass., Miss Harriet N. Farr of Westminster, Mr. and Mrs. Harry King of Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Danforth and Allen Danforth, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. King and Mr.and Mrs. Rupert King of Fairfax, Mrs. Glenn Parish of Westford and Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Benson and Beula Belland of Rutland.”

Delphine and Chester's marriage was a happy one. They were an ambitious and thrifty couple. For a number of years they lived in a house in Vernon, Vermont, owned by the company for which Chester worked, but later they bought a borne in Vernon. Uncle Chester always had a fine garden, and Aunt Delphine diligently canned the produce.

The marriage ended tragically when the couple died two days apart in 1943.

“Sudden Death of Chester Brown Follows
Wife's by Only 52 Hours
“Chester Borwn, 46, chief switch inspector at the Vernon dam, died about 9 o'clock Wednes­day night at Memorial hospital only 52 hours after the death of his wife.

“Mr. Brown became seriously ill with pneu­monia Tuesday night and was brought to the hospital from his Vernon home Wednesday morning. His wife, the former Mary D. Farr, died unexpectedly at her home Monday afternoon after a day's illness.

"Double funeral services for the couple were to be held at Vernon Union church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the hour originally set for Mrs. Brown's funeral. Rev. E. E. Jones will officiate.

“He was born in Chesterfield, N. H., Feb. 5, 1897, a son of Addison and Lenna (Streeter) Brown. lie attended Brattleboro high school two years. His marriage took place in Burlington Aug. 10, 1926. The couple leave three children, Dorothy, student in Brattlebopo high school, and Robert and Alice, pupils at North school, Vernon. Mr. Brown leaves one sister, Mrs. Herbert Barrett of Hinsdale, N. H., and several nieces and nephews.

“Self trained as an electrical engineer, Mr. Brown diligently pursued his studies during his 25 years of service with the New England Power Co. He had risen to the rank of chief switch inspector. Employed at the Vernon plant the past 21 years, he previously worked for the system at Shelburne Falls, Mass.”

And another newspaper item concerning these untimely deaths:

“DOUBLE SERVICE FOR VERNON COUPLE

“Funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Held in Union Church

(Special to the Reformer)
“VERNON -- Double funeral services were held at Union church Thursday afternoon for Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brown whose deaths occurred Wednesday and Monday, respectively. The church was filled with neighbors, friends and relatives and there were great quantities of floral tributes. Rev. E. E. Jones officiated. A. L. Miller, organist, played favorite hymns of Mr. and Mrs. Brown.

“Mrs. Brown died at her home Monday after a day's illness and her husband died in Brattleboro Memorial hospital Wednesday after a brief illness.

“Relatives and friends were present front Hinsdale, Chesterfield, Keene and Goffstown, N. H., Roseland, N. J., Shelburne Falls, Mass., Brattleboro and Westrninster. Fellow employees of Mr. Brown at Vernon dam attended in a body.

“The bodies were taken to West Chesterfield ceme­tery for burial in the Brown family lot.

“Bearers were Karl Sweet, Dwight Johnson, Wallace Whitaker and Charles Hale, men who were chosen by Mr. Brown to serve as bearers at his wife's funeral.

“Mrs. Brown's nother, Mrs. Willis Farr, of Bradenton, Fla. was unable to attend the services because of illness.”

The last sentence, of course, should have referred to both Mrs. Brown's mother and father, for they were both living in Florida and unable to attend the funeral.

Quoting obituaries and other newspaper accounts in this book add to its length, but I possess a number of such items and they are becoming ragged and torn and yellowed with age. Reproducing them here will insure their preserva­tion for future generations.

Ivah Newton FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 3 Aug 1805 in Windham, Windham, Vermont, United States. He died ³ on 2 Nov 1896 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. Ivah married ⁴ Nancy DANFORTH on 28 Feb 1827 in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Ivah was counted in a census ⁵ in 1860 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. He was counted in a census ⁶ in 1870 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. He was counted in a census ⁷ in 1880 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. His will was probated in 1897 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

DANFORTH, Mary A.

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

THE FAMILY OF IVAH NEWTON FARR

The obituary for Ivah Newton Farr reads:

"Westminster
"Ivah Newton Farr died at his late residence Monday morning, aged 92 years, 4 months. He was born in Chesterfield, N. H., and was one of the fifth generation from John Farr an early settler of Massachusetts. He has held many positions of trust and took an active part in public affairs keeping well posted in political matters and was deeply interested in the silver campaign. He had been a member of the Congregational Church for more than sixty years, and always contributed liberally to its support. His funeral was held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Farr was the last of many children of Joseph Farr and raised a large family all but one of whom survive him, namely:
Sylvester N. Farr of Evona, Mo., Henry Farr of Swanzey, N. H., Harlan P. Farr and Mrs. Norman Whitney of Putney, Vt., Robert D. Farr, Mrs. Wm. B.Clay, and Mrs. Edwin Fenton of Westminster."

Obituaries are very helpful to the genealogist, and it is most satisfying when vital statistics bear out the statements found in them. Such is not the case in the above obituary. I have visited Ivah Newton Farr's grave in the Court House Hill Cemetery, Westminster, Vermont, and his stone bears the following inscription:

"IVAH N. FARR
Died Nov 2, 1896
AE. 91 yrs. 3 mos."

A copy of page 118 of a Westminster book of vital statistics headed "for the year ending December 31, A. D. 1896," which I obtained by writing to the town clerk at Westminster, indicates as item No. 15 that Ivah N. Farr died 2 Nov of that year at 91 years, 2 mos. and 21 days, that he was a widower and died of "old age." The entry also shows Ivah Newton Farr to have been born at Westmoreland, N. H., the son of Joseph and Hannah (Reed) Farr.

As to having descended fifth generation from John Farr, an early settler of Massachusetts, this does not appear to be true. As stated in early pages of this book, the best evidence available is that Ivah Newton Farr was fifth generation from Samuel Farr.

However, regardless of these inconsistencies, Ivah Newton Farr lived and died and became the ancestor of a number of people living today, some of whom bear the name of Farr, and many of whom I have been in contact with during the compiling of this book.

The fact that tvah Newton Farr was associated with the Westminster Congregatonai church is attested to by a stained glass window which is still there and which bears the name "FARR," and by a note in the handwriting of his granddaughter, Harriet Nancy Farr, which indicates that the window was given by Ivah N. Farr and his children, John V. Farr, Robert Farr, Harlan Farr, Semira (Farr) Clay, Whitman. Harriet adds: "I think these were all that gave. There were Henry Farr, Swanzey, N. H., Sarah Farr Fenton, N. Dakota, and Sylvester Farr, Missouri."

It is interesting to note that many years after Ivah Newton Farr died, his great, great granddaughter, Jeanne Lois Farr (daughter of John Elbridge and Marion Scott (Hyer) Farr) chose this Congregational church as the place for her marriage to William Semonite on 11 July 1953. I attended that wedding and I can also remember going to at least one church service at the Westminster church with my great aunt, Harriet Nancy Farr.

And making Ivah Newton Farr more human than mere vital statistics can do, there is an envelope which has come to me on which is written "I. N. Farr's Hair." Inside the envelope is a lock of some very soft white hair.

When I was a child there were yearly reunions of the descendants of Ivah Newton Farr. Some of these I attended. I remember one with particular vividness. That one was held at Vilas Pool, Alstead, New Hampshire. These are no longer held, and it is a pity that they ceased, but Ivah Newton's descendants are now spread throughout New England and stretch to California and Washington State and into Kansas and Missouri, New Jersey and Virginia. It would be difficult for these people to gather at a central place annually.

Ivah Newton Farr married his first wife at Grafton, Vermont, and later after her death and the raising of a large family being left a widower, Ivah Newton married his first wife's sister.

Ivab Newton Farr and both of his wives are buried at the Court House Hill Cemetery, Westrnirtter. All three names are on one stone, one name each on each of three sides. The inscriptions for Nancy and Mary Ann read:

"NANCY
wife of
Ivah N. Farr
Died A9. 30, 1867
Aged 61"

and

"MARY ANN D.
wife of
Ivah N. Farr
Died Nov. 10, 1884
Aged 76"

Another item concerning the death of I. N. Farr:
“The venerable Ivah N. Farr, next to the oldest person in town, died Monday morning. His birthplace was in the town of Chesterfield, N. H., where he was born over 91 years ago. After living in various places in this state and New Hampshire he removed to this place 54 years ago with his family where he has continued to live until his death. He was the last of a family of 11 children, nine of whom lived to mature years. Mr. Farr is survived by seven children as follows: Harlan P. and Mrs. Norman Whitney of Putney, Robert D., Mrs. N. S. Clay and Mrs. E. L. Finton of this place, Sylvester who resides in the west and Henry who lives in New Hampshire. He has held a number of town offices and been a prominent member of the Congregational church in this place for many years. Although a cripple for a long time he has taken a lively interest in all matters of public interest. He will be greatly missed in the family circle. The funeral will be attended at his home this afternoon.”

1850 Census of Westminster, Vt. lists: Ivah Newton Farr (b. NH, age 45, Farmer), Nancy D. (b. Mass, age 44), Harvey (b. Vt. age 21), Sylvester (b. Vt. age 19, peddler.

1880 census of Westminster, Vt. lists: Ivah Farr (b. NH, age 74, farmer), Mary A. Farr (b. Vt. age 71, wife), Lemira (b. Vt., age 47, daughter, father born NH, mother born Mass.)

CENSUS: Lists Nancy 54, John 26, Robert 19 and Sarah 15.

CENSUS: Lists J. N. Farr 65, Mary A. 60, Samira 37, Ellen M. 27 and Sarah A. 24.

Nancy DANFORTH was born ¹ on 1 May 1806 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. She died ² on 30 Aug 1867 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. Nancy married ³ Ivah Newton FARR on 28 Feb 1827 in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Erwin Leland HALE was born ¹ on 21 Sep 1875 in Marlboro, Windham, Vermont, United States. He died ² on 4 Apr 1928 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Erwin married ³ Gertrude May FARR on 31 Aug 1910 in Vermont, United States.

BIRTH: Birth date calculated.

Gertrude May FARR [Parents] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 2 May 1872 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. She died ⁴ on 13 Jul 1956 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Gertrude married ⁵ Erwin Leland HALE on 31 Aug 1910 in Vermont, United States.

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

An account of the death of Gertrude (Farr) Hale follows:

“Gertrude Farr Hale
“Gertrude Farr Hale, daughter of John V. and Mary L. (Watkins) Farr was born In Westminster May 6, 1872. Educated in the schools of Westminster, Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Massachusetts and the Sadler-Roe Business college of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Hale taught for five years at Cushing Academy. In 1897 she came to Athol High school where she founded the commercial department, acting as its head until her marriage to the late Erwin L. Hale. After Mr. Hale's death, in 1929 she again became a member of the high school faculty until her retirement in 1942. Mrs. Hale was a member of the Athol Congregational church, a charter member of the Athol Women's Club and a former member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association.

“Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth F. Hale, instructor at the State Teachers college at Castleton, a sister, Harriet N. Farr of Westminster and Athol, a nephew, John E. Farr of WestmInster, and three nieces, Mrs. Vina F. Berry of Bowdoinham, Me., Mrs. Mattie Hemenway of Bellows Falls, Mrs. Alma F. Hyer of Roseland, N. J.”

Winfred Roland FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 4 Jun 1878 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. He died ⁴ on 24 May 1906 in Charlotte, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. Winfred married ^{5, 6} Mary YALE on 30 Jun 1903 in Vermont, United States.

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

After the death of Winfred Roland Farr on 24 May 1906, his widow and son moved out west. I regret deeply that I am unable to contact any possible descendants of Yale Farr for inclusion ifl this book.

Set forth below are copies of two newspaper items attesting to the tragic early death of Winfred Roland Farr.

“W. R. Farr COMMITS SUICIDE WHILE DESPONDENT WAS ESTIMABLE YOUNG MAN.
“The public was greatly shocked by the tragic death of Winfred R. Farr of this place, who committed suicide Thursday afternoon about five or six o'clock, cutting his throat with a razor. During the afternoon he went into a field some distance from the house of W. S. Yale to work in a garden he had there. Failing to return at the usual time search was made and his dead body was found in a clump of bushes near the garden. He had been in poor health for some time, being despondent, and his friends had been apprehensive of some tragedy. Mr. Farr was a native of Westminster in this State. He was 32 years old and three years ago married Mary Yale, only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Yale, who, with a little son, survives him. He was a man of fine character and was respected by all our people. He possessed fine business ability and an unusual amount of energy; but he was not physically strong. He owned real estate in Westnjjnster. There will be a prayer service at his late home Saturday morning at 7:30 o'clock. The body will be taken to Westminster Station for inter­ment and funeral services there at 2:30.” -

The second item is headed “WESTMINSTER” and reads as follows:

“The funeral of the late Winfred Roland Farr of Charlotte was held here at his old home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The services were conducted by the Rev. Gulick of Charlotte, assisted by the Rev. DeBevoies, his former pastor. The great floral tribute and the many friends bore evidence of the high esteem in which the young nan was held. Among those who were in attendance from out of town were John I. Farr of Stockton, Kans., Mrs. W. R. Farr, W. S. Yale, Wm. Gulick of Charlotte, Mary Farr of Johnson, Charles Cook of Rutland, Gertrude M. Farr of Athol, Mass., Harriet N. Farr of Bernardston, Mass., sisters of the deceased, H. F. Farr, Alice Farr, Norman Whitney, Harlie Whitney and Ida Whitney of Putney, Winslow Barnett and John Proctor of Walpole, N. H. The deceased was buried in the family lot in the old cemetery.”

It is to be noted that Winfred's brother, Willis V. Farr, is not listed as attending from out-of-town. Willis daughter Mattie was born at Westminster in 1905, and it is assumed that Willis was living at Westminster when his brother committed suicide.

Mary YALE ¹ was born about 1880 in Vermont, United States. Mary married ^{2, 3} Winfred Roland FARR on 30 Jun 1903 in Vermont, United States.

Ivah Newton FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 3 Aug 1805 in Windham, Windham, Vermont, United States. He died ³ on 2 Nov 1896 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. Ivah married ⁴ Mary A. DANFORTH on 23 Dec 1869 in Rockingham, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Ivah was counted in a census ⁵ in 1860 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. He was counted in a census ⁶ in 1870 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. He was counted in a census ⁷ in 1880 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. His will was probated in 1897 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

DANFORTH, Nancy

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

THE FAMILY OF IVAH NEWTON FARR

The obituary for Ivah Newton Farr reads:

"Westminster
"Ivah Newton Farr died at his late residence Monday morning, aged 92 years, 4 months. He was born in Chesterfield, N. H., and was one of the fifth generation from John Farr an early settler of Massachusetts. He has held many positions of trust and took an active part in public affairs keeping well posted in political matters and was deeply interested in the silver campaign. He had been a member of the Congregational Church for more than sixty years, and always contributed liberally to its support. His funeral was held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Farr was the last of many children of Joseph Farr and raised a large family all but one of whom survive him, namely:
Sylvester N. Farr of Evona, Mo., Henry Farr of Swanzey, N. H., Harlan P. Farr and Mrs. Norman Whitney of Putney, Vt., Robert D. Farr, Mrs. Wm. B.Clay, and Mrs. Edwin Fenton of Westminster."

Obituaries are very helpful to the genealogist, and it is most satisfying when vital statistics bear out the statements found in them. Such is not the case in the above obituary. I have visited Ivah Newton Farr's grave in the Court House Hill Cemetery, Westminster, Vermont, and his stone bears the following inscription:

"IVAH N. FARR
Died Nov 2, 1896
AE. 91 yrs. 3 mos."

A copy of page 118 of a Westminster book of vital statistics headed "for the year ending December 31, A. D. 1896," which I obtained by writing to the town clerk at Westminster, indicates as item No. 15 that Ivah N. Farr died 2 Nov of that year at 91 years, 2 mos. and 21 days, that he was a widower and died of "old age." The entry also shows Ivah Newton Farr to have been born at Westmoreland, N. H., the son of Joseph and Hannah (Reed) Farr.

As to having descended fifth generation from John Farr, an early settler of Massachusetts, this does not appear to be true. As stated in early pages of this book, the best evidence available is that Ivah Newton Farr was fifth generation from Samuel Farr.

However, regardless of these inconsistencies, Ivah Newton Farr lived and died and became the ancestor of a number of people living today, some of whom bear the name of Farr, and many of whom I have been in contact with during the compiling of this book.

The fact that tvah Newton Farr was associated with the Westminster Congregatonai church is attested to by a stained glass window which is still there and which bears the name "FARR," and by a note in the handwriting of his granddaughter, Harriet Nancy Farr, which indicates that the window was given by Ivah N. Farr and his children, John V. Farr, Robert Farr, Harlan Farr, Semira (Farr) Clay, Whitman. Harriet adds: "I think these were all that gave. There were Henry Farr, Swanzey, N. H., Sarah Farr Fenton, N. Dakota, and Sylvester Farr, Missouri."

It is interesting to note that many years after Ivah Newton Farr died, his great, great granddaughter, Jeanne Lois Farr (daughter of John Elbridge and Marion Scott (Hyer) Farr) chose this Congregational church as the place for her marriage to William Semonite on 11 July 1953. I attended that wedding and I can also remember going to at least one church service at the Westminster church with my great aunt, Harriet Nancy Farr.

And making Ivah Newton Farr more human than mere vital statistics can do, there is an envelope which has come to me on which is written "I. N. Farr's Hair." Inside the envelope is a lock of some very soft white hair.

When I was a child there were yearly reunions of the descendants of Ivah Newton Farr. Some of these I attended. I remember one with particular vividness. That one was held at Vilas Pool, Alstead, New Hampshire. These are no longer held, and it is a pity that they ceased, but Ivah Newton's descendants are now spread throughout New England and stretch to California and Washington State and into Kansas and Missouri, New Jersey and Virginia. It would be difficult for these people to gather at a central place annually.

Ivah Newton Farr married his first wife at Grafton, Vermont, and later after her death and the raising of a large family being left a widower, Ivah Newton married his first wife's sister.

Ivab Newton Farr and both of his wives are buried at the Court House Hill Cemetery, Westrnirtter. All three names are on one stone, one name each on each of three sides. The inscriptions for Nancy and Mary Ann read:

"NANCY
wife of
Ivah N. Farr
Died A9. 30, 1867
Aged 61"

and

"MARY ANN D.
wife of
Ivah N. Farr
Died Nov. 10, 1884
Aged 76"

Another item concerning the death of I. N. Farr:
“The venerable Ivah N. Farr, next to the oldest person in town, died Monday morning. His birthplace was in the town of Chesterfield, N. H., where he was born over 91 years ago. After living in various places in this state and New Hampshire he removed to this place 54 years ago with his family where he has continued to live until his death. He was the last of a family of 11 children, nine of whom lived to mature years. Mr. Farr is survived by seven children as follows: Harlan P. and Mrs. Norman Whitney of Putney, Robert D., Mrs. N. S. Clay and Mrs. E. L. Finton of this place, Sylvester who resides in the west and Henry who lives in New Hampshire. He has held a number of town offices and been a prominent member of the Congregational church in this place for many years. Although a cripple for a long time he has taken a lively interest in all matters of public interest. He will be greatly missed in the family circle. The funeral will be attended at his home this afternoon.”

1850 Census of Westminster, Vt. lists: Ivah Newton Farr (b. NH, age 45, Farmer), Nancy D. (b. Mass, age 44), Harvey (b. Vt. age 21), Sylvester (b. Vt. age 19, peddler.

1880 census of Westminster, Vt. lists: Ivah Farr (b. NH, age 74, farmer), Mary A. Farr (b. Vt. age 71, wife), Lemira (b. Vt., age 47, daughter, father born NH, mother born Mass.)

CENSUS: Lists Nancy 54, John 26, Robert 19 and Sarah 15.

CENSUS: Lists J. N. Farr 65, Mary A. 60, Samira 37, Ellen M. 27 and Sarah A. 24.

Mary A. DANFORTH ¹ was born ² in 1809 in Vermont, United States. Mary married ³ Ivah Newton FARR on 23 Dec 1869 in Rockingham, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Joseph W. FARR [Parents] was born ^{1, 2, 3} on 21 Feb 1775 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. He died ⁴ on 20 Mar 1824. He was buried after 20 Mar 1824 in Windham, Windham, Vermont, United States. Joseph married ⁵ Hannah (Rugg) READ on 17 Nov 1796 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

For those of you who would like to visit the graves of Joseph and Hannah Farr, take route 30 from Townsend, Vermont. Turn sharp right to Windham. Go 5.8 miles. The cemetery is the second one on the right beside the road from Townsend to Windham Four Corners. This is a beautiful section of Vermont, and you will enjoy the magnificent countryside.

Hannah (Rugg) READ [scrapbook] ¹ was born ² on 18 Jun 1777 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. She died on 15 Nov 1843 in Windham, Windham, Vermont, United States. Hannah married ³ Joseph W. FARR on 17 Nov 1796 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

Henry Ivah FARR [Parents] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 26 Jan 1829 in Windham, Windham, Vermont, United States. He died ⁴ on 7 Jun 1898 in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. Henry married ^{5, 6} Sarah E. WRIGHT on 21 Oct 1856 in of Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States.

The following is from "The Family of Willis Vernon Farr" by Jayne E. Bickford:

Descendants of Henry Ivah are living today and some bear the Farr name. One of these is Henry's grandson, Leslie Joseph Farr. He and his wife live on Court Street in Keene, New Hampshire. My mother and Leslie remained good friends and kept in touch with each other through­out my mother's life, as did Leslie's father and my mother's father (Oscar and Willis Farr) throughout their lives. Leslie and his wife visited my mother in Maine after she moved there on several occasions, and during the last year of her life they made a special trip to see her as she lay so sick in the hospital at Lewiston. they stayed with my husband and me at that time. We now correspond occasionally, and the summer of 1976 my husband's cousin Charlene and I called on the Farr's when we passed through Keene. They told us of their Senior Citizens activities and of a trip they had taken the previous winter to England, Scotland and Ireland and shared pictures taken during the trip with us. I have vivid memories of seeing my grandfather Willis Farr and Leslie's father, Oscar Farr, visiting with each other during Farr reunions when I was a child. Happiness showed in their faces as they talked and it was evident they enjoyed seeing each other.

1870 census of Winchester, NY lists: Henry J. Farr (b. Vt., age 41, tin peddler, $1,100), Sarah E. Farr (b. Mass., age 38), Oscar R. Farr (b. Vt., age 12), Walter P. Farr (b. Vt., age 4).

1880 census of Swanzey (Cheshire Co) NH lists: Sarah E. Farr (b. Mass., age 48, father born NY, mother born Mass.,) Oscar R. Farr (age 22, son), Walter P. Farr (b. Vt., age 14, works in bucket shop).

1880 census of Factory Village, Swanzey, NH lists: William J. Sawyer (age 59), Henry J. Farr (b. Vt., age 51, farmer, father born NH, mother born Vt., boarding).

Sarah E. WRIGHT ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 8 Mar 1830 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States. She died ^{4, 5} on 25 Apr 1887 in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. Sarah married ^{6, 7} Henry Ivah FARR on 21 Oct 1856 in of Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States.