Abel Asa FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 6 May 1795 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. He died ^{4, 5, 6} on 20 Apr 1864 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States. He was buried ⁷ in Riverside Cemetery, Hiram Rapids, Portage, Ohio, United States. Abel married ^{8, 9} Betsey MASTIC on 24 May 1819 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Abel resided ¹⁰ in 1820 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States. He resided ¹¹ in 1850 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States. He resided ¹² on 18 Jun 1860 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States. He resided ¹³ in 1860 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States. His will was probated ¹⁴ on 15 Aug 1864 in Geauga, Ohio, United States.

Moved to Ohio in 1819 and resided in Elyria for two years, then he moved to Claridon, and in March 1829, he moved to Portage County, where he remained until 1837. Abel moved to Troy, Geauga County, where he remained until his death.

Family history says he was a veteran of the War of 1812. I have not been able to find any records to verify this. Wilson had his Army rifle.

The Farrs were a prominent family in the Mantua Station area. The land the farm was on was called “Farr Hill.” The children were justices of the peace, lawyers, store owners, postmaster and judges.

RESIDENCE: In the 1850 census he was listed as a farmer in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, listed with Betsey, Arvilla, Luthera, Orrin, Ascenath, Eri, and Edwin.

RESIDENCE: Age 65.

Betsey MASTIC [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 16 Jul 1796 in Dummerston, Windham, Vermont, United States. She died ^{3, 4} on 2 Sep 1861 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States. She was buried ⁵ in Riverside Cemetery, Hiram Rapids, Portage, Ohio, United States. Betsey married ^{6, 7} Abel Asa FARR ⁸ on 24 May 1819 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Betsey resided ⁹ in 1850 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States. She resided ¹⁰ in 1860 in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio, United States.

Daughter of Nathaniel Mastic, born in Massachusetts July 8, 1772, and Lydia Caryl, born 1771. Betsey's grandfather, John Mastic, was born in Scotland in 1717, and married Sarah Coy, born in 1712 in Farmington, Mass. He was pressed into the English service, where he remained until reaching Boston Harbor, when he escaped, and in his flight exchanged clothes with a man digging a cellar under a mill, and also changed his name from Salter to Mastic, by which he was always known thereafter.

RESIDENCE: Age 64.

DEATH: Age 65, wife of Abel.

Edwin Asa FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 26 Jul 1830 in Shalersville, Portage, Ohio, United States. He died ^{2, 3} on 15 Oct 1885 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He was buried on 18 Oct 1885 in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio, United States. Edwin married ⁴ Julia A BOOTS on 10 Aug 1854 in Portage, Ohio, United States.

Edwin resided ⁵ in 1870 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He resided ⁶ in 1880 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States.

Other marriages:

RATHBONE, Matilda Nee
BUGBEE, Olive Eldena

In the 1850 census he was a farmer in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio.  In 1860 he was a carpenter and in 1870 he was a moulder at a foundry in Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio. In 1880 he was a sawmill hand in Mantua Station. Family lore says he was a blacksmith. He belonged to the Society of Friends.

Obituary: “Edwin A. Farr, aged 55 years, 2 months, 15 days. We have again this week to record the death of one of our old neighbors, Mr. Edwin Farr, who died last Thursday evening, Oct. 15, and was buried Sabbath Oct 18. Funeral services were held at Kings Opera House and were conducted by the Rev. Andrew Wilson of Ravenna. Mr. Edwin A. Farr, son of Abel and Betsey Farr, who died about 21 years ago, was born in Shalersville, July 26, 1830, and was 55 years old at the time of his death.

“Edwin was the fifth child of ten children, seven boys and three girls, the oldest being 65 and the youngest 45 years of age. The deceased being the first death among the brothers and sister, seven of whom were present at the funeral.

“He was married to Julia nee Boots Aug. 10, 1865. Julia died Jun. 16, 1867, leaving one daughter, Betsey, who is the wife of Amasa Payne and resides in Euclid, Oh, and was present at the funeral with her husband and two children. He was again married to Matilda nee Rathbone, July 12, 1868. Matilda died Dec. 14, 1870. He married Olive nee Bugbee, who survives him, Mar. 31, 1872 and by whom he has one son, Asa Abel, who is 13 years of age. Deceased has resided at Mantua Station since the year 1858. He built the first house after the survey of the village, on the lot now occupied by O. P. Hayes; has been sick since Mar. 17, 1883, has been a great sufferer, which he has born with remarkable patience and courage, having by ten surgical operations, been relieved of 385 pounds of water.

RESIDENCE: Age 39 with wife Matilda and daughter Betsy.

RESIDENCE:
Household:
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
A. Edward FARR   Self M Male W 50 OH Sawmill Hand VT VT
N. Olive FARR Wife M Female W 32 OH Keeping House NY ---
A. Asa FARR Son S Male W 7 OH Son OH OH

Julia A BOOTS [scrapbook] was born in 1837. She died ^{1, 2} on 16 Jun 1867 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. She was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio, United States. Julia married ³ Edwin Asa FARR on 10 Aug 1854 in Portage, Ohio, United States.

DEATH: Age 30, wife of Edwin.

Edwin Asa FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 26 Jul 1830 in Shalersville, Portage, Ohio, United States. He died ^{2, 3} on 15 Oct 1885 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He was buried on 18 Oct 1885 in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio, United States. Edwin married ^{4, 5} Matilda Nee RATHBONE on 12 Jul 1868 in Mayfield, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.

Edwin resided ⁶ in 1870 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He resided ⁷ in 1880 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States.

Other marriages:

BOOTS, Julia A
BUGBEE, Olive Eldena

In the 1850 census he was a farmer in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio.  In 1860 he was a carpenter and in 1870 he was a moulder at a foundry in Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio. In 1880 he was a sawmill hand in Mantua Station. Family lore says he was a blacksmith. He belonged to the Society of Friends.

Obituary: “Edwin A. Farr, aged 55 years, 2 months, 15 days. We have again this week to record the death of one of our old neighbors, Mr. Edwin Farr, who died last Thursday evening, Oct. 15, and was buried Sabbath Oct 18. Funeral services were held at Kings Opera House and were conducted by the Rev. Andrew Wilson of Ravenna. Mr. Edwin A. Farr, son of Abel and Betsey Farr, who died about 21 years ago, was born in Shalersville, July 26, 1830, and was 55 years old at the time of his death.

“Edwin was the fifth child of ten children, seven boys and three girls, the oldest being 65 and the youngest 45 years of age. The deceased being the first death among the brothers and sister, seven of whom were present at the funeral.

“He was married to Julia nee Boots Aug. 10, 1865. Julia died Jun. 16, 1867, leaving one daughter, Betsey, who is the wife of Amasa Payne and resides in Euclid, Oh, and was present at the funeral with her husband and two children. He was again married to Matilda nee Rathbone, July 12, 1868. Matilda died Dec. 14, 1870. He married Olive nee Bugbee, who survives him, Mar. 31, 1872 and by whom he has one son, Asa Abel, who is 13 years of age. Deceased has resided at Mantua Station since the year 1858. He built the first house after the survey of the village, on the lot now occupied by O. P. Hayes; has been sick since Mar. 17, 1883, has been a great sufferer, which he has born with remarkable patience and courage, having by ten surgical operations, been relieved of 385 pounds of water.

RESIDENCE: Age 39 with wife Matilda and daughter Betsy.

RESIDENCE:
Household:
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
A. Edward FARR   Self M Male W 50 OH Sawmill Hand VT VT
N. Olive FARR Wife M Female W 32 OH Keeping House NY ---
A. Asa FARR Son S Male W 7 OH Son OH OH

Matilda Nee RATHBONE [scrapbook] was born on 20 Jan 1838 in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, United States. She died ^{1, 2} on 14 Dec 1870 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. She was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio, United States. Matilda married ^{3, 4} Edwin Asa FARR on 12 Jul 1868 in Mayfield, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.

DEATH: Age 32, wife of Edwin.

Edwin Asa FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 26 Jul 1830 in Shalersville, Portage, Ohio, United States. He died ^{2, 3} on 15 Oct 1885 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He was buried on 18 Oct 1885 in West Lawn Cemetery, Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio, United States. Edwin married ⁴ Olive Eldena BUGBEE on 31 Mar 1872 in Portage, Ohio, United States.

Edwin resided ⁵ in 1870 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He resided ⁶ in 1880 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States.

Other marriages:

BOOTS, Julia A
RATHBONE, Matilda Nee

In the 1850 census he was a farmer in Troy Township, Geauga, Ohio.  In 1860 he was a carpenter and in 1870 he was a moulder at a foundry in Mantua Station, Portage, Ohio. In 1880 he was a sawmill hand in Mantua Station. Family lore says he was a blacksmith. He belonged to the Society of Friends.

Obituary: “Edwin A. Farr, aged 55 years, 2 months, 15 days. We have again this week to record the death of one of our old neighbors, Mr. Edwin Farr, who died last Thursday evening, Oct. 15, and was buried Sabbath Oct 18. Funeral services were held at Kings Opera House and were conducted by the Rev. Andrew Wilson of Ravenna. Mr. Edwin A. Farr, son of Abel and Betsey Farr, who died about 21 years ago, was born in Shalersville, July 26, 1830, and was 55 years old at the time of his death.

“Edwin was the fifth child of ten children, seven boys and three girls, the oldest being 65 and the youngest 45 years of age. The deceased being the first death among the brothers and sister, seven of whom were present at the funeral.

“He was married to Julia nee Boots Aug. 10, 1865. Julia died Jun. 16, 1867, leaving one daughter, Betsey, who is the wife of Amasa Payne and resides in Euclid, Oh, and was present at the funeral with her husband and two children. He was again married to Matilda nee Rathbone, July 12, 1868. Matilda died Dec. 14, 1870. He married Olive nee Bugbee, who survives him, Mar. 31, 1872 and by whom he has one son, Asa Abel, who is 13 years of age. Deceased has resided at Mantua Station since the year 1858. He built the first house after the survey of the village, on the lot now occupied by O. P. Hayes; has been sick since Mar. 17, 1883, has been a great sufferer, which he has born with remarkable patience and courage, having by ten surgical operations, been relieved of 385 pounds of water.

RESIDENCE: Age 39 with wife Matilda and daughter Betsy.

RESIDENCE:
Household:
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
A. Edward FARR   Self M Male W 50 OH Sawmill Hand VT VT
N. Olive FARR Wife M Female W 32 OH Keeping House NY ---
A. Asa FARR Son S Male W 7 OH Son OH OH

Olive Eldena BUGBEE [scrapbook] was born on 20 Apr 1849 in Ohio, United States. She died ¹ on 20 Jul 1917 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. She was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, Charleston, United States. Olive married ² Edwin Asa FARR on 31 Mar 1872 in Portage, Ohio, United States.

BIRTH: Daughter of John D. BUGBEE and Emily HALSTEAD.

Asa Abel FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 11 Mar 1873 in Mantua, Portage, Ohio, United States. He died ³ on 26 Oct 1950 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. He was buried ⁴ in Riverview Cemetery, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Asa married ⁵ Elizabeth Sophia BOYD on 11 Jun 1899 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States.

Asa resided ^{6, 7} in 1920 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. He resided ⁸ in 1930 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

His father died in 1885 when he was 13 years old. He worked for the Erie Railroad from 1889 to 1907, with a break for the Spanish American War. He served in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Troop C, Ohio Soldiers in the War with Spain, 1898-99. He never saw action. By the time he reported for duty, the war was over. After the war, in 1899 he was a brakeman on Erie Railroad in Mantua, Ohio. In the 1900 census he was listed as a Railroad Brakeman in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio.  In 1905 he was a conductor. The train went from Youngstown to Ashtabula and back.

In 1907 he decided to move south. Every time the train stopped, he asked if there were any railroad jobs. In Charleston they said “yes.” He moved to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1907. Between 1907 and 1938 he worked for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.  In 1910 he was a railroad brakeman and in 1920 he was a conductor.

Asa withdrew all of his money from the bank before the depression. The money stayed in the house. In 1932 he bought 1 acre of land in Charleston Heights. A house was put on it by 1935.

He died on 26 Oct 1950 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina and was buried in Riverview Cemetery in Charleston. The cause of death was congestive heart failure.

He was a member of the Society of Friends in Ohio. His wife was a member of the Church of Christ in Ohio. When they moved to Charleston, they were charter members of 2 Lutheran churches and one Baptist church.

Farr - Victor Blue Camp No. 6, Spanish-American War Veterans; Officers and members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late comrade, Asa Able Farr, at Advent Lutheran church, Naval Base, S. C. this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
John W. Davis, Commander
T. Danielson, Adjutant.
Farr - Carolina lodge No. 251, B. of R. T¹.: Officers and members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late brother, Asa Able Farr, at Advent Lutheran church, Naval Base, S. C., this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
R. F. Liger, President
H. J. Hutchinson, Secty
Farr - Stonewall-Carolina Lodge No. 6, K. of P,: Officers and members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late brother, Asa Able Farr, at Advent Lutheran church, Naval Base, S. C., this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Ralph Shuler, C. C.
Thomas L. Smith, Secty.
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¹The B. of R. T. is the Bretheran of Railroad Trainmen. It is a union.

RESIDENCE: Age 46 and a railroad conductor.

Elizabeth Sophia BOYD was born ¹ on 8 Apr 1875 in Warren Township, Trumbull, Ohio, United States. She died ² on 20 Jun 1954 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. She was buried ³ in Riverside Cemetery, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Elizabeth married ⁴ Asa Abel FARR on 11 Jun 1899 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States.

Elizabeth resided ⁵ in 1880 in Warren Township, Trumbull, Ohio, United States. She resided ⁶ in 1920 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. She resided ⁷ in 1930 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. She resided ⁸ in 1940 in St. Michael and St. Philip Township, Charleston, South Carolina.

Daughter of Robert BOYD and Julia DOWNS.

Wilson Pershing FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 3 Dec 1918 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. He died ^{4, 5} on 5 Mar 2002 in John's Island, Charleston, South Carolina, United States from of congestive heart failure. He was buried ⁶ in Live Oak Cemetery, Charleston, , Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Wilson married ⁷ Lois Mildred BOCKSTEDT on 16 Jan 1943 in Eggertsville, Erie, New York, United States.

Wilson resided ⁸ in 1920 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. He resided ⁹ in 1940 in St. Michael and St. Philip Township, Charleston, South Carolina.

He was baptized Lutheran on 29 Jun 1919 at home. He graduated in 1937 from North Charleston High School. He started working for the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1937. He was a pipefitter. He retired on 30 May 1974.

FARR, Wilson
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 5, 2002, Wilson P. Farr, widower of Lois Bockstedt Farr. Residence, Johns Island, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday at 10:30 AM in Faith Lutheran Church, Johns Island. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

Mr. Farr was born December 3, 1918 in Charleston, SC the son of Asa Abel Farr and Elizabeth Boyd Farr. He was a retired pipefitter with the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

He is survived by a son, ... daughter ..., 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. His son, Jerry Boyd Farr, predeceases him. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 3374 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC.

RESIDENCE: Age 1 year 2 months. Son of Asa A. and Elizabeth Farr.

Lois Mildred BOCKSTEDT was born ¹ on 5 Mar 1922 in Amherst, Erie, New York, United States. She died ^{2, 3} on 7 Jun 2001 in John's Island, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. She was buried ⁴ in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Lois married ⁵ Wilson Pershing FARR ⁶ on 16 Jan 1943 in Eggertsville, Erie, New York, United States.

Jun 9, 2001, The Post and Courier:
FARR, Lois Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of June 7, 2001, Lois Bockstedt Farr, wife of Wilson P. Farr, residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Farr are invited to attend her funeral services, Monday, June 11, 2001, at 2 o'clock, in Faith Lutheran Church on Johns Island. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Sunday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.

Mrs. Farr was born March 5, 1922, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Chester William Bockstedt and Hazel Meyer Bockstedt. She was a former choir director and financial secretary and charter member of Faith Lutheran Church. She worked on Angel Tree and Rural Missions with Social Ministry. She worked at the Charleston Army Depot and was a retired clerk and typist with the Charleston Air Force Base. She is survived by her husband of 58 years; one daughter, ...; one son, ....; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; three brothers; a daughter-in-law, ... and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Jerry Boyd Farr, who was killed on the U.S.S. Stark in the Persian Gulf.

BIRTH: Daughter of Chester William BOCKSTEDT Sr and Hazel Lillian Rose MEYER.

William CROOK was born ¹ on 20 Nov 1736 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. He died ² on 11 Jan 1819 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States. William married ³ Rachel FOSKETT on 16 Jan 1811 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Rachel FOSKETT was born ¹ on 1 May 1735 in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. She died in 1823 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. Rachel married ² William CROOK on 16 Jan 1811 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States.

Other marriages:

FARR, Abraham

George A FARR [Parents] was born ¹ on 18 Aug 1853 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. He died ² on 29 Aug 1931 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. George married Kathryn DURFEY about 1875 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.

George resided ³ in 1870 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.

RESIDENCE: Age 16.

Kathryn DURFEY ¹ was born ² on 12 Mar 1855 in Wisconsin, United States. She died ³ on 12 Sep 1924. She was buried in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Kathryn married George A FARR about 1875 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.

Thomas Jefferson WILLEY was born ¹ on 21 Apr 1856 in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States. He died ² on 8 Feb 1913 in Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States. Thomas married Seraph Saphronia FARR in 1879 in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States.

Seraph Saphronia FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ^{1, 2} on 24 Feb 1856 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. She died ³ on 24 Jun 1948 in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States. Seraph married Thomas Jefferson WILLEY in 1879 in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States.

Seraph resided ⁴ in 1870 in Cottage Grove, Dane, Wisconsin, United States.

RESIDENCE: Age 14.

Morrill Spencer FARR [Parents] [scrapbook] was born ¹ on 13 Mar 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. He was christened on 24 Mar 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. He died ² on 26 Jan 1996 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Morrill married ³ Thalis JACKSON on 6 Jun 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Morrill resided ⁴ on 28 Apr 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

Spence Farr attended school in Utah completing his engineering degree at the University of Utah. He was on the pistol team. He loved to hunt & fish having spent many summers up the weber river at his father's cabin at holiday park. He moved to California with his family. In 1936 with $150 and air, he, his father, Morrill newton and brother Dick started the Farr company. Today it employs 700-800 people with 60 million in sales. They have sales world wide in the filter business. He loves golf, hunting & fly fishing. Spencer has been involved with service as president of the Rotarian Club in El Segundo, Cal. and chairman of a United Way committee. He has also served as a chairman of the boy scouts jamboree.

Some remembrances of his son, David Jackson Farr. `I can remember at age 12 going on a horseback ride with my father and Dave Freed to a lake in the Uintahs fishing. I went on several duck hunting and fishing trips with him giving us a close relationship. He taught me the value of work by paying me a hundred dollars to paint the long wooden fence that stretched around our 3/4 acre home in Westchester every summer for two to three summers. I can remember working under the hot sun applying the paint and listening to major league baseball games. My dad attended some of my basketball and baseball games. In one game we lost where I'd made a perfect throw to home plate from right field to nail a sliding runner. On the way home I broke down and cried with my dad putting his hand on my shoulder for comfort. He has been a good example of hard work, success, honesty and other virtues to me in life.'

RESIDENCE: Age 2 months, son of Morrill and Jean Farr.

DEATH: Online record says the 25th.

Thalis JACKSON was born ¹ on 3 Apr 1911 in Parker, Fremont, Idaho, United States. She was christened on 14 May 1911 in Parker, Fremont, Idaho, United States. She died ² on 22 Dec 2001 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. Thalis married ³ Morrill Spencer FARR on 6 Jun 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Thalis Farr was one of 10 children, 7 surviving, raised in rural Idaho. She came with her family to California in the 1920's. In school she enjoyed journalism and English writing for her high school paper. She worked in a bank. Her hobbies are home centered with flower arranging and other homemaking skills high on the list. She served in cub scouting and relief society. A very kind person that is never heard to speak ill of another.

Some remembrances of her son David Jackson Farr, `she represented to me a woman of kindness, soft and loving. It was always reassuring to me that she was home when I would get there ready to have something to eat and to play. When I was sick she was there to comfort and take care of me. I can remember her nursing me when I had scarlet fever and when I cut my head open in fall on some rocks. She taught me kindness towards others, honest, respect for our country and other virtues I may possess. Always proud and supportive of me when I was involved in church or school activities. I can remember her disappointment when I didn't do well and once when I failed to show up for a seminary graduation. I laid her low with emotion when at sixteen I took an unscheduled trip to Mexico with a friend without telling her. I never remember her as severe or harsh with me nor do I remember her being critical of others. I always felt secure in her love and admiration of me.'

Thalis or Teddy as he was known was born in Parker, Idaho to henry and Mary Jane Jackson. She had happy memories of a childhood spent on an acre lot with apple trees, a canal in back and lots of love in a close knit family. Thalis graduated from manual arts high school in 1929 and then went to salt lake with the rest of the family to attend LDS business college. She came back to los Angeles where she worked for the Los Angeles Examiner. She had studied journalism and wanted to be a writer. However her job had nothing to do with news or journalism. She later worked at security pacific bank for five years as a secretary. She married Morrill Spencer Farr on June 6, 1936 and later sealed in the Los Angeles temple on July 5, 1962.

Thalis was an outstanding secretary and very good in arithmetic. While her father served in the Wilshire ward bishopric she helped him keep his records in order and typed correspondence. She was a secretary in the primary organization, a den mother and helped Spencer in his boy scout activities. She had a great talent for homemaking, for activities with her hands, sewed beautifully, and made exquisite floral arrangements. She used these talents as work director in the relief society. She and her husband were very generous in helping others being very successful in the Farr company business. (Jackson family history).