BIOGRAPHY

NATHAN H. FARNSWORTH - OF ALABAMA, NY

Farnsworth, Nathan H., was born in the town of Alabama, N. Y., July 13, 1856, son of William L. and Lucy J. (Westcott) Farnsworth. William J. was a native of Ontario County and settled in Genesee County in 1840. He was a farmer, also dealer in live stock, and was prominent in school and church affairs; he died in 1889, and his wife in 1862. Nathan H. Farnsworth was educated in Batavia and Oakfield. November 30, 1881, he was married to Myra B. Dunlap; she died January 5, 1883, leaving one daughter, Myra J. On October 1, 1885, Georgia, daughter of David Sullings, became his wife; they have three daughters -Cora, Ruth and Viola. Mr. Farnsworth is a farmer of ability and intelligence and may be classed with those of his fellow citizens who are interested in promoting the advancement of the town's well being. He is a prominent Democrat.

Source: Our County and its people, A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890