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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. 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 it's people
a descriptive work on Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890
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