Bio: Farnsworth, Thomas (1881)
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---Source: 1881 History of Northern Wisconsin, pg. 208.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THOMAS FARNSWORTH

THOMAS FARNSWORTH, agent W. & M. R. R., Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1862. Located at Baraboo, and was engaged at clerking at Portage for five years, and for three years in employ of C. M. & S. P. R. R. In 1872 went to Camp Douglas and was bill clerk in railroad office for two years, and in December, 1874, came to Chippewa Falls and engaged in present capacity. Born in England, 1840, came to America with parents in 1842. Lived in New Hampshire for twenty years. Married in Juneau County, 1867, to Marietta Weed, born in Racine. They have three children: Fannie, Harry and Fred.