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GEORGE FARWELL
Contributed by Mallory Smith

Prominent among the veteran soldiers of the Civil war residing in Ridgeway, Iowa county, is George FARWELL, a worthy representative of one of the early families of this part of the county. Mr. FARWELL was born in Stephenson county, Ill., Oct. 3, 1838, a son of Russell and Patience (VANVALKENBURG) FARWELL, both of whom were natives of the State of New York.
The genealogy of the FARWELL family shows that two FARWELL brothers came to America from England, previous to the Revolutionary war, one of whom, John FARWELL , was the head of the branch in America to which George FARWELL, of this biography, belongs. Russell FARWELL grew to manhood in his native State, and there married, but in 1836 or 1837 emigrated to Stephenson county, Ill., and there opened up a new farm. In 1842 he removed to Shullsburg, Lafayette county, this State, where he engaged in mining, later removing to Darlington, and continuing there until the fall of 1851, when he removed to Blue Mounds, Wis. In his new home he carried on farming and also did some mining, until 1859, when he located on a farm in Ridgeway, Iowa county, and here passed the remainder of his life. The death of Russell FARWELL occurred in April, 1895, at the age of eighty-three, and his wife passed away in 1890. They were the parents of three sons and two daughters, all of whom are still surviving, these being: Mrs. Minerva WARD, of Black Garth, Wis.; George; Frank, a resident of Dodgeville, who served in the 42d Wis. V.I. during the Civil war; Frederick, a resident of the town of Ridgeway; Ella, the widow of Daniel JARVIS, of Madison, Wisconsin.
George FARWELL, the immediate subject of this sketch, resided under the parental roof until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he determined to enter the army, enlisting on Aug. 15, 1861, in Company G, 11th Wis. V.I., which rendezvoused at Madison, going thence to Missouri. The following winter was spent by this regiment in guarding the railroad between St. Louis and Pilot Knob, but in the spring of 1862 it marched South, through Missouri and Arkansas. The summer of 1862 was spent at Helena, Ark., and in the following September it moved up the river to the State of Missouri, and engaged in the campaign against the Confederate General Price. In the opening of the spring of 1863 the regiment returned to Sainte Genevieve, Mo., where it joined the army under Gen. Grant, in the campaign against Vicksburg, and took part in the battle of Port Gibson and other important events immediately preceding the siege of Vicksburg, including Raymond, Champion Hills and Black River Bridge. With his regiment Mr. FARWELL took part in the famous charge on the Confederate works at Vicksburg, May 22, 1863, where he was severely wounded by a gunshot, which resulted in his confinement in the Union Hospital, at Memphis, Tenn., for a period of three months, when he rejoined his regiment, then at Brazier City, La., west of New Orleans, marching thence to Opeloosas, a distance of 200 miles, to near the Texas line. Upon the return of the regiment to New Orleans it joined the army under Gen. Banks and crossed the Gulf to Texas. In the spring of 1864 Mr. FARWELL re-enlisted, and upon his return to New Orleans he was given a furlough of thirty days, by virtue of his re-enlistment. The second rendezvous was at Milwaukee, in the last of April, and from there Mr. FARWELL went with the regiment to Memphis, where it became a part of an expedition to central Tennessee, thence to New Orleans, and a second time to Brazier City, in which locality the regiment was put on garrison duty for ten months. In March, 1865, the regiment returned to New Orleans, and joining Gen. Canby, took part in the Mobile expedition, and the last battle of the regiment was in April, 1865, in which Company G lost a number of men. The command marched then to Montgomery, Ala., where it remained until August, when it went to Mobile, and here was placed on police duty until in September of the same year, when it was mustered out and soon after departed for Madison, where it was duly discharged, on Sept. 29, 1865, and these brave and loyal soldiers dispersed to the homes they had so valiantly fought to preserve.
As soon as Mr. FARWELL could again accustom himself to the ways of peace, he entered upon farming, and continued in agricultural pursuits for seven years, and then opened up a mercantile business, in which he was engaged for the succeeding fourteen years, but again returned to a farming life for a time. This he found laborious and again became interested in merchandising, but four years later retired from active duties, the wound in his arm, received in his country's defense, causing him much inconvenience and continual suffering.
In March, 1866, George FARWELL was married to Miss Flora MEIGS, a daughter of Brownson and Rebecca (TULLER) MEIGS, early settlers who came to this county in 1857. Mrs. FARWELL passed away in June, 1884. By this marriage Mr. FARWELL has one daughter, Carrie M., who married Joseph ROBERTS, of Baraboo, Wis. The second marriage of Mr. FAARWELL was in September, 1885, when Miss Carrie CHAMBERLAIN, a niece of Mr. FARWELL's first wife, and a daughter of Henry and Celia (MEIGS) CHAMBERLAIN, became his bride. Mrs. FARWELL was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and when a child of two years she removed to the State of New York with her parents. After the marriage of their daughter Mr. and Mrs. CHAMBERLAIN resided at the home of their son-in-law, kindly cared for until the death of the mother in 1889, and the father, in 1895. Mr. and Mrs. FARWELL have one son, Byron Chamberlain, a bright and intelligent boy, born in 1893.
At the time of the breaking out of the war Mr. FARWELL had in view a professional career, and for some time had been a student in the high school in Madison, expecting to pursue a course of study in that city, but he yielded to his duty, and for four long years, or as long as his aid was needed, he stood at his post, with other wishes subdued. Entering the service as a private, he was promoted to sergeant, and finally, in March, 1865, for faithfulness, to lieutenant, and was mustered out as such. Returning with shattered constitution, he renounced, with little repining, his hope of a professional career, and pursued, as he was able, the occupations of farmer and merchant. Of such stuff our heroes are made. Although for many years he faithfully performed his duties as a civilian, it was under difficulties, as the wound in his arm has annoyed him greatly, and rheumatism, also, which affects many a brave veteran, has given him much trouble, and has been a leading cause of his retirement from active business life. In politics Mr. FARWELL is a stanch Republican, and has ever been deemed a worthy and honorable citizen. Mrs. FARWELL is a member of the Christian Advent Church, and also of the Woman's Relief Corps, while Mr. FARWELL is socially connected with Williamson Post, G.A.R., of Dodgeville.

FARWELL FAMILY of Sullivan County, NH Transcribed and contributed to Genealogy Trails by Janice Farnsworth - Farns10th@aol.com Source: History of Charlestown, NH - Fort 4 by Rev. Henry H. Saunderson pub 1876, Claremont, NH p.345 William Farwell b. Dec 28, 17l2 at Mansfield, CT. d. at Charlestown NH Dec. ll, 180l. His wife, Bethiah Farwell b. 1726 and d. at Charlestown, NH in 18l2. Their children: 1. William Farwell, Jr. b. 1749 at Mansfield, CT. m. Phebe Crosby Oct 21, 177l 1. Gladen Farwell b. Oct l, 1772 William Farwell Jr. and Phebe Crosby had other children but they were unknow to this author. William Farwell Jr. buried two children at Charlestown, NH and the author says his descendants were quite numerous in Barre, Vt. where he removed late inlife and d. Dec. ll, 1823. He had res. at Charlestown over 40 yrs then removed to Barre sometime between 1790 and 1795. He made preaching tours to Canada, Maine, NH and NY. He was a pioneer of Universalism at Charlestown (My note: Family moved to Sherbourne Nova Scotia) 2. Elizabeth Farwell b. 175l at Mansfield, CT 3. Bethiah Farwell b. ___m. Joel Holton of Westminster, VT. He b. 1738. Their children: l. Joel Holton b. 1769 2. William Holton b. 177l 3. Zoheth Holton b. 1773. 4. Jemima Holton b. 1775 d. 1777. 5. John Holton b. 1777 6. Alexander Holton b. 1779 7. Erastus Holton b. 178l 8. Bethiah Holton b. 1782. 9. Erastus Holton 2d b. 1784 d. 1800 10. Jemima Holton 2d b. 1786 d. 1865 11. Elisha Holton b. 1788 d. 1790 12. Isaac Holton b. 1790. 4. Joseph Farwell b. ___ m. Polly___ l. Joseph Farwell Jr. b. 178l 2. Ira Farwell b. 1786 3. Polly Farwell b. 1792 Joseph Farwell (senior) fought at Bunker Hill. 5. Isaac Farwell b. 1763 at Walpole, NH m. Prudence Allen dau of Benjamin and Peggy Allen. She b. 1769. Isaac Ferwell Born: 29 Oct 1763 Walpole, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Died: 18 Feb 1846 [city], Stephenson, Illinois, USA Prudence Allen Born: 14 May 1769 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Died: 17 Nov 1848 in [city], Stephenson, Illinois, USA Marriage: 6 Nov 1785 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA View Info Children Sex Birth Katherine Farwell F 8 Sep 1786 in Rochester, [county], Vermont, USA Amanda Farwell F 28 Jun 1788 in Rochester, [county], Vermont, USA William Farwell M 22 Sep 1790 in Rochester, [county], Vermont, USA Gustavus Adolphus Farwell M 6 Aug 1792 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Matilda Farwell F 17 Jun 1794 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Lydia Farwell F 15 Jun 1796 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Eldredge Farwell M 25 May 1798 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Electa Allen Farwell F 27 Jul 1800 in Rochester, [county], Vermont, USA Betsey Farwell F 23 Jun 1802 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Isaac Farwell M 14 May 1804 in Charlestown, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA Harmonia Farwell F 6 Oct 1806 in Clarkson, Genesee, New York, USA Seth B Farwell M 16 May 1809 in Clarkson, Genesee, New York, USA Russell Farwell M 17 Aug 1811 in Clarkson, Genesee, New York, USA Cynthia Farwell F 13 Nov 1813 in Clarkson, Genesee, New York, USA NILES, Nancy A. (Farwell) 07 Nov 1817 13 Jan 1891 Andrew Jackson Niles (daughter of Gustavus) Daughter of Isaac and Mahala FARWELL, Francis Marie 02 Feb 1837 Isaac Farwell Mahala Daniels FRANCIS MARIE (FARWELL) LAMPMAN , was born at Freeport, Ill., in 1837 (2 Feb 1837,) and was the youngest daughter of Isaac Farwell, there being five in the family, 2 sons and 3 daughters. At the time of her death her age was 64 years, 3 months and 29 days. She was married to Sylvester Lampman, at Arena, Wis., in 1858, and had resided there ever since. She leaves to mourn her death, 6 sons and 1 daughter. The cause of her lingering illness was cancer of the bowels, from which she was an intense sufferer for over two years. She endured her sickness with the most Christ-like patience, never a murmur or complaining word did she give. She was a true follower in the blessed faith of Jesus Christ from early childhood until the very last. She expired Friday, May 31st, and the funeral services were held at the Congregational church, on Monday afternoon, Rev. B. N. Meigs officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Arena cemetery followed by an unusually large assemblage of sorrowing friends. Contributed by Mallory Smith Francis was the d/o Isaac & Mahala (Daniels) Farwell. Isaac b c1804 - (died Stephenson Co 1846- Mahala Daniels b 1801 Addison Vt. Gustavas, Eldridge, Seth B were among Isaac's brothers who lived in Silver Creek very early. Both Gustavas and Isaac had sons named Luke Albert Farwell. Isaac's Luke moved to Arena Iowa Co WI and the parents followed shortly thereafter. The Farwells connect to a number of the pioneer families of Stephenson/Winnebago county area. Mahala Daniels brother Nelson had children in Stephenson Co. and later lived in Arena WI The youngest of the Daniel children, John Daniels Jr, married Candace Sarah Emery 3 Jul 18 44 Rockford. The Emerys settled on the Stephenson Co line (the county line divided their property in 1839). John Danils jr's home in Rock City built in 1855 is still standing.. Candace and John had six children before John died of tb dec 1857. Henry Brown Daniels, son of John and Candace, married Elizabeth Jerusha Mallory, daughter of Jasper Benjamin Mallory and Ella Jane Luce. Jasper's family came to Stephenson Co as early as 1834 and made a permanent move in 1835. His parents were Dewitt Clinton Mallory and Eleanor Brown. Mahala Daniels, Nelson and John Jr were the children of John Daniels and Phebe Miller. Phebe Miller Daniels is buried in the Howard Union Cem between Durand and Pecontonica. John Jr is buried there, too. 6. David Farwell b. at Westminister, VT 1766. 7. Jesse Farwell b. 1768 at Charlestown, NH m. Abigail Allen dau of Benjamin and Peggy Allen. She b. 1784. 1. Bethiah Farwell b.1793 d.1874 2. Peggy Farwell b.1795 m. Asa Meacham. 3. William Farwell b.1797 d. in Buffalo, NY 1862 m. 1822 Sophia Putnam b.1800, He is buried at Charlestown, NH. l. Caroline Farwell b. 1823 d. at Buffalo, NY 1863. m. 1852 George Meachem l. Henry F. Meachem b. 1853. 2. Henry Delano Farwell b. Elmore Vt. 1826 m.. Lucy A. Pierce of Buffalo NY l. William Farwell b. 1853 d.1853. 2. Carrie Farwell b.1854. 3. Julia Farwell b. 1862 4. Jennie Farwell b.1864 d. 1866 5. Lucy Farwell b.187l 4. Malinda Farwell b. 1799 d. 1803. 5. Horace Farwell b. 1802 d. 1834 at Rochester NY 6. George Farwell b. 1804 m. 1827 Aurilla Brownell b. Little Compton, R.I. 1804. He d. 1875. l. John Howland Farwell b. 1830 m. 1865 Jennie L. Eaton of Chicago b. in Canada 1843 l. Harry Farwell b. Detroit, MI 1867 at Grand Rapids d. 1875 2. John Farwell b. 1870 2. James Farwell b. 1832 m. 1868 Henrietta Kuhl of Stockton, CA (3 children) 3. Jesse H. Farwell b. 1834 m. 1859 Emer J. Godfrey of Detroit. 4. Sarah Farwell b. 1836 d. 1858. 5. Martha Farwell b. 184l d. 1843. 6. David E. Farwell b. 1845 m. 1869 Etta M. Barker b. 1847. 7. Lewis Farwell b. 1806 m. 1833 Sylvia Sturtevant b. 1806 He d. at Acapulco, Mexico 1852. l. Abby Farwell b. 1834 m. Thomas Howes 1853 and d. at Mattapoisett, MA 1854. 2. William E. Farwell b.1836 m. 1859 Rebecca Chase of New Bedford, MA. (three daughters) 3. George L. Farwell b.1838 Res Buffalo. 4. Mary Ann Farwell b. 184l m. 1866 Rev. Charles J. Shrimpton of Stillwater, NH (three children) 5. Georgeanna Farwell b. 1843 m. Levi Blossom of Mattapoisett, MA 6. Ellen Farwell b.. 1846 m. Henry Hamlin of Charlestown, NH 8. Melinda Farwell b. 1809 d. 1848 m. Joseph Denison of Leyden, MA. (one son: Andrew Denison of Chicago) 9. Eldrige Farwell b.18l2 m. (l) Lucy Borden. He m. (2) Nancy Hathaway He d. at Buffalo, NY 1864. 10. Matilda Farwell b. 18l4 m. Seth Meacham 1836. 8. Eldridge Farwell (son of Wm and Bethiah Farwell. He b. 1770 p.350 Col. Isaac Farwell, son of Daniel and Mary Farwell b. at Groton, MA 1744 Was lst Lieut Co. No. 1, John March, Captain 3rd NH Reg. comm-anded by Col. James Reed - at the Battle of Bunker Hill. (see also vol..VII, NH Provincial Records p. 597) Was made captain 1777 of Co. No. l First NH Reg under Col. Joseph Cilley of Nottingham, serving until 1782. He was later a colonel in the militia. His tombstone at Charlestown NH cemetery reads: "In memory of Col. Isaac Farwell who, having in an eight years vigorous war bravely combatted the enemies of his country fell a victim to the last of enemies to whom bravest and weakest must finally submit, on the 3lst of Dec. 179l in the 47th year of his age. Col. Isaac Farwell m. Abigail Wetherbe 3d child of Capt. Ephraim and Joanna (Bellows) Wetherbe and the widow of James Nutting Willard son of Lieut Moses Willard and his wife, Susanna (Hastings) Willard. l. Sophia Farwell b. 1775 m. Jason Wetherbe. 2. Merriam Farwell b. 1780 d. unm. 3. Eliza Farwell b. 1782 m. Levi Moore of Montreal (2 dau's) p.35l Josiah and Lydia Farwell came from Chester, Vt. in 1766 Their children: l . Lydia 2. Josiah who m. Mary Lathan 1795. 3. Mary, 4. Joseph, 5. Anna, 6. Oliver, 7. Deborah. Elisha and Sarah Farwell had six children: l. Sally b.1776 2. Elisha Jr. b.1777 3.. Isaac b. 1780 4. Polly b. 1782 5. John b. 1785 at Springfield Vt. 6. William b. 1787 at Springfield, Vt.