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Oliver Farnsworth

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Birth	:	18 Jun 1796 Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 1882 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Egg Harbor City Cemetery, Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5504799, -74.6369095
Plot	:	Row 6: section 1. Just behind statue and flag in the center of cemetery
Description	:	Oliver and Edna (King) Farnsworth are my 2nd great, grandparents. Oliver was born in Vermont to Abijah Farnsworth & Betsy Peck. Oliver went to Canada to learn the carpenters trade and was a "Housewright" (1830 Boston City Directory): A high grade carpenter who worked on houses. Oliver was first married to 1)Nancy Rice and they had one son, Milo Farnsworth in Homer, Cortland County, New York in 1822. His first wife died in 1824 and he later married 2)Edna King in Boston, 18 Jan 1827. They moved to New york City about 1833 but found that was not... Read More	Oliver and Edna (King) Farnsworth are my 2nd great, grandparents. Oliver was born in Vermont to Abijah Farnsworth & Betsy Peck. Oliver went to Canada to learn the carpenters trade and was a "Housewright" (1830 Boston City Directory): A high grade carpenter who worked on houses. Oliver was first married to 1)Nancy Rice and they had one son, Milo Farnsworth in Homer, Cortland County, New York in 1822. His first wife died in 1824 and he later married 2)Edna King in Boston, 18 Jan 1827. They moved to New york City about 1833 but found that was not where they wanted to raise their family. They took a canal boat (Erie Canal) to the lakes and settled in Ohio. They were in Stark County, Ohio for awhile. Here he worked at his trade of carpenter and joiner for four years. In the fall of 1840, he brought the family to Definace County, Ohio, and located in Milford Township. He lived on what is now known as the Adam Rhiele farm, where he started to clear land and make a home for his family. He and his wife lived with their daughter Ellen Hulbert and her husband, Clement,in their latter years. (1880 Census). He died on December 24, 1882, at the age of eight-six years and six months. His wife survived him about six years. She died August 14, 1888, at the age of seventy-eight years. "Thus passed away two of Defiance County's honored pioneers and highly respected citizens." They are buried in Forest Home Cemetery at Hicksville, Ohio. They were the parents of twelve children, two of whom died in infancy and they also raised an adopted a daughter. OBITUARY: The Hicksville News, December 28, 1882 p4 c4 From Six Corners "A large number of friends, relatives and neighbors met at the church today (Tuesday) to pay the last tribute of respect to Oliver Farnsworth who departed this life Sunday evening, Dec. 24th, aged 86 years. To the old settlers of this part of the county Mr. Farnsworth was well known as a farmer, mechanic and an industrious man. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Persin, of Bryan, using a portion of scripture found in the 90th Psalm for a subject. The deceased was taken to the Hicksville Cemetery for interment. ELJ see familysearch.org for other stories and pictures, letters, etc.

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Where is Oliver Farnsworth's memorial?
Oliver Farnsworth's memorial is located at: Egg Harbor City Cemetery, Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, USA.
When did Oliver Farnsworth death?
Oliver Farnsworth death on 24 Dec 1882 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Oliver Farnsworth's memorial?
Latitude: 39.5504799
Longitude: -74.6369095

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Edna King Farnsworth

(1810 - 1888)

Siblings

Children

Albert Farnsworth

(1830 - 1918)

Francis Oliver “Frank” Farnsworth

(1832 - 1923)

Ellen Marie Farnsworth Hulbert

(1834 - 1907)

Mary Malissa Farnsworth Johnson

(1846 - 1933)

Edna Louise Farnsworth Crary-Meyerhoeffer

(1852 - 1917)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Egg Harbor City Cemetery
Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5504799, -74.6369095

2. Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5318222, -74.6367950

3. Shaler Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 39.5593452, -74.6049881

4. Germania Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5310707, -74.5867081

5. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5916519, -74.6949463

6. Elwood Rural Cemetery
Elwood, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5817184, -74.7122574

7. Green Bank Methodist Cemetery
Green Bank, Burlington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6095276, -74.5847397

8. Charles Williams Burial Site
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Coordinate: 39.5864530, -74.7179570

9. Clark Burial Site
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Coordinate: 39.5760080, -74.5442020

10. Adams Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 39.5903400, -74.5460800

11. Johnson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5902405, -74.5458755

12. Cavileer-Sooy Memorial Site
Lower Bank, Burlington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5942268, -74.5479355

13. Lower Bank Cemetery
Lower Bank, Burlington County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6081085, -74.5572052

14. Saint Marys of the Assumption Cemetery
Pleasant Mills, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6346092, -74.6601715

15. Joseph Mulliner Gravesite
Pleasant Mills, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6377830, -74.6564670

16. Batsto-Pleasant Mills Cemetery
Pleasant Mills, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6406898, -74.6605606

17. Laurel Memorial Park and Crematory
Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4565887, -74.5941925

18. Carmantown Cemetery
Carmantown, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4483250, -74.6446000

19. Clarks Mill Burying Ground
Port Republic, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5180817, -74.5098877

20. Boling Cemetery
Port Republic, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5084000, -74.5123978

21. Holy Cross Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum
Mays Landing, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4490395, -74.6839523

22. Lincoln Memorial Park
Mays Landing, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4478493, -74.6872635

23. Saint Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Port Republic, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5194400, -74.4951000

24. Methodist Union Chapel Cemetery
Port Republic, Atlantic County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5185089, -74.4952316