ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIO 
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Transcribed by Cherre Loftus Flynn.

THE HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
            WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
               OF ITS PIONEERS AND MOST PROMINENT MEN
              Published in Philadelphia by Williams Brothers in 1878



 "Elisha Farnham. This gentleman was of Puritan origin.  His father and
 grandfather participated in the Revolutionary struggle, and he inherited the same
 spirit of loyalty.  He contributed liberally in aid of the flag during the Rebellion.  Mr.
 Farnham was born in Hampton, Connecticut, June 8, 1806, and was the sixth of a
 family of ten children.  His parents, Thomas and Abigail Farnham, were by no
 means wealthy, and his advantages for schooling were limited, yet he acquired a
 good common-school education.  Being the eldest son, he was, at an early age,
 obliged to rely on his own resources; besides, a portion of his wages were
 contributed to the support of his father's family.  He learned the machinist trade,
 and it is said was a skilful workman.  In the fall of 1830 he packed his wordly
 effects in a knapsack and came to Conneaut, Ohio, locating on land still occupied
 by his heirs.  He erected in 1841 a grist-mill on the south ridge, stil in operation, -
 at present owned by his son.  Mr. Farnham, with good health, a strict adherance to
 business, and a Connecticut birthright combined, accumulated a competence.
  His death occured on October 4, 1875.  Mr. Farnham was twice married:  first to
  Mary A. Ring, of Conneaut, Ohio, November 14, 1833.  This lady died August 11,
 1849, and on January 30, 1850, he was again married, this time to Mrs. Harriet A.
 Sanborn, who is still living.  The children, who were all born from the first marriage,
 are as follows:  D. Alphonso, born June 5, 1835, married Sophia Brooks; he was
 a soldier of the Union Army during the Rebellion, and died in the service.  Flora,
 the next child, was born June 12, 1837; she is now the wife of our popular sheriff,
 T.S. Young.  P. Henry, born November 14, 1838, married Mary Mallory, and lives
 in Conneaut.  Mary, born February 27, 1841, married Martin Reals.  Lydia E., born
 March 30, 1843, married C.L. Fuller, who was drowned in Lake Erie.  Emily, the
 last child, was born September 21, 1847; married William G. Buss.  Mr. Farnham
 held many positions of trust, and was for many years a township officer.  He was
 not only a worthy citizen, but an obliging neighbor and an indulgent husband and
 father."