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Frank Farnham

(Printed in THE MILLER COUNTY AUTOGRAM-SENTINEL in the column, 'WINDOW TO THE PAST', April 15, 2013)

Frank Farnham (on the left) was born in Miller County; near Iberia, 3 January 1881, son of Charles Whitehead Farnham (1858-1941) and Sarah E. Irwin (1862-1930). His parents were natives of Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, and were among a group of Pennsylvania immigrants who came to Miller County and settled in the Iberia area before the Civil War. Charles’ parents were David Farnham, Sr. and Henrietta Goebel. Some of the children of Charles W. and Sarah (Irwin) Farnham were:

1. Laura Farnham 1879-1922 m. Frederick L. Williams
2. Frank Farnham 1881-1927 m. Rosa A. Adams
3. Maude Farnham 1883-1972 m. Otis W. Wright
4. Holmes I. Farnham 1886-1964 m. Ava W. Hendricks
5. Stanley Farnham 1890-1964 m. Lena West
6. Bertha Farnham 1892-1946 m. Walter B. Short

On August 13, 1900, Frank married Rosa A. Adams (1883-1961), their marriage performed by Joshua D. Cochran.. She was a daughter of Benjamin Adams (1840-1885) and Sarah Long (1849-1917). The children of Benjamin and Sarah included:

1. Mary C. Adams 1867-1964 m. George Mace
2. Martha C. Adams b.________m. James M. Shelton
3. George W. Adams 1870-1958 m. Gertrude Gardner
4. James D. Adams 1873-1956 m. Della Thompson
5. Dr. Wm. H. Adams 1875-1940 m. never married
6. John F. Adams b._______ m._______
7. Rosa A. Adams 1883-1961 m. Frank Farnham

Frank and Rosa had 2 daughters:

1. Evelyn Farnham 1902-1928 m. Jesse J. Bond 1919
2. Edna A. Farnham 1908-1995 m. Emil Pemberton 1926

Frank died on October 20, 1927 at the age of 46 years. He was survived by his wife, Rosa, and his two daughters, Evelyn and Edna, 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Holmes, Stanley, Laura Williams, Maude Wright, and Bertha Short). His funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Roberts of the Iberia Congregational Church & Rev. J. A. McNail/McNeil? of the Nazarene Church. He was buried at the Iberia Cemetery. Rosa remained his widow for 34 years and died in 1961. She was buried beside Frank at Iberia Cemetery.

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Iberia Sentinel, October 1927

Frank Farnham, a prominent and well-to-do farmer, died at his home 1 ½ miles west of Iberia on the Iberia-Brumley road Thursday evening October 20, from the effects of Bright's Disease.

Frank was born January 3, 1881, being at the time of his death 46 years, 9 months and 17 days old. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was also a member of the M.W.A.

He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Farnham of Iberia, who survive him. He lived on a farm all of his life. He was married August 13, 1900, to Rosa Adams, and to this union two children were born, Evelyn (Mrs. Jesse Bond), and Edna (Mrs. Emil Pemberton). Mrs. Bond has been an invalid for nearly four years. Mr. Farnham leaves to mourn his death, besides those mentioned above, two brothers, H. I. Farnham of Iberia and Stanley Farnham of St. Louis, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Williams of Iberia, Mrs. O.W. Wright of Jefferson City and Mrs. Walter Short of Springfield. All were present at the funeral which was held at the home, except Stanley.

While Mr. Farnham had been afflicted for some time, it was not known that his condition was so serious until Thursday morning, as he was in Iberia on Wednesday afternoon and drove his car home by himself.

A large number of his friends were present at the funeral to pay their last respects. The line of cars in the funeral procession was more than half a mile long.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Roberts of the Congregational Church and Rev. J. A. McNail of the Nazarene Church. Burial was made in the Iberia Cemetery.