Bio of FARNHAM, Daniel E. (b.1824 d.1903), Wright Co., MN
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1087   HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY  

Daniel E. Farnham, historian, was born in South Bridgton, Maine, April 24, 
1824, and died in Rockford, Minnesota, September 19, 1903. These years 
spanned a life of great usefulness. He came to Minnesota June 6, 1853, 
and located in Excelsior, Hennepin county, where he remained until March 
13, 1856, when he removed to Rockford, and there spent the remainder of 
his life. At the time of his death the Delano "Eagle" said: "Mr. Farnham 
was one of the earliest pioneers of the state, having arrived within its 
boundaries five years before Minnesota was admitted to the Union. He had 
a large and intimate acquaintance with most of the settlers of the fifties 
whose names are now identified with the history of the state. He was a man 
of great public spirit, and until recent years took active interest in 
all public questions, especially those relating to Wright county and his 
home town. His name is a part of the history of Wright county. He was 
county commissioner seven years, president of the Wright County Fair 
Association eleven years, and postmaster of Rockford sixteen years. His 
name is the first signed to the roll of the Old Settlers Association, he 
was its first president, and served as secretary, nearly all the time 
until his death. During all that time he attended every annual session 
until the last, when ill health prevented. When the Elmwood Cemetery 
Association was organized thirty years ago, he became its secretary, and 
so remained until his death and now lies buried in its beautiful grounds 
with most of his old-time neighbors. For several years he was president 
of the village council. Especially was he interested in the Rockford public 
schools. He assisted to organize the district and since then, for almost 
forty years, he has been one of the trustees. He was married November 15, 
1858, to Mary J. Thompson, who with their four children: Mrs. Carson 
Bucklin, Mary Farnham, Chapin Farnham and Alec A. Farnham survive him. 
Five sisters, living in Maine, also survive him, and E. H. Farnham, of 
Delano, is the son of his older brother, Alfred. The six pall bearers 
were a son and five nephews."