John FARRAR

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October 1808 ,

Died

15 August 1857 , Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA

Cause of Death: drowned

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Mother: Frances Farrar

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1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

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1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

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1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

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1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

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Name: John Farrar
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 15 Aug 1857
Death Place: Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 49
Birth Date: 1808
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Father's Name: Daniel
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Mother's Name: Frances Farrar
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I09433-9
System Origin: Rhode Island-EASy
GS Film Number: 955489
Reference ID: p 4

'Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950,' database, FamilySearch.org

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Obituary

Mr. John Farrar, an Englishman and resident of this village, was drowned last Saturday evening, in the old canal, opposite Buffum's island. He went in to bathe, and is supposed to have had a fit while in the water, which in that locality is only about four feet deep. He was rescued after being in but a few minutes; physicians were called to his assistance, and he was thought in a fair way of recovery, but died during the night. Mr. Farrar was a worthy man, and possessed of considerable property. His age was about 50.

Woonsocket Patriot
Woonsocket, RI
24 August 1857