Portrait and Biographical Album of Fulton County,
Illinois: containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of
prominent and representative citizens of the county: together with
portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States,
and governors of the state; Biographical Pub. Co., Chicago, IL; 1890;
page 410; Transcribed by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
L. B. Farnsworth. This well-known and respected citizen of
Canton is numbered among her retired business men, having formerly been
the proprietor of a flourishing dry goods and carpet house. He was
engaged almost continuously in mercantile pursuits from 1855 to the
period when he retired from business to enjoy the many comforts and
luxuries with which his means enable him to surround himself, and to
take up the pursuits adapted to the leisure of an intelligent man. He
is a native of Jefferson County, Va., where his eyes opened to the
light August 30, 1835.
February 3, 1879, the interesting ceremony took place which
transformed Miss Matilda S. Bybee into Mrs. L. B. Farnsworth. This lady
resides with pleasing dignity and grace over the home whose tasteful
elegance is indicative of the refinement of the occupants. Like her
husband she is highly regarded by those who know her. Mr. Farnsworth is
liberal in his political and religious opinions, has never held an
office nor been an aspirant for public honors, being always content to
act the part of an humble citizen, and faithfully discharge his duties
as such.
We invite the attention of our numerous readers to a view of the
elegant residence of Mr. Farnsworth, with its lawn and other pleasant
surroundings.
