Husband of Martha Winfree Ellery Farmer, married 28 November 1878 in LaGrange, Lewis County, Missouri, USA.
OBITUARY: LaGrange Weekly Indicator, LaGrange, Missouri, May 25, 1915
ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATORS DEAD
John Goode Farmer II Died At His Home Here Tuesday Evening --- Had Been Failing
John Goode Farmer II, one of Lewis county's leading men and for many years connected with LaGrange College, died at his home in LaGrange Tuesday evening. While Prof. Farmer, as he was known to all, had been failing in health for several years, he had been seriously sick for only a few days over two weeks.
Since 1871 he has been a resident of LaGrange, coming from Christiansburg, Shelby County, Kentucky, where he was born September 12, 1850. His sister, Mrs. J. F. Cook, was living here and it was to her home that he came.
For fifteen years Prof. Farmer was a member of the faculty of LaGrange College, coming into intimate contact with many men and women later prominent in the affairs of northeast Missouri.
In 1890 Mr. Farmer was elected county clerk of Lewis county, holding office until 1898. About a year later he organized the LaGrange Button Company, an institution which has meant much to LaGrange. Poor health compelled him to withdraw from the button company in 1907. During the remainder of his life Mr. Farmer gradually failed in health. Last year many friends tried to persuade him to make the race for probate judge but the condition of his health would not allow it.
Mr. and Mrs. Farmer, the latter before her marriage being Miss Winfree Ellery, were married November 28, 1878. Five children were born to them. Of these, three are living: Lieutenant Ellery Farmer, U.S.A., who stationed at Empire, Panama Canal Zone, will be unable to come home for the funeral; Mabel Farmer Johnson and Prof. J. G. Farmer III. The deceased also had four great grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces. There is none of his father's family of seven children remaining.
Sincere, conscientious, always willing to serve when and where he was called, Mr. Farmer lived a life of much usefulness.
Mr. Farmer was a member of the Masonic order, Modern Woodmen and Court of Honor. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church.
The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church this afternoon by Rev. Dr. Ernest Cook of Liberty, a nephew of the deceased.
"Prof. Farmer was one of the best men that Lewis county ever knew" is the sentiment of the community, expressed this week by a LaGrange merchant who knew him well.
OBITUARY: LaGrange Weekly Indicator, LaGrange, Missouri, May 25, 1915
ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATORS DEAD
John Goode Farmer II Died At His Home Here Tuesday Evening --- Had Been Failing
John Goode Farmer II, one of Lewis county's leading men and for many years connected with LaGrange College, died at his home in LaGrange Tuesday evening. While Prof. Farmer, as he was known to all, had been failing in health for several years, he had been seriously sick for only a few days over two weeks.
Since 1871 he has been a resident of LaGrange, coming from Christiansburg, Shelby County, Kentucky, where he was born September 12, 1850. His sister, Mrs. J. F. Cook, was living here and it was to her home that he came.
For fifteen years Prof. Farmer was a member of the faculty of LaGrange College, coming into intimate contact with many men and women later prominent in the affairs of northeast Missouri.
In 1890 Mr. Farmer was elected county clerk of Lewis county, holding office until 1898. About a year later he organized the LaGrange Button Company, an institution which has meant much to LaGrange. Poor health compelled him to withdraw from the button company in 1907. During the remainder of his life Mr. Farmer gradually failed in health. Last year many friends tried to persuade him to make the race for probate judge but the condition of his health would not allow it.
Mr. and Mrs. Farmer, the latter before her marriage being Miss Winfree Ellery, were married November 28, 1878. Five children were born to them. Of these, three are living: Lieutenant Ellery Farmer, U.S.A., who stationed at Empire, Panama Canal Zone, will be unable to come home for the funeral; Mabel Farmer Johnson and Prof. J. G. Farmer III. The deceased also had four great grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces. There is none of his father's family of seven children remaining.
Sincere, conscientious, always willing to serve when and where he was called, Mr. Farmer lived a life of much usefulness.
Mr. Farmer was a member of the Masonic order, Modern Woodmen and Court of Honor. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church.
The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church this afternoon by Rev. Dr. Ernest Cook of Liberty, a nephew of the deceased.
"Prof. Farmer was one of the best men that Lewis county ever knew" is the sentiment of the community, expressed this week by a LaGrange merchant who knew him well.
Husband of Martha Winfree Ellery Farmer, married 28 November 1878 in LaGrange, Lewis County, Missouri, USA.
OBITUARY: LaGrange Weekly Indicator, LaGrange, Missouri, May 25, 1915
ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATORS DEAD
John Goode Farmer II Died At His Home Here Tuesday Evening --- Had Been Failing
John Goode Farmer II, one of Lewis county's leading men and for many years connected with LaGrange College, died at his home in LaGrange Tuesday evening. While Prof. Farmer, as he was known to all, had been failing in health for several years, he had been seriously sick for only a few days over two weeks.
Since 1871 he has been a resident of LaGrange, coming from Christiansburg, Shelby County, Kentucky, where he was born September 12, 1850. His sister, Mrs. J. F. Cook, was living here and it was to her home that he came.
For fifteen years Prof. Farmer was a member of the faculty of LaGrange College, coming into intimate contact with many men and women later prominent in the affairs of northeast Missouri.
In 1890 Mr. Farmer was elected county clerk of Lewis county, holding office until 1898. About a year later he organized the LaGrange Button Company, an institution which has meant much to LaGrange. Poor health compelled him to withdraw from the button company in 1907. During the remainder of his life Mr. Farmer gradually failed in health. Last year many friends tried to persuade him to make the race for probate judge but the condition of his health would not allow it.
Mr. and Mrs. Farmer, the latter before her marriage being Miss Winfree Ellery, were married November 28, 1878. Five children were born to them. Of these, three are living: Lieutenant Ellery Farmer, U.S.A., who stationed at Empire, Panama Canal Zone, will be unable to come home for the funeral; Mabel Farmer Johnson and Prof. J. G. Farmer III. The deceased also had four great grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces. There is none of his father's family of seven children remaining.
Sincere, conscientious, always willing to serve when and where he was called, Mr. Farmer lived a life of much usefulness.
Mr. Farmer was a member of the Masonic order, Modern Woodmen and Court of Honor. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church.
The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church this afternoon by Rev. Dr. Ernest Cook of Liberty, a nephew of the deceased.
"Prof. Farmer was one of the best men that Lewis county ever knew" is the sentiment of the community, expressed this week by a LaGrange merchant who knew him well.
OBITUARY: LaGrange Weekly Indicator, LaGrange, Missouri, May 25, 1915
ONE OF THE BEST EDUCATORS DEAD
John Goode Farmer II Died At His Home Here Tuesday Evening --- Had Been Failing
John Goode Farmer II, one of Lewis county's leading men and for many years connected with LaGrange College, died at his home in LaGrange Tuesday evening. While Prof. Farmer, as he was known to all, had been failing in health for several years, he had been seriously sick for only a few days over two weeks.
Since 1871 he has been a resident of LaGrange, coming from Christiansburg, Shelby County, Kentucky, where he was born September 12, 1850. His sister, Mrs. J. F. Cook, was living here and it was to her home that he came.
For fifteen years Prof. Farmer was a member of the faculty of LaGrange College, coming into intimate contact with many men and women later prominent in the affairs of northeast Missouri.
In 1890 Mr. Farmer was elected county clerk of Lewis county, holding office until 1898. About a year later he organized the LaGrange Button Company, an institution which has meant much to LaGrange. Poor health compelled him to withdraw from the button company in 1907. During the remainder of his life Mr. Farmer gradually failed in health. Last year many friends tried to persuade him to make the race for probate judge but the condition of his health would not allow it.
Mr. and Mrs. Farmer, the latter before her marriage being Miss Winfree Ellery, were married November 28, 1878. Five children were born to them. Of these, three are living: Lieutenant Ellery Farmer, U.S.A., who stationed at Empire, Panama Canal Zone, will be unable to come home for the funeral; Mabel Farmer Johnson and Prof. J. G. Farmer III. The deceased also had four great grandchildren, three nephews and two nieces. There is none of his father's family of seven children remaining.
Sincere, conscientious, always willing to serve when and where he was called, Mr. Farmer lived a life of much usefulness.
Mr. Farmer was a member of the Masonic order, Modern Woodmen and Court of Honor. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church.
The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church this afternoon by Rev. Dr. Ernest Cook of Liberty, a nephew of the deceased.
"Prof. Farmer was one of the best men that Lewis county ever knew" is the sentiment of the community, expressed this week by a LaGrange merchant who knew him well.
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