FARNSWORTH, Elon John

Affiliation:  Union

Born: July 30 1837, Green Oak MI

Died: July 3 1863, Gettysburg PA

Pre-War Profession: Forage master in Utah expedition

War Service: 1861 enlisted in 8th Illinois Cavalry, 1st Lt., Capt., staff of Gen. Pleasonton, June 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/Cavalry Corps in Gettysburg campaign, Gettysburg (k).

Post War: He died in a suicidal charge after being goaded by Gen. Kilpatrick.