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Evarts Worcester Farr
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 3rd district |
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| In office March 4, 1879 – November 30, 1880 |
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| Preceded by | Henry W. Blair |
| Succeeded by | Ossian Ray |
| Member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire |
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| In office 1876–1876 |
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| Born | October 10, 1840 Littleton, New Hampshire |
| Died | November 30, 1880 (aged 40) Littleton, New Hampshire |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Rank |  Major |
| Commands |  Company G, 2nd New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment 11th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. |
| Battles/wars | Civil War |
Evarts Worcester Farr (born October 10, 1840 – died November 30, 1880) was an important person from New Hampshire. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
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Evarts Worcester Farr: A Life of Service
Evarts Worcester Farr was born in Littleton, New Hampshire. He grew up there and went to local schools. Later, he attended Dartmouth College.
On May 19, 1861, he married Ellen Frances Burpee Farr. They had three children together.
Serving in the Civil War
During the Civil War, Evarts Farr joined the Union Army. This war was a big conflict in American history.
He started as a First Lieutenant in Company G of the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment. Later, he became a Major in the Eleventh Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. This shows his dedication to serving his country during a difficult time.
After the War: A Legal and Political Path
After the Civil War ended, Farr decided to study law. He became a lawyer in 1867 and started his own practice in Littleton, New Hampshire.
He also worked for the government. From 1865 to 1869, he was an assistant assessor of internal revenue. This meant he helped collect taxes for the government. Then, from 1869 to 1873, he became the main assessor.
From 1873 to 1879, he was the solicitor for Grafton County. A solicitor is like a lawyer who works for the county government. In 1876, he was also a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire. This council is a group that helps the state governor make decisions.
Serving in Congress
Evarts Farr was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Congresses.
He began his service in Congress on March 4, 1879. However, he sadly passed away before the Forty-seventh Congress officially started. He served until his death on November 30, 1880.
His Final Resting Place
Evarts Worcester Farr died in Littleton, New Hampshire when he was 40 years old. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
