Farnum, John Egbert 1824-1870
Military officer; born in New Jersey, April 1, 1824; served in the war with Mexico; later was commander of the slaver Wanderer, which fact he ever after regretted. During the Civil War he served in the National army, participating in the actions at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, etc.; and receiving the brevet of brigadier-general of volunteers in recognition of his gallantry. He died in New York City, May 16, 1870.