SUPPLEMENT IN ENGLISH

Elon E. FarnfcWorth was a farmer's boy. He carly developed studious habits, and acquirod a taste for books, particularly for classics.

He went to Détroit, Mich., in 1822, and be^an the study of law with the lirin of Whitney & Sibley, and in due time, was admitted to the bar of Détroit. His excellent qualitics commended him so strongly, that Mr. Whitney retained him in the business. Not lon<^ after Mr. Whitney died and the youn^ Farnsworth succeeded him in the business. His famé rose rapidly, and his professional opinions were sought in ail directions.

He was elected member of the Législative Council of the Territory of Michigan, in 1834. From 1836 to 1843, he was appointed first Chancellor of the State of Michigan, then Attorney-General of the State for two years; later on he was named Chief Justice of the Suprême Court.

He became Régent of the University from 1846 to 1858. In 1846, he was chosen director of the Michigan Central R. R. C , and held that office twenty years. In 1849, he was chosen président of the Détroit Savings Bank which office he held until his death.