Elisha Garfield

  General Notes:

Research of:
Scott Bruce Garfield - Scott.Garfield@attbi.com
"Mr. Garfield became the owner of the Abel
Walker homestead in Langdon, where he followed the occupation
of farming till 1846, when he removed to Fitchburg, and
was for eighteen years connected with the Fitchburg Sentinel
printing establishment. During his residence in Langdon he was
much engaged in town affairs, being often chosen to represent
the town in the legislature, and to perform the duties of selectman
and town clerk. In 1865 he removed to Chicago, which
city he made his future home. He d. while on a visit to Saratoga,
Oct. 25, 1873. Mrs. Garfield r. with her daughter, at
Hartford (1883). They had six children."

Elisha married Harriet Walker, daughter of Abel Walker and Unknown, on 8 Jun 1826 in Langdon, New Hampshire. (Harriet Walker was born on 2 Apr 1805.)