Background
Farnham, George Railton was born on February 1, 1914 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of George Ross and Mae R. (Railton) Farnham.
Farnham, George Railton was born on February 1, 1914 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of George Ross and Mae R. (Railton) Farnham.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Harvard University, 1936; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1939.
Job locator New York City Lawyers Placement Committee, Association of Bar New York City, 1946; attorney, War Assets Administration, New York City, 1946; attorney, Finch & Schaefler, New York City, 1946-1948; associate, Coudert Brothers, New York City, 1948-1959; partner, Coudert Brothers, New York City, 1960-1985; consultant, since 1985.
Member Board Education Union Free School #1, Eastchester, New York, 1955-1959. Trustee, chairman Prescott College, Arizona, 1965-1975. Trustee Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1978-1984, emeritus, since 1984.
Board governors Children's Health Service, New York County, 1970-1976. Director, vice president, president Mental Health Association, Westchester County, New York, 1973-1985, 86-92, 93—. Board directors Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1980-1986, Westchester chapter American Red Cross, 1986-1992.
Served to major United States Army, 1941-1946. Member American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, American Judicature Society, Harvard Club, Scarsdale Golf Club.
Married Constance Amberg, June 6, 1942. Children: Carolyn F., Pamela F., Marjorie F., Laurie J., George L.