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Farquhar, John Mccreath was born on April 17, 1832 in Scotland. Son of John and Marion (McCreath) Farquhar.
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John Mccreath Farquhar, British congressman. Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery at battle Stone River. Tennessee. Served throughout Civil War, Army of the Cumberland, private to major, acting as judge advocate and inspector on staff duty.; Member 49th to 51st Congresses (1885-1891); member United States Industrial Commission, 1898-1902.
Education
Educated Ayr Academy, Scotland.
Career
President International Typographical Union, 1860-1862.
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Served throughout Civil War, Army of the Cumberland, private to major, acting as judge advocate and inspector on staff duty. Member 49th to 51st Congresses (1885-1891). Member United States Industrial Commission, 1898-1902.
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Married Jane Wood, September 11, 1862.
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Republican