John Russell Farnsworth

Background

Farnsworth, John Russell was born on January 16, 1926 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Russell and Bertha C. (Johnson) Farnsworth.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, 1948. Master of Arts, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, 1955.

Career

From instructor to professor history Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, 1953—1975. Consultant New York State Education Department, Albany, from 1976. With United States Army, 1945-1946.

Achievements

• John Russell Farnsworth has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Cultural Resources Council, Syracuse, 1979—1986. Member of American Association of University Professors, American Association Higher Education, American History Association, Yale Central New York, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Antiques, music, skiing.

Connections

Married Mary F. Miller, August 20, 1949 (divorced 1965). Children: Stephen A., Andrew A. Married Beatrice Brodsky, July 31, 1965.

Father:

John Russell Farnsworth

Mother:

Bertha C. (Johnson) Farnsworth

Spouse:

Mary F. Miller

Spouse:

Beatrice Brodsky

child:

Andrew A. Farnsworth

child:

Stephen A. Farnsworth