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Elon Farnsworth | |
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| 1st and 3rd Chancellor of Michigan | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Randolph Manning |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| In office 1836–1842 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Randolph Manning |
| 4th Michigan Attorney General | |
| In office 1843–1845 | |
| Governor | John S. Barry |
| Preceded by | Zephaniah Platt |
| Succeeded by | Henry N. Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1799 Woodstock, Vermont |
| Died | March 24, 1877 (aged 78) Detroit, Michigan |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit |
Elon Farnsworth (February 2, 1799 – March 24, 1877) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as both Attorney General and Chancellor of the state of Michigan. He was also the founder of the Detroit Savings Fund Institute, the precursor to Comerica Bank.[1][2]
- ^ "Comerica Celebrates 150 Years of Banking" (Press release). Comerica. October 20, 1998. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017 – via PRNewswire.
- ^ Dolan, Matthew. "Comerica to cut nearly 800 jobs, close 40 branches". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2020-05-04.