Elon Farnsworth (Michigan Attorney General)

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.

This article is about the Michigan politician. For the Civil War general, see Elon J. Farnsworth.
Elon Farnsworth
1st and 3rd Chancellor of Michigan
In office
1846–1847
Preceded byRandolph Manning
Succeeded byOffice abolished
In office
1836–1842
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byRandolph Manning
4th Michigan Attorney General
In office
1843–1845
GovernorJohn S. Barry
Preceded byZephaniah Platt
Succeeded byHenry N. Walker
Personal details
Born(1799-02-02)February 2, 1799
Woodstock, Vermont
DiedMarch 24, 1877(1877-03-24) (aged 78)
Detroit, Michigan
Resting placeElmwood Cemetery, Detroit
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