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Farrar, Ferdinando R

lawyer, jurist, lecturer, was born Jan. 7, 1828, in Prince Edward county, Va. He received his education at the Princeton college and the university of Virginia. He served with distinction as a judge for twentyseven years; and for thirty years as a lecturer. He began his professional career as lecturer in 1866 with his famous Johnny Reb as his only subject, to which he has added since Lights and Shadows; Rip Van Winkle; The American Eagle; and four others, all popular and clever creations.