John V. Farwell, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn V. Farwell
American businessman
Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1825
Date of Death: 20-Aug-1908
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About John V. Farwell
- John Villiers Farwell Sr.
- (July 29, 1825 – August 20, 1908) was an American merchant and philanthropist from New York City.
- Moving to Chicago, Illinois at a young age, he joined Wadsworth & Phelps, eventually rising to be senior partner as John V.
- Farwell & Co..
- He was also a mentor and brief joint partner with Marshall Field, (1834-1906), in the firm Farwell, Field & Co.
- from 1862-1865, before Field moved on with other partners to eventually establish his own famous prototype of the modern department store at Marshall Field and Company.
- Farwell was a leader in several Christian philanthropic efforts including the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the United States Christian Commission during the American Civil War, and was a believer and supporter of the evangelical works of Dwight L.
- Moody.
- Later, he served as an Indian agent and had large land holdings in Texas.
- He and his brother, Senator Charles B.
- Farwell, of Illinois, are the namesake of Farwell, Texas.
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