Wilson M. Farr

Wilson Mahone Farr (October 17, 1884 – April 8, 1959) was a lawyer and Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County from 1922 to 1935.

Born in Henrico County, Farr was one of five children of Richard R. and Margaret M. Farr.[1] He attended Roanoke College, then took a Bachelor of Laws degree from Georgetown University in 1907.[2]

Following the death of C. Vernon Ford in April 1922, Farr was appointed Commonwealth's Attorney by Judge Samuel G. Brent.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Wilson M. Farr." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 1. Apr 10 1959. ProQuest. Web. 7 Aug. 2017.
  2. ↑ "GIVEN DEGREES IN LAW." The Washington Post (1877-1922): 4. Jun 04 1907. ProQuest. Web. 7 Aug. 2017.
  3. ↑ "LEGION'S VETERANS DINE IN ALEXANDRIA." The Washington Post (1877-1922): 4. May 03 1922. ProQuest. Web. 7 Aug. 2017.


Preceded by
C. Vernon Ford
Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County
1922 – 1935
Succeeded by
Paul E. Brown