Byron Farwell

Byron Edgar Farwell (June 20, 1921 – August 3, 1999) was an American

Farwell was born in Manchester, Iowa^[1] on June 20, 1921.^[2] He graduated from Ohio State University and the University of Chicago (M.A., 1968). He served in World War II as a captain and later also saw combat in the Korean War. He separated from the military after seven years of active duty.^[2][3]

His wife was named Ruth. The couple had three children^[1] As a civilian, he worked from 1954 to 1971 for Chrysler, including many years as director of administration in Geneva.^[1][3][4] During part of the 1960s he lived in Switzerland and London.^[1] He was mayor of Hillsboro, Virginia, for three terms from 1976 to 1982, losing re-election to a fourth term after a 17–17 vote where the winner was picked out of a punch bowl.^[1][5] As mayor of the town, Farwell became known for coming into conflict with the state and federal governments over items such as the census or regulation of the health department. He was paid $50 a year as mayor.^[4]

He published articles in publications such as