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Surname Spelling and Pronunciation
ByTom FarrAs one reads through old manuscripts, wills, deeds, and other records in Georgia, it becomes apparent that many early pioneers did not know how to read, write, or spell. This is particularly true of the Farr surname. While simple, there are surprisingly several variations of the Farr surname.