of his nephew, Earl F. C. Farnum, and his daughter, Elodie Farnum, the musical genius whose death at an early age was a great blow to him. Personal life He was married twice. His first wife was Alice Leigh of Fall River, Massachusetts, to whom he was married in 1898 in Chelsea. To them was born one child, a daughter, Elodie, who gave great promise of becoming a violinist of distinction and was looked upon as one of the most remarkable girls in the city. Her death in 1914 was a tragedy in the artist's life. His wife, inseparable companion of his daughter, failed gradually in health after her child's death and died in December, 1920. The memory of young Elodie Farnum, as well as her portrait by the artist, survives in the library at the Rochambeau branch of the Providence public library. He was a prominent figure in RI cycling history, was a veteran member of the RI wheelmen and rated high as a road and track rider. He was captain of the club for many years. In his later years he maintained his studio at his home on Fruit Hill section of North Providence. He was stricken by a cerebral hemorrhage at home on February 15, 1926 and did not recover, leaving his second wife Mabel (Carter) Farnum. He was a president of the Providence Water Color Club and member of the Providence Art Club. His works are widely owned in Rhode Island. References External links Herbert Cyrus Farnum on AskArt.com Herbert Cyrus Farnum's works on ArtNet.com 1866 births 1926 deaths Painters from Rhode Island Académie Julian alumni Académie Colarossi alumni 19th-century American painters American male painters 20th-century American painters People from Glocester, Rhode Island American people of English descent Rhode Island School of Design alumni 19th-century American male artists 20th-century American male artists