Ella Hodson McFarland Farr was born February 7, 1887 in Warren, Weber County, Utah. She was one of nine children born to John and Rebecca Marriott Hodson. She attended school in Plain City with her twin sister, Stella.

She was married to James Earl McFarland on January 29, 1907. They settled in West Weber and in time built a lovely new home. They had the following five children: Leone (Nye), Lorene (Doone), Blaine, Harold, and Nelda (Etherington).

Ella was talented in many ways. She liked any kind of handwork and did it well. She made many quilts, cutting sewing the blocks, and doing all of the quilting herself. Her stitches were small and beautifully even. She loved flowers and always had an attractive, well-kept yard.

She had a hobby of collecting salt and pepper shakers. Friends and relatives have sent her about 300 different sets from all over the world and the beautiful display made interesting conversation.

Sister Farr was a convert to the Church and after becoming a member she became active in Relief Society. She was appointed coordinator March 9, 1940, and succeeded in raising the quota of new members in the West Weber Relief Society for the Centennial year. She was released February 3, 1942, when this position was discontinued. She served as second counselor to President Laura Bell Heslop from September 29, 1946 to July 27, 1947. She was also a visiting teacher and did her teaching as long as she was able.

She belonged to Camp 34 of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and presided over the Camp as Captain for four years.

After a short illness Earl died in 1945. About ten years later she was married to Winslow Farr. He died in 1966. Ella died January 8, 1968 after she had reached the age of 80 years.