[1][2] He graduated from Yale University in 1781, studied law and moved to Vermont to establish a practice.
In 1802 he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives, losing to James Elliott.
[9] After leaving the court Farrand moved to Burlington, where he continued to practice law.
[10] Farrand died in Burlington on October 13, 1825 and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
[11] Stephen Jacob, who also served on the Vermont Supreme Court, was his brother-in-law.