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1839 (Creation)
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- Furby, William
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- Port Hope, Municipality of
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0.01m textual records
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William Furby (1799-1881) was born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. He was the husband of Ann Manning. He came to Port Hope in 1826 was the first printer in Port Hope and published the Gazette. He was the father of Fanny, John M., and Florence.
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Papers were found in the attic of 1 Brown Drive, the former home of William Furby, one of the early printers in Port Hope. The house was originally on Walton Street, before it was moved.
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Item is a poster advertising meeting to elect officials and audit accounts for the Durham Agricultural Society, 1839.
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The Durham Agricultural Society was established on January 20, 1831 in Port Hope to serve the interests of farmers in the County of Durham. Executives were from across the county. David Smart Esq. was the first president in 1831. Robert Sutton (1779-1840) is buried at Bowmanville.