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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Item is a Letter-press Printing advertisement for William Furby, 1850. Printer's proof.
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Papers found in the attic of 1 Brown Drive, Port Hope, 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.