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1843 (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 double-sided invitation to the St. Patrick's Ball, 1843. The St. Patrick's Day Ball was at the Queen's Arms Inn on 17 Mar 1843. The ball was likely planned by either Masons or Orangemen. The managers were William Lee, T. Roundree, Daniel Hughes and Horace Perry.
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William Lee, born in England, was a carpenter and joiner in Port Hope. He was instrumental in organizing the first hook and ladder company. Horace Perry (b. 1822) was the son of Horace Perry (d. 1832). He was a watch and clock maker and jeweler. He later moved to Rochester, New York.