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 an "Absolute order for payment of a sum recovered" for the Division Court of the District of Newcastle. Form created by W. Furby for M. Falkner, Division Court of the District of Newcastle. Five hundred (500) copies were ordered, 27 Mar 1843.
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.