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D. Gillespie Social Assembly Invitation
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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 an invitation to a Social Assembly at the home of David Gillespie, King Street, 17 Apr 1843. One hundred (100) invitations were printed. The men involved with the assembly were: John Linn, Samuel Hutton, George Henderson, James Nelson and David Gillespie.
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John Linn (aka John Lynn?) was the proprietor of the American Hotel, Walton Street. Samuel Hatton (1812-1865) owned a grocery and liquor store on Mill Street. George Henderson (1822-1871) operated a livery stable on Queen Street. James Nelson (1812-1853) and David Gillespie (1807-1873).