FURR-Washington - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Washington FURR, farmer, Newtown was born in Cain Twp March 3, 1832. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Lightfoot) Furr, who came here in an early day from Kentucky. His grandfather, Robert Lightfoot was a soldier in the War of 1812, and fought in several battles. Mr. Furr was married Nov 30, 1855 to Ann, daughter of William S. Stephens who came to Richland Twp from Ohioo in 1836. She was born April 9, 1836. Both her parents are living. 7 children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Furr as follows: William E, Dec 31, 1856; Solomon S. Jan 5, 1858; Rosetta Aug 13, 1859; Benjamin F Feb 17, 1860 (died in infancy); Laura Isabel March 15, 1862 (died Sept 1867); Wallace W. M. Sept 15, 1863 and Florence E June 25, 1871. Mr. Furr and his family lived in Grant Township, Vermilion County, Illinois from 1871 to 1873 both inclusive; with this exception they have always resided in Fountain County!