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Letter written by Paul Barringer Furr on May 17, 1949 when he was 92.

I am the youngest and only living offspring of Allison Furr and Mary Ann Susan Smith union, and was born after my father settled at Toccopola, Pontotoc County, Miss. Our home was a two-story log house, built on one half section of land bought from the Indians.  My father was a farmer. I was a merchant in LaFayett Springs and Oxford for around 46 years, and have been and still am District Judge by vote of the people for over 25 years. I walk back and forth to my office 3 times daily, transact all official business without assistance, for which I am most thankful. My family and friends marvel at the alertness of my mental faculties and my abiding interest in current and world events. Am a Methodist and have been Steward and Trustee over 70 years, and am Trustee now.

He was Master Mason and "Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star."

P. B FURR. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Enjoys Large Patronage. Catering to the local convenience of this city and locality is a very important division of the general trade, is the enterprise conducted by Mr. P. B. Furr, who is a dealer in staple and fancy groceries and table delicacies. Mr. Furr established this business about ten years ago and since the day he announced himself ready for business he has enjoyed a good patronage. It is no idle boast to say that this is a most up-to-date stock of groceries. Everything for the table is carried in stock, and when a person places their order here they have the satisfaction of knowing that if the article wanted is on the market it can he found here. One of the leading element of Mr. Furr’s success is due to the honest and fair way all customer are treated, as many of the people who were his patrons when he first established this business are today among his most staunch friends and customers, as he has always treated them in such a cordial way that many of them could not be induced to trade elsewhere. Free delivery is made to all parts of Oxford, and if you are not already a customer of his call at the store and have him or one of his assistants show you over the stock and quote prices. You will find the service rendered prompt and efficient, and there is no place where you can buy better things to eat than you can here. Personally, Mr. Furr is one of Oxford’s best known business men. He is enterprising and progressive, and always takes an active part in helping to boost Oxford.
Oxford Eagle, Oxford, Mississippi, June 1, 1911

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Birth	2 Feb 1858	Toccopola, Pontotoc County, MS
Marriage	22 Jan 1883	Toccopola, Pontotoc County, MS - Martha Elizabeth WATSON
Occupation	1900	farmer - Lafayette County, MS
Occupation	Bet 1910 and 1920	grocery merchant - Oxford, Lafayette County, MS
Marriage	4 Jan 1930	Lafayette County, MS - Mattie Mayes KING
Occupation	1930	Officer, City of Oxford - Oxford, Lafayette County, MS
Occupation	1940	county magistrate - Oxford, Lafayette County, MS
Death	10 Apr 1950	Oxford, Lafayette County, MS
Burial		Oxford Memorial Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, MS

Spouse	Martha Elizabeth WATSON (1862 - 1924)
Child	Iona Doyle FURR (1883 - 1963)
Child	Quinn D. FURR (1885 - 1962)
Child	Allison Foster FURR (1888 - 1889)
Child	Hallie Mae FURR (1892 - 1916)
Child	Stacey FURR (1894 - 1983)
Child	Walter Pickett FURR (1897 - 1897)
Child	Bessie FURR (1898 - 1997)
Child	Paul Barringer FURR Jr. (1901 - 1967)

Spouse

Mattie Mayes KING (1882 - 1974)

Father	Allison FURR (1809 - 1889)
Mother	Mary Ann Susan MEANS (1821 - 1863)
Sibling	James Stacy FURR (1845 - 1934)
Sibling	Sarah Elisabeth FURR (1847 - 1940)
Sibling	Martha J. "Mattie" FURR (1849 - 1933)
Sibling	Margaret M. FURR (1852 - )