Individual Details
Harry William FURR
(January 3, 1873 - December 6, 1942)
GIRL ACCUSES TWO
Says Assault Attempted, but Frustrated by Neighbors
Special to The Washington Post
Manassas, Va., Aug. 17 - John C. Furr and Harry Furr, two white men, have been arrested on the charge of attempting a criminal assault on Mary Nestlerode, the 16-year-old daughter of James Nestlerode, living near Manassas, and held to await the action of the grand jury. It is asserted that the two men, both of whom are married, went to the home of the girl in the daytime. They were seen and heard by neighbors, who rescued Miss Nestlerode. John C. Furr has a wife and children living in Manassas. About eighteen months ago his wife instituted a suit for divorce, alleging bad treatment. Recently he professed reformation, became reconciled to his family.
The Washington Post, August 18, 1908
Says Assault Attempted, but Frustrated by Neighbors
Special to The Washington Post
Manassas, Va., Aug. 17 - John C. Furr and Harry Furr, two white men, have been arrested on the charge of attempting a criminal assault on Mary Nestlerode, the 16-year-old daughter of James Nestlerode, living near Manassas, and held to await the action of the grand jury. It is asserted that the two men, both of whom are married, went to the home of the girl in the daytime. They were seen and heard by neighbors, who rescued Miss Nestlerode. John C. Furr has a wife and children living in Manassas. About eighteen months ago his wife instituted a suit for divorce, alleging bad treatment. Recently he professed reformation, became reconciled to his family.
The Washington Post, August 18, 1908
Events
| Birth | January 3, 1873 | Virginia |  | ||
| Marriage | August 18, 1897 | Fauquier County, VA - Rachel LEACH | |||
| Occupation | 1910 | hired boy - Loudoun County, VA | |||
| Death | December 6, 1942 | District of Columbia |  | | |
| Burial | Little Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, Fauquier County, VA | |
Families
| Spouse | Rachel LEACH (1875 - 1963) |
| Child | Forrest FURR (1898 - 1944) |
| Child | Clarence L. FURR (1900 - 1962) |
| Child | Harry William FURR Jr. (1901 - 1946) |
| Child | Oscar Harry "Otris" FURR (1902 - 1942) |
| Child | Mabel B. FURR (1904 - ) |
| Child | Lelia Agnes FURR (1906 - 2001) |
| Child | Elwood Harold FURR (1908 - 1987) |
| Child | Dolly FURR (1912 - ) |
| Father | Chapman FURR (1832 - ) |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth "Betty" FLETCHER (1836 - ) |
| Sibling | Joseph A. FURR (1854 - 1855) |
| Sibling | John C. FURR (1855 - ) |
| Sibling | James M. FURR (1858 - 1895) |
| Sibling | Thomas "Tom" FURR (1863 - 1954) |
| Sibling | Harrison FURR (1864 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary E. "Mollie" FURR (1866 - 1920) |
| Sibling | Alexander "Alex" FURR (1870 - 1934) |
| Sibling | Charles Chapman FURR (1875 - 1923) |
Notes
Death
On Sunday. December 6, 1942. Harry Furr, beloved father of Forest, Clarence, Harry, Elwood and Oscar Furr and uncle of Mrs. Fred Pettitt. Funeral from Timothy Hanion's funeral parlor, 641 H st. n.e., on Tuesday, December 8, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Little Georgetown, Fauquier County, Va. Relatives and friends invited.Evening Star, Washington, District of Columbia, December 7, 1942
Endnotes
1. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6ZS-ZYB : 24 December 2021).
2. The Washington Post, Washington, DC, December 7, 1942.
3. findagrave.com.