Individual Details
John C. FURR
(October 22, 1855 - )
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 attempt ing 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 attempt ing 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 | October 22, 1855 | Fauquier County, VA |  | ||
| Marriage | Abt, 1884 | Virginia - Margaret "Maggie" WELCH |  |
Families
| Spouse | Margaret "Maggie" WELCH (1864 - ) |
| Child | Lena Buck FURR (1887 - 1940) |
| Child | Clarence Winfield FURR (1898 - 1956) |
| Father | Chapman FURR (1832 - ) |
| Mother | Mary Elizabeth "Betty" FLETCHER (1836 - ) |
| Sibling | Joseph A. FURR (1854 - 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 | Harry William FURR (1873 - 1942) |
| Sibling | Charles Chapman FURR (1875 - 1923) |
Notes
Marriage
1910 census shows him as divorced.Endnotes
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917. Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 3 September 2020.