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Columbia; Ian, at home, and one that died in infancy. The family are highly respected in the community and have always given their mmest support to every m0vement hav- ing for its object the advancement of the material, moral or educational interests of the locality in which they reside, or the com- fort and convenience of its people.

THOMAS FURNESS, who is numbered among the successful farmers of Lot 50, is a native of this locality, having been born here on July 4, 1826. He is a son of John and Ann (Ross) Fumess, the former having been born in Westmoreland, England, and there educated. He learned the trade of a ship carpenter and in 1808. at the age of twenty-one years. came to Murray Harbour. Prince Edward Island, following his trade there and at Vernon River Bridge and Charlottetown for a period of nearly forty years. In 1846 he inherited property and returned to England, but afterward returned to his adopted Island, where he spent the balance of his days. He married Ann Ross. a daughter of John Ross, of the Isle of Skye. and they had issue as follows: Mary, the wife of John Van Iderstine; Margaret. the wife of James L. Hayden; John, who mar-

rried Catherine Van Iderstine; Sarah, the wife of Thomas Tweedy, and Thomas. The father of these children was a member of the Church of England, and a staunch Lib- eral in politics.

Thomas Fumess received his education in the public schools at Vernon River Bridge, at the conclusion of which he took up the occupationof farming, which he still fol- lows. He has been very successful in this line of enterprise, having given his work

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thoughtful consideration and careful atten- tion in every detail. His farm, which com- prises one hundred acres, all of which is under cultivation and well improved, bears the evidence of careful supervision and fore- sight and is returning to its owner a gratify-

ing compensation for the attentionWed upon it. In 1849 Mr. Fumess ma ried Mrs.

Elizabeth Ann Nelson (nee Robertson), of Charlottetown, and to them were born two children, Robert, living at home, and John T.. deceased. This wife died in 1873 and subsequently Mr. Fumess married Miss Elizabeth Ann McLeod, a daughter of Neil McLeod, of Vernon River, and to them were born five children: James D., who died at the age of seventeen years; Arthur W., of Boston, Massachusetts; Alfred N., also of Boston; Margaret M., an accomplished vocalist now attending the Boston Conserva- tory of Music; and John Milton, living at home. Mr. Fumess gives proper attention to matters aside from his daily vocation and is a staunch supporter of the Liberal party, lending his influence to every movement or issue which promises to be of benefit to his fellow citizens. His religious connection is with the Methodist church of which he is a steward. He is a genial gentleman and of recognized ability and enjoys a wide ac- quaintance and the friendship of all who know him.

THOMAS J. FURNESS, a highly successful farmer in Lot 50, is a native of Vernon River Bridge. where he was born on January 28. 1856. He is a grandson of John and Ann (Ross) Fumess and the son of John and Catherine (Van Iderstine) Fumess. The subject’s father was born and educated at Vernon River Bridge, and during the first