About Stephen Furniss
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 77). Stephen Furniss was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Stephen Joseph Furniss (8 May 1875 – 2 September 1952) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Mara Township, Ontario and became a farmer by career.
Furniss's ancestors were originators of the Furniss Steamship Lines. He attended school in Mara Township then at Ontario Business College.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Muskoka—Ontario riding in the 1935 general election then re-elected in 1940. Furniss did not seek re-election in the 1945 election after completing his second term, the 19th Canadian Parliament.
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Who was Stephen Furniss?
Canadian politician (1875-1952)
When was Stephen Furniss born?
Stephen Furniss was born on 8 May 1875 in Ramara.
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Stephen Furniss died on 2 September 1952.
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Stephen Furniss was a politician and farmer.
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Stephen Furniss was Canadian.
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