Furber — This unusual and interesting name has its origins in the Old French word fo(u)rbisseor from fourbir to burnish, furbish and is an occupational surname for someone who worked as a polisher of metal. In particular this would apply to someone… … Surnames reference
Furber, Matthew — 1) son of David, 1740. 2) son of John Furber, died 1840 … Violins and Violin Makers. Biographical Dictionary
Holden Furber — (1903 ndash; January 19, 1993) was the twenty first president of the Association for Asian Studies and a scholar who specialized in the history of India during the time of the British Raj. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1903, Furber was almost… … Wikipedia
Robert Furber — (1674 1756) was a British horticulturist and author, best known for writing the first seed catalogue produced in Englandcite book last = Blunt first = Wilfrid title = The Art of Botanical Illustration publisher = Dover Publications year = 1994… … Wikipedia
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Michael E. Ames — 2nd Speaker of the Minnesota Territory House of Representatives In office 1851–1852 Preceded by Joseph W. Furber Succeeded by John D. Ludden Personal details Born … Wikipedia
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Dodie Smith — Born Dorothy Gladys Smith 3 May 1896(1896 05 03) Whitefield, Lancashire, England Died 24 November 1990(1990 11 24) (aged 94) Uttlesford … Wikipedia
Gorham Manufacturing Company — Border detail of a Melrose pattern bowl by Gorham The Gorham Manufacturing Company is an American manufacturer of sterling and silverplate. Contents 1 History … Wikipedia