George James Furness
George James Furness JP | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 August 1868 |
| Died | 11 June 1936 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Mary Mable |
| Children | George James Barnard Furness |
| Parent | George Furness |
| Member of Parliament for Willesden West | |
| In office 15 November 1922 – 16 November 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Pinkham |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Viant |
| Majority | 799 |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Unionist Party (UK) |
| Councillor, Middlesex County Council | |
| High Sheriff of Middlesex | |
| In office March 1936 – 11 June 1936 | |
George James Furness JP (29 August 1868 – 11 June 1936), was an engineer and scouter, and the member of parliament for the constituency of Willesden West on behalf of the Unionist Party from 1922–1923.
Scouting
[edit]In the Boy Scout Association, Furness was the second district commissioner of Willesden district.[1] He took over from captain C. Pearse in November 1915, only 6 months after the association was founded, presumably as Pearse was called away to serve in World War I. Furness continued as district commissioner until his death in 1936.
Legacy
[edit]When he died he left an estate valued at £278,312 2s 5d to his wife Mary Mable.[2]
He died during his term as High Sheriff of Middlesex and his son, George James Barnard Furness, was given the position in 1939.
References
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