Robert
FURNESS
(b.
10 January 1864
,
Almondbury, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
d.
10 February 1942
,
Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Robert FURNESS was born 10 January 1864 in Almondbury, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Robert FURNESS was the child of George FURNESS and Martha HINCHLIFFESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Robert married Caroline Louise WYLIE April 1884 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Caroline Louise WYLIE was born abt. 1866 in Shropshire, England. Caroline Louise died 16 September 1935 in Oxford, Massachusetts, USA.
Robert FURNESS died 10 February 1942 in Oxford, Massachusetts, USA.
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Family and Children of Robert FURNESS
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Caroline Louise WYLIE-- Date: April 1884 Place: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
Children of Robert FURNESS and Caroline Louise WYLIE:
Sarah Ann FURNESS (b.17 January 1886, Mossley, England d. 15 February 1979, Webster, Massachusetts, USA)
m. John Boardman BARNES 15 March 1907 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
m. Unknown UNKNOWN 1918
m. John Theodore JASKOVIAK 24 July 1922 in Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
Caroline Louise WYLIE-- Date: April 1884 Place: Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, EnglandChildren of Robert FURNESS and Caroline Louise WYLIE:
Sarah Ann FURNESS (b.17 January 1886, Mossley, England d. 15 February 1979, Webster, Massachusetts, USA)m. John Boardman BARNES 15 March 1907 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
m. Unknown UNKNOWN 1918
m. John Theodore JASKOVIAK 24 July 1922 in Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
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1864 Birth 10 January 1864
Almondbury, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1884 Marriage / PartnerRobert FURNESS and Caroline Louise WYLIE April 1884, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
He was 20 years old.
1886 Birth of ChildSarah Ann FURNESS was born 17 January 1886, Mossley, England
Robert was 22 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1907 Marriage of ChildSarah Ann FURNESS married 15 March 1907, Providence, Rhode Island, USA to John Boardman BARNES
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1922 Marriage of ChildSarah Ann FURNESS married 24 July 1922, Oxford, Massachusetts, USA to John Theodore JASKOVIAK
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 Death of Spouse/PartnerCaroline Louise WYLIE died 16 September 1935, Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942 Death 10 February 1942
Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 78.
Obituary
ROBERT FURNESS
OXFORD, Feb. 10. - Robert Furness, 78, died this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Jackoviak in Howarth's Village.
Mr. Furness was born in England but had lived in this town for 28 years. He was the son of George and Martha (Hinchcliffe) Furness. He was a loom repairer and was a former church organist in Worcester.
He leaves four daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jaskoviak and Mrs. Ida Lowe of Oxford; Mrs. Anna Wells of Mystic, Conn., Mrs. Francis Langway of Charlton; on son, Frank Furness of East Douglas, 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Harry G. Butler of West Auburn officiating. Burial will be in the Gore Cemetery in charge of Undertaker Fred H. Lullman.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 11, 1942
ROBERT FURNESS
OXFORD, Feb. 10. - Robert Furness, 78, died this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Jackoviak in Howarth's Village.
Mr. Furness was born in England but had lived in this town for 28 years. He was the son of George and Martha (Hinchcliffe) Furness. He was a loom repairer and was a former church organist in Worcester.
He leaves four daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jaskoviak and Mrs. Ida Lowe of Oxford; Mrs. Anna Wells of Mystic, Conn., Mrs. Francis Langway of Charlton; on son, Frank Furness of East Douglas, 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2 with Rev. Harry G. Butler of West Auburn officiating. Burial will be in the Gore Cemetery in charge of Undertaker Fred H. Lullman.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 11, 1942
Robert is buried at: Gore Cemetery, Oxford, Massachusetts, USA
Added: 6/28/2026 7:07:12 PM
- Updated: 6/29/2026 9:28:09 AM
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