Heinrich Furrer was born on 6 Jul 1727 in Zell Parish, Lucerne Canton, Switzerland. He died on 27 Sep 1769 in Mecklenburg County, NC. He was buried in Furrer graveyard near Georgeville, NC. According to Mae Elizabeth Herrin Perry, Heinrich Furrer's cabin was built by the west side of Buffalo Creek with the graveyard next to it. In 1762, Buffalo Creek was probably a small creek. Water flooded the cabin and graveyard. The second graveyard was made on the east side of the creek upon a hill and is called the John Furr graveyard. She believes John Furr and his wife, Catherine, are buried there. 24 Jun 1762 purchased 301 acres in Anson County (later Mecklenburg, now Cabarrus) just south of the Rowan County line. Purchased 185 acres adjoining 5 years later. On 16 February 1820, Henry Furrer, Sr. sold 146 and 1/2 acres in Cabarrus County to Tobias Furrer for $566 (Deed Book 9, page 486, LDS Film #463,597). This land adjoined Daniel Furrer's land.

His name appears on a list of immigrants naturalized in Rowan County on Sep 22, 1763.

He was married to Russena Rosser in 1751. Russena Rosser (1) died in Mecklenburg County, NC. She was buried in Furrer graveyard near Georgeville, NC. Some sources spell her last name as Roffer. Heinrich Furrer and Russena Rosser had the following children:

+2 i. John Furr.

+3 ii. Paul Furr.

+4 iii. Leonard Furr.

+5 iv. Henry Furr.

+6 v. Jacob Furr.

+7 vi. Mary Magdalena Furr.

+8 vii. Catherine Furr.

+9 viii. Tobias Furr.

10 ix. Adam Furr was born in 1767 in Mecklenburg County, NC. He died after 1798. On Feb 6, 1798, Adam Furr was appointed by the Rowan County court administrator of the estate of Catherine Aaronhardt who had left a noncupative will.

He was an infant when his father died. He was the last of the nine children of Heinrich and Russena Furrer. The only thing that is known about him is that he became administrator of his deceased sister Catherine's estate in 1798. There is no record of his marriage, children, or death. It is speculated that he was unmarried and died at an early age as did four of his brothers and sisters.

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Paul Furr was born in 1754. Dorothy McDaniel shows as 1752. His death notice in the December 20, 1837 issue of the Charlotte Journal shows he died on December 4, 1837 at 87 years of age which would mean he was born in 1750. He died on 4 Dec 1837 in Cabarrus County, NC.(6) He was buried in Albert Widenhouse Farm, near Georgeville, NC. He came to North Carolina with his parents in 1758. He was 4 years old at the time. Paul I inherited his land in 1769 when he was only 15 years old. He identified this land in his own will as the land "I hired of my father." He was also known as "Barefoot Paul" and by

later generations as "Paul of All." He married young, but his first wife died shortly thereafter. His second wife was Mary Stutts whom he married in 1774. Paul I and his wife, Mary, were both very industrious. He was known as a man of great energy and good judgment, and she was known for her strong, forceful personality. They were Lutherans by faith, farmers by trade, and Democratic in political matters. They reared a family of 11 children: Paul, Henry, Leonard, Jacob, Daniel, Noah, Rosena, Catherine, Polly, Sally and Elizabeth. Paul I wrote his will 2 years before his death at the age 83. At this time, he owned 23 slaves, 1,342 acres of land, and a large amount of cash. Mary outlived him by 11 years before dying at the age of 85. She had obtained property of her own and, therefore, she also left a will. This was very rare in that day and age. They are both buried on a 1 acre plot surrounded by a stone wall on her estate, less than 1 mile from Heinrich and Russena's graves on Dutch Buffalo Creek.

1790 census (Mecklenburg Co): 1 male over 16, 3 males under 16, 4 females, and 1 slave.

1800 census (Cabarrus Co): 1 male over 45, one female 26-25, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 4 female 10 to 16-24.

1820 census (Cabarrus Co): listed.

1830 census (Cabarrus Co): listed.

His death notice in the December 20, 1837 issue of the Charlotte Journal shows he was survived by a wife and 8 children.

He was married to Mary Stutts (daughter of Jacob Stutts and Elizabeth) in 1774. Mary Stutts was born in 1757. Dorothy McDaniel shows as 1763. She died on 15 Oct 1848 in Cabarrus County, NC. Dorothy McDaniel shows as 1808. She was buried in Albert Widenhouse Farm, near Georgeville, NC. Cabarrus County, NC Will Book 1, page 22 (LDS#466, 184)

In the name of God, Amen! I, Mary Furr, of the County of Cabrrus and the State of North Carolina, being sick and debilitated, but of Sound Mind and Memory and knowing it is appointed for all to die and come to Judgement, do appoint and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following. To Wit:

First, I give my Soul to God who gave it and my Body to the dust, to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner, at the descretion of my Executor, hereinafter named in the grave afore set apart by my Husband Paul Furr, Dec'd.

2nd. I give and bequeath to my beloved son Leonard Furr One-Hundren Acres of land to be laid off on the South end of the Plantation that Paul Furr did gave me to be laid off in one compact square, as near as can be without prejudice to the others. To the ballance of the land, to him and his Heirs forever.

3rd. I ordain that the ballance of the land shall be put up to the highest bidder and reasonable credit at the discretion of my Executor, as shortly after my Death as convient and the money to be divided among my children: Sally Heilick, Rosina Klutts, Polly Ury, Paul Furr, Daniel Furr, Leonard Furr, share alike to them and their Heirs forever.

4th. I ordain that One-Acre of the aforesaid land mentioned for a graveyard at the place where my husband, Paul Furr is buried, to be fenced in by a stone wall and tombstones to be put up by my Executor, to be paid for out of my Estate, for my son Jacob, my husband, Paul Furr and myself.

5th. I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Roninia Klutts, one negro girl, Tamer and her increase to be her and her Heirs forever.

6th. I ordain that as shortly after my decrease as possibly that the balance of my property shall be exposed to Publick Sale .... ... Twelve Months and the proceeds after paying all my just debts and all my expenses to be divided among my children: Paul Furr, Daniel Furr, Leonard Furr, Rosinia Klutts, Polly Ury and Sally Heilick, share and share alike, to them and their Heirs forever.

7th. I ordain and order that Elizabeth Furr and Caty Osborne, wife of Christopher Osborne, do not receive and are not entittled to one cent of my Estate.

8th. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Polly Ury, One-Hundred Dollars to be taken from Sally Heilick share of my Estate as my Daughter Sally Heilick has received One-Hundred Dollars more than her in a former distribution to or piece by me Executor out of said Sally Heilick's share of my Estate.

9th. I hereby revoke and annul all former Wills and Testaments heretofore made or by me utterly and do Publish this my Last Will and Testament and no other.

10th. I ordain that in case there should be any money of any description, silver, gold, or paper found in my possession may decrease, that the same shall be divided among my children: Paul Furr, Daniel Furr, Leonard Furr, Rosinia Klutts, Mary Ury and Sally Heilick immediately or as soon as a manager to my Estate shall be appointed to share and share alike and their Heirs forever.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 26th day of March 1845.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of and Declared to be the Last Will and Testament

Solomon Furr Mary Furr's Mark

B. Kruminger

Sopia Furr's Mark Paul Furr and Mary Stutts had the following children:

+19 i. Henry Furr.

+20 ii. Leonard Furr.

+21 iii. Rosenah Furr.

+22 iv. Paul Furr.

+23 v. Catherine Furr.

+24 vi. Mary Furr.

+25 vii. Jacob Furr.

+26 viii. Daniel Furr.

+27 ix. Sally Furr.

+28 x. Elizabeth Josey Furr.

29 xi. Noah Furr died INFANT.

Cabarrus Co. NC willbook 1, page 22 (LDS#466, 184)

Birth: 1752, Cold Water Creek, Anson Province., North Carolina Death: 1835, Allen, Copiah Co., Mississippi BIRTH: Per 1800 North Carolina Tax List MARRIAGE, DEATH: The Stutts Families and their Descent from Jacob Stutts of Moore Co.,North Carolina, pages 18 and 69 CENSUS: 1790 Moore,North Carolina page 43 CENSUS: 1800 Moore,North Carolina page 48 CENSUS: 1810 Moore,North Carolina page 599 or 611 CENSUS: 1820 CENSUS: 1830 Copiah,Mississippi page 124 Was the first Furrer born In North Carolina Since he was born at the same time that his family arrived at Cold Water Creek, his infancy may have been a major factor In his father's decision to remain there. With this In mind, it is ironic to note that all seven of his children left North Carolina to settle elsewhere, and In later life he himself moved to Mississippi. Leonard I was only 11 years old when his father died In 1769. Although he received an equal value of the estate, he did not inherit any land. He purchased land In Moore County and farmed it. His seven children were named: Elizabeth, Jacob, Paul, Henry, Christian, Isham, and Mary. Paul left North Carolina for Georgia, and the rest of the children moved to Mississippi In 1830, Leonard I moved to Mississippi where he died at the age of 77. He was buried In Copiah County near Allen, Copiah Co., Mississippi. 1790 census (Moore Co): Listed. 1810 census (Moore Co): 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45, 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 3 females 10 to 16-26. Merged General Note: Was the first Furrer born In North Carolina. Since he was born at the same time that his family arrived at Cold Water Creek, his infancy may have been a major factor In his father's decision to remain there. With this In mind, it is ironic to note that all seven of his children left North Carolina to settle elsewhere, and In later life he himself moved to Mississippi Leonard I was only 11 years old when his father died In 1769. Although he received an equal value of the estate, he did not inherit any land. He purchased land In Moore County and farmed it. His seven children were named: Elizabeth, Jacob, Paul, Henry, Christian, Isham, and Mary. Paul left North Carolina for Georgia, and the rest of the children moved to Mississippi In 1830, Leonard I moved to Mississippi where he died at the age of 77. He was buried In Copiah County near Allen, Copiah Co., Mississippi. Info from Ben Bunting @ f58905@knology.net

Paul Furr Jr owned large plantation in Locust, NC. Was very wealthy and owned 11 slaves in 1820 census.

Rosena Furr known as Rosa.

1850 Federal Stanly County, NC census page 38. Mathias Furr was a very wealthy man who owned many slaves and a large plantation. He purchased one slave named, Patsy, who was caught in Africa by slave traders, for three guns. Also known as Tise.

Wilson Furr served as private in Co. D, 28th. NC Inf., enlisted in Stanly County 15 3 1862 ( age 28), wounded in head and captured Wilderness, Va. 6 May 1864, hospitalized Washington, DC, confined Old Capital Prison, 7 Sept. 1864. Transferred to Fort Delaware, DE. 19 Sept. 1864, paroled 19 June 1865.

1900 Federal Stanly County, NC census sheet 237 A 3

1900 Federal Stanly County, NC census sheet 249 B 15

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Hugh Treece was a World War II veteran.

William J. Smith served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was a B-24 navigator. He entered service on

14 Aug. 1942. He served 20 months over seas and received the EAMEY medal and the good conduct medal. Discharged 22 Sept. 1945.

J.C. Treece served in the Navy during World War II.