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     Wyatt C. Funkhouser was born on 7 September 1856 at near Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Joseph Martin Funkhouser and Nancy Elizabeth King.¹ Wyatt C. Funkhouser died on 7 August 1877 at near Brownsburg, Hendricks Co., IN, at age 20.¹

     Zula L. C. Funkhouser was born in May 1898 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Greene Funkhouser and Eunice Idella Swartz.¹

     August G. Funte was born circa 1835 at Germany. He married Elizabeth M. Schulenberg. August G. Funte died on 1 August 1912 at Mitchell Co., IA. He was buried in August 1912 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, Riceville, Jenkins Twp., Mitchell Co., IA.

     Earl R. Funte was born on 7 January 1901 at Riceville, Mitchell Co., IA. He was the son of Edward Gustav Funte and Mary Elizabeth Brenneisen. Earl R. Funte died on 18 February 1909 at Riceville, Mitchell Co., IA, at age 8. He was buried in February 1909 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, Riceville, Mitchell Co., IA.

     Edward Gustav Funte was born on 11 June 1870 at Richland Co., WI. He was the son of August G. Funte and Elizabeth M. Schulenberg. Edward Gustav Funte married Mary Elizabeth Brenneisen, daughter of Edward Brenneisen and Dorothea A. Meyer, in 1898. Edward Gustav Funte died on 22 October 1931 at Charles City, Floyd Co., IA, at age 61. He was buried in October 1931 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, Riceville, Jenkins Twp., Mitchell Co., IA.

     Frank Lee Funte was born on 24 February 1911 at Riceville, Mitchell Co., IA. He was the son of Edward Gustav Funte and Mary Elizabeth Brenneisen. Frank Lee Funte married Ruth Utesch, daughter of Friedrich Utesch and Christena (?). Frank Lee Funte died on 27 September 1990 at age 79.

     Iola Dorothea Funte was born on 11 February 1909 at Riceville, Mitchell Co., IA. She was the daughter of Edward Gustav Funte and Mary Elizabeth Brenneisen. Iola Dorothea Funte married Walter Ernest Swan on 17 November 1945 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., IA. Iola Dorothea Funte died on 14 April 1999 at Little Cedar, Mitchell Co., IA, at age 90.

     Charles William Fuqua married Lillian G. Scherrer.

     Ernest V. Fuqua was born in November 1892 at Overton Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of John Fuqua and Amanda Fitzgerald Windle.¹

     Harry Thomas Fuqua Jr. was born on 30 July 1923 at Amelia Co., VA. He married Doris Elizabeth Gearheart on 12 May 1951 at Richmond, VA. Harry Thomas Fuqua Jr. died on 27 April 2006 at age 82.

     John Fuqua was born in February 1849 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of John Thomas Fuqua and Margaret Call. John Fuqua married Amanda Fitzgerald Windle, daughter of Robert Sevier Windle and Amanda Fitzgerald Harris, circa 1882 at Overton Co. (probably), TN.¹ John Fuqua died circa 1920 at Tennessee.

     John Thomas Fuqua was born in 1811 at Montgomery Co., KY. He married Margaret Call on 10 January 1831 at Bourbon Co., KY. John Thomas Fuqua died in 1880 at Loveland, Pottawattamie Co., IA.
Note: Fuqua information per Fuqua & Goss Family Trees genealogy prepared by Tracy Goss, online at ancestry.com.

     Moses Fuqua was born circa 1790. He married Susan Ruffner, daughter of David Ruffner and Anna Brumbach, circa 1816 at Virginia.

     Richard L. Fuqua was born on 5 March 1926 at Brown Co., IL. He was the son of Charles William Fuqua and Lillian G. Scherrer. Richard L. Fuqua married Mary Evelyn Pigg, daughter of Freiley Llewellyn Pigg and Helen D. Termin, on 17 March 1955 at Schuyler Co., IL. Richard L. Fuqua died on 15 June 2000 at Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL, at age 74 OBITUARY - The Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 4

Richard L. “Dick” Fuqua, 74, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, June 15, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born March 5, 1926, in Brown County, the son of Charles William and Lillian Grace Sherrer Fuqua. He married Mary E. Pigg Kinnamon on March 17, 1955, in Schuyler County. She preceded him in death on May 23, 1966. He later married Norma Randall Smith on March 14, 1975, in Rushville. She survives.
He was a retired farmer. He attended Brown and Schuyler County schools and was of the Protestant faith.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served his country in the United States Army from 1949-1952,
He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4 in Rushville. He always enjoyed traveling and fishing and was known to many as an animal lover.
Survivors include four step-children, Norman “Butch” Kinnamon (wife Ruth Ann) of Carthage, Jane Ann Martin (husband Marion) of Versailles, Cindy Behrends (husband Bob) of Timewell, and Steve Smith (wife Deb) of Beardstown; two brothers, Lozelle Fuqua (wife June) of Rushville and Bill Fuqua (wife Shirley) of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Vivian Trone (husband Glen) of Walnut and Marian Anderson (husband Glen) of Rushville; seven step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one step-grandson; one niece and one nephew.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 17, in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Hersman Cemetery with military services conducted at the graveside by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice, Culbertson Memorial Hospital or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

     Robert K. Fuqua was born in September 1890 at Overton Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of John Fuqua and Amanda Fitzgerald Windle.¹

     Roxie M. Fuqua was born in July 1887 at Overton Co. (probably), TN.¹ She was the daughter of John Fuqua and Amanda Fitzgerald Windle.¹

     William S. Fuqua was born in August 1884 at Overton Co. (probably), TN.¹ He was the son of John Fuqua and Amanda Fitzgerald Windle.¹

     Charles Truman Furay married Winnona May Snedicker.

     Emma Gertrude Furay was born on 14 August 1902 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of Charles Truman Furay and Winnona May Snedicker. Emma Gertrude Furay married Edward Russell Linebaugh, son of Elijah Linebaugh and Anna Virginia Semler, on 20 July 1922. Emma Gertrude Furay died on 2 April 1977 at age 74. She was buried in April 1977 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH.

     Michael Furey married Caroline (?).¹

     Thomas Furey was born on 30 July 1875.¹ He was the son of Michael Furey and Caroline (?)¹ Thomas Furey married May Brower, daughter of Nathan Weaver Brower and Emily Tomlinson, on 30 June 1898 at Camden, NJ, Ceremony by S. S. Weaver, J.P.

No children as of 1926.¹

     Bernard Lavern Furgason was born on 5 July 1900 at Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Edward Laverne Furgason and Myrtle Elizabeth Dunn. Bernard Lavern Furgason married Lila Isabelle Matthews, daughter of LeRoy Neafie Matthews and Vivian Victoria Mellon, on 25 February 1922 at Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI. Bernard Lavern Furgason died on 24 September 1945 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 45

Obituary:

Bernard LaVern Furgason, oldest son of Edward and the late Myrtle E. Furgason was born July 5, 1900 in Clinton, Michigan and passed away Sept. 24, 1945 in his home three miles southeast of Tecumseh at the age of 45 years, 2 months, and 19 days, spending all his life in Lenawee County except 6 years. He was married February 25, 1922 to Lila Isabelle Matthews and was preceded in death by 3 sons, two dying in infancy and Gordon Lyle who gave his life to our country in Italy, Nov. 10, 1943.

Surviving besides the wife are 6 daughters, Mrs. Verna Cramer of Hudson, Vivian, Mary, Josephine, Shirley, and Ruth at home, and 3 sons Pfc. Glenn of Camp Blanding, Fla., Apprentice Seaman Gaylon of Great Lakes, Ill., and John William at home, his father Edward L. and a brother Leonard E both of Tecumseh, and a grandson, Wellington Cramer of Hudson, other relatives and a host of friends.

He was buried in September 1945 at Franklin Township Cemetery, Tipton, Lenawee Co., MI, Findagrave #35664330.

     Edward Laverne Furgason was born on 15 March 1877 at Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Willard Furgason and Adeline Priscilla Wilson.¹ Edward Laverne Furgason married Myrtle Elizabeth Dunn, daughter of John A. Dunn and Eunice Grace Leap, on 24 November 1898 at Lenawee Co., MI. Edward Laverne Furgason married Mary Luella Matthews, daughter of LeRoy Neafie Matthews and Vivian Victoria Mellon, on 17 August 1940 at Williams Co., OH. Edward Laverne Furgason died on 14 July 1952 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 75.
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02/14/40 FURGASON v. DUNN:

SUPREME COURT OF MICHIGAN
February 14, 1940

FURGASON
v.
DUNN

SYLLABUS BY THE COURT
1. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE -- ORAL CONTRACT -- BURDEN OF PROOF -- RECORD.
In suit for specific performance of alleged oral contract of defendant civil war veteran to leave home to plaintiff and his late wife, defendant's daughter, if they would give up farming and move to town and make a home for him, record sustained trial court's finding that plaintiff had sustained the burden of proving the contract as alleged.

2. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE -- ORAL CONTRACT TO LEAVE PROPERTY -- INJUNCTION --
MODIFICATION OF DECREE.

In suit for specific performance of civil war veteran's oral contract to leave home to plaintiff and his late wife, defendant's daughter, in return for their giving up farming and moving to town to make a home for him and to enjoin defendant's eviction proceedings commenced after death of plaintiff's wife, portions of decree granting defendant the right to elect whether he would make his home with plaintiff on the premises or have the exclusive use thereof with fee title in plaintiff is vacated and injunctive relief prayed for, granted. The opinion of the court was delivered by: Mcallister Appeal from Lenawee; Rathburn (G. Arthur), J. Submitted October 5, 1939. (Docket No. 57, Calendar No. 40,547.) Decided February 14, 1940.

Rehearing denied April 1, 1940.

Bill by Edward Furgason against John A. Dunn for specific performance of an oral contract to convey land, an injunction and other relief. Decree for plaintiff. Defendants appeal. Remanded for modification.

McALLISTER, J. Plaintiff and his wife had been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Tecumseh for a period of 21 years prior to 1926. Plaintiff's wife was the daughter of defendant, a civil war veteran, who for some years prior to the time above-mentioned had been residing in the soldiers' home at Grand Rapids. On a visit to his daughter and son-in-law, defendant proposed, as is claimed by plaintiff, that he would purchase a house in Tecumseh, if plaintiff and his wife would agree to make a home there for him; and in consideration of such an agreement, he stated that he would leave the home to them after his death. Plaintiff claims he and his wife consented to such an agreement and that thereafter defendant purchased such a house. Plaintiff and his wife gave up farming and went to live in Tecumseh in the new home. Defendant for the first few years did not live continuously with his daughter and son-in-law, but commencing in 1933 he spent most of his time there, occasionally traveling back to the soldiers' home for a short stay from time to time. In March, 1938, plaintiff's wife died. Shortly thereafter defendant told plaintiff that defendant's other daughter was coming to make her home there and that he wanted plaintiff to move out of the premises. It seems to be conceded that defendant further told plaintiff that he would give him $500 if he would move out without causing any trouble. At the time plaintiff appears to have been suffering considerable anguish because of the death of his wife. He did not want to leave his home where they had lived together for the previous 12 years, and although he did not enter into a controversy with defendant, he continued to reside in the home. Defendant, on June 2, 1938, commenced summary proceedings for possession of the premises, and shortly thereafter plaintiff filed his bill of complaint and caused an injunction to be issued, restraining defendant from the prosecution of such summary proceedings and asking specific performance of the alleged contract. Plaintiff's bill was founded upon the alleged oral agreement in which it was claimed defendant had promised to leave the home to him and his wife at the time of defendant's death, in consideration of their making a home for him in his remaining years. The trial court found that such an agreement was entered into between the parties. Defendant appeals. It is claimed by defendant that the alleged agreement was not proved by a preponderance of the evidence. Plaintiff himself was a witness and testified that defendant "said if we would give up farming, move to town, make a home for him, he would buy a place in Tecumseh, pay for it, and if we took care of him as long as he lived, in his sickness, he would fix it up so when he was through with it, it would be ours, wife and mine." Plaintiff's son, Bernard, also testified to the fact that such an agreement had been made by defendant; another son, Leonard, testified that defendant told him that when defendant "was done with it, it belonged to my folks." John Jones, a disinterested witness, stated that defendant had told him that he had made a bargain with plaintiff and his wife to come down and make a home for him and that it was going to be their home "as quick as I get through with it." Claimed inconsistencies in plaintiff's testimony as compared to his conduct do not detract from the substantial nature of the evidence supporting the decree in his favor. On a review of the record, we are of the opinion that plaintiff sustained the burden of proving the contract as alleged. In his bill, plaintiff asked that defendant "be permanently enjoined from selling, assigning, mortgaging or otherwise disposing of the lands and premises * * * and from ousting or attempting to oust the plaintiff from the possession thereof, and from interfering in any manner or preventing the plaintiff in the performance of his obligation under the aforesaid agreement." The trial court, having found that the agreement in question was entered into between the parties, adjudged that defendant would have not to exceed five days from the date of the decree in which to elect whether he desired to make his home with plaintiff on the premises, or whether he desired the exclusive use thereof during the remainder of his life; that if defendant elected to accept the exclusive use thereof, plaintiff would be required to vacate the premises within seven days after the filing of such election; and the court further decreed fee title to the premises to be in plaintiff, subject to the aforesaid rights of defendant, according to the agreement. In this regard, we are of the opinion that the decree of the trial court should be modified by vacating that portion which granted plaintiff the relief above set forth, and that, in lieu thereof, the decree should grant the injunctive relief prayed for. The suit is, therefore, remanded to the circuit court for a decree in conformity with this determination, and is, in all other matters, affirmed, with costs to plaintiff.
BUSHNELL, C.J., and SHARPE, POTTER, CHANDLER, NORTH, WIEST, and BUTZEL, JJ.,
concurred.
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     Ernest L. Furgason was born on 3 August 1931 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Bernard Lavern Furgason and Lila Isabelle Matthews. Ernest L. Furgason died on 26 December 1931 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI.

     Gaylon Duane Furgason was born on 7 June 1927 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Bernard Lavern Furgason and Lila Isabelle Matthews. Gaylon Duane Furgason died on 28 November 2004 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 77 Newspaper article:

BRITTON -- Gaylon Duane Furgason, 77, of Britton died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at Herrick Manor. He was born in Tecumseh on June 7, 1927, the son of Bernard and Lila (Matthews) Furgason. On Oct. 22, 1949, he was married to Clara Fick in Adrian and she survives. Gaylon was employed at Tecumseh Products for 42 years prior to retiring. He was also engaged in farming. He enjoyed winters in Florida, camping, dancing, playing cards, golf, and spending time with his family. Gaylon served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his wife, Gaylon is survived by two sons, Roger (Mary) Furgason of Britton and James (Marjorie) Furgason of Tecumseh; one daughter, Sandra (Jim) DeBerry of Orange City, Fla; one brother, John "Bill" Furgason of Blissfield; six sisters, Verna (Walter) Rowe of Pioneer, Ohio, Vivian Woods of Leesburg, Fla., Mary (Elton) Cox of Jacksonville, Fla., Josephine (Tom) Ross of Manchester, Mich., Shirley (Stanley) Schadewald of Tecumseh and Ruth Greenman of Adrian; and two granddaughters, Jennifer Furgason of Ypsilanti and Nancy Furgason of Britton. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard; his mother, Lila (Furgason) Suydam; and four brothers, Harold, Gordon, Glenn and Ernest Furgason.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at the Tecumseh Chapel of Couture-Handler Funeral Homes from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Ridge Highway in Britton with Pastor James Balzer officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund or the charity of the donor's choice.

     Glenn Ivan Furgason was born on 20 December 1925 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Bernard Lavern Furgason and Lila Isabelle Matthews. Glenn Ivan Furgason married Deloris Jane Manthey, daughter of Otto E. Manthey and Louise R. Maerzke, on 4 August 1945 at Palmyra, Lenawee Co., MI. Glenn Ivan Furgason died on 5 June 2003 at Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 77 Newspaper article:

DEERFIELD: Glenn Ivan Furgason, 77, of Deerfield, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. He was born Dec. 20, 1925, in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of Bernard and Lila (Suydam) Furgason. On Aug. 4, 1945, he was married to Deloris Manthey at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra, Mich. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in World War II. He owned and operated the Deerfield Mobil Gas Station from 1954 until 1972. He then went to work for the Deerfield Co-Op Association, where he drove truck and remained there until he retired in 1990. Glenn enjoyed reading, spending winters in Florida, working on engines and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris of Deerfield; his children, Dian (Raymond) Gallatin of Howell, Mich., Carol (Monty) Love of Deerfield, Marcia (Mike) Gilson of Deerfield and Elaine (Tom) Korican of Tecumseh; grandchildren Conrad Cannon of Saline, Chad Gallatin of Brighton, Mich., Rachelle Gallatin of Howell, Mich., Amanda Gudorf of South Bend, Ind., Cory Cote of Tecumseh, Mich., and Luke Cannon, Glory Nighswander, Benjamin Gilson and Colbi Cousino, all of Deerfield, Mich; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Verna Rowe of Pioneer, Ohio, Vivian Woods of Leesburg, Fla., Mary Cox of Jacksonville, Fla., Josephine Ross of Manchester, Mich., Shirley Schadewald of Tecumseh and Ruth Greenman of Adrian and two brothers, Gaylon "Dick" Furgason of Britton and John "Bill" Furgason of Blissfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Harold, Gordon and Ernest Furgason.

Funeral services for Glenn will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra with the Rev. Gary Leking officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield Cemetery in Deerfield. Friends may call at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield on Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund, Deerfield Fire Dept. or to a charity of the donor's choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral.

     Gordon Lyle Furgason was born on 7 September 1924 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Bernard Lavern Furgason and Lila Isabelle Matthews. Gordon Lyle Furgason began military service WW II, U.S. Army. He died on 10 November 1943 at Italy at age 19.

     Harold Lavern Furgason died on 8 June 1923 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. He was born on 8 June 1923 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. He was the son of Bernard Lavern Furgason and Lila Isabelle Matthews.

     Helen M. D'Arcy Furgason was born on 18 June 1935 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. She was the daughter of Albert Aaron D'Arcy and Mary Luella Matthews. Helen M. D'Arcy Furgason married Donald Lee Escott, son of Paul Escott and Hessie Updyke, on 18 June 1955 at Lenawee Co., MI. Helen M. D'Arcy Furgason died on 17 January 2000 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 64 Newspaper article:

TECUMSEH - Helen M. Escott, 64, of Tecumseh, was called to her heavenly home Jan. 17, 2000, when God realized she was very tired and the burden was too heavy for her to carry. She was born June 18, 1935, in Tecumseh, the daughter of Mary Matthews and Edward Furgason. On June 18, 1955, she married Donald L. Escott in Tecumseh. Helen was a lifelong resident of the Tecumseh area, graduating from Tecumseh High School in 1953. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Tecumseh, and Rebekah Lodge #338. Helen's loves in life were her grandchildren, camping, cross stitching and crocheting. Helen is survived by her husband, Donald, two daughters, Deborah (Craig) White of Adrian and Rhonda (John) Boudrie of Houghton Lake; four grand-daughters, Kristine White of Grand Rapids, Stefanie White of Adrian, Taylor Boudrie of Houghton and Ann Neumann of Adrian and three stepbrothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Roy Allshouse, and one brother, Robert Irwin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church, Tecumseh, with Pastor Doug Winters officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. A Rebekah service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Tecumseh.

     Herbert V. Furgason was born on 21 August 1867 at Lenawee Co., MI.¹ He married Hattie M. Dunn on 6 February 1889 at Franklin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI. Herbert V. Furgason died on 18 August 1937 at Cambridge Twp., Lenawee Co., MI, at age 69.