Background
FURNESS, Christopher Furness was born on April 23, 1852 in West Hartlepool. 7th son of late John Furness, W. Hartlepool, and Averill, daughter of John Wilson, late of Naisbet Hall, Company Durham.
FURNESS, Christopher Furness was born on April 23, 1852 in West Hartlepool. 7th son of late John Furness, W. Hartlepool, and Averill, daughter of John Wilson, late of Naisbet Hall, Company Durham.
Privately.
Contested York City, 1898. Lord of the Manors of Cundall and Grantley, Yorkshire, N.R. Patron of seven Livings. Sir Christopher Furness, Member of Parliament (Liberal) Hartlepool 1891-1895, and 1900-1910; re-elected, but unseated on petition; Justice of the Peace, Deputy-Lieutenant, County Durham and North Riding of Yorkshire; shipowner, shipbuilder, and engine-builder; head of Furness, Withy, and Company, and the “Furness Line” of steamers.
Liberal.
Clubs : Reform, Devonshire, R. T. Yacht.
Spouse 1876, Jane Annette, o.daughter of late Henry Suggitt, Brierton. Heir: Honourable Marmaduke Furness.
