George James Furness (1868 – 1936), was an

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, and the member of parliament for the constituency of Willesden West on behalf of the Unionist Party from 1922–1923.

Scouting

In the

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, Furness was the second district commissioner of Willesden district. 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 war. Furness continued as district commissioner until his death in 1936.

Legacy

When he died he left an estate valued at £278,312 2s 5d to his wife Mary Mable. He died during his term as

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and his son, George James Barnard Furness, was given the position in 1939.

References

High Sheriffs of Middlesex 1868 births 1936 deaths Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies UK MPs 1922–1923 {{England-Conservative-UK-MP-1860s-stub