Robert Futhey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1841–1842 Serving with John D. Steele, William K. Correy, John B. Chrisman, Emmor Elton, Robert Laverty | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Baily, Joshua Hartshorne, John Morgan, Joel Swayne |
| Succeeded by | Emmor Elton, Robert Parke, Jesse Column Dickey, John Beitler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1789 |
| Died | July 29, 1870 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Parkinson |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Robert Futhey (January 21, 1789 – July 29, 1870) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1841 to 1842.
Biography
Robert Futhey was born on January 21, 1789, to Martha (née Smith) and Samuel Futhey. His father served in the Revolutionary War.[1]
Futhey served in the War of 1812. He was a Democrat. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1841 to 1842.[1][2][3]
Futhey married Margaret Parkinson of Carlisle. They had six children, John S., J. Smith, James L., Martha, Elizabeth J. and Robert. His son J. Smith was a judge and author of The History of Chester County.[1] He died on July 29, 1870.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Wiley, Samuel T. (1893). Garner, Winfield Scott (ed.). Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, Comprising A Historical Sketch of the County. Gresham Publishing Company. pp. 313–314. Retrieved November 4, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ↑ Thomson, W. W., ed. (1898). Chester County and Its People. The Union History Company. p. 440. Retrieved November 4, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ↑ "Robert Futhey". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
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