Robert Futhey
American politician (1789–1870)
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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.
Robert Futhey | |
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| 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) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Parkinson |
| Children | 6, inc. J. Smith Futhey |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
Robert Futhey was born on January 21, 1789, to Martha (née Smith) and Samuel Futhey. His father served in the Revolutionary War.[1][2]
Futhey served in the War of 1812 as a private.[2] He was a Democrat. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1841 to 1842.[1][3][4] He had a farm in West Fallowfield Township.[2]
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 Futhey was a judge and coauthor of The History of Chester County.[1] He died on July 29, 1870.[1]
