Anna Cuyler (Rector) Furman (1865 - 1941)

Born 21 Jul 1865 in Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, USA

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During the 1870 US Census, 1. William J Rictor (age 52, born in NY), was living in Glenville, Schenectady, New York, with his wife, 2. Margarett Rictor (age 48, born in NY), and their children,

3. Ema Rictor (Daughter, age 15, born in NY)

4. Anna Rictor (Daughter, age 4, born in NY)

5. George Batcher (Male, age 15, born in NY)

William's occupation is "Farmer", George is "Farm Labor". William's Value of Real Estate is $1,5000., and Value of Personal Estate is $14,150. Margaret "Keeps House", and Ema and Anna are "At Home".

During the 1880 US Census, 1. William Rector (age 62, born in NY), is living in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, with his wife, 2. Margaret Rector (age 38, born in NY), and their children,

3. Emma Rector (Daughter, age 24, born in NY)

4. Anna C Rector (Daughter, age 15, born in NY)

William and Margaret are living in Schenectady, NY. William is "Retired Farmer". Each of William's and Margaret's parents were born in NY. William and Margaret can read and write.

During the 1900 US Census, 1. John M Furman (age 34, born in Sept 1866 in NY), was living in Mt. Pleasant Township North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, with his wife, 2. Anna C Furman (age 35, born in July 1865 in NY), and their children,

3. Rae-Alcha Furman (Son, age 7, born in Feb 1893 in NY)(THIS IS DAUGHTER)

4. Helen Cuyler Furman (Daughter, age 4, born in Aug 1896 in NY)

5. Walter Camp Gunst (Scholar, Male, age 13, born in Feb 1887 in NY)

6. Bradford Meinell (Scholar, Male, age 12, born in June 1888 in NY)

7. Emma Johnson (Servant, Female, age 20, born in June 1880 in Sweden)

8. Annie Dougherty (Servant, Female, age 28, born in Oct 1872 in Ireland)

9. Ellen Murphy (Servant, Female, age 35, born in Jan 1865 in Ireland)

10. Delia Kelly (Servant, Female, age 22, born in May 1878 in Ireland)

11. Edward Hallech (Janitor, Male, age 62, born in Mar 1883 in NY)

John and Anna own their home (with a mortgage) located at Pocautico Street, Westchester, NY. John and Anna have been married for 11 years. Anna has birthed 2 children and 2 are living. John's occupation is "School Teacher", Walter and Bradford are "At School" (These two boys are the students of John's school, Irving Institute). Husband, wife, children, scholar students, servants and Janitor can all read and write!

All parents of John and Anna were born in NY.

Info on the current Irving School Website:

The Irving Institute was a private boarding school for boys founded in North Tarrytown (now Sleepy Hollow) by William and Charles Lyons in 1837. In 1904 it was acquired by Dr. John Furman, who changed its name to the Irving School. The school was sold to the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns in 1955. Sleepy Hollow High School is located on the site of the former Irving School. This postcard gives a panoramic view of the campus in the early part of the 20th century.

The Irving Banner was a newspaper published monthly by the students at the Irving Institute. This first issue was published in November 1846. It is part of a bound volume that belonged to Ward Carpenter, a well-known Westchester surveyor and alumnus of the school.

The Irving School’s yearbook was known as the Sketch Book. These four pages from the 1925 yearbook show the faculty for that year, two graduating seniors with information about their activities and where they were going to college and a collage of pictures of the student body.

1905 New York State Census, 1. John M Furman (age 38), was living in Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York, with his wife, 2. Listed a Jennie, This Should Be ANNA Furman (age 39), and their children,

3. Rae Alcha Furman (Daughter, age 12)

4. Helen Furman (Daughter, age 8)

John and Anna are livng at the John D Rockefeller Estate located on Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. John's occupation is "Principal of School" on "Own Account" (self employed), Anna is "X", and Rae Alcha and Helen are "Student". It appears that the Irving School population was living on the John D Rockefeller Estate at the time of the taking of the 1905 New York State Census!

Census page prior (left side of page 11 in the link) to the Furman family listing reports 9 individuals living at the John D Rockefeller Estate. Census page same as the Furman family listing (right side of page 11) reports 50 individuals, TURN the page, left side is filled with "Scholars" that are "Students" living on the John D Rockefeller Estate (might exclude last 2 individuals on this page). The bottom of page states, "Here Ends the Ennumeration of the Village of North Tarrytown, NY"

The occupations of individuals living on the John D Rockefeller Estate are many, including "Teacher" (likely to be Irving School Teachers), "Servants", "Domestic", "Housework", "Coachman", "Financier", "Clergyman", "Machinist", "Day Labor", "Driver Automobile", "Greenhouse Work", "Gardener", "Bookeeper".

During the 1910 US Census, 1. John M Furman (age 43, born in NY), is living in Mt Pleasant, Westchester, New York, with his wife, 2. Anna C Furman (age 44, born in NY), and their children,

3. Raealcha Furman (Daughter, age 17, born in NY)

4. Helen C Furman (Daughter, age 13, born in NY)

John and Anna were living on Beverly Road, Westchester, NY. John and Anna have both been married once, and for 20 years. Anna has birthed 2 children and 2 are living. John's occupation is "Teacher" at "Private School" working on "Own Account" (self employed), Anna is "None".

Witin this census image, several individuals report occupations of teacher, servant, etc. at School. These persons may have worked at The Irving School.

During the 1920 US Census, 1. John M Furman (age 53, born in NY), is living at The Irving School in North Tarrytown, Mt. Pleasant, Westchester, New York, with his wife, 2. Anna C Furman (age 54, born in NY), and their children,

3. Helen K Furman (Daughter, age 23, born in NY)

4. Rae Alcha Furman (Daughter, age 26, born in NY)

And,

5. Bessie R Forbes (Servant, age 22, born in Scotland)

6. Sarah Mullett (Servant, age 42, born in Cuba)

7. Rose Nixon (Servant, age 39, born in NC)

8. Sarah Jones (Servant, age 32, born in NC)

9. Frank Rocker (Hired man, Male, age 60, born in Scotland)

10. Walles Jones (Hired man, Male, age 43, born in VA)

11. Richard Plater (Hired man, Male, age 39, born in PA)

12. Walter Jones (Hired man, Male, age 26, born in NC)

13. James Reynolds (Teacher, Male, age 30, born in NC)

14. Roy Deshong (Teacher, Male, age 31, born in PA)

15. William Ducan (Teacher, Male, age 28, born in GA)

16. Edward Bennetts (Teacher, Male, age 34, born in CT)

17. Prescott Cleveland (Teacher, Male, age 36, born in NY)

John and Anna own their home located on Broadway (Irving School), Tarrytown, NY. John's occupation is "Head Master" of "Own School", Anna, Helen, and Rae Alcha, are "None", all others are acting within their job capacities noted above at "Private School".

During the 1930 US Census, 1. John Furman (age 63, born in NY), was living in North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, with his wife, 2. Anna C Furman (age 64, born in NY).

John and Anna own their home (and Irving School) valued at $250,000, located in Tarrytown, NY. The family owns a Radio. John was age 22 when he first married, and Anna was age 23. John's occupation is "School Master" of "Int (Intermediate) School", Anna is "None". John is not a Vetran of the US Military.

John's parents were born in NY. Anna's parents were born in NY.

Family I can identify that is living and/or working at the school (on same census image as John and Anna):

John and Anna's youngest Daughter, Helen C Mattern, her husband, Walter G Mattern, and two of their sons:

1. Walter G Mattern (age 54, born in PA)

2. Helen C Mattern (age 35, born in NY)

3. John W Mattern (age 6, born in NY)

4. Walter A Mattern (age 3, born in NY)

Walter and Helen have been married for about 8 years and are renting their home (monthly rent is "Unknown") located at Irving School, Tarrytown, NY. Walter was age 46 when he first married, Helen was age 27. Walter's occupaiton is "Musician" for "Private".

John and Anna's oldest Daughter, Rae-Alcha Olson, her husband, Walter Olson, adn their Son:

1. Walter Olson (age 38, born in NY)

2. Rae-Alcha Olson (age 37, born in NY)

3. William Olson (age 1 month, born in NY)

Walter and Rae have been married for about 4 years and are renting their home (monthly rent is "Unknown") located at Irving School, Tarrytown, NY. Walter was age 34 when he first married, Rae-Alcha was age 33. Walter's occupation is "Registrar" at "School".

New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909

Name John Furman

Event Type Immigration

Event Date 1932

Event Place New York, New York, United States

Gender Male

Age 65

Birth Year (Estimated) 1867

Birthplace Schenectady N Y

Ship Name Scythia

John was traveling with his wife, Anna, from Havana to NYC. Their address is The Irving School, Tarrytown, NY. Both of their Place of Birth is Schenectady. Anna's Date of Birth is July 21, 1865.

Obituary, The Diamond of Psi Upsilon, Vol. 19, Issue 3:

"Dr. John Myers Furman, Theta '89

One of Psi's Upsilon's most loved and loyal members, Dr. J. M. Furman, died on January 24, in Flower Hospital in New York City following an operation. He was the headmaster and owner of the Irving School for Boys, a college preparatory boarding school at North Tarrytown, NY. He was a priest of the Protestant Episcopal Church and a noted organist.

He was always intersted in having his students who entered colleges where we have chapters, give serious consideration to the glories of Psi Upsilon whose ideals he so truly represented. Because of his splendid character he inspired many of his "boys" to desire election into Psi Upsilon, and the larger number of alumni of the Irving School now on the rolls of Psi Upsilon at many of our eastern chapters is indeed a fine testimonial to him. Two of our younger alumni, M. P. Durkee, Theta '27 and W. P. Sims, Tau '28, who were also alumni of the Irving School became members of his faculty after graduation from college.

It was indeed very rarely that Brother Furman missed a convention, or an initiation at his own chapter. He made it a point to be present at every possible Psi Upsilon gathering. One of the last letters he wrote was to his chapter, the Theta, begging to be excused as one of the speakers at the chapters' 100th Initiation.

Born in Schenectady, N.Y., Dr. Furman was a son of the late Rev. Henry Alfonzo Furman, an Episcopal Priest, and the late Mrs. Catherine Myers Furman.

After graduating from the Schenectady High School in 1885, Dr. Furman entered Union College, where he received his A. B. in 1889. In 1892 he received his M. A. at the college and in 1921 received from his alma mater the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. He was a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. After leaving college he taught in the Cambridge (N. Y.) High School.

In 1891 Dr. Furman bought the Irving Institute, then a boarding and day school for boys, and changing its name to the Irving School, he became its principal. The school, whose pupils range in age from 10 to 20, became well known as a prepatory school.

Dr. Furman was organist of the First Reformed Church in Tarrytown for more than 40 years. On Oct. 18 the fortieth anniversary of his assuming the position, there was a testimonial musical program at the church, in which he played. He was also choir master of the church for many years. John D. Rockefeller Sr., was a friend of his. He played the organ in Mr. Rockefeller's home at Pocantico Hills on a number of the latter's birthdays and Mr. Rockefeller heard him play in the church.

Dr. Furman became a Deacon of the Protestant Episcopal Church in 1919 and a priest in 1921. He never had a charge. He conducted chapel services at his school, which is nonsecretarian. He belonged to the Fortnightly Club, the Tarrytown Historical Society and the Episcopal Clergy Association and had been active in raising funds for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Anna Cuyler Rector; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Mattern and Mrs. Walter Olson, both of Tarrytown; a sister, Mrs. Howard Sargent of Bridgeport, Conn., and by three grandchildren."

During the 1940 US Census, 1. Anna Furman (age 74, born in NY), was living in North Tarrytown, Mount Pleasant Town, Westchester, New York, with her family,

2. Carl Olson (Son-in-law, age 47, born in NY)

3. Rae-Alcha Olson (Daughter, age 47, born in NY)

4. William Olson (Grandson, age 11, born in NY)

5. Walter Mattern (Son-in-law, age 47, born in PA)

6. Helen Mattern (Daughter, age 44, born in NY)

7. John Mattern (Grandson, age 15, born in NY)

Turn the Census Page,

8. Walter Mattern (Grandson, age 13, born in NY)

Following Grandson, Walter, are two "Boarders", seemingly at this same address, on the Census.

Anna and her family are living at the Irving School located in Westchester, NY. Anna owns her home valued at $50,000. Anna is now Widowed. Carl's occupation is "Head Master" of "Private School" (1939 salary/wages were $2,400.), Walter is "Teacher" on "Own Account" (self employed), Helen is "Stenographer" at "Private School". Anna, Rae-Alcha, and Helen, in 1939, received $50. or more that was other than wages/salary.

Anna completed 4 years of High School, Carl completed 4 years of College, Rae-Alcha completed 4 years of High School, William completed 5th Grade, Walter "Blank Space", Helen completed 4 years of High School, John completed 2 years of High School, and Grandson, Walter Mattern has completed 8th Grade.

On same Census page, several individuals are teachers and other professionals living and working at Irving Institute "Private School".

Find A Grave Index

Name Anna Cuyler Rector Furman

Maiden Name Rector

Event Type Burial

Event Date 1941

Event Place Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York, United States of America

Photograph Included Y

Birth Date 21 Jul 1865

Death Date 14 Nov 1941

Affiliate Record Identifier 149763562

Cemetery Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Sources

1870 US Census: ["United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8KC-6BH : 17 October 2014), Anna Rictor in household of William J Rictor, New York, United States; citing p. 54, family 450, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,589.]

1880 US Census: ["United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZFG-QRK : 11 July 2016), Anna C Rector in household of William Rector, Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 104, sheet 129C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0929; FHL microfilm 1,254,929.]

1900 US Census: ["United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSPQ-DSV : 22 January 2015), Anna C Furman in household of John M Furman, Mt. Pleasant Township North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States; citing sheet 19A, family 395, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,175.]

1904 Purchase of School, Records of the Irving Institute/School, Historical Note: [1]

1905 New York State Census: [New York State Census, 1905, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV17-LSK : 26 November 2014), John M Furman, Mount Pleasant, North Tarrytown Village, E.D. 03, Westchester, New York; citing p. 19, line 23, county offices, New York.; FHL microfilm 589,697.]

1910 US Census: ["United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5CM-HNW : 29 October 2015), John M Furman, Mt Pleasant, Westchester, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 52, sheet 6B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,102.]

1920 US Census: ["United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV34-387 : 14 December 2015), John M Furman, North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States; citing sheet 12A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,821,276.]

1930 US Census: ["United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4GC-MPM : 8 December 2015), John ? Furman, 1930.]

1932 Trip, Havana to NYC, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957: ["New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24JX-MHW : 2 October 2015), John Furman, 1932; citing Immigration, New York, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).]

John Myers Furman, New York City Death Record: ["New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WKZ-M73 : 20 March 2015), John M. Furman, 24 Jan 1933; citing Death, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 2,070,293.]

1940 US Census: ["United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7S4-BQK : 17 May 2014), Helen Mattern in household of Anna Furman, North Tarrytown, Mount Pleasant Town, Westchester, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 60-118, sheet 67A, family 285, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 2805.]

Find A Grave: ["Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK1G-PB25 : 11 July 2016), Anna Cuyler Rector Furman, 1941; Burial, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York, United States of America, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; citing record ID 149763562, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.]