Chris,
Thanks so much for the response. Are your Fuhrs the ones in Buffalo Prarie? I have seen Fuhrs there when I am searching for Philip. Does a Philip born in about 1825 happen to fit in anywhere you have seen? As far as I can tell in city directories and censuses, my Philip was the only Fuhr to make it to/stay in Buffalo, NY. He's here from at least 1849-1854 and is my biggest brick wall.
Bryan