Funsten was born in what became Clarke County, Virginia in his lifetime. He graduated from Princeton University in 1838. He inherited about 370 acres of land in the Shenandoah Valley, as well as slaves.
Funsten was born in what became Clarke County, Virginia during his lifetime. He graduated from Princeton University in 1838. He inherited about 370 acres of land in the Shenandoah Valley, as well as enslaved people.