. As a young man he worked as a clerk in the Phillips Brook territory for timber operations. This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 08:36. It became a destination for the local hunters to meet and swap stories at the end of the hunt. 1878-1974, February 01, 1946, Page PAGE THREE, Image 3, brought to you by University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Pine and iron. Gavin Ashworth photo. [2], Du Pont was elected to the board of directors of the Delaware Trust Company, where his father was president (and later chairman of the board), in 1921. In addition to the indoor galloping track, the first in the United States, the farm featured a large barn for race horses; a 40-foot (12m)-wide by 120-foot (37m)-long indoor riding ring, used by trainers for schooling young horses; the half-mile training track and its adjacent combination viewing stand/water tower; a breeding shed; a hunter barn; a show horse barn; a loading barn with ramps, for transporting horses to competition; and a grassy, half-mile chute that connected the training track with the race horse, hunter and show horse barns. Fine and Rare William and Mary Walnut Tall Case Clock, Works by Peter Stretch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1715-25, 6. He grew up in Portsmouth, RI. This book, which took more than three years to complete, was the largest printed in colonial America. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Piper; her parents, Jamie and Tammi . Dudley William N. Bill DuPont, 62, passed away Sunday January 5, 2020 at Harrington Hospital, Webster Campus. The latter opened on June 26, 1937. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. During this time, he was also playing minor league ball in Canada. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, William (Kathleen) Dupont, Sr. of Simmesport and John Dupont of Big Bend; sisters, Louana St. Romain of Baton Rouge, Della (Lawrence, Jr.) Hebert of Big Bend, and Sheila (David, Sr.) Courville of Big Bend; brothers, Willie (Wanda) Dupont of Brusly, Vernon (Diana) Dupont of Erwinville, and Jimmy (Stephanie) Dupont of Big Bend; grandchildren: Karlie Lemoine of Mansura, Haelee Dupont of Big Bend, John Dupont, Jr., of Big Bend, Colton Dupont of Big Bend, William J. Dupont, Jr., of Simmesport, Cody Dupont of Simmesport, and Austin Dupont of Simmesport. Group of Four English and Dutch Brass Tobacco Boxes and Grater, Late 17th-Early 18th Century, 21. After hanging up his glove he began working in the beverage industry otherwise known as the Beer Business. He worked for White Mountain Distributors in Berlin for the Clarke family in Keene, N.H., who also had a distributorship there. Its been nearly two years since the Trappe Historical Society and the Speakers House merged under the nonprofit umbrella, Historic Trappe, an organization site which includes three homes occupied by the illustrious Muhlenberg family and the renovated Dewees Tavern, with its ground floor repurposed into a colorful repository of well-appointed galleries. Her father is general manager of the international department of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. He was born in Newport, RI and graduated from Rogers High School. That auction included hundreds of pieces collected over the years by William K. du Pont and headlined Sotheby's Americana Week. A graduate of Draper High School, Donald served with the United State Army during the Korean War. [2] During this period, he also established breeding operations at Bellevue Hall, his family's estate in Wilmington, Delaware. William Dupont, Jr, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2022 at his home in Simmesport. Would you like to receive a link to the Conway Daily Sun online eEdition and preview the top stories? The pandemic discouraged volunteer efforts for a while, Lisa Minardi, Historic Trappe's executive director, commented on that day, but the restrictions on gatherings had lifted, alongside the joyful news that the donation of 56 artifacts from the late William K. du Pont's Rocky Hill Collection had become official. Before retiring Bill worked for the City of Fall River in the purchasing department. Success! William "Bill" Kemble du Pont, impassioned and very private collector of American antiques, died tragically in a tractor accident on July 4, leaving the Delaware Valley antiques world without its number one supporter. They also traveled twice to Italy and to Greece, Paris and most all of the island hot spots. An unusual wardrobe and desk, circa 1780-1800 from Lancaster or Lebanon County, distinctive for its floral inlay as well as its architectural cornice, is among du Ponts major gifts, as is the 1,512-page German-language translation of the Martyrs Mirror, published originally in Dutch in 1660 in response to early Christian and Anabaptist persecution. Ihre professionierte Schuldnerberatung in Wien. Each cart even got a complimentary case of Michelob at the start of the tournament, on ice of course. Minardi first encountered William K. du Pont in 2005: I was 22 when I first met Bill as a Winterthur fellow on a visit to see his collection at Rocky Hill, she recalled recently. Choose wisely! In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike #300, Rockville, Md. Anyone can read what you share. The definition of a true connoisseur, Mr. du Pont was a devoted scholar and voracious collector, who was a prominent fixture on the committees of both the Philadelphia and Delaware Antiques Shows, among other notable organizations. Jeff Robinson: Do special interests control Whitaker Woods? He built both an indoor and outdoor tennis court at Bellevue for the benefit of his wife. When William du Pont III unveiled the model of du Pont Centre Friday morning, he looked every inch the part. DuPont R.N., Mary Jo (nee Morris), age 92, of Niles, formerly of Monmouth IL, passed away on Saturday April 10th, 2010, beloved wife of the late Anton Jr. "Tony", loving mother of Anton III (Rose), Barbara (Bruce) Chennell and James (Isabel) DuPont, cherished grandmother of Thomas (Nichole), Katherine, Brian, Megan, Stephanie and William, dear sister of the late Helen . Pair of American Pewter Beakers, Thomas Boardman (1804-1873), Hartford, Connecticut, Circa 1820, 37. Visions: The Bierstadt Brothers: Painting and Photography At The Hudson River Museum, Roman Landscapes: Visions Of Nature & Myth From Rome & Pompeii At The San Antonio Museum Of Art, Percival D. Griffiths The Life & Legacy Of Englands Celebrated Collector, With pouches used for holding sewing and embroidery threads, this thread case was designed to be rolled up and stored in a sewing basket or pocket. Philip Rhodes Dupont of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 8, 2021, with his loving family by his side, following a short and sudden illness. In all, he created 23 racecourses, including Fair Hill, a steeplechase course at Fair Hill in Cecil County, Maryland, and Delaware Park Racetrack for flat racing. Over the last 50 years so many special memories were made as all of the families joined together to enjoy snowmobile weekends, summer outings and of course, deer season! This carved stone foot, made to hold up the front end of a five-plate stove, was made for the house of Philip Erpf, a storekeeper in Schaefferstown. He loved to entertain both family and friends and was widely known as the grill master. Calling hours will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 4-7pm at the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster. [5] Jean Liseter du Pont retained the property her father gave her. Receive the best from Sothebys delivered to your inbox. Signup today! "Bill" Dupont, 64, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. accounts, the history behind an article. 2. William A. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. In the 1920s and 1930s, Liseter Hall Farm was considered the ne plus ultra of Mid-Atlantic horse facilities. The Miller-Ellicott Family Very Fine and Rare Turned and Joined Walnut Gateleg Table, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1730, 18. They also loved all sports in New England and enjoyed watching the games together. Home; Schuldnerberatung; Geschftsfhrung; Die Kanzlei; Home; Schuldnerberatung; Geschftsfhrung; Die Kanzlei Pauline Dijkstra and Elaine Bennet (husband William), as well as many nieces and nephews. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, William (Kathleen) Dupont, Sr. of . Bill was born on May 22, 1928 in Glencoe, MN, the youngest of 7 children of Omar and Mathilda Donnay DuPont. I would expect to have everything up by summer 2022, she said. Other long-term loans have come from the Dietrich American Foundation and the Wunsch Americana Foundation, which have been used to great effect. Ronald R. Dupont, 83, of Westport, MA, passed away on January 16, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He is a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Kemble du Pont of Wilmington and the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Simmons of St. Louis. Walter Louis Dupont GARDINER - It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Walter Louis Dupont on Dec. 6, 2021, at Maine General Medical Center Augusta at the age of 85 from. https://www.nytimes.com/1964/05/07/archives/wkdupont-to-wed-mrs-lea-c-nielsen.html. The estate featured a Gothic Revival castle built in 1855, which du Pont had remodeled into another replica of his boyhood home of Montpelier. There is no photo or video of William A. Dupont.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Group of Six American Pewter Chargers, Attributed to Love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1750-1800, 40. ne of the greatest private collections of Americana ever assembled will headline Sothebys Americana Week in January 2022 in New York. These moments were his fondest. that is degrading to another person. He will be deeply missed by many. On January 1, 1919, du Pont married Jean Liseter Austin. He was the devoted husband of 53 years to Dolores Dupont, and the loving son of the late Alfred and Mary Dupont and brother of the late Alfred Dupont. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Minardi served as his curatorial adviser for many years, visiting him at Rocky Hill, his farm near Newark, Del., and ultimately working to catalog his holdings. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Their marriage celebration in Rosemont, Pennsylvania, was billed as the "Wedding of the Century" in media accounts because of the wealth of each family. Historic Trappe is all the more astonishing for the cadre of volunteers Minardi has assembled, by matching the interests and talents of local residents and by reaching out to students at her alma mater. He was 58 years old. Billy enjoyed everything the North Country had to offer, particularly the outdoors. Copyright Currentobituary.com, Your source for online obituaries and funeral notices. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Richard DuPont 1923 - 2013 Huntingdon Valley, PA, PA - Richard P. DuPont, 89, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 in Jenkintown, PA. Born in Chicopee on Sept. 20, 1923, he was the son of the late William & Laura DuPont. In his prime, William K. DuPont Carpenter was a large imposing man of great character and privilege. Immediate Family: Son of Lammot du Pont I and Mary du Pont. William John DuPONT was born on month day 1925, at birth place, Michigan, to Clifford Francis Dupont and Margaret Hanora (Aunt Sis) Dupont (born KELLY). Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Ronald was born in Fall River, MA to Louis and Olive (Carriera) Dupont. Dupont native Brandon Matthews shot a 1-under 71 during the first round of the PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve Country Club on Thursday and is tied for 47th place. Addresses. Anyone can read what you share. Folk legends say the record season was 13 barrels. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Kenneth Williams 1930 - 2023 Obituary Kenneth Taber 1926 - 2023 Obituary Manuel Swearengin 1962 - 2023 Obituary Today Yesterday This Week This Month Explore All Death Notices Wendell Cox 1934. In 1969, he and his hunting buddies acquired a camp in West Milan, infamously known as Lang Road Associates'.' This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Bill was known for his keen business sense, his deep generosity and infectious sense of humor. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10 am in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., Webster, Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. If you know of an upcoming event for William A. Dupont, please add one. The definition of a true connoisseur, Mr. du Pont was a devoted scholar and voracious collector, who was a prominent fixture on the committees of both the Philadelphia and Delaware Antiques Shows, among other notable organizations. . There are no events at this time. A. Suite A Kenner, LA ROBERT DUPONT OBITUARY Robert "Bob" Dupont, Sr., age 89, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling passed away peacefully on Monday, March 22,. He filled the Wambuack and Androscoggin Valley Country Club golf courses to maximum capacity and fun was had by all. William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. Mrs. Nielsen was graduated from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn. Graduated from Rogers High School. Group of Five American Carved Wooden Canes, Late 19th Century, 17. Head of Delaware Trust Co. Was Noted as an Architect of Race Courses", "Last hurrah for historic Liseter Hall Farm". Hear your loved one's obituary. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Search Dupont obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Three sold or gave their interests to the National Trust. Be Nice. MARY DUPONT OBITUARY. As a dual major, she wrote her history honors thesis on the Muhlenberg family, and completed a catalog of the Ursinus College fraktur collection for her honors thesis in museum studies. We won't share it with anyone else. William du Pont (August 21, 1855 - January 20, 1928) was a member of the Delaware Du Pont family.He was the youngest son of General Henry du Pont (1812-1889) and Louisa Gerhard du Pont (1816-1900).. Life and career. Father of Paulina Dean and Wilhelmina Haedrick Ross. As Minardi leads a tour through the taverns galleries, she points out several other du Pont donations, including a rare raised-panel door, circa 1775, in which then-customary two wrought iron hooks were used to display decorated hand towels, and a wrought iron fork-spatula that had arrived unceremoniously one day simply because du Pont felt she needed it for display. Very Fine and Rare Queen Anne Brown-Painted Maple Slat-Back Side Chair, possibly by Solomon Fussell (c. 1704-1762) or William Savery (1721-1787), probably Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1765, 42. Overall, Historic Trappe is building on this momentum. Rev. TRAPPE, PENN. Over more than six decades, du Pont bought antiques from a battalion of dealers, collectors, and auctioneers . Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home have been entrusted with funeral arrangements. As a young man, Billy excelled in athletics, particularly baseball where he served as a pitcher. You can unsubscribe from Sothebys emails at any time by clicking the Manage your Subscriptions link in any of your emails. We will catalog the du Pont Americana reference library books first and make those available in our online database, then the research files. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. InDepthNH.org is now offering obituaries through the Legacy.com service. Bill was Chairman of Webster EMS and Hubbard Health Systems, and was instrumental in board negotiations allowing healthcare to continue to be available in the Webster community. His civic contributions were many but none were greater than that of the Special Olympics. It probably didn't hurt that in true Billy Bud style, the camp had a full draft beer system. French 'Adam and Eve' Wiggle-Work Pewter Charger, Dated 1719, 36. Very Fine and Rare Northwestern European Cast Brass Five-Knop Circular-Based Candlestick, Late 15th Century, 23. William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. 1 brand they carried was Budweiser and over time Billy became known to many as Billy Bud. 1. William du Pont Jr. (February 11, 1896 December 31, 1965) was an English-born American businessman and banker, and a prominent figure in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. In addition, she provided $10 million to the National Trust to buy the property and to establish an endowment. Click Below To Read Today's Replica Edition! He loved working with kids and coaching them. A visitation for William Dupont, Jr., of Simmesport, will begin at 3:00pm until 6:00pm on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Marksville. Keep it Clean. Caught standing in a high-stakes game of musical chairs, duPont . To leave a message of condolence or to share a memory of Bill, please visit:RJMillerfunerals.net, This site is sponsored as public resource by the independent funeral homes repesented here. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for William Dupont. Shaheen besides working on heating sidewalks? Bonnie Kimnach: Has woke inclusive wordplay gone too far? A walk-through visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St., Gorham. Eugene M. Long: Which competitive colleges are beating a path to our door? In 1927, du Pont imported Satrap from England and brought the son of The Tetrarch to stand at his second facility, the new Walnut Hall Farm near Boyce, Virginia. Delving into the regions history in this way, she said, has made her return to her own family story. His family includes his wife Karen (Lambertson) Dupont of Gorham; children Stephanie Hanlon and husband Shawn of Gorham, James Dupont and wife Cheryle of Blue Ridge, Ga., Paul Dupont and wife Susan of Columbus, Ga., and Mary Ellen Ellerbee and husband Rick of Columbus, Ga.; several grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Jean Baldassara and husband Dominic of Berlin, N.H; nieces, nephews and cousins. 598 Thompson Station Rd, Newark, DE 19711, lived here in 2015 - 2016

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