graduated from Hebron Academy in 1859, from Colby college in 1863, and was admitted to the Bar in 1866. He was a member of the Maine Legislature, 1870-1871, and in 1878 he was chosen a member of the Board of Trustees of Colby University, and in 1881 he became treasurer of the University.
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Contribution by Annie Dorey
(Two of their five children survived childhood.) Daughters:
Adeline "Addie" L. Bonney (Mrs. Horace A. McGuire) --Portland residents
Helen B. Bonney (Mrs. William D. McGuire) -- NYC residents
Two years after suffering a paralytic stroke, he died of heart failure.
He was buried in Turner, a town founded by his great-grandfather.
More Info from Annie
According to biographical info and his lengthy obituary:
- before going to Wash.D.C. to work as a clerk at the U.S. Treasury, he taught school in Turner & Bucksport
- the Bar admitted him in 1867;
- when he attended & graduated, Colby was named Waterville College (not Colby University)
- trustee of Colby College
- other sources say he was in the ME Legislature 1869-70
- he was a devoted Baptist
- and this clip from my forthcoming book:
In 1878 Governor Connor appointed Bonney to the Superior Court of Cumberland County. During his 28 years on the bench, he presided over a record number of criminal trials, including eleven murders. His thorough knowledge of the law was much admired.
Hon. Percival Bonney
He was eulogized at his death as "a man of good thoughts, good deeds, good sense, and good influence, courteous and genial of manner … full of good humor, good companionship, … incorruptible morals and determination."
graduated from Hebron Academy in 1859, from Colby college in 1863, and was admitted to the Bar in 1866. He was a member of the Maine Legislature, 1870-1871, and in 1878 he was chosen a member of the Board of Trustees of Colby University, and in 1881 he became treasurer of the University.
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Contribution by Annie Dorey
(Two of their five children survived childhood.) Daughters:
Adeline "Addie" L. Bonney (Mrs. Horace A. McGuire) --Portland residents
Helen B. Bonney (Mrs. William D. McGuire) -- NYC residents
Two years after suffering a paralytic stroke, he died of heart failure.
He was buried in Turner, a town founded by his great-grandfather.
More Info from Annie
According to biographical info and his lengthy obituary:
- before going to Wash.D.C. to work as a clerk at the U.S. Treasury, he taught school in Turner & Bucksport
- the Bar admitted him in 1867;
- when he attended & graduated, Colby was named Waterville College (not Colby University)
- trustee of Colby College
- other sources say he was in the ME Legislature 1869-70
- he was a devoted Baptist
- and this clip from my forthcoming book:
In 1878 Governor Connor appointed Bonney to the Superior Court of Cumberland County. During his 28 years on the bench, he presided over a record number of criminal trials, including eleven murders. His thorough knowledge of the law was much admired.
Hon. Percival Bonney
He was eulogized at his death as "a man of good thoughts, good deeds, good sense, and good influence, courteous and genial of manner … full of good humor, good companionship, … incorruptible morals and determination."
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PERCIVAL BONNEY
SEPT. 24, 1842
AUG. 4, 1906
FOR 28 YRS.
JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
HIS WIFE
ELIZABETH BRAY
1843 - 1933
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