CAPT. ABNER C. PENTON DEAD.
Venerable Citizen of Wilmington Entered into Rest Yesterday Morning Funeral Will Be Heald This Afternoon.
Capt. Abner C. Penton, one of Wilmington's most venerable and highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home. No. 111 North Seventh street, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness extending over a period al several months. While Capt. Penton's death was not entirely unexpected the announcement will bring regret to many friends who knew him well when he led a more active life. The funeral will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the residence by Rev. Fred D. Hale, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church, and the remains wilt be laid to rest In Oakdale cemetery.
Capt. Abner C. Penton was born in Bridgeton, N. J., on March 4th, 1833, and he was, therefore, In the 72nd year of his age. During his earlier life he was a seafaring man and was master of a number of vessels along the coast. During the civil war he ran on one of the blockade fleets between Wilmington and Nassau and later, in 1875, moved to Wilmington to make this city his borne. When fifty-six years of age, Capt. Penton abandoned bis career as ship master and for a term of years was United States shipping commissioner at the port of Wilmington. After that time, he was unfitted for the more active callings, by reason of his age and falling health, and he led a retired life until his death. He was a man of splendid traits of character and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was married early in life to Mrs. Emily F. Blew, who preceded him to the grave on the 6th of last October. There are left surviving three sons, Messrs. Daniel H. Penton, of Wilmington: Baron D. Penton, of Lyons, Ga., and Harry S. Penton, of Mobile, Ala. all prominent in the business life of their respective communities. They have the sympathy of hundreds of friends in the bereavement which has fallen to them so soon after their mother was taken a few months ago.
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, North Carolina
26 Feb 1905, Sun • Page 1
Venerable Citizen of Wilmington Entered into Rest Yesterday Morning Funeral Will Be Heald This Afternoon.
Capt. Abner C. Penton, one of Wilmington's most venerable and highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home. No. 111 North Seventh street, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness extending over a period al several months. While Capt. Penton's death was not entirely unexpected the announcement will bring regret to many friends who knew him well when he led a more active life. The funeral will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the residence by Rev. Fred D. Hale, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church, and the remains wilt be laid to rest In Oakdale cemetery.
Capt. Abner C. Penton was born in Bridgeton, N. J., on March 4th, 1833, and he was, therefore, In the 72nd year of his age. During his earlier life he was a seafaring man and was master of a number of vessels along the coast. During the civil war he ran on one of the blockade fleets between Wilmington and Nassau and later, in 1875, moved to Wilmington to make this city his borne. When fifty-six years of age, Capt. Penton abandoned bis career as ship master and for a term of years was United States shipping commissioner at the port of Wilmington. After that time, he was unfitted for the more active callings, by reason of his age and falling health, and he led a retired life until his death. He was a man of splendid traits of character and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was married early in life to Mrs. Emily F. Blew, who preceded him to the grave on the 6th of last October. There are left surviving three sons, Messrs. Daniel H. Penton, of Wilmington: Baron D. Penton, of Lyons, Ga., and Harry S. Penton, of Mobile, Ala. all prominent in the business life of their respective communities. They have the sympathy of hundreds of friends in the bereavement which has fallen to them so soon after their mother was taken a few months ago.
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, North Carolina
26 Feb 1905, Sun • Page 1
CAPT. ABNER C. PENTON DEAD.
Venerable Citizen of Wilmington Entered into Rest Yesterday Morning Funeral Will Be Heald This Afternoon.
Capt. Abner C. Penton, one of Wilmington's most venerable and highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home. No. 111 North Seventh street, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness extending over a period al several months. While Capt. Penton's death was not entirely unexpected the announcement will bring regret to many friends who knew him well when he led a more active life. The funeral will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the residence by Rev. Fred D. Hale, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church, and the remains wilt be laid to rest In Oakdale cemetery.
Capt. Abner C. Penton was born in Bridgeton, N. J., on March 4th, 1833, and he was, therefore, In the 72nd year of his age. During his earlier life he was a seafaring man and was master of a number of vessels along the coast. During the civil war he ran on one of the blockade fleets between Wilmington and Nassau and later, in 1875, moved to Wilmington to make this city his borne. When fifty-six years of age, Capt. Penton abandoned bis career as ship master and for a term of years was United States shipping commissioner at the port of Wilmington. After that time, he was unfitted for the more active callings, by reason of his age and falling health, and he led a retired life until his death. He was a man of splendid traits of character and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was married early in life to Mrs. Emily F. Blew, who preceded him to the grave on the 6th of last October. There are left surviving three sons, Messrs. Daniel H. Penton, of Wilmington: Baron D. Penton, of Lyons, Ga., and Harry S. Penton, of Mobile, Ala. all prominent in the business life of their respective communities. They have the sympathy of hundreds of friends in the bereavement which has fallen to them so soon after their mother was taken a few months ago.
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, North Carolina
26 Feb 1905, Sun • Page 1
Venerable Citizen of Wilmington Entered into Rest Yesterday Morning Funeral Will Be Heald This Afternoon.
Capt. Abner C. Penton, one of Wilmington's most venerable and highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home. No. 111 North Seventh street, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness extending over a period al several months. While Capt. Penton's death was not entirely unexpected the announcement will bring regret to many friends who knew him well when he led a more active life. The funeral will be conducted at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the residence by Rev. Fred D. Hale, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church, and the remains wilt be laid to rest In Oakdale cemetery.
Capt. Abner C. Penton was born in Bridgeton, N. J., on March 4th, 1833, and he was, therefore, In the 72nd year of his age. During his earlier life he was a seafaring man and was master of a number of vessels along the coast. During the civil war he ran on one of the blockade fleets between Wilmington and Nassau and later, in 1875, moved to Wilmington to make this city his borne. When fifty-six years of age, Capt. Penton abandoned bis career as ship master and for a term of years was United States shipping commissioner at the port of Wilmington. After that time, he was unfitted for the more active callings, by reason of his age and falling health, and he led a retired life until his death. He was a man of splendid traits of character and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He was married early in life to Mrs. Emily F. Blew, who preceded him to the grave on the 6th of last October. There are left surviving three sons, Messrs. Daniel H. Penton, of Wilmington: Baron D. Penton, of Lyons, Ga., and Harry S. Penton, of Mobile, Ala. all prominent in the business life of their respective communities. They have the sympathy of hundreds of friends in the bereavement which has fallen to them so soon after their mother was taken a few months ago.
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, North Carolina
26 Feb 1905, Sun • Page 1
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
