Folk legends say the record season was 13 barrels. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. During his time here, he served his community with pride and was always willing to help those in need. The Miller-Ellicott Family Very Fine and Rare Turned and Joined Walnut Gateleg Table, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1730, 18. 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. Edit Search New Search. Mr. du Pont also served for many years on the board of Winterthur, a picturesque estate originally owned by his family and now the premier museum for American decorative arts that houses the legendary collection of Henry Francis du Pont. Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home have been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Be Proactive. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike #300, Rockville, Md. William A. Dupont Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William A. Dupont of Colebrook, New Hampshire, born in Nashua, New Hampshire, who passed away on May 18, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. He gave the couple more than 600 acres (2.4km2) of land as a wedding gift. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger, dated 1730, 31. At her death in 1983, Scott bequeathed the estate, designated a National Historic Landmark, to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 1. English Delftware Blue and White Plate, dated 1738, 35. (Boy, those were the days!) Ronald was born in Fall River, MA to Louis and Olive (Carriera) Dupont. As of this moment over 500 people have commented. William Dupont, Jr, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2022 at his home in Simmesport. 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. He was 58 years old. Very Rare William and Mary Walnut Spice Box, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Circa 1715, 5. There were great stirrings of life at Historic Trappe on a recent morning as volunteers gathered to work on a project at The Speakers House, home of the first speaker of the House of Representatives in the US Congress, and just a short walk from Dewees Tavern Museums galleries. Father of Paulina Dean and Wilhelmina Haedrick Ross. In his prime, William K. DuPont Carpenter was a large imposing man of great character and privilege. racist or sexually-oriented language. It will share quarters with some 36 boxes of historic Pennsylvania German manuscripts and other reference works that were recently donated from the collection of the late Dennis K. and Linda D. Moyer. Pine and iron. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. The love of his life was his wife Karen. American Pewter Coffee Pot, Boardman and Co., New York, New York, Circa 1830, 38. William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. William L. Dupont, 84, of Gorham, N.H., passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the Merriman House in North Conway. Retired from Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI . Copyright Currentobituary.com, Your source for online obituaries and funeral notices. Her father is general manager of the international department of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Gavin Ashworth photo. Because they were subject to breakage, theft, vandalism and other mishaps, these immigrant chests were often reinforced with iron straps. A graduate of Draper High School, Donald served with the United State Army during the Korean War. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper . Minardi, a leading scholar of Pennsylvanian German Studies and Historic Trappes spirited mover and shaker, likened this gift to the Hennage bequest to Colonial Williamsburg, with this caveat while the Hennage gift crowned the Williamsburg collection, the du Pont donation is establishing a solid foundation for our collection on which to build for the future.. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. As a curatorial intern and later assistant curator there, she built the fraktur collection into one of largest and finest in the country. During this time, du Pont won the 1938 Preakness Stakes with Dauber, the second race of the Triple Crown for three-year-olds. Legendary to say the least. and Mrs. Walter Samuel Carpenter 3d of Brookdale Farm, Greenville, have made known the engagement of their daughter, Mrs. Lea Carpenter Nielsen, to William Kemble du. He is survived by : his fiance Rita A. McKenzie; his step-parents, George Garron, Bill, Seafood and Besides; his step-children, Jennifer Dennis-Lima of Winter Garden, FL, Christine Dennis of Longwood, FL, Lenny Dennis, III of Oviedo, FL and Sara Dennis of Deltona; his brother Ronald C. Dupont of Colebrook, NH; his niece Kimberly Dupont; and his nephew Matthew Dupont. Funeral services have been scheduled for Dr. Charles A. Potter, 73, of South Abington Twp., who passed away Feb. 23, 2023, at the Allied Services Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. 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. He loved working with kids and coaching them. Fine and Rare Walnut Blanket Chest, Probably Chester County, Pennsylvania, Circa 1750, 34. 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. . Other long-term loans have come from the Dietrich American Foundation and the Wunsch Americana Foundation, which have been used to great effect. His civic contributions were many but none were greater than that of the Special Olympics. Signup today! WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 31 (AP) William du Pont Jr., banker and sportsman, died tonight at the Memorial Division of the Wilmington Medical Center, where he had undergone surgery Dec. 9. Located four miles (6km) south of Orange, Virginia, the estate had been the plantation home of James Madison, fourth President of the United States. Would you like to receive a link to the Berlin Sun online eEdition and preview the top stories? Kevin J Flynn: North Conway would be proud to have the character of Eaton, Susan Rheault: Let's turn our immigration problem into a major opportunity, Greg Marsello: Pull money out of the big banks that are supporting oil industry, Walter Davis: Pietrangelo points a few Dem insults but forgets Trump's. Funeral services will be private. Marjorie Hunter (NY Times News Service), "James Madison's Montpelier to become museum: "At Madison's Montpelier, a Fight Over Power for Slaves' Descendants", "How Descendants Of The Enslaved At James Madison's Montpelier Gained Governance Of The Plantation", "At Montpelier, Slaves' Descendants Will Share Power With White Board Members", William du Pont and William du Pont Jr. photographic materials, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_du_Pont_Jr.&oldid=1140694960, Businessman, banker, racetrack owner, racehorse owner/breeder, racecourse designer. View Full Article in Timesmachine , See the article in its original context from. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Send flowers. Bill was the former owner of Holden Hills and Point Breeze Banquet facilities. He filled the Wambuack and Androscoggin Valley Country Club golf courses to maximum capacity and fun was had by all. Be Nice. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Nancy M. (Mason) DuPont, two sons, Jeffrey W. DuPont and Jack W. DuPont of Dudley. There was an error processing your request. Large American Pewter Water Pitcher and Teapot, Thomas Danforth Boardman and Luther Boardman, Hartford, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, Circa 1830, 39. Mrs. Nielsen was graduated from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn. Group of Four English and Dutch Brass Tobacco Boxes and Grater, Late 17th-Early 18th Century, 21. Delving into the regions history in this way, she said, has made her return to her own family story. The best result we found for your search is William Cobern Dupont age 40s in Wilmington, DE. He built both an indoor and outdoor tennis court at Bellevue for the benefit of his wife. The latter opened on June 26, 1937. His father's death also created a vacancy in the presidency of the Delaware Trust Company, and William ascended to the position.[3][4]. VREUGDENHIL, Cornelis "Cor" . GREENSBORO GEORGE DUPONT PASSED AWAY ON JANUary 20, 2015 at Beacon Place in Greensboro. In 1976, the property was purchased by the state of Delaware and opened to the public as Bellevue State Park. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Heir to the DuPont fortune, Carpenter stood 6'3" and weighed 220-pounds, yet he managed to squeeze into cockpits long enough to forge a distinguished career as an Air Force pilot during WWII. There are no events at this time. The three-story Georgian mansion was a replica of Montpelier, where du Pont had grown up. 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). Du Pont remarried in 1947 to Margaret Osborne, a tennis champion. William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. Funeral arrangement under the care ofPerry-McStay Funeral Home. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. 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. Don't Threaten. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William A. Dupont of Colebrook, New Hampshire, born in Nashua, New Hampshire, who passed away on May 18, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Following a widely publicized scandal in which the Trust fired all of its staff members who had been working towards increased representation of Americans descended from many James Madison's numerous slaves of African heritage on the estate's board of directors, the trust reached an agreement with the descendants group granting the group a majority of board seats, and has since that time been making efforts to reemphasize the history taught at the former plantation around the important historical context of James Madison's willful participation in the tragedy of Slavery in the United States. They also traveled twice to Italy and to Greece, Paris and most all of the island hot spots. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. Invalid password or account does not exist. Receive the best from Sothebys delivered to your inbox. WILMINGTON, Del., May 6Mr. William and Mary Walnut Wainscot Side Chair, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Circa 1740, 14. 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. His genuine love of others shone through in many of these types of charity events where he was always willing to lend a helping hand. 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. [volume] (Milford, Del.) Anyone can read what you share. 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.