https://www.nytimes.com/1964/05/07/archives/wkdupont-to-wed-mrs-lea-c-nielsen.html. Bill was the former owner of Holden Hills and Point Breeze Banquet facilities. racist or sexually-oriented language. He was keenly interested in not only the aesthetics of the objects, but also in the stories behind the individual pieces who made them, who owned them and how they have passed down through the centuries. Iron. A member of the Delaware Du Pont family, he was the son of William du Pont and Annie Rogers Zinn, and brother to Marion duPont Scott, a noted horsewoman and breeder. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Home; Schuldnerberatung; Geschftsfhrung; Die Kanzlei; Home; Schuldnerberatung; Geschftsfhrung; Die Kanzlei Group of Five American Carved Wooden Canes, One dated 1796, the remaining late 19th Century, 16. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was a former city attorney of Plaquemine and the first city judge of Plaquemine, a retired attorney, prominent businessman and founder of Dupont, Dupont and Dupont Law Firm. Masks and social distancing will be observed. 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. William L. Dupont, 84, of Gorham, N.H., passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the Merriman House in North Conway. With its combination of three historic sites and The Center for Pennsylvania German Studies with its five exhibition galleries, research library and archives, Historic Trappe has emerged as the countrys pre-eminent institution for the study of Pennsylvania German art and culture, Minardi said. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. 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.. His calling hours will take place at the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main Street, Fall River, MA on Thursday, January 12, from 4-8pm. Most hailed from Lutheran or Reformed churches, but there were several other religious denominations, including the Amish, Mennonites, Moravians and Schwenkfelders, that fanned out in settlements throughout the Pennsylvania countryside. William N. 'Bill' DuPont, 62, passed away Sunday January 5, 2020 at Harrington Hospital, Webster Campus. Because they were subject to breakage, theft, vandalism and other mishaps, these immigrant chests were often reinforced with iron straps. There are no events at this time. Du Pont remarried in 1947 to Margaret Osborne, a tennis champion. In 1928, Marion duPont Scott, the older child, inherited Montpelier after their father's death. Jenna Detweiller, an Ursinus alumna, has helped restore the kitchen garden on the Speakers House property and runs a farm stand there during the growing season. They had a son, William du Pont III, born July 22, 1952. 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. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hallock du Pont of Squirrel Run. At Liseter Hall Farm, du Pont Jr. established a large thoroughbred racing stable in the 1920s; he raced its horses under the nom de course, Foxcatcher Farm. Eugene M. Long: Which competitive colleges are beating a path to our door? Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Americana Week exhibitions open at 10am on January 13 with the final sale exhibition closing on January 23 at 5pm. We won't share it with anyone else. Tinned and Punch-Decorated Sheet Iron Wall Hanging Candlebox, Pennsylvania, Early 19th Century, 2. Search Dupont obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Mel was a Veteran and a member of Branch #642 Legion.. Obituary. 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. Marion also became known for her contributions to horseracing and breeding. . He is also survived by three grandchildren. In 1969, he and his hunting buddies acquired a camp in West Milan, infamously known as Lang Road Associates'.' Folk legends say the record season was 13 barrels. The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill | | Sotheby's One of the greatest private collections of Americana ever assembled will headline Sotheby's Americana Week in January 2022 in New York. 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. William and Mary Walnut Wainscot Side Chair, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Circa 1740, 14. He died at the Wilmington Medical Center at age 69 on December 31, 1965.[1]. Very Fine and Rare Large English Cast Brass Mid-Drip 'Trumpet' Candlestick, mid-17th Century, 44. Very Fine and Rare Northwestern European Cast Brass Circular-Based Candlestick, Late 15th to Early 16th Century, 29. This is evidenced by a post his daughter Stephanie placed on Facebook on the evening of his passing. person will not be tolerated. Behind the scenes, du Pont had enthusiastically bolstered Minardis vision for Historic Trappe, whether it was donating historic bricks for the reconstruction of chimneys at the home of Frederick Muhlenberg or providing antique fireplace tools, kitchen utensils and many decorative accessories when Minardi overhauled the Henry Muhlenberg House in 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 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. Jeff Robinson: Do special interests control Whitaker Woods? [1] He developed and designed more than 20 racing venues, including Fair Hill at his 5,000-acre estate in Maryland. Signup today! 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. That auction included hundreds of pieces collected over the years by William K. du Pont and headlined Sotheby's Americana Week. [1] He developed and designed more than 20 racing venues, including Fair Hill at his 5,000-acre estate in Maryland. Pauline Dijkstra and Elaine Bennet (husband William), as well as many nieces and nephews. Born in Nashua, NH, he was the son of the late Albert Dupont and the late Rita (Beausoleil) Garron, and was also the stepson of George Garron. Henry Muhlenberg (1711-1787) was the Lutheran missionary sent from Germany to serve Pennsylvania colonists and is seen as the patriarch of the Lutheran church in America; his sons Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, and Frederick, who served as the first speaker of the House in the US Congress, played significant roles in the development of the new nation. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Nancy M. (Mason) DuPont, two sons, Jeffrey W. DuPont and Jack W. DuPont of Dudley. Her will included a provision for his children to sell or give their interests in the property to the National Trust or forfeit their share of a separate $3.1 million trust. 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. In the mid-1930s, Richard Handlen took over as the trainer, managing the stable operation into the 1960s. They also loved all sports in New England and enjoyed watching the games together. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. His name and the date of 1765 are inscribed above and below a relief-carved flowering vine. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The No. "Bill" Dupont, 64, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Caught standing in a high-stakes game of musical chairs, duPont . 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. 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. The pandemic discouraged volunteer efforts for a while, Lisa Minardi, Historic Trappes 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 Ponts Rocky Hill Collection had become official. Very Rare William and Mary Walnut Corner Cupboard, probably Wilmington, Delaware, Circa 1725, 32. He served as an Assistant Delegate of the Massachusetts Republican Committee and was a member of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. He loved to entertain both family and friends and was widely known as the grill master. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google He loved working with kids and coaching them. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike #300, Rockville, Md. 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. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. WILMINGTON, Del., May 6Mr. William du Pont of Wilmington, Banker and Sportsman, 69, Dies; Head of Delaware Trust Co. Was Noted as an Architect of Race Courses Give this article Jan. 1, 1966 The New York Times Archives. Gavin Ashworth photo. Funeral services will be private. Share with Us. William K Dupont Newark, age 84, male. Bill was known for his keen business sense, his deep generosity and infectious sense of humor. In the 1920s and 1930s, Liseter Hall Farm was considered the ne plus ultra of Mid-Atlantic horse facilities. View Full Article in Timesmachine , See the article in its original context from. Obituary William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. 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 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 grew up in Portsmouth, RI. Current address 1055 Pleasant Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 $1,360: B. He had another operation at Fair Hill, where he established a steeplechase course on his 1,000 acres (4.0km2) facility.[2]. Following the divorce, du Pont moved his permanent residence to Bellevue Hall.[6]. [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. [2] Similar facilities were built at the Bellevue Hall estate, including a hunting barn, two indoor training tracks, and an outdoor track. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. His father's death also created a vacancy in the presidency of the Delaware Trust Company, and William ascended to the position.[3][4]. Pair of American Pewter Beakers, Thomas Boardman (1804-1873), Hartford, Connecticut, Circa 1820, 37. In addition to his devoted wife he is survived by his daughters; Donna Rebello and her husband Steven of Westport, and Deborah Farias and her husband Michael of Fall River; grandchildren John Marsden III, Tanner Paquet, Holly Regis, Leigh-Anne Rebello, Rachel Gagne and Luke Farias; sibling Maria Ferris of Somerset; and several nieces and nephews. 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Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts, 19 January 2022 | 10:00 AM EST | New York, 24 January 2022 | 10:00 AM EST | New York. He was the fianc of Rita A. McKenzie. The Miller-Ellicott Family Very Fine and Rare Turned and Joined Walnut Gateleg Table, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1730, 18. Error! 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. 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. 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. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) The auction was billed by the broker as "The William K. du Pont . He filled the Wambuack and Androscoggin Valley Country Club golf courses to maximum capacity and fun was had by all. The three-story Georgian mansion was a replica of Montpelier, where du Pont had grown up. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Nancy M. (Mason) DuPont, two sons, Jeffrey W. DuPont and Jack W. DuPont of Dudley. Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home have been entrusted with funeral arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Piper; her parents, Jamie and Tammi . Bill was born on May 22, 1928 in Glencoe, MN, the youngest of 7 children of Omar and Mathilda Donnay DuPont. Never in 50 years has an opening day of deer season been missed. We were kindred spirits from the get-go; his collecting interests had shifted to focusing primarily on Pennsylvania German and Quaker furniture by the time we connected, which was exactly what I was beginning to study in earnest. All U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current results for leuthre Irne Dupont De Nemours. During this time, he was also playing minor league ball in Canada. He also made significant long-term loans to the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies, among them an immigrant chest dated 1744, one of only a handful known to survive, which likely carried a familys worldly goods on its transatlantic voyage to Pennsylvania; a plank-seat chair from the Moravian Sisters House in Nazareth, Penn., made with sawn-out backs and legs shaped by a spokeshave; fraktur from major artists, including a writing sample by the schoolmaster Christian Alsdorff; and a table thought to have served as a writing desk at Ephrata circa 1750, made of walnut, tulip poplar and pine. Born in Albany, Donald was the son of the late George and Alice Jeannott DuPont. Over more than six decades, du Pont bought antiques from a battalion of dealers, collectors, and auctioneers . Signup today! They brought their traditional crafts and soon turned to the regions distinct natural resources to produce redware, decorative furniture, beautifully crafted ironwork, textiles, and the exquisite fraktur. Very Rare Pair of William and Mary Black-Painted Banister-Back Ash Side Chairs, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Circa 1725, 19. Retired from Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI . Very Rare Pair of William and Mary Black-Painted Banister-Back Maple Side Chairs, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Circa 1725, 20. Curious to know if your item is suitable for one of our upcoming sales? Terms of Service apply. 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. . 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. Fine and Rare English Cast Brass Caster, Circa 1700, 48. Be Nice. Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger, dated 1730, 31. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Friday, January 23 Donald DuPont Donald K. DuPont, 86 passed away Wednesday evening February 24th at his home surrounded by his family. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Fine and Rare William and Mary Walnut Tall Case Clock, Works by Peter Stretch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1715-25, 6. The estate featured a Gothic Revival castle built in 1855, which du Pont had remodeled into another replica of his boyhood home of Montpelier. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. Walter Davis: People want Trump to return to White House? Very Fine and Rare Pair of Tinned Sheet Iron Red-Oak Leaf Sconces, Attributed to Nelson Garey (1820-1910), Berlin, Pennsylvania, Circa 1860, 30. Her grandfather, Walter Samuel Carpenter Jr., is the company's former board chairman and honorary chairman. William K. Dupont (Bill), age 73, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Friday January 6, 2017 in Florida. Walk-ins are also welcome. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. [11][12][13], Following du Pont's death, none of his heirs were interested in retaining the Bellevue Hall estate due to its extensive collection of recreational facilities and the upkeep they required. 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. Although two nephews sued the National Trust in an effort to break the will, they finally sold their interests in 1984. 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. Age 29. He was an investment manager and Real Estate developer, and was also highly involved in his community. VREUGDENHIL, Cornelis "Cor" . accounts, the history behind an article. They also traveled twice to Italy and to Greece, Paris and most all of the island hot spots. As a young man, Billy excelled in athletics, particularly . Osborne and du Pont divorced in 1964. Hear your loved one's obituary. He was instrumental in the establishment and development of Lavoie Field Youth Soccer fields in Dudley. 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. Most German immigrants made the long ocean voyage to the New World with a chest filled with provisions such as clothing, bedding, food and medicine. 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. Very Fine and Rare Northwestern European Cast Brass Circular-Based Candlestick, Late 15th to Early 16th Century, 28. Jean's father, William Liseter Austin, was a railroad baron at the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Group of Five American Carved Wooden Canes, Late 19th Century, 17. It became a destination for the local hunters to meet and swap stories at the end of the hunt. The love of his life was his wife Karen. Death: December 23, 1907 (33) Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, United States.
