Two Very Rare Northwestern European Cast Brass Circular-Based Candlesticks, 15th and Early 16th Century, 9. 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. Very Fine and Rare Chippendale Sulfur-Inlaid Walnut Stepback Cupboard, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Dated 1770, 33. He grew up in Portsmouth, RI. 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. Copyright Currentobituary.com, Your source for online obituaries and funeral notices. Rare Pair of Queen Anne Wrought Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Probably Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1735, 11. Ursinus College students have been tapped to digitize the manuscript collection. That auction included hundreds of pieces collected over the years by William K. du Pont and headlined Sotheby's Americana Week. William Dupont, Jr, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2022 at his home in Simmesport. Ronald is preceded in death by wife, Melinda Dupont . He was born in Newport, RI and graduated. https://www.nytimes.com/1964/05/07/archives/wkdupont-to-wed-mrs-lea-c-nielsen.html. William L. Dupont, 84, of Gorham, N.H., passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the Merriman House in North Conway. 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. Racing Hall of Fame. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Cornelis Vreugdenhil. Immediate Family: Son of Lammot du Pont I and Mary du Pont. 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. Very Rare William and Mary Line-and-Berry-Inlaid Walnut Bible Box, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Circa 1735, Portrait of Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (1739-1817), 13. In addition, she provided $10 million to the National Trust to buy the property and to establish an endowment. He was born in Newport, RI and graduated from Rogers High School. This book, which took more than three years to complete, was the largest printed in colonial America. Never in 50 years has an opening day of deer season been missed. Head of Delaware Trust Co. Was Noted as an Architect of Race Courses", "Last hurrah for historic Liseter Hall Farm". Northwestern European Cast and Engraved Brass Traveling Writing Set, Dated 1594, 26. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Walter Davis: People want Trump to return to White House? Bill attended the grand opening of the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies in September 2019 and was beaming ear to ear the entire time, Minardi recalled. He had another operation at Fair Hill, where he established a steeplechase course on his 1,000 acres (4.0km2) facility.[2]. [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. William du Pont (1855-1928) was an industrialist and member of the promienent du Pont family of Delaware, whose family business was the E.I. Jean's father, William Liseter Austin, was a railroad baron at the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Walk-ins are also welcome. Fine and Rare Walnut Blanket Chest, Probably Chester County, Pennsylvania, Circa 1750, 34. In 1934, William and Marion established the Montpelier Races, a National Steeplechase event, which continues to be run each fall on the grounds at Montpelier. Iron. RICHARD DUPONT OBITUARY. [5] Jean Liseter du Pont retained the property her father gave her. Fine and Rare William and Mary Walnut Tall Case Clock, Works by Peter Stretch, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1715-25, 6. Gavin Ashworth photo. In his prime, William K. DuPont Carpenter was a large imposing man of great character and privilege. William N. 'Bill' DuPont, 62, passed away Sunday January 5, 2020 at Harrington Hospital, Webster Campus. Philadelphia had become the port of arrival for approximately 80,000 German speakers in the Eighteenth Century who were lured by William Penns policy of religious tolerance. Before retiring Bill worked for the City of Fall River in the purchasing department. 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 Pont. [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. or anything. View Full Article in Timesmachine , See the article in its original context from. Choose wisely! 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. ne of the greatest private collections of Americana ever assembled will headline Sothebys Americana Week in January 2022 in New York. Signup today! 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. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Bill was born December 22, 1957 in Webster, son of the late Dr. Emil N. and E. Marilynn (McKinstry) DuPont, and was predeceased by two brothers, David J. DuPont, Sr. in 2003 and John E. DuPont in 2012.He was a graduate of Bartlett High
School and was active on the basketball, football and track teams and was a graduate of Northeastern University. 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, 43. who started one of the state's pre-eminent lobbying firms, the Dupont Group, in 1993 after serving five terms in the New Hampshire State Senate, representing District 6, died last week. Her father is general manager of the international department of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Two Brass Tobacco Boxes, Northwestern European and probably Lancashire, England, late 17th and late 18th century, 41. 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. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Tinned and Punch-Decorated Sheet Iron Wall Hanging Candlebox, Pennsylvania, Early 19th Century, 2. In 1976, the property was purchased by the state of Delaware and opened to the public as Bellevue State Park. 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. The best result we found for your search is William Cobern Dupont age 40s in Wilmington, DE. Send flowers. Fine and Rare English Cast Brass Tankard, Circa 1750, 46. When William du Pont III unveiled the model of du Pont Centre Friday morning, he looked every inch the part. Important Heinrich Miller Chippendale Sulfur-Inlaid Sycamore Blanket Chest, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Dated 1781, 27. 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. 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. that is degrading to another person. The three-story Georgian mansion was a replica of Montpelier, where du Pont had grown up. In 1928, William inherited the Bellevue Hall estate in Delaware upon the death of his father. 1. 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. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. You can read more about our safety requirementshere. WILMINGTON, Del., May 6Mr. Pair of American Pewter Beakers, Thomas Boardman (1804-1873), Hartford, Connecticut, Circa 1820, 37. 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. Mrs. Nielsen was graduated from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn. They also traveled twice to Italy and to Greece, Paris and most all of the island hot spots. He was the husband of the late Melinda (Arcieri). Receive the best from Sothebys delivered to your inbox. Milford chronicle. Since Billys passing many of his friends and former employees have reached out and the words used to describe him are as follows: Legendary, an Icon, larger than life, Loyal and The end of an Era. 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. . 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. [1] He developed and designed more than 20 racing venues, including Fair Hill at his 5,000-acre estate in Maryland. . He married Jean Liseter Austin on 1 January 1919, in Rosemont, Lower Merion Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States. Mel was a Veteran and a member of Branch #642 Legion.. Obituary. She then pursued graduate studies at the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture. 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. www.rogersfuneral.com. 145 pounds: championship - Maxx Fesinger (West Genesee) pinned Bailey Grubb (Fulton), 3:26; consolation - Mason Porter (Jamesville-DeWitt/Christian Brothers Academy) defeated Kody Foster (Vernon . Use the 'Report' link on Du Pont and Jean had four children together, two girls and two boys. 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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. We won't share it with anyone else. Edit your search or learn more. As her brother had died in 1965, his five children inherited Montpelier. He attended Guardian Angels High School in Chaska, MN where he met the love of his. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Piper; her parents, Jamie and Tammi . Bonnie Kimnach: Has woke inclusive wordplay gone too far? Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. (Boy, those were the days!) Error! As of this moment over 500 people have commented. Edit Search New Search. Occupation. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Share with Us. Fine and Rare English Cast Brass Caster, Circa 1700, 48. For information, www.historictrappe.org or 610-489-7560. He loved to entertain both family and friends and was widely known as the grill master. 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. 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. While the museums inaugural exhibition in the fall of 2019 was organized in honor of the nearby colleges 150th anniversary, upcoming exhibitions will focus on the du Pont gifts as well as showcase the redware potters of Montgomery County. 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. He had also helped write the legislation to authorize development of the park and was the major shareholder. 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. [volume] (Milford, Del.) [8] Other of his horses won six American championships and prominent races: Their successes contributed to the value and reputation of his stables. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Dudley
William N. Bill DuPont, 62, passed away Sunday January 5, 2020 at Harrington Hospital, Webster Campus. VREUGDENHIL, Cornelis "Cor" . The du Pont name is among the most notable and storied names in American history, and seldom do American collectors immerse themselves so thoroughly in the essence of colonial life. Signup today! TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. 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. Three sold or gave their interests to the National Trust. Although two nephews sued the National Trust in an effort to break the will, they finally sold their interests in 1984. 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. Be Proactive. When William Kemble "Willie" Du Pont Jr. was born on 11 February 1896, in Surrey, England, United Kingdom, his father, William Kemble Du Pont Sr., was 40 and his mother, Annie Rogers, was 37. Eugene M. Long: Which competitive colleges are beating a path to our door? His civic contributions were many but none were greater than that of the Special Olympics. 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. Search Dupont obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. William specialized in thoroughbred racing and breeding. Kenneth L. Bowers: What is Senl. 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. Besides being a loving husband, father, and grandfather he loved camping, fishing, watching the Patriots and Red Sox games and spending winters in Florida.