Age 66 years, 5 months, 12 days.
Son of Simeon and Lucetta (Newton) Knowles.
Brother of Lucius J. Knowles.
From the "Worcester Daily Spy," 20 May, 1890:
Francis B. Knowles
A Remarkable Gathering at his Funeral
Many Prominent men from out of town join with Citizens of Worcester in Testifying their Respect by their Presence.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Francis B. Knowles were held yesterday afternoon at Piedmont Church, in the presence of one of the largest assemblages ever gathered in this city to honor the memory of a private citizen....
(Note: here follows a two-column account of the event.)
Note: He was also one of the founders of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of Florida. The school chapel, Knowles Memorial Chapel, is named in his honor. (from Contributor no. 46497662)
Son of Simeon and Lucetta (Newton) Knowles.
Brother of Lucius J. Knowles.
From the "Worcester Daily Spy," 20 May, 1890:
Francis B. Knowles
A Remarkable Gathering at his Funeral
Many Prominent men from out of town join with Citizens of Worcester in Testifying their Respect by their Presence.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Francis B. Knowles were held yesterday afternoon at Piedmont Church, in the presence of one of the largest assemblages ever gathered in this city to honor the memory of a private citizen....
(Note: here follows a two-column account of the event.)
Note: He was also one of the founders of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of Florida. The school chapel, Knowles Memorial Chapel, is named in his honor. (from Contributor no. 46497662)
Age 66 years, 5 months, 12 days.
Son of Simeon and Lucetta (Newton) Knowles.
Brother of Lucius J. Knowles.
From the "Worcester Daily Spy," 20 May, 1890:
Francis B. Knowles
A Remarkable Gathering at his Funeral
Many Prominent men from out of town join with Citizens of Worcester in Testifying their Respect by their Presence.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Francis B. Knowles were held yesterday afternoon at Piedmont Church, in the presence of one of the largest assemblages ever gathered in this city to honor the memory of a private citizen....
(Note: here follows a two-column account of the event.)
Note: He was also one of the founders of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of Florida. The school chapel, Knowles Memorial Chapel, is named in his honor. (from Contributor no. 46497662)
Son of Simeon and Lucetta (Newton) Knowles.
Brother of Lucius J. Knowles.
From the "Worcester Daily Spy," 20 May, 1890:
Francis B. Knowles
A Remarkable Gathering at his Funeral
Many Prominent men from out of town join with Citizens of Worcester in Testifying their Respect by their Presence.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Francis B. Knowles were held yesterday afternoon at Piedmont Church, in the presence of one of the largest assemblages ever gathered in this city to honor the memory of a private citizen....
(Note: here follows a two-column account of the event.)
Note: He was also one of the founders of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of Florida. The school chapel, Knowles Memorial Chapel, is named in his honor. (from Contributor no. 46497662)
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