Frederick W. Fenner. — Born in Pompey, N.Y., in 1811; came to Lysander with his father's family when six years of age ; married June 26, 1834, to Miss Ellen S. Schenck, of Lysander, daughter of Ruleph and Elisie Schenck, and sister of B. B. Schenck, M. D., of Plainville. The fruit of this marriage was six children, four of whom survive, and two are deceased — the oldest and the youngest child. The youngest son living remains on the place with his mother. One daughter is engaged in teaching in the public schools in Carrollton, Illinois Sarah E. Fenner, another daughter, married S. A. Vedder, and resides in the same city.
Mr. Fenner died February 24, 1875, suddenly of pneumonia which was epidemic at that time. He purchased a farm in the town of Lysander where he built a fine residence, and added largely to the amount of land and improvements, leaving behind him at his death one of the finest farm properties in this region of country, as a lasting monument to his industry and excellent taste. He has also left evidences of his moral worth, having been a prominent temperance man, and largely identified with the educational interests of his town. He was its first School Superintendent, appointed by the Governor, and also held the office of Town Clerk for one term. As a devoted, earnest advocate of reform and friend to the poor, Mr. Fenner had few superiors, and he has left behind him a record eminently worthy of emulation.
Their eldest son, James B, resides in Delphi,in this county, where he is engaged in mercantile business.
Mr. Fenner died February 24, 1875, suddenly of pneumonia which was epidemic at that time. He purchased a farm in the town of Lysander where he built a fine residence, and added largely to the amount of land and improvements, leaving behind him at his death one of the finest farm properties in this region of country, as a lasting monument to his industry and excellent taste. He has also left evidences of his moral worth, having been a prominent temperance man, and largely identified with the educational interests of his town. He was its first School Superintendent, appointed by the Governor, and also held the office of Town Clerk for one term. As a devoted, earnest advocate of reform and friend to the poor, Mr. Fenner had few superiors, and he has left behind him a record eminently worthy of emulation.
Their eldest son, James B, resides in Delphi,in this county, where he is engaged in mercantile business.
Frederick W. Fenner. — Born in Pompey, N.Y., in 1811; came to Lysander with his father's family when six years of age ; married June 26, 1834, to Miss Ellen S. Schenck, of Lysander, daughter of Ruleph and Elisie Schenck, and sister of B. B. Schenck, M. D., of Plainville. The fruit of this marriage was six children, four of whom survive, and two are deceased — the oldest and the youngest child. The youngest son living remains on the place with his mother. One daughter is engaged in teaching in the public schools in Carrollton, Illinois Sarah E. Fenner, another daughter, married S. A. Vedder, and resides in the same city.
Mr. Fenner died February 24, 1875, suddenly of pneumonia which was epidemic at that time. He purchased a farm in the town of Lysander where he built a fine residence, and added largely to the amount of land and improvements, leaving behind him at his death one of the finest farm properties in this region of country, as a lasting monument to his industry and excellent taste. He has also left evidences of his moral worth, having been a prominent temperance man, and largely identified with the educational interests of his town. He was its first School Superintendent, appointed by the Governor, and also held the office of Town Clerk for one term. As a devoted, earnest advocate of reform and friend to the poor, Mr. Fenner had few superiors, and he has left behind him a record eminently worthy of emulation.
Their eldest son, James B, resides in Delphi,in this county, where he is engaged in mercantile business.
Mr. Fenner died February 24, 1875, suddenly of pneumonia which was epidemic at that time. He purchased a farm in the town of Lysander where he built a fine residence, and added largely to the amount of land and improvements, leaving behind him at his death one of the finest farm properties in this region of country, as a lasting monument to his industry and excellent taste. He has also left evidences of his moral worth, having been a prominent temperance man, and largely identified with the educational interests of his town. He was its first School Superintendent, appointed by the Governor, and also held the office of Town Clerk for one term. As a devoted, earnest advocate of reform and friend to the poor, Mr. Fenner had few superiors, and he has left behind him a record eminently worthy of emulation.
Their eldest son, James B, resides in Delphi,in this county, where he is engaged in mercantile business.
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