Death of John William Penn.
Mr John William Penn departed this life at his residence, two miles northeast from Delhi, at 6 o'clock, P.M., on Thursday, December 8th, instant, aged 71 years and 18 days, after a long trial of helplessness and suffering.
His destroyer was a series of paralytic strokes, attacking him nearly biennially during the last eight years and receding as if foiled by a remarkably strong constitution, until its sands of life had slowly wasted away through the transitory portal of stayless time.
It is with that deference which inevitably must ever respect the worthy that we drop all worldly cares of our own, during these pensive moments of the present, to record the death and to give this brief biography of the life and character of the deceased.
Mr. Penn was born in Nelson county, Virginia, 1810. This was on the James river, above Richmond, and he was familiar with the historic places in that vicinity which were once the scenes of the stirring events of the early settlement of the Virginia colony. When comparatively quite young, he was a colonel of the military organization of that country. In 1823, near the close of the Blackhawk war, at the age of 23, he emigrated to Dubuque county, Iowa, where he remained six years. In the spring of 1839 he removed to Delaware county and located his home in the pleasant grove by the silvery meandering stream where he died, opening a farm on the adjoining prairie, and was one of the earliest pioneer settlers of the county. His choice location was a prominent landmark of early times and has always been known as Penn's Grove.
Amid the trials, events and wild scenes of his frontier life, his experience could have detailed an extended and interesting sketch. He often hunted and camped with the Indians, and like his namesake, the founder of the city of love, he always treated them with kindness and humanity.
His overflowing hospitality could never suffer the friend or the stranger, especially the destitute and weary, to pass by the abundance of his home without sharing with him the best of its comforts. By the choice of his fellow citizens he often served them in various public trusts, and, during his time, was two years justice of the peace, and 10 years sheriff of Delaware county, always acquitting himself with honor.
The first county commissioner's court was held in his cabin. He was married in 1846, to Mrs. Parmelia Sade Dance, widow of Drury R. Dance, and became step-father to her four children: Ames J., Frances M., William M. and Melissa, (now Mrs. Stoner), and afterwards father to Eliza, (widow of the late John W. Norris, deceased), John T.. George W., Mary, (now Mrs. Furman), and Fanale L., all of whom are now left to mourn.
Whatever may have been his fault, in common with all mankind, they become small compared with the virtues of his great and manly heart, which has now ceased to beat while his noble traits of character will long pulsate in the memories of all who knew him. Being a member of the Masonic Lodge of Earlville, that fraternity took charge of his funeral obsequies, and, at his request, buried him in the Earlville cemetery, on Sunday last.
Delhi Monitor
Thursday , December 15th, 1881
https://manchesteria.historyarchives.online
Mr John William Penn departed this life at his residence, two miles northeast from Delhi, at 6 o'clock, P.M., on Thursday, December 8th, instant, aged 71 years and 18 days, after a long trial of helplessness and suffering.
His destroyer was a series of paralytic strokes, attacking him nearly biennially during the last eight years and receding as if foiled by a remarkably strong constitution, until its sands of life had slowly wasted away through the transitory portal of stayless time.
It is with that deference which inevitably must ever respect the worthy that we drop all worldly cares of our own, during these pensive moments of the present, to record the death and to give this brief biography of the life and character of the deceased.
Mr. Penn was born in Nelson county, Virginia, 1810. This was on the James river, above Richmond, and he was familiar with the historic places in that vicinity which were once the scenes of the stirring events of the early settlement of the Virginia colony. When comparatively quite young, he was a colonel of the military organization of that country. In 1823, near the close of the Blackhawk war, at the age of 23, he emigrated to Dubuque county, Iowa, where he remained six years. In the spring of 1839 he removed to Delaware county and located his home in the pleasant grove by the silvery meandering stream where he died, opening a farm on the adjoining prairie, and was one of the earliest pioneer settlers of the county. His choice location was a prominent landmark of early times and has always been known as Penn's Grove.
Amid the trials, events and wild scenes of his frontier life, his experience could have detailed an extended and interesting sketch. He often hunted and camped with the Indians, and like his namesake, the founder of the city of love, he always treated them with kindness and humanity.
His overflowing hospitality could never suffer the friend or the stranger, especially the destitute and weary, to pass by the abundance of his home without sharing with him the best of its comforts. By the choice of his fellow citizens he often served them in various public trusts, and, during his time, was two years justice of the peace, and 10 years sheriff of Delaware county, always acquitting himself with honor.
The first county commissioner's court was held in his cabin. He was married in 1846, to Mrs. Parmelia Sade Dance, widow of Drury R. Dance, and became step-father to her four children: Ames J., Frances M., William M. and Melissa, (now Mrs. Stoner), and afterwards father to Eliza, (widow of the late John W. Norris, deceased), John T.. George W., Mary, (now Mrs. Furman), and Fanale L., all of whom are now left to mourn.
Whatever may have been his fault, in common with all mankind, they become small compared with the virtues of his great and manly heart, which has now ceased to beat while his noble traits of character will long pulsate in the memories of all who knew him. Being a member of the Masonic Lodge of Earlville, that fraternity took charge of his funeral obsequies, and, at his request, buried him in the Earlville cemetery, on Sunday last.
Delhi Monitor
Thursday , December 15th, 1881
https://manchesteria.historyarchives.online
Death of John William Penn.
Mr John William Penn departed this life at his residence, two miles northeast from Delhi, at 6 o'clock, P.M., on Thursday, December 8th, instant, aged 71 years and 18 days, after a long trial of helplessness and suffering.
His destroyer was a series of paralytic strokes, attacking him nearly biennially during the last eight years and receding as if foiled by a remarkably strong constitution, until its sands of life had slowly wasted away through the transitory portal of stayless time.
It is with that deference which inevitably must ever respect the worthy that we drop all worldly cares of our own, during these pensive moments of the present, to record the death and to give this brief biography of the life and character of the deceased.
Mr. Penn was born in Nelson county, Virginia, 1810. This was on the James river, above Richmond, and he was familiar with the historic places in that vicinity which were once the scenes of the stirring events of the early settlement of the Virginia colony. When comparatively quite young, he was a colonel of the military organization of that country. In 1823, near the close of the Blackhawk war, at the age of 23, he emigrated to Dubuque county, Iowa, where he remained six years. In the spring of 1839 he removed to Delaware county and located his home in the pleasant grove by the silvery meandering stream where he died, opening a farm on the adjoining prairie, and was one of the earliest pioneer settlers of the county. His choice location was a prominent landmark of early times and has always been known as Penn's Grove.
Amid the trials, events and wild scenes of his frontier life, his experience could have detailed an extended and interesting sketch. He often hunted and camped with the Indians, and like his namesake, the founder of the city of love, he always treated them with kindness and humanity.
His overflowing hospitality could never suffer the friend or the stranger, especially the destitute and weary, to pass by the abundance of his home without sharing with him the best of its comforts. By the choice of his fellow citizens he often served them in various public trusts, and, during his time, was two years justice of the peace, and 10 years sheriff of Delaware county, always acquitting himself with honor.
The first county commissioner's court was held in his cabin. He was married in 1846, to Mrs. Parmelia Sade Dance, widow of Drury R. Dance, and became step-father to her four children: Ames J., Frances M., William M. and Melissa, (now Mrs. Stoner), and afterwards father to Eliza, (widow of the late John W. Norris, deceased), John T.. George W., Mary, (now Mrs. Furman), and Fanale L., all of whom are now left to mourn.
Whatever may have been his fault, in common with all mankind, they become small compared with the virtues of his great and manly heart, which has now ceased to beat while his noble traits of character will long pulsate in the memories of all who knew him. Being a member of the Masonic Lodge of Earlville, that fraternity took charge of his funeral obsequies, and, at his request, buried him in the Earlville cemetery, on Sunday last.
Delhi Monitor
Thursday , December 15th, 1881
https://manchesteria.historyarchives.online
Mr John William Penn departed this life at his residence, two miles northeast from Delhi, at 6 o'clock, P.M., on Thursday, December 8th, instant, aged 71 years and 18 days, after a long trial of helplessness and suffering.
His destroyer was a series of paralytic strokes, attacking him nearly biennially during the last eight years and receding as if foiled by a remarkably strong constitution, until its sands of life had slowly wasted away through the transitory portal of stayless time.
It is with that deference which inevitably must ever respect the worthy that we drop all worldly cares of our own, during these pensive moments of the present, to record the death and to give this brief biography of the life and character of the deceased.
Mr. Penn was born in Nelson county, Virginia, 1810. This was on the James river, above Richmond, and he was familiar with the historic places in that vicinity which were once the scenes of the stirring events of the early settlement of the Virginia colony. When comparatively quite young, he was a colonel of the military organization of that country. In 1823, near the close of the Blackhawk war, at the age of 23, he emigrated to Dubuque county, Iowa, where he remained six years. In the spring of 1839 he removed to Delaware county and located his home in the pleasant grove by the silvery meandering stream where he died, opening a farm on the adjoining prairie, and was one of the earliest pioneer settlers of the county. His choice location was a prominent landmark of early times and has always been known as Penn's Grove.
Amid the trials, events and wild scenes of his frontier life, his experience could have detailed an extended and interesting sketch. He often hunted and camped with the Indians, and like his namesake, the founder of the city of love, he always treated them with kindness and humanity.
His overflowing hospitality could never suffer the friend or the stranger, especially the destitute and weary, to pass by the abundance of his home without sharing with him the best of its comforts. By the choice of his fellow citizens he often served them in various public trusts, and, during his time, was two years justice of the peace, and 10 years sheriff of Delaware county, always acquitting himself with honor.
The first county commissioner's court was held in his cabin. He was married in 1846, to Mrs. Parmelia Sade Dance, widow of Drury R. Dance, and became step-father to her four children: Ames J., Frances M., William M. and Melissa, (now Mrs. Stoner), and afterwards father to Eliza, (widow of the late John W. Norris, deceased), John T.. George W., Mary, (now Mrs. Furman), and Fanale L., all of whom are now left to mourn.
Whatever may have been his fault, in common with all mankind, they become small compared with the virtues of his great and manly heart, which has now ceased to beat while his noble traits of character will long pulsate in the memories of all who knew him. Being a member of the Masonic Lodge of Earlville, that fraternity took charge of his funeral obsequies, and, at his request, buried him in the Earlville cemetery, on Sunday last.
Delhi Monitor
Thursday , December 15th, 1881
https://manchesteria.historyarchives.online
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J. W. PENN
DIED
Dec. 8, 1881
AGED
71 YS. & 13 DS.
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