Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-13
BENJAMIN O. LowNpEs DEAD.
He Was Related 10 seven Governor,
of Maryland.

Benjamin ogie Lowndes an old resident
OF Maryland died yesterday at his resi-
dence near Hyattsville. about noon OF cal
carlous degeneration OF tho arteries. after
an Illness OF several weeks. Although the
end had been expected almost daily for ten
days. his death is a great shock TO his
friends, many of whom have known him
from their earliest years
He was the son of Richard and Anne
Lowndes, and was born in tie year lSlo AT
biehheim. his lSte home. not far from
hiddehspurg. His father was a wealthy
commission merchant. and prior To rho
erection OF "Berheim' resided In the huild-
ing row known the old Rladens hrira.
aeademy. He carried on an extensive
business at points between Bladensburg
an Philadelphia, and every year mad. a
trip on horseback to the latter olac. a
great undertaking in those days
me son received his education at the VII
lase school. soon after ne attained his ma
iority his father died. and, not caring 10
adopt profession. be Immediately began
10 devote his entire time TO the care of Inc
handsome estate OF which he became the
heir.
a sister OF the deceased married the late
Bishop Pinkney, and for many years The
bishop and his family resided at The
Lsowttdes homestead
Besides being the grandson OF Gov Tas-
kcr. an early governor OF Maryland, and
the second cousin to the present chief ex-
ecutlve of that state, the deceased was re-
lated to five other governors OF MARYLAND
The TWO ogles. father and son; the two
governors, Lloyd. likewise father and son
and Gov. Bladen. from whom Bladensburg
one OF the most historic towns in the coun-
try, has its name
benjamin %. Iowndes never married and
ms nearest surviving relatives are GOV
Lloyd Lowndes, Mrs. Hereford ard Mrs
lllton mother Of Col Tiltcn of Annapolis
though somewhat avetse TO relating far-
sonal experiences. his mind is said TO have
been well stored with many remininis-
ceDces concerning events of national inn
portance. His memory never failed him
ana he could relate occurrences that had
happened many years before with the great
est accuracy. He distinctly remembered the
battle OF Rladensburg. which occurred in
1914. during the war Of 1872. and recalled
the incident Of a British officer having
been brought wounded to his fathers house
after that engagement.
He was considered the historian of Bla-
ISiisburS. and many Were the calls he re-
ceived from visitors to that ancient Dor
ocgh. All his life he was a man of ster-
mig character and lovdble disposition
his cntFa!ry toward the ladies was one of
his most notable characteristics
He was a strict member of the EpiscopaI
Cnurch, and for many years served as one
OF the vestrymen Of st. Luke's Church one
OF BISHOP PinkEey's earliest pastorates
mere can be no greater culogy than to
say that he never had an enemy He was
universally beloved and throughout the
state his loss Will be deeply deplored
Inc funeral viii take place tomorrow at
3 O'Clock from St Luke's Church, Bladens-
Durg. and the interment at the Addison
chapel burying groGnd. where the remains
OF the deceased's father mother and grand
father are deposited.