Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07
OLD RESIDENT DEAD
FUNERAL OF CHARLES n. TRUN-
MEL THIS AFTERNOON.
Man of. Scholarly Attachments and
Kindly Disposition-Simple Cere-
monies at His Request.

| Charles Fl. Trunnel, who resided at 1o2o
34th street northwest. and who died at his
| home Sunday evening last, was among the
| oldest residents of Washington. Funeral
! ceremonies over the body will taAe place
] at his late residence in Georgetown late
! this afternoon according to the rites OF
| the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of which
| deceased had been for many years de-
yout member. Interment will be made in
Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Father Cahill,
assistant pastor of Holy Trinity VIII Off
ciate.
Mr.. Trunnel was the son of the late
Henry Trunnel of Georgetown. He was
| born the 18th day of January. 1925, and at
| the time of his death was, therefore. in the
| seventy-ninth year of his age. In his
| youth he was given liberal education
! but the profound learning and keen insight
| into human affairs which he afterWard
possessed were in great measure derived
I from a close ~associa ton with the practical
! world. After attaining his majority he
| followed the occupation of master builder:
| and by strict attention to his trade amassed
| a comfortable income and won the con-
fidence of his fellow-man.
Mr.. Trunnel was widely known as an an
tiquarian and a man of profound research
His familiarity with land records and IL
ties to property in his section from its ear
| lest history attracted to him many dis
putantS who were trying to establish their
rights of possession. In this regard he had
a wonderful memory and was familiar with
the location and ownership of every piece OF
real estate of Importance in this section,
and could give the minutest details of its
history at a moments notice.
The Family Mansion.
The old family mansion at 1920 :4th
street. where he born. and where he
lived ever afterward. is in a remarkable
state of preservation. Mr.. Trunnell was
never married.. but always exhibited the
greatest interest in his home. Upon the
walls of the large old-fashoned rooms in
side can be seen a most interesting collec-
ton of antiques and family relics, handed
down for generations. Though he lived the
life of a bachelor he Possessed most
kindly and charitable nature.
1t is stated that during his lifetime more
than dozen orphans. who had been friend
less and destitute. had been cared for by
him and educated under refined and Chris
tfan influences at his own expense.
He exhibited the same trait of charac-
ter ssshshis everyday life, and all chart
table projects found him open hearted
and willing to aid. For many years de-
ceased had been member of the Holy
Trinity parish In Georgetown and re-
celVed his first holy communion there.
Mr.. Trunnell was reserved in his man.
ner and not given to ostentation. In keep
ing with a request he made prior to his
death, there will be no public ceremonies
are to be simple. and requiem mass for
the repose of his soul will not be said
until several days after his burial.
About ten years ago Mr.. Trunnell went
blind and. although he received treatment
under many eminent specialists, little prac-
teal benefit resulted Up to that time re-
searches in literature constituted his favor
lite pastime, and at the time of his death
he possessed a complete library of several
thousand volumes This he treasured much
and had pointed to it as one of his most
valuable possessions
Mr. Trunnell is survived by two sisters
Mrs Ida WetzeTich of Georgetown and Mrs
William A. Clarke of go Westminster street
northwest.
From the Association of the Oldest In
habitants of the District of Columbia Of
which deceased was for many years
member. will be selected the honorary pail
bearers. Those who will probably serve
Waddy. P. Berry. c. A Offutt, jr NJ Of
futt, Henry Offutt and Harry Howe