The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-10-26
OBITUARY.

By the death last Sunday afternoon of Win,
field S. Pendleton at his home in that town
1slesboro loses its most prominent citizen and
one who will be greatly missed. He was born
in Islesboro, Sept. 2, 1s47, the son of Capt
Mark Pendleton, Jr., and Mary, daughter of
Fields Coombs. Coming from seafaring an
cestors and following the example of most
boys of the island town, he went to sea early
in life and when but IA years old shipped as
COOK on coasting vessel. He rose rapidly in
his chosen profession and when but 19 years
old was master of a vessel. At the age of 40
he retired from the sea and for time resided
in New York. and was a member of the origi-
nal firm of Pendleton Brothers, shipowners
and brokers of Islesboro and New York, who
own and manage more wooden sailing vessels
than any other concern in the business. Re-
turning to his native town he engaged in busi-
ness under the firm name of F. S. Pendleton
& Co., and has conducted two large general
stores and done an extensive business in COAL
wood and lumber. The esteem and confidence
in which he was held by his fellow citizens is
shown by the fact that he was serving his 23d
year as member of the board of selectmen of
the town. He was elected representative to
the State legislature in 1880 and again in 1905
and in 1910 was elected to the State Senate.
In 1905 he was appointed by Gov. Cobb to rep
resent the State at the session of the Attain
tic Deeper Waterways Association. He was a
director of The City National Bank of Belfast
and connected with many other institutions
and enterprises. He was Mason, Knights
Templar, an Odd Fellow and Forester. He
had no religious preferences, but attended the
Baptist church. January Is. 1871, he married
Lucy A., daughter Of Judson Philbrook, who
died five yearsago, They had seven children.
six sons and daughter. The daughter, Ethel,
died when young, his son Mark died in 1887, and
his son Lewis Newton, who was associated with
the father in business, died only few months
ago. The surviving sons are Winfield S., Jr.
and DR.. Judson P. of Brooklyn. N. Y, and
Bowdoin N. and Lester Lewis of Islesboro.
One sister. Mrs. L. W. Lewis of Brooklyn,
N. Y, and three brothers, Richard P, Fields C.
and Guilford D., all Of Islesboro, also survive.
Capt. Pendleton had been in delicate health
for some years and for some weeks before his
death there had been no hope of his recovery
The death of his son Lewis Newton last April
was severe blow to him and no doubt hasten
ned his end. Capt Pendleton was as well
known in Belfast as in Islesboro and was held
here in the highest esteem, and universal
regret was expressed when the news of his
death was received. The funeral services were
held at his late home at p. m. yesterday and
launch left here at noon to take over the
Belfast friends who were able to attend.
The community was saddened last Monday
morning by the announcement of the death
of Mr.. John Thompson at his home on Con-
gress street. He was taken ill last Friday
afternoon with organic heart trouble, and sank
rapidly until the end Sunday night. His
death is the more severely felt because of the
critical illness of his son Wilbur, who require d
his attention. Mr.. Thompson was born in
North Searsmont, the son of the late Samuel
and Lydia Sargent Thompson, and was the
last of family of three, one brother,
George, of Montville and sister, Mrs
Lydia Boardman of Methuen, Mass, both
deceased. He is survived by his wife, for
merly Miss Mary Hook of Searsmont, by his
son Wilbur M. and his daughter Miss Lulu
NJ, and by a granddaughter, Miss Geneva
Thompson of Lynn, Mass. Mr.. Thompson had
the respect and esteem of a large circle of
friends III his native town and in this CITY,
which had been his home for about five years.
For many years he was successful merchant
at North Searsmont He had served his town
very acceptably as selectman, and while a
Democrat did not accept the policy of his
party on the temperance question. He was a
good citizen in every sense, devoted to his
family, and did everything in his power to
make the home pleasant. He had fine war
record. having served throughout the Civil
War and been in 32 engagements. October 19,
| 1861, he enlisted in Company B, First Maine
Cavalry and was made corporal This enlist
ment expired in December, 1864, and he i'm
mediately entered the navy and was in the
battleship Brooklyn in her engagements in Mo-
bile Bay. He served in the Navy until the
close of the war. While on the BROOKLYN a
silver of wood penetrated his side and he never
fully recovered from the injury. The family
have the sympathy of the community. His
daughter-n- law, Mrs. Grace Thompson OF
Lynn, Mass, came home to attend the funeral
Prayer service was conducted at his late home
at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. David
l.. Wilson officiating. He was member ot
Thomas H. Marshall Post G. A. R. and his
comrades, Messrs. A. D. Snalley, S G. Gurnev
R. F. Russ and l. A. Gardner acted as bearers
The remains were taken to the Montyille GENE.
terry. where services were held by Mr. Wilson
There was an abundance of beautiful flowers
The funeral services of Mary j. Patterson
were held last Friday at o'clock at the home
of Mr.. Fred T. and Miss Frances Chase. il
Church street, and which for many years wa:
the home of the deceased, and more fittine
place could not have been chosen, The tie,
between the two families were as close as
could exist with near relatives and her deatl
was as deeply felt. Rev. Harry Lutz of New
ton, Mass, former pastor of the Belfast Uni
tartan church, officiatedan spoke feelingly Of
the ties of family and friendship that exis
among our people. The services We're attend.
ed by near and distant relatives and life-lonf
friends and the bearers were Messrs Ben. D
Field, James H. Howes, Thomas B. Dinsmore
Ralph H. Howes, George A. Quimby and Rob
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