Eben Pennell, one of the Oldest Citizens of Bedford, Has Joined the Great Majority
Eben Pennell, one of the oldest citizens of Bedford, died early Sunday morning. The deceased was the son of Jabez and Mercy Pennell and was born at Bars Mill, Me., February 13, 1816. He came to this place in 1839. On November 12, 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Over, daughter of John Over, of Bedford, by Rev. Jacob Zeiger, at that time pastor of the Reformed church here. This union was blessed with eleven children, six of whom are still living, namely, Mrs. Kate Radebaugh, of Butler; Mrs. Annie T. Welshonee, of Everett; Miss Lou Pennell of home; Mrs. Lillie S. Barefoot of Weyant; George S. Pennell and Attorney Edward M. Pennell, of Bedford. His oldest son died while in the service of the United States, being a private in the 76th Regiment of Infantry. His grandmother died at the age of 104 years and his grandfather passed away while serving in the revolutionary war. His great grandfather served throughout that conflict and was ninty-seven years old when he answered the final summons. Mr. Pennell is also survived by these brothers and sisters; A.L. Pennell of Pittsfield, N.H., Oliver Pennell, Mrs. Esther Mercy Sanderson, Mrs. Eudona Sweat of Bar Mills, Me.; Mrs. Ruth Burnham, of Biddleford, Me. Mr. Pennell followed carpentery until 1883 and built a large number of houses in Bedford, among them being those of Abram Covalt and E.F. Karr. He did his first work on a brick house at the Springs. He became ill last March, with salt rheum on the ankle, the result of an injury received many years before and although he suffered intensly he never complained. He was raised a Congregationalist, but in early manhood joined the Reformed church. He lived in stirring times and often entertained his friends by relating incidents of political campaigns when men rolled hugh balls from Cumberland to Bedford and instead of bands had singing clubs at the mass meetings.
In religion, Mr. Pennell was faithful and consistent; in politics, he was firm but fair-minded ; in his relationships with his fellow-men, he was upright and honest. A notable trait of his character was his unselfishness and his interest and comfort of others. He was a great reader his mind was a well-filled store-house of knowledge if past and present events of interest.
The funeral services were held at his late home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Irvin W. Hendricks, assisted by Rev. Dr. C.J. Musser. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The pall-bearers were Col. L.A. May, Capt. Levi Smith, Attorney J.C. Russell, J. Scott Corle, Asa Diehl and Philip Leonard.
Bedford Gazette; Bedford, Pennslyvania, Friday October 10, 1902 page 1 column 1
Eben Pennell, one of the oldest citizens of Bedford, died early Sunday morning. The deceased was the son of Jabez and Mercy Pennell and was born at Bars Mill, Me., February 13, 1816. He came to this place in 1839. On November 12, 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Over, daughter of John Over, of Bedford, by Rev. Jacob Zeiger, at that time pastor of the Reformed church here. This union was blessed with eleven children, six of whom are still living, namely, Mrs. Kate Radebaugh, of Butler; Mrs. Annie T. Welshonee, of Everett; Miss Lou Pennell of home; Mrs. Lillie S. Barefoot of Weyant; George S. Pennell and Attorney Edward M. Pennell, of Bedford. His oldest son died while in the service of the United States, being a private in the 76th Regiment of Infantry. His grandmother died at the age of 104 years and his grandfather passed away while serving in the revolutionary war. His great grandfather served throughout that conflict and was ninty-seven years old when he answered the final summons. Mr. Pennell is also survived by these brothers and sisters; A.L. Pennell of Pittsfield, N.H., Oliver Pennell, Mrs. Esther Mercy Sanderson, Mrs. Eudona Sweat of Bar Mills, Me.; Mrs. Ruth Burnham, of Biddleford, Me. Mr. Pennell followed carpentery until 1883 and built a large number of houses in Bedford, among them being those of Abram Covalt and E.F. Karr. He did his first work on a brick house at the Springs. He became ill last March, with salt rheum on the ankle, the result of an injury received many years before and although he suffered intensly he never complained. He was raised a Congregationalist, but in early manhood joined the Reformed church. He lived in stirring times and often entertained his friends by relating incidents of political campaigns when men rolled hugh balls from Cumberland to Bedford and instead of bands had singing clubs at the mass meetings.
In religion, Mr. Pennell was faithful and consistent; in politics, he was firm but fair-minded ; in his relationships with his fellow-men, he was upright and honest. A notable trait of his character was his unselfishness and his interest and comfort of others. He was a great reader his mind was a well-filled store-house of knowledge if past and present events of interest.
The funeral services were held at his late home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Irvin W. Hendricks, assisted by Rev. Dr. C.J. Musser. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The pall-bearers were Col. L.A. May, Capt. Levi Smith, Attorney J.C. Russell, J. Scott Corle, Asa Diehl and Philip Leonard.
Bedford Gazette; Bedford, Pennslyvania, Friday October 10, 1902 page 1 column 1
Eben Pennell, one of the Oldest Citizens of Bedford, Has Joined the Great Majority
Eben Pennell, one of the oldest citizens of Bedford, died early Sunday morning. The deceased was the son of Jabez and Mercy Pennell and was born at Bars Mill, Me., February 13, 1816. He came to this place in 1839. On November 12, 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Over, daughter of John Over, of Bedford, by Rev. Jacob Zeiger, at that time pastor of the Reformed church here. This union was blessed with eleven children, six of whom are still living, namely, Mrs. Kate Radebaugh, of Butler; Mrs. Annie T. Welshonee, of Everett; Miss Lou Pennell of home; Mrs. Lillie S. Barefoot of Weyant; George S. Pennell and Attorney Edward M. Pennell, of Bedford. His oldest son died while in the service of the United States, being a private in the 76th Regiment of Infantry. His grandmother died at the age of 104 years and his grandfather passed away while serving in the revolutionary war. His great grandfather served throughout that conflict and was ninty-seven years old when he answered the final summons. Mr. Pennell is also survived by these brothers and sisters; A.L. Pennell of Pittsfield, N.H., Oliver Pennell, Mrs. Esther Mercy Sanderson, Mrs. Eudona Sweat of Bar Mills, Me.; Mrs. Ruth Burnham, of Biddleford, Me. Mr. Pennell followed carpentery until 1883 and built a large number of houses in Bedford, among them being those of Abram Covalt and E.F. Karr. He did his first work on a brick house at the Springs. He became ill last March, with salt rheum on the ankle, the result of an injury received many years before and although he suffered intensly he never complained. He was raised a Congregationalist, but in early manhood joined the Reformed church. He lived in stirring times and often entertained his friends by relating incidents of political campaigns when men rolled hugh balls from Cumberland to Bedford and instead of bands had singing clubs at the mass meetings.
In religion, Mr. Pennell was faithful and consistent; in politics, he was firm but fair-minded ; in his relationships with his fellow-men, he was upright and honest. A notable trait of his character was his unselfishness and his interest and comfort of others. He was a great reader his mind was a well-filled store-house of knowledge if past and present events of interest.
The funeral services were held at his late home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Irvin W. Hendricks, assisted by Rev. Dr. C.J. Musser. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The pall-bearers were Col. L.A. May, Capt. Levi Smith, Attorney J.C. Russell, J. Scott Corle, Asa Diehl and Philip Leonard.
Bedford Gazette; Bedford, Pennslyvania, Friday October 10, 1902 page 1 column 1
Eben Pennell, one of the oldest citizens of Bedford, died early Sunday morning. The deceased was the son of Jabez and Mercy Pennell and was born at Bars Mill, Me., February 13, 1816. He came to this place in 1839. On November 12, 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Over, daughter of John Over, of Bedford, by Rev. Jacob Zeiger, at that time pastor of the Reformed church here. This union was blessed with eleven children, six of whom are still living, namely, Mrs. Kate Radebaugh, of Butler; Mrs. Annie T. Welshonee, of Everett; Miss Lou Pennell of home; Mrs. Lillie S. Barefoot of Weyant; George S. Pennell and Attorney Edward M. Pennell, of Bedford. His oldest son died while in the service of the United States, being a private in the 76th Regiment of Infantry. His grandmother died at the age of 104 years and his grandfather passed away while serving in the revolutionary war. His great grandfather served throughout that conflict and was ninty-seven years old when he answered the final summons. Mr. Pennell is also survived by these brothers and sisters; A.L. Pennell of Pittsfield, N.H., Oliver Pennell, Mrs. Esther Mercy Sanderson, Mrs. Eudona Sweat of Bar Mills, Me.; Mrs. Ruth Burnham, of Biddleford, Me. Mr. Pennell followed carpentery until 1883 and built a large number of houses in Bedford, among them being those of Abram Covalt and E.F. Karr. He did his first work on a brick house at the Springs. He became ill last March, with salt rheum on the ankle, the result of an injury received many years before and although he suffered intensly he never complained. He was raised a Congregationalist, but in early manhood joined the Reformed church. He lived in stirring times and often entertained his friends by relating incidents of political campaigns when men rolled hugh balls from Cumberland to Bedford and instead of bands had singing clubs at the mass meetings.
In religion, Mr. Pennell was faithful and consistent; in politics, he was firm but fair-minded ; in his relationships with his fellow-men, he was upright and honest. A notable trait of his character was his unselfishness and his interest and comfort of others. He was a great reader his mind was a well-filled store-house of knowledge if past and present events of interest.
The funeral services were held at his late home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Irvin W. Hendricks, assisted by Rev. Dr. C.J. Musser. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The pall-bearers were Col. L.A. May, Capt. Levi Smith, Attorney J.C. Russell, J. Scott Corle, Asa Diehl and Philip Leonard.
Bedford Gazette; Bedford, Pennslyvania, Friday October 10, 1902 page 1 column 1
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