François Louis Pedneau

M, #1506, b. 24 March 1860, d. 14 January 1929
François Louis Pedneau|b. 24 Mar 1860\nd. 14 Jan 1929|p1506.htm|François Louis Pedneau|b. 1833\nd. 1 Mar 1894|p1744.htm|Philomene-Marguerite Bouvier|b. 5 Jan 1839\nd. 4 Sep 1886|p1745.htm|Louis Pedneau|b. 1772\nd. 25 Nov 1874|p1748.htm||||Andre Bouvier|b. 30 Mar 1803\nd. 22 May 1873|p1749.htm|Charlotte Duvilliers|b. 12 Mar 1810\nd. 1879|p1750.htm|

Relationship=Great-grandfather of James Shelton Horne.
Last Edited=29 Sep 2009
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François Louis Pedneau was born on 24 March 1860 at Vermont.2,3 He was the son of François Louis Pedneau and Philomene-Marguerite Bouvier.1

François Louis Pedneau appeared in the 1860 census on 26 July 1860 as a household member living with François Louis Pedneau at Highgate, Franklin County, Vermont. The official date for this census was 01 June 1860. He was listed as Francis L. Pedneau, age five months, born in Vermont.1

François Louis Pedneau appeared in the 1870 census on 7 July 1870 as a household member living with François Louis Pedneau at Highgate, Franklin County, Vermont. The official date for this census was 01 June 1870. He was listed as Frank Pedneau, age 10, at home, born in Vermont, attending school.4

François Louis Pedneau appeared in the 1880 census as a son of François Louis Pedneau on 15 June 1880 at Belfield, Greensville County, Virginia. He was listed as F. L. Pedneau Jr, age 20, born in Vermont. His occupation was clerk in the store.5

François Louis Pedneau married Hannah Agnes McManamin, daughter of Michael McManamin and Mary (?), on 24 November 1881 at Jarratt, Virginia. He was 21 at the time.

When he was 26, his mother, Philomene-Marguerite Bouvier Pedneau, died on 4 September 1886 at Jarratt, Virginia, at age 47.6

His father, François Louis Pedneau, died on 1 March 1894 at Jarratt, Virginia.7

His son, Michael Dennis Pedneau, died on 4 September 1894 at Virginia at age 1.8

When he was 39, his wife, Hannah Agnes McManamin Pedneau, died on 15 December 1899 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 42 or 16 Dec 1899.9

His wife, Hannah Agnes McManamin Pedneau, was buried after 15 December 1899 in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia.9

François Louis Pedneau appeared in the 1900 census as the head of household on 14 July 1900 at Henry, Sussex County, Virginia. Also living in the house was, his son, François Louis Pedneau and Bernard Leo Pedneau Sr, his daughter, Mary Marguerite Pedneau, Ursula A Pedneau and Estelle Teresa Pedneau. He was listed as Francis L. Pedneau, age (unreadable) born Mar 1860 in Vermont. His parent were born in Canada. His occupation was sales, general merchandise.10 At the time of his marriage to Catherine Wakeham in 1900, François Louis Pedneau was residing in Jarratt, Sussex County, Virginia.

François Louis Pedneau married Catherine Virginia Wakeham, daughter of William Wakeham, on 26 September 1900 at St Stephen's Church, Pennsylvania & Twenty-Fifth Streets, Washington, District of Columbia.11

François Louis Pedneau and Catherine Virginia Wakeham appeared in a news article about their wedding in Washington, DC, at Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, on 30 September 1900. William Wakeham, Rev Brother Alfred Wakeham and Very Rev Richard Wakeham S.S. was also mentioned.11

François Louis Pedneau's news article read as follows:
Pedneau - Wakeham

A wedding of more than ordinary interest was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church, Pennsylvania Avenue and Twenty-Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, Wednesday last, where two Virginians, Francis L. Pedneau, of Jarratt, Sussex county, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Kayte Virginia Wakeham, only daughter of William Wakeham, Esq., of Columbia, Fluvanna county, by the Very Rev. Richard Wakeham, S.S., an uncle of the bride, at nuptial mass.

Father Wakeham, who is a professor in the Seminary at Yonkers, NY, came on for the purpose. Among those present in the sanctuary were Rev Father Caughy, in whose church the ceremony was performed; Rev. Fathers O'Connell and Foley and Father Walter Yates, of St Joseph's Church, Richmond. Among those present were Rev. Brother Alfred Wakeham, of Clayton, Del; Mr. William Wakeham, Mr and Mrs England, formerly of Columbia, Va; and a sister of Mr England; Mr. W Burt, of Tennessee, and others.

Mrs. Pedneau (nee Wakeham) is tall and strikingly handsome. She possesses much of that typical Virginia beauty made famous by the pencil of Gibson.

Mr.Pedneau is a prosperous merchant and mill owner of Sussex county. By his untiring industry and energy he has made quite a fortune. His residence, when completed, will be one of the finest south of Petersburg. Mr. Pedneau has unbounded confidence in the future of Richmond, and has already purchased five houses in different parts of this city.
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François Louis Pedneau and Catherine Virginia Wakeham Pedneau appeared in a news article about about a property transfer to Frank L Butler at Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, on 1 March 1901.12

On 3 August 1902, François Louis Pedneau had a notice published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia,, saying that he would not be responsible for th debts of his son, François Louis Pedneau.13

François Louis Pedneau's news article read as follows:
CATHOLIC TEACHER WANTED TO teach the usual English branches and Music in private family. Mrs. F. L. PEDNEAU, Jarratts, Va.
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Robert Lee Lindamood's news article read as follows:
Lindamood - Pedneau

The Lindamood - Pedneau wedding was solemnized last Thursday, June 30th, at 3 o'clock, Father Wakeham, rector of St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, N.Y., officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. Robert Lindamood, son of Mr. R. E. Lindamood, of Headquarters, Va., and Miss Mary Margaret Pedneau, the accomplished and eldest daughter of Mr. T. L. Pedneau.

The bride wore white silk organdy over white taffeta and a handsome white picture hat, white plume, and carried a goldbound prayer-book. Her traveling suit was a handsome Persian trimmed tailor-made gray cloth, with hat to match.

The maid of honor, Miss Ursula Pedneau, sister of the bride, wore white organdy, trimmed in Valenciennes lace, with satin ribbon.

Miss Stella Lindamood, sister of the groom, second maid of honor, was likewise attired.

The best man and groomsman were Mr Arthur Austin Murray and Mr. Milton Travel. Master William Pedneau, accompanied by his grandfather, the venerable Mr Wakeham, looked like a real little prince as he gracefully carried the wedding ring.

Miss Belew played Mendelssohn's wedding march, while the ceremony was impressively said, which pronounced them man and wife.

The parlor decorations were crimson carnations and white lilies, with simflax and ferns. The large bow window was a bower of beauty, from which suspended the portrait of the bride's sainted mother, to whom she bears a most striking resemblance. The affair was a quiet and informal one, only the relatives and immediate friends being present, and also the Rev. Brother Alfred Wakeham, of Clayton, Delaware, was present. Many useful and handsome presents were in evidence. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Lindamood took the north bound train for Washington, Deleware, amidst a shower of rice from the throng of friends at the station to see them off

A reception followed and a dance was held at Headquarters, the future home of the bride and groom, on their return Saturday, the second. -- Edinburg Sentinel.
15 François Louis Pedneau also appeared in a news article at Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia, on 6 July 1904 with Mary Marguerite Pedneau and Robert Lee Lindamood about their wedding.15

His daughter, Ursula A Pedneau, died on 22 June 1905 at age 19.16

When he was 49, his wife, Catherine Virginia Wakeham Pedneau, died on 6 May 1909 at age 35.17

His wife, Catherine Virginia Wakeham Pedneau, was buried after 6 May 1909 in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia.17

François Louis Pedneau appeared in the 1910 census as the head of household on 28 April 1910 at Henry, Sussex County, Virginia. Also living in the house was, his son, Bernard Leo Pedneau Sr, William Wakeham Pedneau Sr and Richard Alfred Pedneau, his daughter, Estelle Teresa Pedneau. He was listed as Francon L. Pedneau, age 50, widowed, born in Vermont. His parents were born in Canada. His occupation was post master in a post office.18

François Louis Pedneau married Orpha Lucielle Woodard Wakeham on 18 June 1910. He was 50 at the time.

His son, Philip Woodard Pedneau, died on 6 January 1920 at age 6.19

François Louis Pedneau died on 14 January 1929 at Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, at age 68. François was survived by his wife, Orpha Lucielle Woodard. François was survived by his children, François Louis Pedneau, Mary Marguerite Pedneau, Bernard Leo Pedneau Sr, Estelle Teresa Pedneau, William Wakeham Pedneau Sr and Richard Alfred Pedneau.3 He was buried after 14 January 1929 in St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia.3

Research Notes: Philip's headstone says he is the son of F.L. and O.D.... so his mother's middle initial must be "D"

His father left Jarratt after Philip's death to forget. According to Hannah Lindamood Horne, Philip died when a lamp exploded or broke.

Children of François Louis Pedneau and Hannah Agnes McManamin

Children of François Louis Pedneau and Catherine Virginia Wakeham

Child of François Louis Pedneau and Orpha Lucielle Woodard

Citations

  1. [S246] Francois L. Pedneau household, 1860 US Census, Free Population, Franklin County, Vermont, population schedule, Highgate, page/sheet 38 & 39, dwelling 304, family 265, line 37-40 & 1-3; National Archives.
  2. [S70] Francon L. Pedneau household, 1910 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Henry, enumeration district (ED) 118, page/sheet 6-B, dwelling 116, family 118, line 68-73; National Archives.
  3. [S343] François Louis Pedneau Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
  4. [S250] Frank Pedneau household, 1870 US Census, Franklin County, Vermont, population schedule, Highgate, page/sheet 49, dwelling 368, family 373, line 10-21; National Archives; (and three others in the household).
  5. [S247] Frank L Pedneau household, 1880 US Census, Greensville County, Virginia, population schedule , Belfield, enumeration district (ED) 27, page/sheet 35, dwelling 340, family 351, line 11-20; National Archives.
  6. [S339] Philomene-Marguerite Bouvier Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008, She has two headstones, one small white one and one carved on the side of her husband's spire.
  7. [S342] François Louis Pedneau Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
  8. [S341] Michael Dennis Pedneau Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
  9. [S349] Hannah Agnes McManamin Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
  10. [S77] Francis L. Pedneau household, 1900 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule , Henry, enumeration district (ED) 85, page/sheet 29-B, dwelling 431, family 433, line 72-77; National Archives.
  11. [S479] Libray of Congress, Libray of Congress Digital Collection (Washington, DC), "Pedneau - Wakeham",The Times Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903 September 30, 1900, Page 7, Image 7. Image provided by: Library of Virginia, Richmond. Persistent Link: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85034438/…
  12. [S479] Libray of Congress, Libray of Congress Digital Collection, "Property Transfers",The Times Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903 March 01, 1901, Image 5. Image provided by: Library of Virginia, Richmond. Persistent Link: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85034438/…
  13. [S479] Libray of Congress, Libray of Congress Digital Collection, "Proposals",The Times Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903 August 03, 1902, Page 9, Image 9. Image provided by: Library of Virginia, Richmond. Persistent Link: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85034438/…
  14. [S479] Libray of Congress, Libray of Congress Digital Collection, "Catholic Teacher Wantedm Under Title Help Wanted - Female",The Times Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903 August 08, 1902, Page 7, Image 7. Image provided by: Library of Virginia, Richmond. Persistent Link: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85034438/…
  15. [S479] Libray of Congress, Libray of Congress Digital Collection, "A Beautiful Wedding",The Times Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914 July 06, 1904, Image 6. Image provided by: Library of Virginia, Richmond. Persistent Link: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85038615/…
  16. [S350] Ursula A Pedneau Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
  17. [S352] Catherine Virginia Wakeham Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
  18. [S70] Francon L. Pedneau household, 1910 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Henry, ED 118, page/sheet 6-B, dwelling 116, family 118, line 68-73; (and Lucille Prince, boarder, age 17, single, born in Virginia. Her occupation was post office clerk).
  19. [S351] Philip Woodard Pedneau Tombstone, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia; Constance Murray Chappell, 9 Feb 2008.
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