William Penn Fillebrown
1909 - 1986
"Fillie"
Yearbook 1929
The Ariel

East Maine Conference Seminary

1382. William Penn¹⁰ Fillebrown (Harry Winthrop⁹, Dr. Thomas⁸, James Bowdoin⁷, Hon. Thomas⁶, John⁵, John⁴, Thomas³, Humpfrey² Phillibrowne, Robert¹ ffilebrowne)^(12708) was born in Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts September 8, 1909.^(12709) William died April 1, 1986 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at 76 years of age.^(12710)

William married Gladys L. Morse date unknown.^(12711) Gladys was born March 2, 1905.^(12712) Gladys^(12713) was the daughter of Unknown Morse and Unknown (________). Gladys died November 7, 1988 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at 83 years of age.^(12714) Gladys, as William's wife, resided with him in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12715) The family lived at 40 Huntington Avenue and Alan grew up there. Alan sold the home circa 1997.

When Gladys was age unknown and William Penn Fillebrown was age unknown they became the parents of William Alan Fillebrown October 18. Gladys resided in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts circa 1988.^(12716) She lived there while receiving Social Security payment. The ZIP code was 02190.

Gladys's funeral was held November 10, 1988 at C.C. Sheperd Funeral Home in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12717) Donations were to be made in her memory to the South Shore Hospice in Braintree, MA.

William was listed on the Kingston High School roll as a student in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts circa 1924/27.^(12718) William graduated from Middleborough High School circa 1927/28.^(12719) William was listed on the East Maine Conference Seminary roll as a Post Graduate student in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine circa 1929.^(12720) The school yearbook, The Ariel, for 1929 contained the following remarks: Page 11 "William Penn Fillebrown - 'Fillie' (of) Plympton, Mass. Dramatics; Track; Orchestra; Arielette Board; Gamma Basketball. Fillebrown was a trackman from Plympton, Mass., And once all his rivals, he hoped to surpass, But 'Fillie' is working now, both day and night; If you say, 'on the track?' you're a long way from right." Page 34 He is shown with the Orchestra Club holding a violin. Page 36 He was in The Senior Class Play, "Cyclone Sally" playing Reginald Manners, an English dude. Page 37 He was in a Minstrel Show and played Mr. Dennis, who sang, "Old Man Sunshine." Page 38 He served the "Ice Cream Committee" for an all-day fair.

William was employed at a railway as railroad watch inspector.^(12721) He worked for 16 years after high school in this position.

William resided in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts circa 1940.^(12722) The adddress was 40 Huntington Avenue.

William served in the military date unknown in Harford County, Maryland.^(12723) He was in th U.S. Army as an instrument repair instructor at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

William served in the military date unknown in France.^(12724) He was in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sargeant.

William was listed on the University of Besancon roll as a student in France date unknown.^(12725) Date unknown, William, a Congregationalist, was a member of the Old South Union Congregational.^(12726) He "tended the clock on the church steeple for 40 years".

William was a member of American Legion Bean Post in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12727) He was a charter member.

William resided in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12728) The family lived at 40 Huntington Avenue and Alan grew up there. Alan sold the home circa 1997.

William was employed at Fillebrown's Watch & Jewelry Co. as the proprietor circa 1955.^(12729) He operated the company for 20 years.

When William was age unknown and Gladys L. Morse was age unknown they became the parents of William Alan Fillebrown October 18. William was honored for professional abilities as a trustee of the bank circa 1962.^(12730) "He was elected a corporator of the South Weymouth Savings Bank in 1956, clerk of the bank in 1959, and trustee in 1962. He resigned as clerk in 1983 due to ill health, but continued as corporator and trustee until 1884, at which time he was elected honorary trustee."

William resided in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12731) The address was 40 Huntington Avenue.

William was honored for professional leadership and elected president date unknown in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12732) He was president of the South Weymouth Businessmen's Association.

William was a member of Wessagussett Lodge in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12733) "Mr. Fillebrown was a past master of Wessagussett Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and chaplin emeritus for 25 years. He was holder of the Joseph Warren Medal for distinguished service. He was a member of the Cane Club and past patron of Wessagussett Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. He was on the advisory board of Demolay and recipient of the Demolay Legion of Honor award."

William's funeral was held April 4, 1986 at C.C. Sheperd Funeral Home in South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.^(12734) The Rev. Terry Martinson of Old South Union Congregational Church officiated.

William Penn Fillebrown and Gladys L. Morse had the following child:

William Alan Fillebrown
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April 16, 2005

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