Lawrence R. Pingrey was born on May 18, 1918, in Glens Falls, NY, to Rutherford P. Pingrey and Eleanor Viola (Mix) Pingrey. He grew up working on a farm in Glens Falls . Lawrence had 3 brothers (Richard, Paul, and Lynn) and 2 sisters (Lucille, and Marjorie).
He continued farming at the Clark Road Farm after finishing High School in South Glens Falls. In 1940, Lawrence met the love of his life (E. Irene Clark) and they were married on October 4th. They had 2 wonderful sons (William 1942, and Jeffrey 1945). They were a happy family.
During World War II, Lawrence wanted to join the military but was denied as farmers were considered a war-time necessity. Instead he joined the IOOF (The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows) and reached the highest branch in the IOOF Lodge called the Patriarchs Militant. The Patriarchs Militant is a uniformed fraternal organization that was started in 1885. The general purpose of the organization was to come the aid of the country (here at home), if there was a need during war-time. Lawrence reached the rank of LT. General National Commander at the South Glens Falls Lodge. He was given a large ceremonial sword.
Lawrence was very mechanically inclined (which was passed onto both his sons) and soon, had to leave farming behind. Around the 1950's he worked in a factory. He could do anything. From wood working to painting, there wasn't much he couldn't do. Lawrence was a man of many trades and hats.
During the summers from around 1950 to 1965, much time was spent at an old 15-acre farm with no farmhouse in Fort Ann, New York. His father had purchased the land. Lawrence and his siblings all got together and transformed the land into "Brookside". Brookside was a place where all the relatives could gather with their tents and gear and spend time together.
Maine was also a much loved other summer retreat. The ocean to play in, the sunshine, the clam bakes, and the fish fry's were always a big hit.
Lawrence and Irene could be found playing cards with friends and/or family on Saturday nights. Lawrence could also be found playing ball with his sons when he was not at work.
He was a special man. My Grandfather, Lawrence R. Pingrey, died too early in life. On May 4, 1982, he died when I wasn't even 8 years old.
He was Grandpa (the man that taught my Dad (Jeff)) that life was full of opportunities/challenges and that anything could be figured out. The opportunities I had over those 7 years allowed me to get to know him while, the other 40 years has made me realize the challenges of missing someone. Grandpa gave me memories (songs, stories, and time). I will always remember him sitting in his recliner that squeaked and the pipe he smoked. The best thing Grandpa Pingrey gave me was being able to have his son Jeff grow up to be my Dad.
Thank you Grandpa. I still miss you. Glad you and Grandma are back together since I'm sure you missed her too.
Love Your Granddaughter,
Jennifer
He continued farming at the Clark Road Farm after finishing High School in South Glens Falls. In 1940, Lawrence met the love of his life (E. Irene Clark) and they were married on October 4th. They had 2 wonderful sons (William 1942, and Jeffrey 1945). They were a happy family.
During World War II, Lawrence wanted to join the military but was denied as farmers were considered a war-time necessity. Instead he joined the IOOF (The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows) and reached the highest branch in the IOOF Lodge called the Patriarchs Militant. The Patriarchs Militant is a uniformed fraternal organization that was started in 1885. The general purpose of the organization was to come the aid of the country (here at home), if there was a need during war-time. Lawrence reached the rank of LT. General National Commander at the South Glens Falls Lodge. He was given a large ceremonial sword.
Lawrence was very mechanically inclined (which was passed onto both his sons) and soon, had to leave farming behind. Around the 1950's he worked in a factory. He could do anything. From wood working to painting, there wasn't much he couldn't do. Lawrence was a man of many trades and hats.
During the summers from around 1950 to 1965, much time was spent at an old 15-acre farm with no farmhouse in Fort Ann, New York. His father had purchased the land. Lawrence and his siblings all got together and transformed the land into "Brookside". Brookside was a place where all the relatives could gather with their tents and gear and spend time together.
Maine was also a much loved other summer retreat. The ocean to play in, the sunshine, the clam bakes, and the fish fry's were always a big hit.
Lawrence and Irene could be found playing cards with friends and/or family on Saturday nights. Lawrence could also be found playing ball with his sons when he was not at work.
He was a special man. My Grandfather, Lawrence R. Pingrey, died too early in life. On May 4, 1982, he died when I wasn't even 8 years old.
He was Grandpa (the man that taught my Dad (Jeff)) that life was full of opportunities/challenges and that anything could be figured out. The opportunities I had over those 7 years allowed me to get to know him while, the other 40 years has made me realize the challenges of missing someone. Grandpa gave me memories (songs, stories, and time). I will always remember him sitting in his recliner that squeaked and the pipe he smoked. The best thing Grandpa Pingrey gave me was being able to have his son Jeff grow up to be my Dad.
Thank you Grandpa. I still miss you. Glad you and Grandma are back together since I'm sure you missed her too.
Love Your Granddaughter,
Jennifer
Lawrence R. Pingrey was born on May 18, 1918, in Glens Falls, NY, to Rutherford P. Pingrey and Eleanor Viola (Mix) Pingrey. He grew up working on a farm in Glens Falls . Lawrence had 3 brothers (Richard, Paul, and Lynn) and 2 sisters (Lucille, and Marjorie).
He continued farming at the Clark Road Farm after finishing High School in South Glens Falls. In 1940, Lawrence met the love of his life (E. Irene Clark) and they were married on October 4th. They had 2 wonderful sons (William 1942, and Jeffrey 1945). They were a happy family.
During World War II, Lawrence wanted to join the military but was denied as farmers were considered a war-time necessity. Instead he joined the IOOF (The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows) and reached the highest branch in the IOOF Lodge called the Patriarchs Militant. The Patriarchs Militant is a uniformed fraternal organization that was started in 1885. The general purpose of the organization was to come the aid of the country (here at home), if there was a need during war-time. Lawrence reached the rank of LT. General National Commander at the South Glens Falls Lodge. He was given a large ceremonial sword.
Lawrence was very mechanically inclined (which was passed onto both his sons) and soon, had to leave farming behind. Around the 1950's he worked in a factory. He could do anything. From wood working to painting, there wasn't much he couldn't do. Lawrence was a man of many trades and hats.
During the summers from around 1950 to 1965, much time was spent at an old 15-acre farm with no farmhouse in Fort Ann, New York. His father had purchased the land. Lawrence and his siblings all got together and transformed the land into "Brookside". Brookside was a place where all the relatives could gather with their tents and gear and spend time together.
Maine was also a much loved other summer retreat. The ocean to play in, the sunshine, the clam bakes, and the fish fry's were always a big hit.
Lawrence and Irene could be found playing cards with friends and/or family on Saturday nights. Lawrence could also be found playing ball with his sons when he was not at work.
He was a special man. My Grandfather, Lawrence R. Pingrey, died too early in life. On May 4, 1982, he died when I wasn't even 8 years old.
He was Grandpa (the man that taught my Dad (Jeff)) that life was full of opportunities/challenges and that anything could be figured out. The opportunities I had over those 7 years allowed me to get to know him while, the other 40 years has made me realize the challenges of missing someone. Grandpa gave me memories (songs, stories, and time). I will always remember him sitting in his recliner that squeaked and the pipe he smoked. The best thing Grandpa Pingrey gave me was being able to have his son Jeff grow up to be my Dad.
Thank you Grandpa. I still miss you. Glad you and Grandma are back together since I'm sure you missed her too.
Love Your Granddaughter,
Jennifer
He continued farming at the Clark Road Farm after finishing High School in South Glens Falls. In 1940, Lawrence met the love of his life (E. Irene Clark) and they were married on October 4th. They had 2 wonderful sons (William 1942, and Jeffrey 1945). They were a happy family.
During World War II, Lawrence wanted to join the military but was denied as farmers were considered a war-time necessity. Instead he joined the IOOF (The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows) and reached the highest branch in the IOOF Lodge called the Patriarchs Militant. The Patriarchs Militant is a uniformed fraternal organization that was started in 1885. The general purpose of the organization was to come the aid of the country (here at home), if there was a need during war-time. Lawrence reached the rank of LT. General National Commander at the South Glens Falls Lodge. He was given a large ceremonial sword.
Lawrence was very mechanically inclined (which was passed onto both his sons) and soon, had to leave farming behind. Around the 1950's he worked in a factory. He could do anything. From wood working to painting, there wasn't much he couldn't do. Lawrence was a man of many trades and hats.
During the summers from around 1950 to 1965, much time was spent at an old 15-acre farm with no farmhouse in Fort Ann, New York. His father had purchased the land. Lawrence and his siblings all got together and transformed the land into "Brookside". Brookside was a place where all the relatives could gather with their tents and gear and spend time together.
Maine was also a much loved other summer retreat. The ocean to play in, the sunshine, the clam bakes, and the fish fry's were always a big hit.
Lawrence and Irene could be found playing cards with friends and/or family on Saturday nights. Lawrence could also be found playing ball with his sons when he was not at work.
He was a special man. My Grandfather, Lawrence R. Pingrey, died too early in life. On May 4, 1982, he died when I wasn't even 8 years old.
He was Grandpa (the man that taught my Dad (Jeff)) that life was full of opportunities/challenges and that anything could be figured out. The opportunities I had over those 7 years allowed me to get to know him while, the other 40 years has made me realize the challenges of missing someone. Grandpa gave me memories (songs, stories, and time). I will always remember him sitting in his recliner that squeaked and the pipe he smoked. The best thing Grandpa Pingrey gave me was being able to have his son Jeff grow up to be my Dad.
Thank you Grandpa. I still miss you. Glad you and Grandma are back together since I'm sure you missed her too.
Love Your Granddaughter,
Jennifer
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