Artist
Centurion, 1893–1933
Born 18 November 1858 in Hudson, New York
Died 1 March 1933 in New York (Manhattan), New York
Buried Hudson City Cemetery
, Hudson, New York
Proposed by John Francis Murphy and Wordsworth Thompson
Elected 4 March 1893 at age thirty-four
Archivist’s Note: Brother of Arthur Parton
Seconder of:
Century Memorial
To those who knew him intimately, the personality of Henry Parton was most engaging. An artist of rare capacity and in his later years of recognized professional success, he enjoyed life thoroughly, surrounding himself with friends. As a painter he belonged to the conservative school; nevertheless, while severely exacting in judgment of his own productions, Parton was always generous in appreciation of the work of others. Among his friends, his companionship was welcome for his keen sense of humor, his fund of anecdote, and the love of music that supplemented his interest in art.
Alexander Dana Noyes
1934 Century Association Yearbook