Luther Pennington
politician
- December 16, 1921
- October 22, 2014
- 92 years
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Luther Pennington, 92, American United Methodist pastor and politician.
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|Luther Benson Pennington Jr. (December 16, 1921 – October 22, 2014) was an American United Methodist pastor and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1965 to 1966.
Life and career
Pennington was born in Plattsburgh, New York, the son of Luther Benson Pennington Sr. and Dovie Castleberry. He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge, he attended Boston University School of Theology, graduating in 1963. After graduating, he was ordained an elder in the New Hampshire Conference in 1964.
Pennington served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1965 to 1966. After his service in the House, he served as a United Methodist pastor at several churches from 1966 to 1987.
Death
Pennington died on October 22, 2014, at the Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Center in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 92.
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1.Where was Luther Benson Pennington Jr. born?
- A.Plattsburgh, New Yorkcorrect
- B.Boston, Massachusetts
- C.Lexington, Kentucky
- D.Manchester, New Hampshire
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. was born in Plattsburgh, New York.
Source: Life and career section
2.What was the date of birth for Luther Benson Pennington Jr.?
- A.December 16, 1921correct
- B.January 12, 1921
- C.October 22, 2014
- D.December 16, 1923
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. was born on December 16, 1921.
Source: Introduction
3.Who was the father of Luther Benson Pennington Jr.?
- A.Dovie Castleberry
- B.Luther Benson Pennington Sr.correct
- C.John Castleberry
- D.Luther Benson Pennington III
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. was the son of Luther Benson Pennington Sr. and Dovie Castleberry.
Source: Life and career section
4.In which conflict did Luther Benson Pennington Jr. serve?
- A.World War IIcorrect
- B.The Vietnam War
- C.The Korean War
- D.World War I
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. served in the armed forces during World War II.
Source: Life and career section
5.From which institution did Luther Benson Pennington Jr. graduate in 1963?
- A.Plattsburgh Theological Seminary
- B.Boston University School of Theologycorrect
- C.New Hampshire State University
- D.University of Kentucky
After his discharge from the military, Luther Benson Pennington Jr. attended Boston University School of Theology, graduating in 1963.
Source: Life and career section
6.When was Luther Benson Pennington Jr. ordained an elder in the New Hampshire Conference?
- A.1966
- B.1963
- C.1964correct
- D.1965
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. was ordained an elder in the New Hampshire Conference in 1964.
Source: Life and career section
7.Which political party did Luther Benson Pennington Jr. belong to?
- A.Democratic Party
- B.Green Party
- C.Republican Partycorrect
- D.Libertarian Party
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. was a member of the Republican Party.
Source: Introduction
8.During which years did Luther Benson Pennington Jr. serve in the New Hampshire House of Representatives?
- A.1965 to 1966correct
- B.1963 to 1966
- C.1966 to 1967
- D.1964 to 1965
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1965 to 1966.
Source: Introduction
9.What was the professional occupation of Luther Benson Pennington Jr. from 1966 to 1987?
- A.United Methodist pastorcorrect
- B.Military chaplain
- C.State Representative
- D.University professor
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. served as a United Methodist pastor at several churches from 1966 to 1987.
Source: Life and career section
10.What is the date of death for Luther Benson Pennington Jr.?
- A.December 16, 2014
- B.October 22, 2014correct
- C.November 22, 2014
- D.October 22, 2013
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. died on October 22, 2014.
Source: Death section
11.At what age did Luther Benson Pennington Jr. pass away?
- A.93
- B.92correct
- C.89
- D.91
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. died at the age of 92.
Source: Death section
12.Where did Luther Benson Pennington Jr. die?
- A.Plattsburgh Memorial Center
- B.Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Centercorrect
- C.Boston University Hospital
- D.New Hampshire Veterans Hospital
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. died at the Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Source: Death section
13.In which city is the Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Center located?
- A.Concord, New Hampshire
- B.Boston, Massachusetts
- C.Lexington, Kentuckycorrect
- D.Plattsburgh, New York
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. died at the Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Source: Death section
14.What was the middle name of Luther Benson Pennington Jr.?
- A.Bensoncorrect
- B.Castleberry
- C.United
- D.Church
The full name stated is Luther Benson Pennington Jr.
Source: Introduction
15.What was the maiden name of the mother of Luther Benson Pennington Jr.?
- A.Benson
- B.Castleberrycorrect
- C.Plattsburgh
- D.Pennington
Dovie Castleberry is identified as the mother of Luther Benson Pennington Jr.
Source: Life and career section
16.What was the religious denomination of Luther Benson Pennington Jr.?
- A.United Methodistcorrect
- B.Presbyterian
- C.Episcopal
- D.Baptist
Luther Benson Pennington Jr. was an American United Methodist pastor.
Source: Introduction
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