John W. Ehninger

Full Name: John Whetton Ehninger

Painter/Etcher

Centurion, 1854–1889

Proposed by
Charles E. Strong

born July 22, 1827
New York (Manhattan), New York

died January 22, 1889
Saratoga, New York

elected January 7, 1854
Age twenty-six

proposer of

Horatio M. Allen

seconder of

supporter of

Isaac Newton

Member portrait of John W. Ehninger — Member Photograph Albums CollectionAlbum 1, Leaf 27

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Archivist’s Notes

He ostensibly resigned sometime between 1855 and 1857 and was reinstated in May 1866 with a new proposer, Eastman Johnson.

Century Memorial

John W. Ehninger was for many years one of the best known members of the Century, and has always been one of its most valued members. He was an artist of distinction and great cleverness, as shown by many of his works now on our walls; possessed rare social qualities, which made him a centre of every circle; and although for several years his residence in another city of this State has withdrawn him from active inter course with his many friends here, he retained his interest in the Club to the last, and his memory will long be cherished.

Henry E. Howland
1890 Century Association Yearbook

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