"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 138, No 2, p 40, Jan. 8, 1945. Orville Grant Burdick was born March 12, 1869, and was one of three children born to Doctor Edwin and Anjanette Green Burdick. While he was yet a child the family moved from Walworth, Wis., to Monticello, Minn. Later the family went to Alfred, N. Y., and he was for a time a student in Alfred University. The family returned to Minnesota, making a home at New Auburn, from which place Mr. Burdick went to North Loup, Neb., in 1888. On May 29, 1890, Mr. Burdick was united in marriage with Miss Martha L. Davis of North Loup. To this union were born seven children. Three of the children and the wife survive: Edwin H., Grant, and Mrs. Grayce White. There is also one sister, Mrs. Pearl Morrison, and five grandchildren. The children and grandchildren were all present at the funeral services held at Olinger's Mortuary, Denver. For eight years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Burdick lived in Boulder. Then they returned to North Loup where they engaged in mercantile business. They came to Denver in 1921 where he was railroad car inspector for the General Chemical Company until 1937, when an accident compelled his retirement. They held a public celebration for their golden wedding, May 29, 1940. Mr. Burdick united with the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1909, transferring his membership to Denver and becoming a constituent member of the church there at its organization in 1928. He was ordained a deacon May 24, 1930. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Farewell services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Erlo E. Sutton, and burial was in Fairmont Cemetery, Denver. Deacon Burdick was a faithful Christian and servant of the church, a devoted husband and father, and a friend to all. E. E. S. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 149, No 7, p 117, Aug. 28, 1950. Martha Lucetta Davis was born in Wells, Minn., on June 15, 1872, and died in Denver, Colo., July 11, 1950. When a small child, she moved with the family to North Loup, Neb., where she met and later married Orville G. Burdick on May 29, 1890. To this union were born seven children, of whom three survive. They are: Edwin, Grant, and Mrs. Grace Burdick White. Her husband, Orville, preceded her in death in November, 1944. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Maud Davis and Mrs. Minnie Davis, one brother, Frank, all of Denver, and five grandchildren. While in Nebraska, she was baptized, and united with the North Loup seventh Day Baptist Church. After moving to Denver, she helped with the organization of the Church there, and was one of the charter members. She helped also to organize the Ladies' Aid Society of the Church, acting as president for fifteen years, and at the time of her death was its treasurer. During the last two years of her life she has been very active in two other Denver organizations, the Woodbury Club, which she served as president, and the National Annuity League. It is interesting to note that during her childhood, "Mattie," as she was lovingly called by her family and friends, made two covered wagon trips from North Loup to Boulder, one in the 1890's and one in 1911. As she lay suffering for two weeks prior to her death, she was heard by her family to utter many times, "Have thine own way, Lord." What a wonderful testimony to leave for those who must live on after her. F. D. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 4, 1906, p 4. Martha Dodge Williams was born in Covington, Wyoming County, New York, now called Pavilion, February 17, 1829, and died in Milton, Wisconsin, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. C. Dunn, October 1, 1906, in the 78th year of her age. She was one of a family of seven children, two sons and five daughters, born to Samuel Stanley and Zilpha Terrill Dodge. Of these, two sisters survive her. When she was eight years of age the family moved to Alden, Erie County, in the same state. There, while teaching school near the Williams homestead, she made the acquaintance of a young Robert Williams, to whom she was married in 1848, when 19 years of age. Six years later, in 1854, they moved to Wisconsin, and after some months, settled in Milton where they have resided, esteemed and loved by all who have known them, for more than fifty years. In early life she gave her heart to Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and after her marriage to Mr. Williams, changed her membership to the Seventh-day Baptist Church. On moving to Milton, they brought their membership to the church of the latter faith in Milton, and now she has been removed to the church triumphant. Thus in briefest outline is told the history of a quiet and uneventful, but sweet and beautiful life. Few married people are permitted to live together longer than have Mr. and Mrs. Williams; fewer still are they who are more united and happy in each other than they have been. Outside of her home, as well as in it, she was modest and unassuming, yet she was keenly intelligent, keeping herself well informed upon most current topics, of public as well as local interest. To her friends she was always cheerful and bright, - a good conversationalist, a pleasant companion. In her religious life she was thoughtful rather than emotional, and said little about herself or her experiences, but her faith was steadfast because it was intelligently founded; like the Apostle Paul she could say - "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." While living in this self-centered way, - so confident in her Christian faith and so happy in her married life, Mrs. Williams was fond of her friends and loved her church, greatly enjoying its associations and privileges. So long as she was able to do so, she attended regularly the ladies' society of her church in which she was always an interested and most efficient worker. Her needle work has been the admiration of her many friends. But why try to picture the graces and virtues which her friends have seen and felt so long, and which no words can fittingly set forth. Mrs. Williams has never been very rugged, and has been gradually growing feebler for several years, but what may properly be called her last sickness began for or five months ago with a severe attack of erysipelas. Though at times she has seemed to be improving, her life has hastened to its close, until on the first day of October, the time of the "sere and yellow leaf," in the early dawning of the morning, she sank to rest as calmly and sweetly as a babe falls asleep in its mothers arms. The funeral was attended on Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from the home of her daughter, where she and her husband have received the most tender and loving care, at the hands of both Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, and their children. The services were conducted by her pastor, Dr. Platts, and interment was made in the beautiful Milton cemetery. Mrs. Williams is survived by the husband of her youth, the one daughter, and a family just mentioned, two sisters and a large circle of friends, all of whom deeply mourn her departure, but are comforted with the legacy of a precious memory and the good hope of a better life. "The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1906, p 4. Few names are more familiar in Milton, and few forms are better known on our streets than were the name and form of Robert Williams. For more than 50 years he has filled a prominent place in the business and social life of our village. Not all, however, were so familiar with his early history. He was born in the town of Darien, Genesee county, New York. His father was Robert Williams and his mother was Fanny Saunders Williams, both of sturdy New England stock, Mr. Williams being a direct descendant of Roger Williams of Colonial fame. The family also traces its ancestry far back into the centuries and includes in some of its lines famous historic names, among which are the names of some of the Tudor Kings of England. Mr. Williams was the third child, and the first son in a family of nine children only two of whom, one brother, Mr. Dennis Williams of our village, and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Hunt of California survive him. The father died when Robert was but twelve years of age, which threw many cares and burdens upon his young shoulders. This deprived him of the opportunities for schooling which, at that time, were but meager at the best. But it early accustomed him to those habits of industry and prudence which have been of so much value to him in after years. In 1848, when 27 years of age, Mr. Williams was most happily married to Miss Martha Dodge, in his native town. Six years later they came to Wisconsin and soon settled in Milton where they have since resided until the death of Mrs. Williams which occurred on the first day of October, two months ago. Soon after locating in Milton, Mr. Williams entered into the mercantile business in which he continued until retiring from active labor when he was succeeded by his son-in-law, Mr. F. C. Dunn, forming the firm of Dunn, Boss & Co. In the pursuit of this business he formed an extensive acquaintance with the people of Milton and vicinity. In this relation he was universally respected and trusted. When Milton College was organized, in 1867, having been one of the staunch supporters of the Academy, he was elected a trustee of the enlarged institution, and remained a member of its board until removed by death. From 1872 to 1875 he was Financial Agent, Mr. Charles H. Greenman being Treasurer. From 1875 to 1883 he was Treasurer, until being succeeded by Prof. Albert Whitford, the present incumbent. But whether an officer or only a private member he was always the same strong, loyal supporter of the College as he was also of everything which would, in his judgment, promote the welfare of society. To Mr. and Mrs. Williams there came one daughter, the wife of Mr. F. C. Dunn, who has always lived near them, and who, with her husband and children, has taken most tender and efficient care of them in their declining days. In politics, Mr. Williams, was a life-long Republican, with an intelligent comprehension of the principles involved in every question which arose, and with strong convictions of duty and responsibility. In religious belief he was a Seventh-day Baptist, having been a member of the church of that faith in his native town, and of the church of that same faith in Milton. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. F. C. Dunn, on Sabbath afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Dr. Platts, assisted by President Daland of the College. 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"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 111, No 2, p 63, Jul. 13, 1931. Frank R. Saunders was born September 29, 1845, at Berlin, N. Y., and died May 24, 1931, at the age of 85 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Mr. Saunders was reared at West Hallock, Ill. On the tenth of January, 1871, he was married to Mary E. Witter, daughter of Josiah Witter. He spent many years as a farmer in the state of Illinois. He lived for some forty years in Hammond, La., where he was in the lumber business. Fourteen years ago he retired and came to Boulder, Colo., where he could be near his son and daughter. He has been in church work all his life. At the time of his death he was a deacon in the Boulder Seventh Day Baptist Church. He has always been a great lover of God's great out of doors. "He had many friends, was a man of strict integrity, a lover of nature who could see God in his world, who loved his family, and was truly God fearing. He left a beautiful influence after him. He had strong convictions and would not be swerved from them. He was long the treasurer of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of this city." (From Hammond paper.) He is survived by his wife with whom he celebrated his sixtieth wedding anniversary last January, a son, and two daughters. His son, Mr. Herbert Saunders, and his daughter, Mts. Ernest Irish, live in Boulder. Mrs. Irish has spent most of her time for over a year in taking care of her father. The other daughter, Mrs. F. B. Thomas, lives in Hammond, La. He is also survived by a brother, Mr. William Saunders of Minneapolis; and a sister, Mrs. E. S. Pullen, of Riverside, Calif. R. C. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 118, No 7, p 167, Apr. 1, 1935. Mrs. Mary Witter Saunders was born at Almond, N. Y., on the twenty-fourth of November, 1846, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Irish, in Boulder, Colo., March 8, 1935. She was married to Mr. Frank Saunders at West Hallock, Ill., in 1871. They moved to Boulder in 1917. Mrs. Saunders was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. In her Bible she had marked many passages, among which was Psalm 4: 8, "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." Mrs. Saunders was a half sister of Mrs. L. A. Wing and a cousin of Rev. E. A. Witter. She is survived by two daughters, one son, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Farewell services were conducted by Pastor Ralph H. Coon at Boulder, March 11, 1935. R. H. C. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 99, No 24, p 755, Dec. 14, 1925. Reverend William Delos Tickner was born in the northeastern part of New York State, December 16, 1849, and died at Jackson Center, Ohio, December 2, 1925. At the age of seven years William removed with his parents to Marquette, Wis. The following year his parents embraced the Sabbath of Christ. He was united in Holy matrimony to Miss Ella West on December 27, 1876, who with their daughter, Mrs. A. H. Atkins, of Oxford, Wis., survives him. Three sons, Emory, Lucius and Henry, and one daughter, Anna Belle, preceded him. Brother Tickner completed his course in Milton College in 1876, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. Several years later, after a post graduate course, Milton College conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. For twenty years Brother Tickner taught in the public schools of Wisconsin at Randolph and Milton. For a number of years he was principal of the Princeton School. About twenty years after his graduation from Milton College, Brother Tickner entered the dental profession continuing therein for a quarter of a century. Being desirous of rendering service of a distinctively spiritual nature, Brother Tickner prepared himself for the Christian ministry, and upon October 4, 1913, was ordained at the Grand Marsh Seventh Day Baptist church. Dr. Tickner served this church and its outposts until June, 1922, when he became the pastor of the Jackson Center Seventh Day Baptist Church. He was much beloved by his people in both Wisconsin and Ohio, and many hears will be saddened by the tidings of his death. Brother Tickner was a prolific writer on a wide range of subjects. Although he was confined to bed for the past five months, his intellect was most keen and he wrote for the Sabbath Recorder, the Pentecostal Herald and other religious papers, including the Exponent. He also wrote a number of articles in the Columbus Dispatch combating the evolutional hypothesis. Not only along religious and philosophical lines was his mind active but along lines of scientific inventions as well. Being appalled by the great loss of life at grade crossings, he invented a device which, electrically controlled, will, upon the approach of a train, flash first a yellow light and then a red light and ring an alarm bell, and, at a proper time, lower and raise gates on each side of the railroad tracks. This device is receiving a patent from the United States government. His anticipated financial returns in connection with the sale of this device were large, but Brother Tickner said to his wife; "We will keep only so much as we need to live on, the balance we will give to the Lord's work. We will finance the vocational enterprise at Jackson Center and help elsewhere and on the mission fields." Brother Tickner excelled as a pastor. To him there were no black sheep. He never had an unkind word to say of any of his members. No partiality characterized his speech or actions. His wife tells us that in all their forty-nine years of married life, he never uttered the first unkind word to her. His last words were, "I've fought a good fight; I believe, yes, I believe that I have kept the faith. Hallelujah," and then with a look heavenward, "My Father!" Truly we have lost a great and good man! The writer preached a farewell sermon from 2 Thessalonians 4: 15, "That ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope," on Sabbath morning, December 5, in the Jackson Center Seventh Day Baptist church at the regular hour for divine service. The floral tributes were very beautiful, different church societies and individuals being the givers. C. W. Snyder and Company were in charge of the funeral arrangements. At the conclusion of the memorial service, the bereaved relatives and parishioners made their way to the beautiful little Seventh Day Baptist cemetery where, with appropriate ceremonies, we laid away the remains of Brother Tickner to await the mighty trump of the resurrection angel. Robert B. St. Clair. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 118, No 11, p 263, May 27, 1935. Ella Malvina, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Joel West, and widow of the late Rev. William D. Tickner, was born July 2, 1853, at Shiloh, N. J., and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Atkins, near Grand Marsh, Wis., April 10, 1935. She was married December 27, 1876. The daughter, with other friends and relatives survives. She loved and reverenced God, and the sweet influence of her life was a constant blessing to her family and all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by C. B. Messer. C. A. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"SDB Yearbook", 1876, p 17. Eld. Joel C. West died at Shiloh, N. J., July 8th, 1876, aged 51 years. His pastoral labors were mainly bestowed at Preston, Nile, and Dodge's Creek, N. Y., and Trenton and Wasioja, Minn. He was engaged in missionary and general evangelical labor in various places; he spent a portion of his time also in teaching, in which profession he was engaged at Shiloh, N. J., when stricken down with his last sickness. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 54, No 17, p 261, April 25, 1898. Esther Melvina, daughter of Dea. Henry and Esther Wells Crandall, was born in Cazenovia, N. Y., March 16, 1828. In youth she made a profession of religion and joined the DeRuyter church. On July 2, 1850, she was married to Eld. Joel C. West, who was then teaching the school at Shiloh, N. J. God blessed them with six children: Clement Henry, Ella Melvina (Mrs. Ticknor), Elbert Wells, who died last January at Waseca, Minn.; Anna E. (Mrs. Burno, of Chicago), Mary J., who died at Milton at the age of twelve; and Arabella Jane, who died at DeRuyter in the joy and usefulness of young womanhood. Eld. Joel C. West was such a fine singer, so intelligent and so gifted, that the Shiloh church called him to the gospel ministry, and he was ordained, and preached at Preston and Nile, N. Y., Trenton, Minn., and Milton, Wis., and spent the closing years at his old home in Shiloh, where he died a triumphant death in July 8, 1876. In all these blessed labors and acceptable pastorates, Mrs. West was a noble helper and a devoted mother to the children, and since his death she has been tenderly and lovingly cared for by them, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burno, in Chicago, March 29, 1898. L. R. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 31, No 32, p 3, Oct. 14, 1875. At Utica, Wis., Sept. 22d, 1875, of diabetes, Elder Russell G. Burdick, aged 70 years. Bro. Burdick experienced religion at the age of twelve, while living at Plainfield, N. Y., and was baptized by Eld. Wm. B. Maxson. After he became of age he married, and joined the Methodist Church, and was licensed as an exhorter. With them he lost his companion by death. He afterward married again, and returned to the observance of the Sabbath, and at the age of thirty-three was licensed to preach with the church at Persia, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. Two years after, he was ordained and took the pastoral care of the Truxton Church, served them two years, and then accepted a call from the Scott Church, where he resided six years, serving the church five years, after which he returned to Truxton and filled the office of pastor two years more, when he accepted a call from the Lincklaen Church, and served then five years, stayed one year longer, and then removed to Wisconsin, and settled! at Christiana, intending to retire from the ministry. He has, however, served the church at Utica, when they have been without a pastor, at different times. He has been with the Berlin Church, Wis., and served them as pastor two years, since he removed to this state, and for three years past, as health would permit, he has very acceptably filled the place of the pastor with the Christiana Church. He died with the harness on. Bro. Burdick has been one of those faithful sacrificing ministers so much needed by our feeble churches, preaching for a very small salary, or none at all. His funeral services were held in the church at Utica, which was filled with an attentive audience, who listened to a discourse by Eld. J. C. Rogers from Rev. 14: 13, "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." J. C. R. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 53, No 32, p 508, Aug. 9, 1897. Mrs. Burdick was the daughter of Captain Jabez Campbell, and was born in Adams, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 30, 1815, and died in Milton, Rock Co., Wis., July 5, 1897, being in the 82nd year of her age. She was the youngest, and for a number of years the last surviving member, of a family of seven children. Three of these children were the brothers, Alexander, Orson, and Zuriel Campbell, so well known among Seventh-day Baptists in the generation now passing away. Of the sisters the eldest, Clarissa, married Willet Burdick, late of Utica, Wis., and was the mother of Rev. Charles A. Burdick, of Farina, Ill., and Rev. Frank O. Burdick, of North Loup, Neb. The second sister, Calista, was the wife of William Poole, of Adams, N. Y., and the third, Azubah, married William Davis, of Lincklaen, N. Y. None of these are now living. The father of this family was a military officer in the American army in the war of 1812-14, and was a descendant of the Campbells of Scotland, famo! us in history and song. They were sturdy defenders of the principles of religious liberty of the Scottish Presbyterian type; but early in the history of the family they all became Seventh-day Baptists. In the 21st year of her age, Sept. 20, 1836, Adaline Campbell, the subject of this sketch, was married to Russell Green Burdick, whose home was in Persia, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., and whose first wife had died some time before, leaving him with a family of four small children. Shortly after their marriage, the family removed to what was then known as Truxton, near DeRuyter, N. Y., now known as Cuyler Hill. Here Mr. Burdick, who had preached some as a licentiate of the Methodist church, was ordained as a Seventh day Baptist minister, the late Elder James Bailey having the principal charge of the service. Mr. Burdick was soon called to Scott, N. Y., where he served as a pastor for five years, thence back to Truxton for two years, thence to Lincklaen, N. Y., for five years, and finally to Utica, Wis., in 1856, where he lived and labored for nineteen years, except two years spent as missionary pastor at Berlin, Wis. Mr. Burdick died at Utica, Sept. 22, 1875. During these years of frequent changes and largely of pioneer work, there were born to them nine children, two of whom died in infancy, and one daughter died in the dawning of womanhood. The remaining six-four daughters and two sons-survive their mother. These are Mrs. B. H. Stillman and Mrs. J. L. Shaw, of Milton, Mrs. J. T. Polk, of Greenwood, Ind., Rev. Geo. W. Burdick and Mrs. E. D. Coon, Milton Junction, and Rev. Clayton A. Burdick of Brookfield, N. Y. Of the four children of Mr. Burdick by his first wife, to all of whom Mrs. Burdick was a true and devoted mother, only one survives, D. D. Burdick, of Scott, N. Y. Deacon Dighton Burdick, the other son, died in Milton twelve years ago, and the two daughters, many years before. It is worthy of mention that an unusually large proportion of Mrs. Burdick's family and near relatives have occupied and do occupy positions of prominence in the world. As already noticed, her husband, three brothers, two sons and two nephews were Seventh-day Baptist ministers. To this list are to be added two grandsons, including the son of Dighton Burdick, above mentioned, Rev. W. D. Burdick of Jackson Centre, Ohio, and Rev. Geo. Shaw of Nile, N. Y. Another grandson, Mr. Orson Stillman, is a licentiate in another denomination, and expects soon to be ordained to the work of the ministry. All of her children are, or have been, teachers, and among her grandchildren are college graduates prepared for professional study and work, and others engaged in such work. Prof. Edwin Shaw, of Milton College, is one of these. Mrs. Burdick herself was not much in the eye of the public. Having the care of so large a family, and her husband preaching to small churches on pioneer fields, this would have been impossible had she desired it. But she did not seek it. Devoted as she was to the work in which her husband was engaged, she was more than content to live in the quiet of her own home, exercising those economies and practicing those self-denials which in no small measure contributed to the success of her husband's labors, and gave to her children those advantages which have fitted them for usefulness in the world. The heroism of such a life surpasses that of battle fields, and merits a crown of honor brighter than human hands can ever bestow. She possessed a spirit of sweet charity. Kind words for everybody and kind words about everybody were native to her lips, because her heart was free from guile. Few persons possess a more methodical mind than did she. Though the earlier years of her ! life were devotedly given to the care of her family, she found time to read the denominational papers, and to the day of her death she was authority upon the persons and events of our denominational history during the long period of her natural life. During the later years of her life, when cares were laid aside, her reading took in a wider range and she became familiar with current history, politics, etc., to a remarkable degree. Her religious life was of that even, quiet, undemonstrative but unfaltering type that belongs to a nature so evenly balanced and so nobly endowed as was hers. The Campbell blood lost none of its richness in her veins and like all the other gifts of nature her life came to its highest perfection when it was by the power of the indwelling Christ, transformed into his glorious likeness. Such transformation came to Mrs. Burdick in early youth, glorified her earth-life, and at a ripe old age was the signal for her translation to the realms of endless day. The funeral was held July 8, in the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton Junction, where her son, Geo. W. Burdick, is pastor, the services being conducted by L.A. Platts, pastor at Milton, after which seven grandsons tenderly bore the remains of grandmother to their resting place in the silent city. Over the open grave the memory of her blessed, Christ like life was felt to be a glorious heritage; and the words of Jesus, "I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever believeth in me shall never die," brought comfort and healing to stricken hearts. L. A. P. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Apr. 8, 1932, p 1. After a long period of invalidism, Mrs. Rosa Rood passed peacefully away about 9:15 Monday evening at the home in the village, her immortal spirit was freed from the tired body. While it had been known for more than a week that death was imminent, the end came suddenly, the last change being hardly discernable to the family gathered at her bedside. During her entire illness "Aunt Rosa" had been a marvel of patience, and the sense of humor which carried her through many a hard experience, was evidenced until the very end. All over the village, when news of her passing became known, the many persons to whom Mrs. Rood had ministered in her active days, were recounting her deeds of mercy and kindness - memories which will live on. While the pioneer husband, Chas. J. Rood, and the daughters and sons, have the sympathy of the community, it is realized that they are comforted by the assurance that their loved one has at last found peace. A brief service with music by a quartette, prayer by Rev. C. L. Hill and scripture reading by Pastor Warren was held at the home preceding the services at the church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Pastor Warren gave a comforting message, from a favorite Bible passage of the deceased, "Let not your heart be troubled." A quartette composed of Mrs. Esther Babcock, Mrs. Ava Johnson, A. D. Moulton and C. L. Hill, sang several selections with Mrs. Warren at the piano. Pallbearers were relatives of the family: H. H. and G. W. Thorngate, Roy Lewis, Ed Hurley, Bert Sayre and Henry Williams. The body was laid to rest in the North Loup cemetery. Rosa Pauline Furrow, daughter of John and Esther Babcock Furrow, was born near Peoria, Illinois, August 1, 1856, and passed away at her home in North Loup, Nebraska, April 4, 1932. Her own mother died when Rosa was a baby, leaving four children. Her father married twice afterwards, and she had five half-sisters and two half-brothers. One half-brother, Darwin Furrow of Orofino, Idaho, and two half-sisters, Mrs. John Daland of Milton, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Daisy Furrow Allen, of Greeley, Colorado are still living. When she was about a year old her father moved his family to Welton, Iowa, where she grew up and joined the church under the leadership of Elder Varnum Hull. At the age of fifteen her family moved to Long Branch, Nebraska, and in the fall of 1872 they came to North Loup. She was one of the constituent members of the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Church, of whom only two remain in North Loup, C. J. Rood, and Mrs. Mary R. Davis. Rosa, with the others, endured and enjoyed the hardships of pioneer life. During the "April Blizzard" their dugout was entirely covered with snow. At another time her father was delayed on a trip to Grand Island for supplies and the family was forced to live on parched corn four days. On October 30, 1875, she was married to Charles J. Rood. To this union were born ten children, Mrs. Henry Williams Byron, of Milton, Wisconsin, Mrs. L. L. Lewis, Mrs. Martin Nelson of Walworth, Wisconsin, Mrs. Hugh Whitford, Marcia, Carrie, Bayard, of Milton, Elsie and Eunice. Mr. and Mrs. started housekeeping near the school where Mr. Rood was teaching, in what is now Ord. Then they homesteaded west of North Loup. The present North Loup cemetery was given to the church by Mr. Rood. While the children were growing up the family lived on a timber claim at Pleasant Hill. Later they moved to North Loup. Mrs. Rood was a natural story-teller, and would supply any type of story her children wished. She also sang songs from memory to her little folks. She loved fun and more than "held her own" with her children. She was a member of the Woman's Missionary Society, sang in the Choir and helped in the Sabbath School for many years. She was an invalid for ten years and almost helpless for about a year. She has been patient and cheerful in her suffering, while she was tenderly cared for by her daughters. Through all her life she was led by the "still, small voice." Her passing is the third in the Charles J, Rood family, an eight-year-old granddaughter, Julia Nelson being called in 1923, and a son-in-law, Hugh Whitford, in the fall of 1931. She leaves her husband, ten children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, besides many other relatives and a host of friends to hold her in sacred memory. "The Ord Quiz", Ord, Nebraska, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1943. North Loup - The passing of Charles J. Rood has severed the last link with much of the early history of North Loup and Valley county. With the possible exception of a few small children, he was the last of that group who held the first church service in the valley; he was the last charter member of the Seventh Day Baptist church of North Loup; the last of the early school teachers; the last of his father's and mother's family of nine children. Born in Dakota, Wis., July 4, 1851, he died at North Loup, December 13, 1943, at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 9 days. He was too young to enter the Civil War where his father and three older brothers were serving, so he was the mainstay of his mother in the home-work. At the age of 19, he came with the Dakota, Wis., group to what is now North Loup, and acted as chorister at that first church service. As soon as he could, legally, he took a homestead, one mile west of the present town. The original part of the cemetery is on one corner, on land donated by him to the church for that purpose. For a number of years he was sexton of the cemetery, knew every grave and took as much care of it as though it still belonged to him. Like the rest of the colony he brought his church membership and helped organize the new church in March 1873. Besides being sexton he was elected one of the trustees several times. He was the second teacher in District No. 1. As one old pupil said, "He was a natural born teacher and we learned whether we wanted to or not." On October 30, 1875, he was married to Miss Rosa Furrow, who had come with her father in 1872. In 1925 a family of ten children helped them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Like other pioneers, they had gone through fire and blood, grasshoppers and drowth, sickness and accident, but though two serious accidents left him partly crippled, death had spared them. His wife was the first to go, April 4, 1932, and his daughter Carrie, October 1937. Until age impaired his memory he was one of the first to be consulted in regard to early times and loved nothing better than to tell stories of the old settlers and old times. After the death of his wife he was cared for by different members of his family, the last 3 1-2 years being in the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lewis; but for over seventy-one years he spent but a few months away from North Loup and vicinity. He leaves to mourn his passing, nine of his ten children, Mrs. Bertha Williams, North Loup; Byron Rood, Milton, Wis.; Mrs. Esther Nelson, Sharon, Wis.; Mrs. Nina Lewis, North Loup; Mrs. Marianne Whitford, North Loup; Miss Marcia Rood, North Loop; Bayard Rood, Boulder, Colo.; Miss Elsie Rood, Milton, Wis.; Mrs. Eunice Harman, Hollinger, Nebr.; 10 grand children and 14 great grandchildren with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Rood were held Tuesday afternoon from the Seventh Day Baptist church with Rev. A. C. Ehret in charge. The body was at the church in state, from 1:00 to 2:00 o'clock. Pall bearers were close relatives. The same songs that were sung at Mrs. Rood's funeral in 1932 were sung. They were "Shall We Gather at the River," "We are Going Down the Valley" and "Sweet Peace". Singers were Mrs. Edward Christiansen, Mrs. Erlo Babcock, W. T. Hutchins and A. M. Stillman. Burial was in the Hillside cemetery which he cared for so many years, beside his wife. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 139, No 7, p 112, Aug. 13, 1945. Vera Azelia Todd, daughter of Hallie E. and Ethel Whitford Todd, was born in West Edmeston, N. Y., May 22, 1904, and departed from this life at her home in Effingham, Ill., July 11, 1945. She was baptized and united with the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church when about the age of fourteen years, and continued her membership there as long as she lived. She was married to Kenneth W. Starkey June 17, 1926. They have made their home at Milton, Waukesha, and Watertown, Wis., and Effingham, Ill. She will be greatly missed by her family. Close survivors are her husband; two daughters, Vera Janette and Margaret Ann; a sister, Mrs. Earl H. Young; and her father. Funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Baptist church at Farina, Ill., and were conducted by Rev. Claude L. Hill, assisted by Rev. Carroll L. Hill and Rev. Mr. McCowan. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 138, No 4, p 72, Jan. 22, 1945. Ethel Maude Whitford, daughter of Asa Adelbert and Mary Crandall Whitford, was born near Dodge Center, Minn., January 27, 1880, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. K. W. Starkey of Effingham, Ill., December 5, 1944. While young she came with her father's family to Farina, Ill., and at the age of thirteen she was baptized and joined the Seventh Day Baptist church. She was united in marriage with Hallie E. Todd, August 6, 1903, at Brookfield, N. Y., and to this union two daughters were born: Mrs. K. W. Starkey and Mrs. E. H. Young. During her lifetime Mrs. Todd held membership in several Seventh Day Baptist churches and was always a consistent and faithful worker in the ladies' societies and in the church. Several years ago her health failed and with her husband she moved to Effingham where she might be cared for in the home of her daughter. She is survived aside from her husband and daughters, by a brother, Arthur Whitford; a step-sister, Mrs. Lena Davis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at the Farina Seventh Day Baptist Church by Rev. C. L. Hill, and burial was made in the Farina Cemetery. C. L. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Sabbath Recorder Mar 2, 1936 Vol 120 #5 Greene-Payne -- On Sabbath afternoon at three o'clock, Jan 4, 1936, at the Dodge Center SDB Church, Millicent M. Payne and Wallace A. Greene were united inmarriage by C. B. Loofburrow of New Auburn, WI. The new home will be at Dodge Center, MN Couple killed in accident were heading to family reunion Wallace and Millicent Greene were on their way to a family reunion Saturday morning when their car collided with a semi truck authorities say ran a stop sign. WALLACE ADELBERT GREENE Wallace Adelbert Greene, 91, passed away August 12, 2006, following an auto accident. Wallace was born on January 15, 1915, in New Auburn, WI, the son of Mack and Ethel (Duncan) Greene. In 1925, the family moved to Arkansas. They had a portable sawmill, and would log out the land that needed clearing. In March of 1932, he, his parents, and brother, Clare, came to MN in a rubber tired wagon and a team of horses. It took 30 days to reach Dodge Center. He met his wife, Millicent Payne in Dodge Center, and they were married January 4, 1936. From this union 5 children were born. Wallace lived and worked near the Dodge Center area the rest of his life. He was an insurance salesman for many years. Wallace had Lindsay Soft Water Service in Faribault. He was charter member of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Committee in Faribault. He was a salesman for Greene Doors and Hardware, Inc. in Dodge Center, and was still working there at the time of his death. He was a great friend to many. He loved the Lord, and was a great witness for the Lord, to those he had contact with. His hobbies included making miniature harnesses for display horses, and hitching them to a wagon that he fixed up. He was very involved in his family's lives, and would visit at least weekly with them. He will be greatly missed. Left to mourn his loss are his 5 children; Phil and Diann Greene, Lorna Zincke, Steve and Linda Greene, Dan and Marjo Greene all of Dodge Center, MN; Ken and Dori Greene, Wasioja, MN; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and his brother, Clara Greene of Dodge Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Millicent, parents, and stepbrother. Reviewal will be Thursday evening from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Praise Fellowship Church and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be Friday, August 18, 2006, at the Praise Fellowship Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the Friday services at the Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja, MN. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Dodge Center is in charge of arrangements. Blessed be his memory. MILLICENT MARY GREENE Millicent Mary Greene, 89, passed away August 12, 2006, following an auto accident. Millicent was born on May 24, 1917, in Hitchcock, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur and Eva (Churchward) Payne. And later Millicent and her family moved to Dodge Center. She graduated from Dodge Center High School. She was united in marriage to Wallace Greene on January 4, 1936, in Dodge Center, MN Millicent was a patient care assistant in the local nursing home, and later worked in people's home taking care of the elderly. She enjoyed gardening. Millicent and her husband were very involved with their families, friends and their church. They were great witness for the Lord. Left to mourn her loss are her 5 children; Phil and Diann Greene, Lorna Zincke, Steve and Linda Greene, Dan and Marjo Greene, all of Dodge Center, MN; Ken and Dori Greene, Wasioja, MN; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorotha Shettel, Sydney, Australia; and Lorna (Austin) and husband, Charles Graffins, Whitewater, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Greene, parents and one brother. Reviewal will be on Thursday evening from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Praise Fellowship Church and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be Friday, August 18, 2006, at the Praise Fellowship Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the Friday services at the Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja, MN. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Dodge Center is in charge of arrangements. Blessed be her memory.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 8, No 42, p 167, Apr. 1, 1852. At New Market, N. J., March 20, Asa F. Randolph, after a protracted illness of nine years, which he bore with Christian resignation. He professed religion and united with the church at New Market in 1837. When the church at Plainfield was constituted, he was living at that place, and was one of its constituent members. Having established himself at New Market, he took a letter from the church at Plainfield, and united with us, in February 1852. He departed in peace to join the church triumphant. His character was unspotted; his life was one worthy of imitation; and his end was peace. W. B. G. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 76, No 1, p 31, Jan. 5, 1914. Mrs. Almeda Burdick, daughter of Barzilla and Elizabeth Dunham, was born at New Market, N. J., August 18, 1822, and died at the home of her grandson, C. E. Persels, in Farina, Ill., November 15, 1913. In 1843 She was married to Asa Randolph. To them was born one daughter, Lucretia, who married Albert H. Persels of Farina, Ill. Mr. Randolph died at New Market March 20, 1852. In 1856 she was married to Jeptha Randolph. They made their home at Milton, Wisconsin, till they came to Farina in 1867. Mr. Randolph died in 1880. She was married on July 5, 1883, to Ethan Burdick, and the same year they went to Tampa, Fla., where they made their home till they returned to Farina in 1889. In 1909 Mr. Burdick died, and since that time she has made her home with her grandchildren. In early life Mrs. Burdick made a profession of religion and united with the church at New Market. In April, 1867, about a year after the organization of the Farina Church, she joined the church by letter, remaining an interested and faithful member till her death. Her faith in God, love for his Bible, and anxiety for the prosperity of his cause remained strong to the closing day of her life. Mrs. Burdick leaves to cherish her memory her son-in-law, A. H. Persels, four grandchildren - Mrs. Myrtle Young of Memphis, Tenn., C. E. and Frank Persels of Farina, and A. D. Persels of Mattoon, - six great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Services in her memory were held at the church, November 17, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. W. D. Burdick, who spoke from the words found in First Corinthians xiii, 12. W. D. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 8, No 42, p 167, Apr. 1, 1852. At Milton, Rock Co., Wis., Sept. 23, 1851, Henry Goodrich, in the 20th year of his age. Bro. Goodrich was from Hancock, Berkshire Co., Mass. While at school there he became the subject of God's saving grace, and united with the First-Day Baptist Church. Although his stay with that church was brief, yet his Christian conduct was such that he won the confidence and affection of the church. During the revival with us last winter, he embraced the Sabbath, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Milton. He was a man of deep piety and much prudence, and was universally respected as a citizen and a Christian. Although surrounded with every earthly blessing, he felt that his home was in heaven. He died as the good man dieth, and went where "the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest." V. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 132, No 10, p 160, Mar. 9, 1942. Charlie Lewis Hurley was born at Humboldt, Neb., August 3, 1870, and died at his home on the Wells farm near Nortonville, Kan., January 9, 1942. The days of his young manhood were spent at Humboldt, where he was converted and joined the Long Branch Seventh Day Baptist Church at that place. In 1892, he came to Nortonville, where he was married to Miss Jennie Sayre, on November 23, of the same year. In the early years of his married life he and his family moved to Farnam, Neb., where they endured many of the hardships of the pioneer days. They also lived at different times in Utah, Colorado, and again in Nebraska, and the last seventeen years in Kansas. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and five daughters. The children are: Ollie Webb, of Olathe, Colo.; Fern Clement of Farnam, Neb.; Gladys White, of North Loup, Neb.; Olin of Denver, Colo.; Carl and Lulu Maxson, both of Boise, Idaho; and Marie Prentice of Milton, Wis. There are twenty-six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters: Bert and Alvin of California, Grant of Ohio, Naomi Snay and Maud Stillman of Nortonville. Funeral services were conducted January 12, at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Nortonville, by his pastor, Rev. Verney A. Wilson. V. A. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 182, No 22, p 14, May 29, 1967. William Asa Leigh Prentice, the son of William Allen and Calphrona Babcock Prentice, was born in 1875 at North Loup, Neb. His parents were among the early settlers at North Loup who helped establish the first Seventh Day Baptist church in that area. There he grew to manhood, learning many skills from his carpenter father which were to be of use to him all his life. While working in Kansas he met Miriam Monroe of Whiting, who in 1903 became his wife. They farmed in Oklahoma and Nebraska before moving to Nortonville, Kansas, with their four children in 1920. A member of the Seventh Day Baptist church first at North Loup, Neb., and then at Nortonville, he served his church faithfully until failing health kept him away in recent months. He was ordained a deacon of the church in 1929. Soon after his wife's death in 1965 he made his home with his daughter Daisy, Mrs. Otto Premauer, of Oskaloosa, Kan. He died on May 6, 1967, at the Winchester Hospital. Other survivors are a daughter Lucile, Mrs. R. Loyal Todd, of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., and a son, William, of Leavenworth, Kan. A daughter Pearl, Mrs. Wooda Carr, died in 1954. Two sisters, Angeline Abbey Allen and Elaine Boehler, and a brother, Harry Prentice, preceded him in death. He had seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and ten nieces and nephews. Deacon Prentice's life was shaped by work, and he expressed the real meaning of John Ruskin's words, "The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it." As increased weakness set in with his 92 years, he also gave meaning to the verse by Henry Van Dyke, "I shall grow old, but never lose life's zest, Because the road's last turn will be the best." They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 27, No 48, p 191, Nov. 23, 1871. In Welton, Clinton Co., Iowa, Oct. 14th, 1871, of typhoid fever, Sarah E. Clemments, wife of Geo. N. Clemments, in the 30th year of her age. Sister Clemments embraced Christ in his gospel, at the age of fourteen tears, in Milton, Wis., whence she removed to Welton, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church, and by an honest and earnest life of godliness won to herself the love and respect of all who knew her. She was a member of more than ordinary worth to the church and cause. She will be especially missed by the choir, and a devoted husband, whose fireside has been painfully desolated by this stroke of divine providence. Two promising little boys will suffer the loss of an affectionate mother's care, and the Sabbath School a warm and active friend and teacher; her hand, in short, was in all good works, prompted by a warm and generous heart. We feel the fullest assurance that she "sleeps in Jesus," awaiting the trumpet's sound that shall awake the slumbering as! hes of the sainted dead, to perfect them forever in glory. V. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Aug. 1, 1912, p 1. Mary F. Maxson was born November 24, 1822, at Rome, Oneida county, N. Y., and died at Milton Junction, Wis., July 26, 1912 lacking not quite four months of being ninety years of age. Her parents were Silas Holcomb and Freelove Remington Holcomb. She was married September 29, 1846, that is sixty-six years ago, to Sylvanus C. Maxson. Soon after their marriage they removed to Allegany county, New York, where they lived for eight years; removing in 1854 to Milton, Wis. Their first home in this new country was on a farm two miles east of Milton at what is known as Vickerman's Corners. Here for a second time they cleared a new farm, and founded a home. Mr. Maxson, the husband, died December 28, 1861, leaving her a widow at the age of 39 years. To this couple were born three children; the eldest, Fidello C. Maxson, now of Milwaukee, Dr. Albert S. Maxson of Milton Junction, and a daughter born shortly after the father's death, but who remained but a year and a half to cheer the heart of the lonely mother. For half a century Mrs. Maxson had been a widow. In the earlier years of her widowhood she maintained a home for her children. In these later years she shared the home of her youngest son, whose skill so constantly drawn upon in kindly ministry prolonged and made more comfortable her closing days, and where she received the affectionate care of her, who has been a true daughter. Mrs. Maxson's father was a Congregationalist, but her mother was a Baptist, and the daughter accepted as hers the faith of her mother, and was early baptized into that connection. Later, but while yet a young woman, she made a thorough study of the Bible as it relates to the Sabbath question, and became a conscientious Sabbath keeper. Being a Baptist, she now became a Seventh Day Baptist and joined a church of that faith. When she and her husband came to this country they joined the church of their faith in Milton and later she became a constituent member of the Milton Junction church. She has been a faithful and consistent member, having the respect of all who knew her. Trained in the Calvinism of the old school, or perhaps more correctly, breathing its atmosphere in her early life, duty and judgment were emphasized in her system of thought. Elements of belief which need a fresh emphasis in our generation. But her faith was in Jesus Christ. In him she trusted and had hope. Him she loved, and through a long life she was his faithful follower. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the S. D. B. church, Rev. A. J. C. Bond officiating, assisted by Rev. O. S. Mills. Those from a distance who were her to attend the funeral were Fidello Maxson and son, Dr. Frank Maxson, and daughter, Mrs. Delia Kilbourne, of Milwaukee. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1924, p 1. Mrs. Sadie Loofboro West of Nortonville, Kans., died at the Atkinson [prob Atchison], Kans., hospital on Saturday morning, January 26, 1924, after an illness of less than a week's duration. Mrs. West was born at Welton, Iowa, Oct. 3, 1871. When a young lady she came with her parents to Milton, where she attended Milton College for a few years and then returned with her family to Welton, Iowa, where she was married to David Carl Ring on Jan. 29, 1901. After her marriage she returned with her husband to Milton where Mr. Ring taught in the Milton high school. They then moved to Boulder, Colo., where Mr. Ring took a post graduate course in the university, going from there to Denver where he taught school until his death a few years later. Mrs. Ring then returned to Welton, Iowa, where she made her home with her mother, Mrs. Tamer Loofboro, for a number of years. She was married to Francis W. West of Nortonville, Kans., Jan. 27, 1914. Mr. West passed away about five years ago. Mrs. West united with the S. D. B. church at Welton, Iowa, when about twelve years of age. The funeral services were held in the S. D. B. church at Nortonville on Tuesday Jan. 29, at 2:30 o'clock. The music was furnished by a mixed quartet from the choral union which Mrs. West had recently organized. Burial was made in the Nortonville cemetery. All of her immediate family preceded her in death with the exception of two sisters, Mrs. George Boss, of Milton, and Mrs. W. B. Wells of Riverside, Calif., both of whom were present at the funeral. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 2, p 8, Jan. 12, 1888. At Milton, Wis., Dec. 31, 1887, Miss. Amelia Loofboro, daughter of Mr. L. A. and Mrs. Tamar J. Loofboro, aged 20 years, 9 months and 8 days. She had been a professing Christian over eight years and at the time of her death was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church at Welton, Iowa. Her funeral was attended by a very large concourse of friends, President Whitford and Rev. E. M. Dunn officiating. The remarks of the latter were based upon the following words of Scripture: "He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down." The music which was very touching and impressive, was furnished by the college choir. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her. E. M. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 92, No 26, p 830, June 26, 1922. Tamar Forsythe was born at Jackson Center, Ohio, February 1, 1840, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orpha Wells, of Riverside, Cal., September 19, 1921. She was one of six children born to Eli and Tamer Bond Forsythe, - three sons, Levi, John and Austin; and three daughters, Sarah Susan and Tamer. Her father's family went to Welton, Ia., in 1862. Here Tamer met Lewis Alexander Loofboro to whom she was married July 8, 1862. To them were born five children, Chase A., who was deceased September 19, 1920, Stella; Amelia who died December 31, 1887; Sadie and Orpha. In her girlhood Tamar, during a revival meeting at Jackson Center, Ohio, made a public profession of faith in Christ and joined the Seventh Day Baptist church. On her removal to Welton she entered into the Christian fellowship and activities of the church at that place and continued a devoted member so long as she lived. Her loyalty to the Bible, the church, and to Christian principles was a beautiful characteristic in her life and furnished a striking example of those whose ways are ordered of God and who delight in his precepts. Her quiet, dignified, genial manners made friends for her everywhere she lived. Since 1916 she made her home with her daughter at Milton, and it was during a visit to her daughter at Riverside that she passed away. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Stella Boss, of Milton; Mrs. Sadie West, of Nortonville, Kan.; and Mrs. Orpha Wells, of Riverside, Cal. There remain also an aged sister, Mrs. Susan Loofboro, of Milton, and a brother, Austin Forsythe, of Welton. Memorial services were held at Riverside conducted by Mayor Porter. Her remains were brought to Milton for interment. Brief services were held beside the grave, June 9, 1922, conducted by Pastor Jordan. H. N. J. Note: Records of the SDB Church at Milton indicate that the family moved their memberships from Welton to Milton in 1888.

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 13, 1926, p 1. Joseph Andrew Inglis passed from this life Sabbath morning, May 8, 1926, after a painful illness of several weeks. He had been practically an invalid for several years. His father, William Inglis, came to this country from Dunfermline, Scotland, when only a lad, making his home at first at Shefford, Canada. Here he remained until early manhood. In 1851, when Andrew was only one year old, he moved to Wisconsin and homesteaded at Marquette in what was then Marquette county, later Green Lake county. When Andrew went into business for himself, it was on a farm adjoining the paternal homestead. Ill health forced him to give up farming and he bought an interest in a mercantile business with his father-in-law, Nelson Seely, in the village of Marquette. After the death of Mr. Seely the business was carried on under the name of Inglis & Company, his partner being Miss Helen Seely, daughter of his former partner. In 1909 the business was sold. After closing out his interests in Marquette, Mr. Inglis and his family moved to Milton and he has made his home here since that time. For some years he conducted a laundry at Milton, but again failing health, both his own and that of his wife, caused him to give up the work. Mr. Inglis was married to Miss Emma Seely on September 9, 1875. They celebrated their golden wedding last fall. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living: Mrs. Harriet Breneman, Pardeeville, Wis., D. Nelson, and Ruth of Milton. Two brothers are the only survivors of the family of William Inglis: William, Lake City, N. Dak., and Charles of Milton; a niece, Mrs. May Moran of Pardeeville, Wis., and one nephew, Will Inglis; there are four grandchildren, Glen, Lloyd and Mildred Breneman, and Lois Inglis. Mr. Inglis and his wife became members of the Marquette Seventh Day Baptist church on July 28, 1900. having been previously baptized by Elder J. M. Todd. Their home became the place around which the activities of the little church centered. Mr. Inglis had just passed his 76th birthday, having been born May 4, 1850, at Shefford, Canada. The funeral service was held from the family home at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of May 10, and was conducted by Pastor James L. Skaggs. Interment was made in the Milton cemetery. "The Milton Junction Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1936, p 8. Emma Isabel Seely, daughter of Nelson and Harriet Fairchild Seely, was born at Marquette, Wis., February 11, 1858 and died in Mercy hospital, Janesville, Oct. 7, 1936. She was married to J. Andrew Inglis, September 9, 1875. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary shortly before the death of Mr. Inglis. Their early married life was spent on a farm near Marquette until failing health of Mr. Inglis necessitated the giving up of farm work. They then moved into the village of Marquette where Mr. Inglis became a partner in a mercantile business with Nelson Seely, father of Mrs. Inglis. The Inglis home in Marquette was always open to visitors and many have enjoyed the hospitality of this home with Mrs. Inglis as hostess. Mrs. Inglis was always interested in young people and many young people testify to the help that they received from their contacts with her. In 1909 Mr. and Mrs. Inglis disposed of their business and moved to Milton. Mrs. Inglis became a member of the Marquette Seventh Day Baptist Church, July 28, 1900, having been baptized previously by the Rev. J. M. Todd in Lake Puckaway on the south shore of which the home was located. After the death of her husband Mrs. Inglis transferred her church membership to the Seventh Day Baptist church of Milton, of which she was a member at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss, three children, Harriet A. (Mrs. Fred Breneman, of Pardeeville, Wis.) D. Nelson and Ruth of Milton, four grandchildren, Lois Inglis, Glen, Mildred, and Lloyd Breneman, and a host of friends. Farewell services will be held at her home on Rogers street, Milton, Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will be made in the Milton cemetery. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders