"The North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Apr. 5, 1907, p 4. Our village was shocked Monday forenoon when a phone message from Scotia said Burr Van Horn was buried under a mass of stone at the lime kiln at the Chalk Hills where he was working. We called up parties on the Scotia line who confirmed the report, and soon we were on our way to the scene of the accident. For some time Burr had been working on the kiln and had just completed arrangements for firing up and was just putting the finishing touches to the grate, being some distance from the opening and lying on his back. His son, Earnest, who was just outside, noticed that the walls seemed to be crumbling and cried to Burr and Walter Janes, who was working with them, to get out. Walter being near the entrance jumped back out of danger, but just as Burr raised himself to a standing position the whole mass of the wall and contents of the kiln, about twenty feet high, came down on him, burying him under about ten feet of stone. Word was immediately sent to Scotia for help, ! The large number of willing workers who responded worked for about two hours before the body was recovered. The body was all doubled up, and on the back of the head a large stone was lying which had broken his neck, so as he was instantly killed he did not suffer any. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the S. D. B. church, conducted by the pastor, T. L. Gardiner. Burr was born at Welton, Ia., June 17, 1862. When he was about ten years of age the family moved to Colorado where they remained for a few years and then moved back to the Iowa home. May 3, 1883 he was married to Miss Lottie Davis, who with ten children, five boys and five girls, survives him. Burr and family spent about fifteen years in South Dakota, but returned to this place that the children might have better church privileges and better school advantages. All of the children are here except Beecher, who was in California, but who is now on his way home because of the death of his father. Burr joined the S. D. B. church of Welton, Iowa, when he was a small boy and retained his membership with the church till the time of his death. He was a kind father, ever trying to do the best he could for the family whom he loved devotedly. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, May 29, 1903, p 1. Electa E. Larkin, wife of George W. Larkin, was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., July 23, 1841 and died at her home in North Loup, May 26, 1903. She was one of several children of Dea. James Brown, only four of whom now remain. When Electa was a young girl her parents settled at Dakota, Wis. At about the age of 14 years she made a public profession of religion and united with the S. D. B. church. Her first husband was Lucian Brace who lived but a few years after their marriage. Two children were left to the care of the widowed mother. These are E. J. Brace and Mrs. H. I. Greene of this place. July 27, 1865 she was married to George W. Larkin. One son, G. L. Larkin, who resides here was born to them. For 31 years this worthy couple have been residents of North Loup. Mrs. Larkin was a devout, sweet spirited, even tempered, consistent, Christian woman and a most valued member of the S. D. B. church. She was in usual health and was getting ready to attend the memorial service Sunday morning when she was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, becoming unconscious in a few moments in which condition she remained until Tuesday night when she peacefully passed to the home beyond. Mrs. Larkin was a constituent member of the S. D. B. church of this place and retained her membership until the time of her death. She came here from Missouri with her husband and was one of those who formed the small numbers that for several weeks camped near the river north east of town. Thus she passed through all the trials incident to pioneer life. It was 31 years ago yesterday that she and Mr. Larkin moved into their farm in the Big Bend, and began preparing to build a house, and it was in their home in March, the following year, 1873, that the organization of Valley county was effected and the first election held. It may well be said by those who knew her in those pioneering days as well as at a later date, "She did what she could." "North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Feb. 25, 1921, p 1. George Larkin was born in Hopkinton, R. I., December 24, 1839. Died at the home of his son in Grand Island, February 15th, 1921, aged 81 years, 1 month and 21 days. He joined Company B 19th Wisconsin Vol. Inf. in 1861 and served until the end of the war. On July 27, 1865 he was married to Electa Brace at Eliota [Leota], Minnesota. Soon after removed to Missouri and lived there till the year 1872 when the family removed to North Loup and homesteaded a little north and east of the present station of Olean. The first election in Valley county was held at his residence, a dugout, he being one of the judges. He was one of the very earliest settlers in Valley county and endured all the hardships of pioneer life. He was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Baptist church. His wife died in 1903. He leaves to mourn his loss, a son, Leland of Grand Island; two step-children, E. J. Brace and Mrs. H. J. Green of North Loup; one brother, Frank Larkin of North Loup and one sister, Mrs. Manual of Kansas. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 11, p 43, Mar. 17, 1864. In Berlin, Wis., Jan 7th, 1864, Lucius H. Brace, son of Elisha and Jane Brace, aged 24 years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn their loss. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

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"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 38, No 4, p 5, Jan. 26, 1882. In Westerly, R. I., Jan. 17, 1882, of pneumonia, John Hiscox, in the 86th year of his age. Born and reared in the town of Westerly, and having lived in the village for forty years, he might truly be called one of the old landmarks. He was known of all, and as universally respected as he was known. Six children have preceded him to the better land, while four remain to be a support and comfort to their mother, who, after more than sixty years of married life, has come at last to the loneliness of the widow's lot. Brother Hiscox was a tried and true member of the Pawcatuck Seventh day Baptist Church. His sickness was brief, but the summons was not unexpected or unwelcome. His full day's work was done, and life's sun sank naturally to rest; but the presence of the divine Master made it glorious, and thus were fulfilled the words of the prophet, "And it shall come to pass that at evening time it shall be light." L. A. P. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 34, p 8, Aug. 23, 1888. In Westerly, R. I., Aug. 3, 1888, Mrs. Mary Saunders Hiscox, widow of John Hiscox, aged 88 years, 5 months and 15 days. She was born in the town of Westerly, Feb. 18, 1800, and was the daughter of Arnold and Hannah Clarke Saunders, and the last of seven children, two sons and five daughters. Of them all she lived to the ripest and greatest age. When she was eighteen years old she was married to Mr. Hiscox, who was a descendant, fifth in direct line, of Eld. William Hiscox, the first pastor of the Newport Church, R. I. Mrs. Hiscox was a resident of Westerly for nearly forty years and had seen many changes in the village and community. Of her ten children only four survive her - one son and three daughters. When about twenty years old Mrs. Hiscox was baptized by Eld. Matthew Stillman, and joined the First Hopkinton Church. In 1850 she changed her membership by letter to the Pawcatuck Church, of which she was a greatly esteemed member at her death. Strong in faith, firm in principle, loyal to Christ and his requirements, faithful to the church, prayerful and devout, earnest and exemplary, always deeply interested in the people of her faith, this sister in Christ lived a useful life, came to a ripe old age, beautiful in spirit and character. Not only will her children and grandchildren greatly miss her, but all who came under the sweet savor of her life. A mother in Israel has departed, and the Pawcatuck Church is again called to meet the loss of a valuable and beloved member, as she has frequently been the past year. O. U. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 6, p 8, Feb. 9, 1888. Near Rockville, R. I., Jan. 19, 1888, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Crandall, Clark Saunders, in the 83d year of his age. Bro. Saunders was the son of Barton Saunders. For many years he has been a member of the Rockville Church, having transferred his membership from the Second Hopkinton. In his earlier years he took an active part in the social meetings of the church. Funeral services were held in the church on the Sabbath, Jan. 21st, conducted by Eld. J. R. Irish, and attended by a large congregation. Bro. Saunders was well known by a wide circle of friends. J. R. I. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 17, p 8, Apr. 26, 1888. At his residence, in the town of Westerly, near Niantic, R. I., April 15, 1888, Caleb P. Saunders. Bro. Saunders passed his 72d birthday the day previous to his death. In early life he united with the First Hopkinton Seventh-day Baptist Church, and continued a consistent member thereof till released by death. Being naturally of a gloomy turn of mind, life did not possess as much of sunshine for him as for many otherwise constituted, but he lived in the faith of Jesus, and in his later days the shadows and doubts all disappeared from his mind, and the religion of the Bible came to be more of a reality to him. Bro. Saunders leaves a wife and two children to mourn his departure. He died in the hope of the resurrection. The funeral was attended at the house by the writer, April 18th. Text, 2 Cor. 5: 1. E. A. W. 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 the home of her daughter, in Chicago, Ill., after eleven day's suffering, of typhoid pneumonia, Keziah Ayars Davis fell asleep in Jesus Nov. 20, 1887, in the 70th year of her age. She was the daughter of Barzilla and Ada Ayars Davis, and was born Dec. 25, 18?? at Stoe Creek, Cumberland Co., N. J. At the age of fourteen she gave her live to the service of God, and united with the Shiloh Seventh day Baptist Church. July 26, 1838, she married Jeremy Davis. Later she removed her church membership to the Marlboro church, to which she belonged many years. She, with her family, moved west in 1853, and lived for some time at Walworth, Wis. In 1856, they settled on a farm at Byron, Minn. Here her husband died Sept. 26, 1863, leaving her with six small children, when she, with unusual faith and courage, took up life's burdens alone, providing and caring for the family then solely dependent upon her. She was a constituent member of the Trenton (Minn.) Church. In January, 1871, she moved to Alden, that her younger children might have better educational advantages; then to Chicago in 1873, which has since been her home. She was a member of the Alden Church from 1871 to 1877, when she united with the church at Walworth, Wis., that being the nearest church of her faith at that time, and remained her church home until her death. Hers was a life of usefulness, and she was ever ready and glad to do any service for her Master. She passed away very peacefully surrounded by all her children, to whom she had talked freely of her departure. Shortly before her death she said, "What I look at now is the beautiful visions I have, and the precious promises my Saviour has made. It is so beautiful to go an be with Jesus. The only uneasiness I have in this matter is that my children will feel so badly, but I hope you will not continue to cry." Very brief services were held at her home, Nov. 22d, conducted by Rev. J. W. Morton, who read 2 Cor. 5: 1-9. The remains were then taken to Walworth for burial. Funeral sermon by the pastor of the Walworth Church from John 14: 2, last clause. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 41, No 16, p 8, Apr. 16, 1885. At Transit, Minn., March 28, 1885, Mrs. Lydia B. Truman in the 71st year of her age. She was born in Brookfield, N. Y., Oct. 1, 1814. She was a daughter of Samuel H. and Olive Coon. When about fourteen years old she gave herself to Jesus, was baptized by Eld. Daniel Coon, and became a member of the 3d Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist Church. In August, 1832, she was married to Daniel S. Truman, and with her husband moved to Newport, Herkimer county, and then they both became constituent members of the church, which was organized at that place about 1835. Four years later they moved to Allegany County and became identified with the 3d Genesee Church, in whose fellowship they lived sixteen years. In 1855 they settled in Utica, Dane Co., Wis., where they lived until 1866, when they moved to Minnesota and settled on the farm where Sister Truman ended her mortal career. She was ever a faithful, patient, devoted Christian; and we feel perfectly justified in saying that no one ever knew her who did not admire her trusting, happy disposition. Nearly four years ago she had a shock of paralysis, and February, 1884, a second shock, which rendered her entirely helpless. Everything was done that could be done, by her husband and youngest son, to make her last days as comfortable as they could be. Funeral services were held in the Seventh day Baptist church at New Auburn, conducted by Eld. Robert Ray., who delivered a very encouraging discourse from the words: "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." G. C. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 5, p 8, Feb. 2, 1888. At his home in Transit, Minn., Jan. 12, 1888 Daniel Truman, aged 76 years, 6 months and 17 days. Mr. Truman was born in Newport, Herkimer Co., N. Y. In 1831 he found hope in Christ, under the preaching of Eld. Daniel Coon, and united with the church in Brookfield (West Edmeston), N. Y. In 1832 he was married to Lydia B. Coon, daughter of Samuel Coon. She was a Christian disciple, and died in March, 1885. They lived at Newport about six years and were members of a Seventh-day Baptist church which was organized there. This church at one time had a membership of from 30 to 40. In 1839 they moved to Genesee, Allegany Co., N. Y. where they lived 16 years and were active members of the Third (West) Genesee Church. In 1855 they moved to Christiana, Wis., where they resided 11 years, and then they came to Transit, Minn., (about 10 miles from New Auburn). Brother Truman and his wife were among the pioneers in this section, and were members of the New Auburn Church at the time of their death. Brother Truman died trusting in Jesus. He had an abiding interest in the cause of Christ, and greatly desired the prosperity of Zion. The roads are so drifted that the funeral services have been postponed. A. G. C. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 8, p 8, Feb. 23, 1888. In Mitchell, Dak., Jan. 31, 1888, of blood poisoning, caused by malarial fever, Enoch Bond, in the 59th year of his age. His body was brought to Milton, Wis., to be buried in the beautiful cemetery of the village, beside the remains of his parents. He was the oldest surviving son of Deacon Jonathan Bond, for many years a prominent member of the Milton Seventh-day Baptist Church. At the funeral, his wife and daughter were present, having accompanied the body from the place of their residence. Of his brothers and sisters, there were in attendance: Samuel M. Bond, of Omaha, Neb.; James G. Bond, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Prof. Jonathan D. Bond, of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Henry H. Draper, Perry, Iowa; Mrs. L. D. Armstrong, of Boscobel, Wis.; Mrs. J. W. Morton, of Chicago; Mrs. A. Delos Burdick, of Milton, Wis.; and Mrs. James J. Dennett, of Milton Junction. The services were largely attended by old acquaintances of the deceased. They were conducted by Pres. Wm. C. Whitford, assisted by Rev. E. M. Dunn. The text of the sermon was Psa. 16: 5. "The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance." Mr. Bond for several years of his life was engaged in mining operations in Colorado and Montana. Lately he had charge of hotels in Wisconsin and Dakota. He was a man of sterling integrity, generous and courteous in all his dealings with others, and [unreadable] a wide circle of friends. His family mourns the death of a loving husband and father, and his brothers and sisters, a helpful and self [unreadable] kindred. W. C. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 9, p 8, Mar. 1, 1888. At her home, near Dodge Centre, Minn., Feb. 16, 1888, Mary Crandall Whitford, in the 36th year of her age. The deceased was a daughter of John M. and Elizabeth Crandall, and the wife of Dea. A. A. Whitford. She was baptized by Eld. C. M. Lewis, and united with the Farina Church, when about fifteen years of age. Married Oct. 27, 1870, the family came to this county in 1875, and the husband and wife soon became members of the Dodge Centre Church. Her sickness was long and painful. She was confined to her bed about eight months. During all this time there was an unwavering faith in Christ. She was resigned. Death had no sting. She leaves her husband, a son, aged 15, and a daughter, aged 8 years. To these, and to her parents, brother, sister and friends, it is a severe loss. We pray the Lord to sustain and comfort these sorrow stricken hearts. S. R. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 14, p 8, Apr. 5, 1888. Near Humboldt, Neb., March 10, 1888, of lingering consumption, Jemima Lippincott, wife of John Babcock, in the 56th year of her age. When about eleven years old, she experienced a hope in Christ, was baptized and united with the Northampton Church, in Clarke Co., Ohio. Subsequently her father moved to Jackson, Ohio and her standing was removed to that church. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Babcock, in 1856 they settled on a farm near Koshkonong Lake, Wis., where they lived happy and prosperous, until about twelve years ago, when they moved to Humboldt. During the later years of her life she has not been the active Christian that she was in earlier years. But just before her death she expressed a longing to go and be at rest. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her departure. In the absence of the pastor, services at the house were conducted by the writer of this notice. D. K. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 22, p 5, May 31, 1888. The last of the constituent members of the West Genesee Seventh-day Baptist Church passed peacefully from her earthly to her heavenly home on May 22, 1888. Sarah A. Champlin was born in Charleston, R. I., in March 1807. She with her husband and two or three little ones were among the first settlers in the western portion of Allegany county. They possessed those sterling qualities so essential to the successful pioneer. Forty years ago next August her husband died, leaving her with a family of children. The qualities of fortitude and cheerfulness so prominent in her character helped her to endure the struggle and successfully meet the demands upon her in rearing her large family. The exigencies of the nation in the Civil War demanded some of her treasures. Three of her sons went at the call, and died in defense of the Union. Two sons and four daughters survive to mourn, but not as those without hope. She lived a genial consistent Christian life, and leaves a sweet influence with her memory. Funeral services were held at her residence in the village of Portville, May 24th. Sermon from Job 5: 26. G. W. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 27, p 5, July 5, 1888. Near North Loup, Neb., June 19, 1888, of pneumonia, Mr. E. G. Burdick, in the 37th year of his age. Bro. Burdick professed religion some sixteen or seventeen years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton, Wis. He afterward removed to Farina, Ill., and united with that church; thence he removed to Nortonville, Kan., and was a member there at the time of his death. He removed to this place early last spring, and from that time we have enjoyed our acquaintance and religious association with him and his family. His sickness was very severe and his decline rapid, yet death found him ready, having no trouble about it except on account of his family. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." G. J. C. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 5, No 17, p 67, Oct. 12, 1848. In Plainfield, N. Y., on the 21st of Sept., Mr. Samuel Whitford, aged 51 years, after a protracted illness of some weeks. Mr. W, was a member of the 1st Seventh-day Baptist Church in Brookfield, with which he became connected in early life. It may be gratifying to his distant relatives and friends to learn, that he anticipated his departure with Christian composure and a joyful hope of a glorious immortality. His loss is severely felt in his bereaved family, in the church, and in the community at large. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 31, p 8, Aug. 2, 1888. At Plainfield, N. Y., Sabbath-day, July 14, 1888, Mrs. Sophia Whitford, widow of the late Samuel Whitford, in the 87th year of her age. Mrs. Whitford was born in Plainfield, N. Y., Feb. 6, 1802. In early life she was converted, and united with the First Brookfield Seventh day Baptist Church, Oct. 20, 1820, of which she always remained a member. At the time of her death she had been longer connected with this church than anyone else with one exception; namely Mrs. Sally Clarke, now living in Milton, Wis., who united with the church in 1816. About forty years ago, Mrs. Whitford was a sufferer in health during several years, but upon the removal of her residence to the West her health was materially improved. For the past twenty years or more, she enjoyed a fair degree of health, and till within the last year or two she was able to attend public worship. Since September, 1887, she was confined to her home by infirmities due to advanced age, which resulted in death. During the latter part of this time she was willing, and even anxious, to go home to her Saviour; she could hardly wait for the Master's summons. Mrs. Whitford was a woman of sterling character, firm convictions, and earnest purpose. She was a devoted mother, and communicated to her children high and noble aspirations. She leaves surviving her two brothers, Messrs. Alvit and Nelson Clarke, and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Whitford. She leaves also four sons, the Rev. W. C. Whitford, D. D., President of Milton College; Mr. H. J. Whitford, of Plainfield, N. Y.; Prof. Albert Whitford, of Milton College, and Mr. H. D. Whitford, now resident in Kansas. Funeral services were held from the residence of her son, Mr. H. J. Whitford, July 17, 1888, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Daland. Interment at Leonardsville, N. Y. W. C. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 32, p 5, Aug. 9, 1888. July 16, 1888, at North Loup, Neb., Luther G. Potter was instantly killed. He was on his way home from the village with a load of grain in sacks, and as he was going down a hill some 80 rods from his home, the end gate of the wagon became loose and let the sacks of grain roll out onto his team. The team was frightened and began to run, throwing Mr. Potter under the wagon. His skull was fractured, his jaw broken and it was thought his neck was broken also. Mr. Potter was in his 39th year; he was respected by all who knew him, and was a kind husband and father and obliging neighbor. While Elder C. M. Lewis was pastor of the Farina Church, he made a public profession of religion and united with that church. His death was so sudden that it produced a very deep impression upon the community, and it is hoped that all will be led to "set their house in order," so that when the Master calls he will find each one prepared. G. J. C. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 42, p 8, Oct. 18, 1888. At Buffalo Gap, Dak., Oct. 1, 1888, Abel D. Bond, in the 67th year of his age. His death was sudden and unexpected, from disease of the heart. He had continued work during the day on his farm as usual, until the attach seized him, when he fell to the ground in his own door-yard and was dead in a moment. The subject of this notice was born at Lost Creek, W. Va. At the age of 16 years he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church at that place, under the ministerial labors of Eld. Joel Green. In 1844 he settled at Milton, Wis., and united with the church there, where he has remained a member, I think, until death. The last twenty years of his life have been spent mostly in the far West. He has lived the life of a consistent Christian, and has commanded the esteem and most profound respect of all who knew him. His remains were sent to Dunlap, Iowa, for interment. He leaves a wife and two sons and their families, and a host of friends to mourn their ! loss. E. J. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 43, p 8, Oct. 25, 1888. In Watson, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1888, of consumption, Braddock I. Peckham, aged 35 years, 5 months and 5 days. August 18, 1875, he married Ada Clark, who, with two daughters, Addie and Alice, survive him. He had some twelve years ago believed on the Lord Jesus as his personal Saviour, and was baptized by Eld. J. L. Huffman. But in the last remaining months of his life he more fully gave himself into the care of the Lord, and died in the triumph of faith. Bro Peckham was known to be honest, industrious and faithful. His funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors on the 11th inst., at the Seventh-day Baptist church, the pastor preaching from Psa. 17: 4, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after;" being assisted by the Rev. F. G. Severance. T. R. R. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 46, p 8, Nov. 15, 1888. At Milton, Wis., Nov. 3, 1888, of pneumonia, Mrs. Chloe Eliza, wife of Prof. Albert Whitford, aged 54 years, 6 months and 9 days. Sister Whitford had been ill but a short time; the Monday previous to her death she attended her classes, though she had been in comparatively feeble health for years. The funeral exercises were held in the church at Milton, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 7th about five hundred persons being in attendance, among whom were her daughter, Mrs. Anna Crandall of New Haven, Conn., and her two sons, Allie and Will, residing in Kansas, and two of her brothers. Many of the former students, graduates of the college, came and attended the funeral. Remarks were made by the pastor, who conducted the exercises, which will appear in the columns of this paper and take the place of a more extended obituary notice. The floral offerings were abundant and beautiful, among which were a broken wheel, a sickle, two anchors and a harp, which were furnished by the present students of the college, the former students, a brother from Milwaukee, and the ladies of the church of which she was a member. She will be greatly missed in the family, in the college, in the church and in the entire community. None could be more esteemed and beloved than was sister Whitford.! She has gone from our sight, but her memory will be ever present and precious, and her life an inspiration to us all. E. M. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 47, p 8, Nov. 22, 1888. At Milton Junction, Wis., Nov. 12, 1888, of heart disease, accompanied with dropsy and kidney derangement, Mary, wife of Amos S. Crandall, aged 53 years 6 months and 3 days. Sister Crandall's maiden name was Odell. She was born in Almond, Allegany Co., N. Y. She was married to Bro. Crandall March 11, 1858. She made profession of religion about twenty-nine years ago and was baptized into the membership of the Milton Church by Eld. O. P. Hull, then pastor. She remained a consistent member of the church up to the time of her death. Sister Crandall was a most exemplary Christian woman, very glad to talk upon the subject of religion and was a great reader of the Bible, with which she was very familiar. Her Bible which she leaves behind is a real treasure to her family because of the many precious passages she had marked all of which she has taken to heaven in her retentive memory. She will be greatly missed in the covenant meetings of the church, where her remarks were most comforting and edifying. She was an unusually bright and intelligent woman. Sister Crandall was a very cheerful woman of marked uniformity of temper and inciting all to a happier life by the sweetness and sunniness of her disposition. Her funeral was largely attended; the exercises were held in the Seventh-day Baptist church, at Milton Junction, and were conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. M. Dunn. He preached from 2 Tim. 4: 6-8. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Milton Junction. She leaves behind her bereaved husband, an affectionate and sorrow-stricken son, Geo. E. Crandall with his wife and their three small children, a sister, Mrs. Herman (Charlotte) Babcock, of Utica, Wis., who was with sister Crandall very much in her last illness, besides a large number of other relatives and friends. Her memory will always be most pleasantly cherished by all. Considering she was so ripe a Christian and so great a sufferer at times for the past few months we cannot and ought not to regret that God in his mercy has taken her to her home above. E. M. D. "The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 16, 1916, p 1. Amos Sydney Crandall died at his late home in Milton Junction, March 9, 1916, aged ninety-three years, one month and twenty-eight days. Mr. Crandall was a descendant of the family of Crandalls who were prominent in the colonial history of Connecticut and Rhode Island. He was a fifth [actually seventh] generation removed from John Crandall, who came to the American colonies presumably in 1636. This ancestor was active in the civic and religious affairs of Rhode Island. He was a Baptist in his early belief and profession, but later became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist church organized at Newport, R. I., in 1671. Joseph, his third son, and the [great, great] great, great-grandfather of Amos, was a prominent minister of this denomination. Amos was born in Salisbury in Northwestern Connecticut, January 10, 1823, the second son of Henry Beebe and Lucinda Latimore Crandall. There were nine children in the family, four girls and five boys. The mother died in 1849. The father was married a second time in 1851 and to this couple was born a daughter, Ada Francesca, now Mrs. Forbes of Panama City, Fla. None of this family group is living excepting Amos' youngest sister, Mrs. Mary Stone of Oakland, Cal., and his half sister, Mrs. Forbes. In the autumn of 1823, Mr. Crandall's family moved to Alfred, Allegany Co., [N.Y.] to obtain lands in a new developing country and to secure and enjoy better religious privileges. The region was heavily timbered and the soil hard to cultivate. People of these modern times can little understand nor appreciate the formidable difficulties and hardships that confronted the men and women of those pioneer days when progress in clearing lands and making homes was slow; crops were scant and uncertain; money was scarce and the necessities of life costly. While these were times that taxed to the utmost the faith and courage and the physical endurance of men and women, yet they deepened moral and religious convictions; strengthened purposes and grounded character on a living faith in the truths of God. For fifteen years Amos' father lived in the vicinity of Alfred. In 1838, because of the financial depression and the almost total failure of crops the previous year, he decided to seek a home in the west, in the vicinity of the Great Lakes, a section that was opening up for settlement. He was accompanied on this trip by Joseph Goodrich and James Pierce. After looking over the favorable localities in Ohio, they finally determined to come to the Rock River country in Southern Wisconsin where on Du Lac prairie Mr. Goodrich purchased the claim on which Milton now is located and Mr. Crandall that on which Milton Junction now stands. On Sabbath-day, March 9, 1839, the families of Mr. Goodrich and Mr. Crandall, 22 in number, met at the home of the former and organized a "Seventh day Baptist Moral Society" which conducted a Sabbath School each week and a prayer and conference meeting. Soon afterward this society became the Milton Seventh-day Baptist church. In June or July of 1839, a stirring revival began in the community. Among those who were converted was Amos who with three of his brothers was baptized and became a member of the Milton church. After the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton Junction was organized he transferred his membership to the latter church in which he has worshipped and worked as a loyal, devoted, earnest Christian. On April, 1845, he was married to Arminda T. Frink who died in November 1856. To them was born one child, Henry Francis, who resides in Milton and is a deacon of the Milton Seventh-day Baptist church. In March 1858, he married Mary Odell who died in 1888. One son, George Amos of Milton Junction, was born to this union. September first, 1890, Mr. Crandall married Melissa Coon who entered into rest October 1914. Since her death Mr. Crandall has been cared for by his son George. He is survived by his two sons, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, his sister, Mrs. Mary Stone and his half-sister Mrs. Forbes. Mr. Crandall was a farmer and always lived, since coming to the west, near or in Milton Junction. He was a quiet undemonstrative man who lived his religion in his daily life, in his associations with his friends and neighbors. He was a profound believer in his Creator and Father God. He loved his Bible as a book of light, joy and comfort, as God's open message to men. He was devoted to the church and entered into its services with eagerness. The funeral services were held on Sabbath morning, March 11, 1916, in the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton Junction at the time of the usual hour for worship, and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. Henry N. Jordan who was assisted by Rev. George W. Burdick. A double quartet sang three comforting songs. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Milton Junction. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 47, p 8, Nov. 22, 1888. Elisha Saunders, who died at Alden, N. Y., Oct., 1888, was the son of Clark and Lydia White Saunders, both deceased, and was born in Westerly, R. I., Aug. 19, 1811; he was, therefore, at the time of his death, 77 years, 2 months and 8 days old. His parents came to Darien, N. Y., in 1812, when the country was new. His life has been spent in Darien and Alden. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 47, p 8, Nov. 22, 1888. Hannah Carpenter Saunders, who died at Alden, N. Y., Nov. 5, 1888, was born in Peace Dale, R. I., Feb. 5, 1815; and was, therefore, 73 years and 9 months old at the time of her death. She was married to Elisha Saunders at Darien, N. Y., March 10, 1834. They lived in Darien until 1853. Since that time they have resided in Alden. More than fifty four years they lived happily together, and were not long separated by death, only nine days intervening between the dates of their death. They reared a family of six children, five of whom survive them, and with many other relatives and a large circle of friends mourn deeply their decease. Mrs. Saunders was, with her oldest daughter, a member of the First Alfred Seventh-day Baptist Church; and testimony is borne to the sweetness and purity of her life by all who knew her. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders