"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 93, No 14, p 446, Oct. 2, 1922. At his home on Lick Run near Blandville, in Doddridge County, W. Va., on July 31, 1922, Willie E. Sutton, in the fifty-eighth year of his age. He was the son of Marion and Hannah Vannort Sutton and was born October 4, 1864. He has always lived in the neighborhood of his birth excepting for two years spent at Jackson Center, Ohio. In 1890, he married Blanche Bonnett. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Ernest R., of Salem, W. Va.; Eustice C., of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Lillian Malone, of Philippi, W. Va.; Mrs. Ollie Travis, of Blandville, W. Va., and Cecil, who is living at home. He is also survived by his aged mother and by five brothers and three sisters. Willie Sutton was a devoted son, husband, father and brother. He was a respected citizen and an interested member of the congregation of the Middle Island Seventh Day Baptist Church, but had never been a church member. His interests were chiefly centered at his home on Lick Run where he will be very greatly missed. G. B. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 88, No 21, p 671, May 24, 1920. Albert Kendrick, son of Albert B. and Fannie Stillman Crandall, was born in Brookfield, N. Y., January 1, 1833, and died in the town of Genesee May 1, 1920. He came westward with his parents when but a little child, and they settled in the town of Genesee, the settlement since known as West Genesee. Here his parents lived until their death, and here the son spent the most of his long and useful life. He was the oldest of a large family of children, none of whom survive him, except a foster sister, Mrs. Nettie Austin, of Olean, N. Y. At nineteen years of age, Kendrick was baptized by Elder Phineas Crandall and united with Third Seventh Day Baptist Church of Genesee, in whose membership he continued in faithful service until the church was disbanded a few years ago. For many years he was chorister and church clerk. In 1855 he married Lovisa Maxson. To this union were born two children - Delwin, New Mexico, and Mrs. Elsie Cornell, whose home adjoins her parents. Mrs. Crandall survives her husband, in whose companionship she has walked over sixty-five years. Mr. Silas Burdick and his wife, Martha A. Irish Burdick, say of him, "Our dear Brother Crandall was a good man, a faithful Christian gentleman, a pillar of the church he served so long and well. We can not remember when we did not know him, and we never heard of any act or word of his that was unworthy of a Christian. We shall miss him very greatly." Funeral services were held at the home May 3rd, conducted by Pastor E. F. Loofboro, of Little Genesee. E. F. L. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 106, No 4, p 126, Jan. 28, 1929. Louisa Emily Maxson Crandall, daughter of Elias I. and Rachel R. Nye Maxson, was born in West Genesee, N. Y., April 4, 1837, and died at her home in West Genesee, January 10, 1929, aged 91 years, 9 months, and 6 days. She was married to Albert Kendrick Crandall, January 1, 1855, by Rev. Leman Andrus. To them were born two children - Francis Delwin Crandall of Aztec, N. M., and Mrs. Elsie Cornell, of Portville, N. Y. With the exception of two and one-half years she has lived all her life in West Genesee. When about fifteen years of age she became a Christian and in 1852, united with the West Genesee Church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member until the church disbanded several years ago. Her husband passed on to his reward several years ago. Since his death Mr. and Mrs. Cornell have lovingly cared for her. Aside from her own two children, she is survived by one brother, Byron E. Maxson, of Bolivar, N. Y. Farewell services were held from the home, January 12, 1929, conducted by pastor A. L. Davis, of Little Genesee, and the body was laid to rest in the Dodge's Creek cemetery, near Obi. A. L. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 63, No 19, p 444, May 13, 1907. At her home in Salem, April 29, 1907, Mrs. Susan Emeline Davis, wife of Ethelbert Davis, being 55 years of age. Mrs. Davis was converted when about sixteen years of age and united with the M. E. Church. After her marriage, she moved to Greenbrier where she began the observance of the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath and united with the Greenbrier Seventh Day Baptist Church, March 22, 1879. She continued a worthy and faithful member of this church till called to the home above. Mrs. Davis was a lifelong sufferer and was but little know outside of her own home because of her inability to get out. A husband, two daughters, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, April 30, conducted by Pastor Witter, who spoke from Mark 16: 3, 6. E. A. W. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 106, No 4, p 126, Jan. 28, 1929. At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. Randolph, in Salem, W. Va., January 13, 1929, Ethelbert J. Davis in the seventh-eighth year of his age. He was the son of Elder Jacob Davis and Jemima Davis Davis. Ethelbert was born June 23, 1851, in the neighborhood known as Greenbrier Run in Doddridge County, W. Va. In 1874 he was married to Susan E. Davis of Gilmer County. Mrs. Davis died in 1907. He is survived by two daughters, Leia, wife of Thomas A. Randolph, and Cora, wife of R. E. Hutson of Akron, Ohio. There remains of his parents' family, Hettie, wife of L. B. Stutler; Birdie, wife of J. C. Costilow of Clarksburg; and W. Burdick Davis of Ann Arbor, Mich. There are also seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Early in life Ethelbert became a Christian and he was one of the constituent members of the Greenbrier Church. He served the church as clerk, as chorister, as Sabbath school superintendent, and in other ways. About twenty-eight years ago the family removed to Salem, and about eighteen years ago Brother Davis began keeping store in Salem. Failing health compelled him to give up the store a few months ago. He was a courteous Christian gentleman who will be greatly missed on the streets of Salem and in the Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, but especially in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Randolph. G. B. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 106, No 4, p 126, Jan. 28, 1929. Mary Louisa Stout Davis, daughter of Hannah Babcock and Ezekiel Stout, was born in Jackson township, near Wesley Chapel Church, April 29, 1848, and departed this life, December 28, 1928, aged 80 years, 7 months and 29 days. When three years old she with her parents moved to Jackson Center where she has since made her home. In December, 1863, she was baptized by Elder Lewis A. Davis and united with the Jackson Center Seventh Day Baptist Church, where she remained a member until removed by death. On November 5, 1865, she was united in marriage to Israel L. Davis, who died March 18, 1910. To them were born four sons: Otho G., of Jackson Center; Milton E., of Canastota, N. Y.; Arthur W. and Harold S. of Jackson Center. Those who survive her are her four sons, one brother, M. I. Stout of Jackson Center; one sister, Mrs. Eveline Van Horn, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and other more distant relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two-thirty at her church by her pastor, Rev. Verney A. Wilson, assisted by Rev. W. M. Simpson of Ashaway, R. I. Interment was made in the Seventh Day Baptist cemetery. V. A. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 27, p 5, July 8, 1886. Luther L. Davis was born on Cherry Fork, Harrison Co., W. VA., May 31, 1810. Soon after, his parents moved to Middle Island, where he grew to manhood. In 1831, Brother Davis came to Ohio, stopping awhile with an uncle at Fairfield, Green county. From thence he went to Northampton, Clark county, where he attended school, and also formed the acquaintance of Jane Morris, to whom he was married May 10, 1835, and by whom he had twelve children, eight of whom, six sons and two daughters, together with his wife, survive him, and were all present at his funeral. In September, 1837, he entered 80 acres of government land in Jackson Township, Shelby Cop., Ohio, upon which he settled and lived until the day of his death. By industry and frugality he built a comfortable home for himself and family, and acquired a fair amount of earthly treasure. At about the age of sixteen, he acknowledged Jesus as his Saviour, was baptized by Eld. Peter Davis, and united with the Middle Island Seventh-day Baptist Church, and subsequently with the church at Northampton, Ohio. Upon the organization of the Jackson Centre Church, he became one of its constituent members. Bro Davis was always a firm believer in the Bible, and earnestly advocated what he believed to be its teachings. From and after his 70th year, he felt he was living on borrowed time, that his life was continued for some special purpose, and he therefore endeavored to be more faithful and earnest in doing what seemed to be his to do. On the 14th of June, 1886, he, with his wife, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter, visited the county infirmary, which is about seventeen miles from his home, where they took dinner. On there return they stopped in Sidney, and while the rest of the company went to do some trading at one of the stores, he went to the bank to draw some money. There he was taken with sever pain in the stomach. The president and cashier of the bank helped him to a chair, but in a few minutes he sank to the floor and passed away, with scarcely a struggle. A physician was summoned, but the life blood had ceased to flow, the spirit had flown. The funeral services, in the absence of the pastor, who was attending, as delegate, the different Associations, were conducted by the writer, in the afternoon of June 16th, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. A sermon was preached from 1 Peter: 4, "To an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you." S. H. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 39, No 45, p 8, Nov. 8, 1883. At his home in Jackson Township, Shelby Co., Ohio, Oct. 23, 1883, Jeptha M. Davis, in the 68th year of his age. Uncle Jeptha came to this country in an early day; was one of the first settlers. He was a good citizen, and a kind husband and father. He had a family of eight children, six of whom had gone before him to the eternal world. He leaves a wife and two children, with many relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. Jeptha made a profession of religion when a young man. At death he expressed himself as having a hope in the Saviour, and being ready to go. J. L. H.

http://www.legacy.com/startribune/obituaries.asp?Page=SearchResults Just passing on an obit with an SDB name. Published in the Star Tribune from 3/12/2006 - 3/13/2006. Babcock, Richard Douglas Babcock, Richard Douglas age 82 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on March 9, 2006. He is preceded in death by granddaughter, Megan Sorenson. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy. He is also survived by his daughters, Lea Scherer and Pat Sorenson, sons-in-law Jeffrey Scherer and Arne Sorenson; his beloved grandsons, Eric and Peter Sorenson, his step-granddaughters, Hannah, Nora and Lauren Scherer, and his grand-dog Simon Scherer. Dick's life revolved around his family, and he leaves behind a legacy of great love, integrity and dignity. There will be a memorial service at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel (3600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 612.822.2171) on March 16, 2006 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, please support the Plymouth Congregational Church of Minneapolis Neighborhood Foundation or the Animal Humane Society.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 204, No 12, p 34, Dec. 1982. G. Greleta Parks Richardson passed away in Denver, Colo., Sabbath, October 30, 1982 after a long illness. Born in Jackson Center, Ohio, April 21, 1914, she moved with her family at an early age to Milton, Wis., where her father, Greeley Parks owned a grocery store. The family were members of the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church. In 1933 she married Lawrence A. Richardson of Milton Junction, Wis. For a time they lived in Illinois and then moved to Denver, Colo. in 1954. Mr. Richardson died in 1978. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Bredford of Englewood, Colo. and Linda Richardson of New York; a sister, Genevieve Nelson; and brother, Dwight Parks, both of California. Farewell services were held in Bullock Mortuary, Englewood, Colo. and were conducted by two ministers, neighbor and friends of the family, on November 2, 1982. H. E. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 204, No 10, p 34, Oct., 1982. Lois Van Horn, wife of Sheldon Van Horn, passed away on June 29, 1982 in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 63. She had been hospitalized several times in the past few months. Funeral services were held on July 2 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in North Loup. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery outside North Loup. Lois spent her life reflecting God's love. She was an encourager to many and always gave her love and time to others. Lois was a bright spot in many lives. She touched people while in the hospital, and all around one finds those whom she had befriended. Lois has made the world a more beautiful place for those who knew her. We thank God for her life, and rejoice knowing that she is rejoicing today in heaven. LG "The Ord Quiz", Wednesday, October 9, 2002, p 7A. W. Sheldon Van Horn, 92, of North Loup died Thurs., Oct. 3, 2002 at the Good Samaritan Center in Ravenna. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in North Loup. The Rev. Christian Mattison officiated. Jeneane Abel was organist and Phyllis was accompanist. The men's quartet, Jerry Van Horn, James Goodrich, Phillip Van Horn and John Ryschon, sang. Pallbearers were Brad Barber, Doug Barber, Mark Tolfa, Greg Barber, Jeff Barber and Michael Tolfa. Honorary pallbearers were the North Loup Lions Club, Elery King, Rev. Victor Skaggs and nieces and nephews. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery in North Loup. Military rites were conducted by the Ralph Rich American Legion Post #285 of North Loup. Ord Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist Church. Mr. Van Horn was born Dec. 22, 1909 at Farnam to William and Alice (Adams) Van Horn. At a young age the family moved to a farm five miles south of North Loup in the Union Ridge area. He attended the Union Ridge School. In 1917 the family moved to a place near North Loup and he continued his education at North Loup. In 1922 they moved to the Davis Creek area and he attended Pleasant Hill School through the eighth grade and then in the ninth and tenth grades he attended the Barker Rural School. In 1927 the family moved back to a farm near North Loup. He graduated from North Loup High School in 1929. He farmed near North Loup until 1939 when he moved into North Loup. On Apr. 2, 1942 he entered the US Army and served until Sept. 23, 1945. He returned to North Loup and worked at the H. J. Kyle popcorn business until 1947. From 1947 to 1954 he lived in California, Kansas, Texas and Alaska. He moved back to North Loup in 1954 and again worked at the popcorn plant. He purchased a fertilizer business in 1958. On Oct. 19, 1956 he married Lois (Barber) Swenson at North Loup. He became manager of the Blevins Popcorn Company and continued with his fertilizer business until he retired in 1977. He continued to make his home in North Loup. His wife died June 29, 1982. He was a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church, the American Legion for over 50 years, the Ord Elks Lodge and a member of the North Loup Lions Club. Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; three brothers, Lloyd, Elwood and Ray Van Horn; two sisters, Hazel Ingraham and Elma Walkup. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 28, No 15, p 59, Apr. 4, 1872. Feb 29th, 1872, in Linn Creek Township, Camden Co., Missouri, after a short run of typhoid fever, Mrs. Mary A. Vincent, wife of Joshua Vincent, and a daughter of Amos and Cynthia Crandall, of Alfred, N. Y., aged 49 years, eight months, and seven days. She made a profession of religion in early life, and became a member of the 1st Seventh-day Baptist church of Alfred, of which she remained an honored member until removed by death, maintaining to the last an unfaltering faith in the distinctive principles of the church of her early choice. N. V. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Sep. 14, 1934, p 1. After a lingering illness, Mrs. Sarah Wheatcraft, ninety-year-old pioneer settler, passed quietly away Friday at the home of Mrs. Della Manchester where she had been tenderly cared for for some time. Sarah A. Green, daughter of Stillman S. and Esther Wells Green, was born in Potter County, Pennsylvania, June 12, 1844, and died September 7, 1934, aged ninety years and nearly three months. When she was one year old her parents moved to Rock River, Wisconsin, where she grew to womanhood. She attended the country schools, but these being inadequate, she went for a time to Milton Academy, at Milton, Wisconsin. There are but one or two earlier students of this institution now living. While a girl she joined the Rock River Seventh Day Baptist Church, but after moving to Davis Creek, Nebraska, she joined the United Brethren church of Davis Creek, and remained a member until her death. Creed was a matter of indifference to her, for it was the manner of life that counted and from this view she was a consistent Christian. January 23, 1864, she married Theodore P. Weed, a Civil War soldier, and four children were born to them: Mrs. Myra L. Thrasher; Inez E., who passed away March 26, 1876; Hubert A. and Thurlow S., all of North Loup. October 31, 1878, Mr. Weed and his family reached the young settlement of North Loup, having made the trip, like so many early settlers, by covered wagon. Sometime after when her father died, they went back to stay with her mother a year, then returned, having made three trips in this slow tedious way. Mr. Weed did not take a homestead but bought the right of Frank Paine and proved up on this place, which has been in the family ever since and is occupied by the youngest son, Thurlow. In this hard, pioneer life, Mrs. Weed proved a neighborhood blessing. There was never a case of sickness or trouble to which she was not called or did not go without calling. As an illustration of her goodness of heart, the family tells this story. A family of children near by were all sick with the measles. The weather was rainy, the roof of the sod house leaked badly, and they could not be made comfortable. Although her own children had not been exposed to the measles, Mrs. Weed took the family into her own more comfortable home and cared for them. Mr. Weed died in 1891, and in 1898 she married James F. Wheatcraft who died twenty years later. Mrs. Wheatcraft was a hard worker and very active. Even when an old lady she sometimes walked the seven and a half miles from town to the farm. She was a great reader, especially in her later years of leisure. In 1927 she suffered a stroke of paralysis and from then lived with her children. As she grew helpless she was cared for by her daughter, assisted by a step-daughter, Mrs. Della Manchester. When Mrs. Thrasher's health failed, another step-daughter, Mrs. Annyas, assisted Mrs. Manchester. No one could have been more loving or tenderly cared for. She was most patient in her sickness and appreciated all that was done for her. Her greatest suffering during the long hot, summer was mental, caused by the trouble she was making for others. She was more concerned over the welfare of her children or some friend than over her own affairs. [continued on p 5, which we didn't print] They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 55, No 50, p 799, Dec. 11, 1899. November 25, 1899, at Hammond, La., of paralysis, A. H. Davis, in the 56th year of his age. Son of Elder Lewis A. Davis, he was born in Shelby Co., Ohio, afterward living at Welton, Iowa, North Loup, Neb., Beauregard, Miss., and for the past seven or eight years at Hammond. Professing religion in early life, he was a worthy member of the Hammond Seventh-day Baptist church at the time of his death. He served his country during the Civil War, and belonged to a musical family, had been the leader of two cornet bands, church and Sabbath-school choirs. He leaves a widow, two sons, three daughters and a brother to mourn. His funeral was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Sermon by his pastor from Jer. 12: 5. G. M. C.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 10, p 3, Mar. 4, 1880. At North Loup, Valley Vo., Neb., very suddenly, Feb. 16th, 1880, Mrs. Hattie Babcock, wife of Eld. Oscar Babcock, and daughter of Anson Payne, formerly of Berlin, Wis., aged 20 years, leaving a young babe about one week old. The death of Sister Babcock is a great affliction to us all, and has fallen as a heavy blow upon her many dear relatives and friends, and the church at North Loup; but upon none so heavily as our beloved brother Babcock, who, with increased care and worn condition, as to health, as a result of many years of labor in the gospel ministry, will more than ever feel the loss of his youthful and affectionate companion. But all are comforted with the hope, that what is loss to us will be gain to her, to depart and be with Christ. Some six years since she, with her family, some six in number, came to Nebraska, and subsequently embraced the Sabbath of the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church here, thus opening up new sources of enjoyment and usefulness. Some over two years ago she was married to Eld. Babcock. In her new position as wife, mother, Christian, and friend, she had greatly endeared herself by noble deeds, and Christian cheerfulness and faithfulness to many hearts; but death has removed her from us. In her great sufferings, she was patient and resigned to the will of God. She had her reason till the last, and fell asleep in Christ, with a strong hope of a blessed immortality and eternal life. C. M. L. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 46, p 3, Nov. 11, 1880. At North Loup, Valley Co., Neb., Oct. 29th, 1880, of progressive paralysis, Mr. Albert C. Green, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Mr. Green was born in Independence, N. Y., and lived on the same farm up to the year 1874. In the Spring of 1874 he left his old home with his family, consisting of his wife and three children, to settle in North Loup. Here he bought a piece of wild land adjoining the town site, and improved it, building his house on one of the streets of the village. Here he lived until the time of his death. He was a kind husband and father, and a faithful member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church of this place, and he will be especially remembered by our people as a good and earnest Sabbath-school teacher during all the years in which his health permitted him to attend the school; but two years ago this coming Winter his disease began to show itself in his feet, and from that time he grew steadily worse, and for eighteen months preceding his death, he was as helpless as an infant. All this time, however, his mind remained unaffected by the disease. His case was, indeed, a sad one, and long before his death he had not only lost all desire to live, but earnestly wished to go to his rest. His faith in God was unwavering to the end. The funeral service was held with the church at 11 o'clock a.m., on the Sabbath day following. The text used was in John 11: 25, 26. O. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 45, No 8, p 128, Feb. 21, 1889. In Walworth, Wis., Feb. 3, 1889, Welcome B. Crandall, followed just sixty hours later by his wife, Emily L. Dowse. They were born in Madison county, N. Y., he on March 28, 1811, and she on Dec. 31, 1810. They were married Aug. 26, 1830, and thereafter lived in Brookfield, DeRuyter, and Lincklaen, N. Y., until 1856, when they came to Walworth, Wis., where they spent the remainder of their lives. Brother Crandall embraced religion early in life; but Sister Crandall did not until some time after their marriage. Not living at that time in the vicinity of any Seventh-day Baptist Church, they united with a First-day Baptist Church, being allowed to do so and keep the Sabbath. Subsequently moving into the vicinity of Second Brookfield, they united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of that place, of which Sister Crandall remained a member until her death. Bro. Crandall had his membership transferred to the church at Walworth, where it was retained until transferred to the church triumphant. The "one more river" they have crossed, to dwell in the "summer land" beyond. S. H. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 114, No 5, p 118, Jan. 30, 1933. Muriel May Maxon was born in Walworth, Wis., on September 5, 1900. She attended school in Walworth through the first two years of high school and finished her high school course at Battle Creek, Mich., in 1920. At the age of fourteen she was baptized by Rev. Eugene Davis and became a member of the Walworth Seventh Day Baptist Church. Later her membership was transferred to the Battle Creek Church. Following her graduation from high school she resided in Fillmore, Utah, for five years. The remainder of her life was spent at Albuquerque, N. M. In December, 1927, she married James Marshall Hulen, to which union was born one daughter, Julia Ann. She passed away in Albuquerque, November 12, 1932, of lobar pneumonia, after an illness of five days. Surviving her, besides the husband and daughter, are her mother, Mrs. Minnie McLearn Maxon; three sisters - Mrs. Stelle Carpenter, Rhue, and Mrs. Marjorie Hoy; and two brothers - Dr. Earl Maxon and Henry Maxon. Services were held at the undertaking parlors in Walworth, January 8, with many relatives and friends present. Pastor E. A. Witter officiated. Burial was made in the Walworth cemetery. E. A. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 87, No 2, p 63, July 14, 1919. Eugene A. Walters was born in the town of Linn, Walworth County, Wis., April 28, 1848, and passed into eternal rest Tuesday morning, April 22, 1919. Mr. Walters was the son of Thomas and Alzina Walters, and was a member of a family of six own brothers and sisters and two half brothers. With the exception of a little more than two years spent at Juneau, Wis., when he was a boy, his entire life has been lived in, or in the vicinity of Walworth. September 28, 1871, he took for his bride Miss Elizabeth Emma Swinney, of Walworth, and to this union were born five children, two of whom, Wilbur and Harold, preceded him to their future abode. Brother Walters had been almost a helpless invalid for eight years or more, but seldom spoke of his own condition, exemplifying his faith in the Savior by keeping cheerful and greeting his friends with a smile rather than with despondency. His devoted wife and daughter, Mabel, who have so tenderly cared for him through all of his illness, one son, Wilfred, of Chico, Cal., a daughter, Maud, who is an invalid, two grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, in addition to a multitude of friends, are left to look forward to the time of the great reunion. Funeral services were conducted from the house on the afternoon of April 24, by C. B. Loofbourrow, pastor of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Walworth, of which Mr. Walters had long been a faithful member, and interment was made in the Walworth Cemetery. C. B. L. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 94, No 9, p 287, Feb. 26, 1923. Elizabeth Emma Swinney was born in Shiloh, N. J., August 13, 1843, and died at her home in Walworth on January 17, 1923, at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 4 days. She was the eldest child of Ephraim B. and Mary Ann Ayers Swinney. She had two brothers, Edwin and Joseph, who preceded her in death. She came to Illinois with her parents when nine years of age, moving from there to Walworth the following year and had lived here continuously ever since. At thirteen years of age she united with the Walworth Seventh Day Baptist Church and has been faithful to that early religious conviction since. She was married September 28, 1871, to Eugene A. Walters, who died in 1919. To them were born five children - Harold E., who died in 1909, Wilbur, who died in infancy, Wilfred R., Mabel, and Maude, who survive her. She also leaves two grandchildren, Eleanor and Harold Walters. Mrs. Walters has for the last few years been gradually failing in health and a sudden attack of apoplexy Wednesday morning took her in a few hours. She was of a sunshiny disposition even when afflicted bodily. She was loved by her friends and neighbors, who grieve with her family at her departure. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, January 19, at 2 o'clock at the house, Rev. G. D. Hargis officiating. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 38, No 23, p 8, June 8, 1882. In Walworth, Wis., May 13, 1882, of a cancer in the stomach, Ephraim B. Swinney, aged 64 years, 3 months, and 28 days. He was born near Shiloh, N. J., and when a young man experienced religion, was baptized by Eld. John Davis, and joined the Church at Shiloh. He came with his family to the West in the Spring of 1852. He was, at his death, a worthy and exemplary member, and an efficient officer of the Walworth Church. A deeply afflicted family mourn greatly his loss, but are comforted by the fact of his infinite gain. O. U. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 38, No 50, p 5, Dec. 14, 1882. In Hutchinson, Minn., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Millard Tucker, Phebe A. Crandall Coon, aged 53 years. Sister Coon was born in Rhode Island. At the age of thirteen she experienced a change of heart, and united with the First Hopkinton Church; in 1849 was married to Archibald G. Coon, and subsequently moved to Independence, N. Y. Brother and Sister Coon transferred their membership to the Seventh-day Baptist Church of that place. Moving to Minnesota, they united with the Transit Seventh-day Baptist Church (now known as the New Auburn Church) of which Sister Coon was a worthy member at her death. She was respected by all who knew her, as a consistent Christian. She bore her sufferings with Christian resignation. When near her departure she said, "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building in God, a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens." 2 Cor. 5: 1. Her remains were brought to New Auburn for ! interment. Funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Baptist church, which was filled with a sympathizing congregation. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. Z. Campbell. Text 2 Tim. 1: 10. Z. C. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 72, No 7, p 213, Feb. 12, 1912. Deacon Archibald G. Coon died at North Loup, Neb., on January 20, 1912. This simple statement will arouse many sacred memories in many minds and in many places. Old people will express surprise at the knowledge that this man of God has continued among us to this time. The record of his life that follows was dictated by Deacon Coon in recent years and is believe to be correct. Archibald Gracie Coon was the son of Thomas and Abbie Davis Coon, and the grandson of Eld. Abram Coon. He was born at Hopkinton City, R. I., on February 23, 1820. In 1837 he was in Madison County, N. Y., where he confessed faith in Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the 3d Brookfield Church, being baptized by Rev. Samuel B. Crandall. In 1843 he went back to Rhode Island and located at Ashaway, where in 1849 he was married to Phebe Crandall. In 1854 the family removed to Independence, N. Y., where he was ordained deacon on March 6, 1857. In 1864 he removed to Transit, Sibley Co., Minn., where he became a constituent member of the New Auburn Church. Mrs. Coon died on November 9, 1882. In 1887 he removed to Boulder, Colo., where he was again one of the constituent members of a Seventh-day Baptist church. In 1904 he removed to North Loup, Neb., where he has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Maxson Greene. He died on Sabbath afternoon, January 20, 1912, "an old man and full of years and was gathered to his people." Notwithstanding his great age Deacon Coon is survived by three sisters and two brothers - Sarah Langworthy, Caroline Stillman and Charlotte Maxson, all of Ashaway, R. I., and Deacon George G. Coon of New Auburn, Minn., and O. Lavern Coon of Albion, Wis. He is also survived by two sons and two daughters - Orlando of Little Fork, Minn., and Herbert of Boulder, Colo., Angie, wife of Maxson Greene of North Loup, and Harritte of New York City. He had been a Christian for seventh-five years, and a deacon for fifty-five. He was preeminently a soul-winner. He was remarkably gifted in song, in prayer and exhortation. The writer's father in a letter says, "May God give us more such cheerful happy, helpful men like Deacon Coon." Rev. W. D. Burdick says, "His fervent words fell like magic on my ears and Christian faith and service were made more desirable to me." Rev. Edwin Shaw says, "As a boy I learned to respect, admire and love him for his sterling qualities." Rev. D. B. Coon writes, "Although it has been many years since I heard Uncle Archibald's voice, his prayers and songs and testimony still ring in my heart. They made a profound impression upon my young life. I would not sell those impressions for all the wealth of this world. I feel sure that hundreds who were converted to Christ through his direct instrumentality will call his name blessed throughout all eternity." He was last at church on the occasion of the ordination of deacons on July 22, 1911. His sight was dim, his ears were dull of hearing and his power to speak was almost gone, but his mind was quite clear and the same happy smile was always playing about his face. His devoted daughter gave him the best of care, which included reading to him regularly from the Bible and the Sabbath Recorder. He was poor in this world's goods but rich in many spiritual gifts. He never held high office among men, but his citizenship was in heaven. A long, long life of service for Christ is ended. A winner of souls has gone to his reward. His Bible, opening of itself to the 23d Psalm, lay on the casket before the altar as his pastor said: "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his." Geo. B. Shaw. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, N 28, p 447, July, 15, 1901. At the home of her son Albert, at Oneida, N. Y., on May 19, 1901, Mrs. Harriet E. Palmer. She was born March 29, 1831. She was a faithful and earnest member of the Second Brookfield Seventh-day Baptist church. Although for a number of years she was deprived of Sabbath privileges, she was a loyal adherent to the faith she loved. She was a sufferer for several years, but her last illness was brief. The funeral services, conducted by Eld. J. M. Todd, were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stafford Williams, at Brookfield, N. Y., and she was laid to rest in the Brookfield cemetery. T. J. V. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, N 28, p 447, July, 15, 1901. At Oneida, N. Y., on July 2, 1901, Edmund L. Palmer, aged 70 years. Mr. Palmer was born in Brookfield, N. Y., March 4, 1831. On May 27, 1901, he came to Brookfield to accompany the remains of his wife to their final resting place, and on July 5, six weeks later, he was laid by her side in the Brookfield cemetery. Two sons and a daughter are left to mourn their double loss. T. J. V. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders