"The Milton Journal", Milton Wisconsin, Wednesday, Mar. 24, 1897, p1. The death of Perry Sweet occurred at his home in the village of Milton, Wis., the morning of March 20, 1897. He had been subject at times for the past three years to attacks of paralysis, and he was utterly prostrated by a sudden stroke of this disease eight days before his end, and remained mostly in an unconscious state during that time. His funeral was held Monday afternoon, the 22d, inst., in the Seventh-day Baptist church of this place, and was largely attended by his relatives and neighbors. Members of the Milton Grand Army post, with which he was connected, accompanied his body, some acting as pallbearers, to its burial in the village cemetery. President W. C. Whitford conducted the funeral services, preaching from 1 Cor. 2: 9, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard." Mr. Sweet was born in Stephentown, Rensselaer county, N. Y., Oct. 25, 1812; and he was, therefore, at his death 84 years, 4 months and 25 days old. He was named after Commodore Perry, whose brilliant naval victory on lake Erie over a British squadron, the year following his birth, was honored by the whole nation. He was the fourth of fifteen children born to Elder Spencer and Hannah Rose Sweet. The former was reared in Rhode Island and the latter in Stephentown, where they were married Nov. 16, 1807. Of these children only two sons and three daughters now survive; viz., Joseph G. of Fresno, Cal., Ralph of Snow, Clark county, Wis., Mrs. Samantha Potter of the town of Alfred, Allegany county, N. Y., Mrs. Delia L. Estee of the village of Milton and Mrs. Cornelia P. Nye of Milton Junction, Wis. When Perry was eight years of age, his parents moved to Alfred and soon settled on a farm near the village of that name. His father, a very robust man, here followed his trade as a blacksmith, labored on his new land, and preached first for a regular Baptist church in the village of Almond, and subsequently for the Seventh-day Baptist church of Alfred, with which he became a member after his change of views upon the Sabbath. He was associated with Elders Daniel Babcock and Richard Hull as the pioneer ministers of that region of New York state, some of his work antedating theirs in that locality. He was called to his rest at Alfred Station, Sept. 26, 1850, in the sixty-seventh year of his age. The subject of this sketch was brought up a farmer, in which occupation he early began, with a vigorous body, to be inured to the hard toil in clearing off the heavy woods and subduing the clayey soil of a large hill farm. He experienced religion when about sixteen years old at a revival held in a schoolhouse near his home, being led greatly by the influence of a highly esteemed associate, Rowland Thomas, and by the impassionate exhortations of Eld. Babcock. Since then his Christian life has been steadfast, the main factor in directing his plans and labors and the principal source of his long-time enjoyment. He joined, at first, the Seventh-day Baptist church in Alfred, and afterwards removed his membership to the church of the same faith at Milton and Cartwright, Wis. In the communion of the first of the two he died, and of the latter he was largely instrumental of securing its organization in 1879. In his last years especially, he felt exceeding delight in attendance upon religious meetings when able to be present, and in the offering of his deep-felt and warm-hearted testimony for Christ. He was first married at Alfred, Nov. 2, 1833, to Miss Eusebia Maxson, daughter of Luke Maxson. A few years later they went to live in Ceres, Pa., on unimproved land. In 1840 Mr. Sweet came to Milton in company with his brothers, Thomas and Joseph, their journey being down the Ohio river on a raft to Cincinnati; thence to central Illinois, where they remained a brief time; and then across the country on foot to Wisconsin. By the succeeding year he had returned east and brought his family to Milton Junction, where he resided until he moved to the village of Milton prior to 1856. Here his wife died Aug. 10, 1870. To them were born five children, none of whom are now living. One of them departed this life in infancy; the daughter, Florence, on the farm west of the Junction, Dec. 12, 1852; the son Jerome, a private in the 13th regiment of Wisconsin volunteers, at Fort Donaldson, Tenn., April 23, 1863; the daughter Mrs. Delia Sweet Babcock, at Dodge Center, Minn., March 15, 1891; and the daughter Mrs. Lydia Arminda Briggs, at New Richmond, Wis., June 22, 1895. Shortly after the death of his son, Mr. Sweet enlisted in a regiment from this state which rendered a hundred days service in western Tennessee. He was again married Nov. 30, 1871, to Mrs. Caroline R. Berkalew, at first a Miss Ensign, living near Binghamton, N. Y. For over twenty-five years, she has been to him a most helpful and sympathizing wife and a true Christian companion, and now deeply mourns his death, and yet not without the fullest assurance that he has gone "where congregations ne'er break up and Sabbaths have no end." For sixteen years they resided at Cartwright, Chippewa county, Wis.; and in 1894 they returned to Milton, to live near a son of Mrs. Sweet, David Berkalew of the place, and where Mr. Sweet desired to spend his last days. During his final illness he revived at times sufficiently to recognize his relatives, neighbors and others who assisted in ministering most tenderly to his needs and wants. He seemed greatly pleased to see his grandchild, the daughter of his son Jerome, Mrs. Minnie V. Smith, who came from New Richmond, St. Croix county, Wis., to be present at his decease. In his last two or three years, he occupied his mind often recalling the events of his earlier life, particularly his profession of religion, his association with former friends, and other more impressive scenes in his long career. He was a man of ardent friendships, strong preferences, staunch opinions, loyal to his faith, thoroughly sincere at heart and upright in character. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

I am in clean-up mode, having processed all the obit pages we collected in our last visit to the SDB Center in Janesville in October. So I'll repeat the offer I've made before: If you run across "obituary on file" somewhere in my file, and it is an obit that would be helpful to you, let me know and I'll enter it and post it here. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 14, p 5, Apr. 7, 1887. In Janesville, Wis., March 21, 1887, Mrs. Gertrude Spencer Crandall, aged 43 years, wife of Eugene Crandall. In her sudden death Bro. Crandall is left without a companion, with two little girls in his care, one three years old, the other but three days old. The remains were brought to Milton Junction for burial, and funeral services were held in the Seventh day Baptist church, where a large congregation assembled, and a sermon was preached by Eld. James C. Rogers, from Rom. 8: 28. "All things working together for good." J. C. B. Note: I have not yet identified her parents or daughters' names. Does anyone have this information? They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 32, No 23, p 3, June 8, 1876. In Walworth, Wis., May 22d, 1876, Mr. Joseph Sherburn, in the 84th year of his age. Bro. Sherman was baptized about thirteen years ago by Eld. C. M. Lewis, being then in his sixty-fifth year, and united with the Walworth Seventh-day Baptist church, since which time he has lived faithful to his profession. He suffered much during his last sickness, but without complaint. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." L. E. L. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 15, p 8, Apr. 14, 1887. At Milton, Wis., March 28, 1887, from the effects of a cancerous tumor, Mrs. Harriet A., wife of Jedediah Davis, aged 59 years, 4 months and 1 day. The deceased had been a member of the church at Milton for many years and was consistent in her Christian deportment. She had been an invalid for over ten years, and bore her lot of suffering with great patience and resignation. She left behind, to mourn their loss, two children, a son and a daughter, besides a devoted husband. Her funeral was held in the church of which she was a member, and the services were conducted by the pastor. She was among those to whom "to die is gain." E. M. D. Note: not positive her surname was Henshaw; that came from a cemetery transcription, and I have not seen the stone myself. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 19, p 8, May 12, 1887. In Little Genesee, N. Y., Sabbath, April 30, 1887, after a long and severe illness, Lewis J. Coon, in the 74th year of his age. Brother Coon was among the earlier settlers in Genesee, moving from Madison county in 1824 or 1825. He professed faith in Christ in early life, and has been one of the strong supports of the church in this place. He expressed great confidence in the Saviour during his sickness, and departed with a firm hope in eternal life. He leaves a companion, with whom he passed the fiftieth mile stone of married life, in September last, and other relatives, to mourn their loss, but not as those without hope. Thus another of the landmarks is removed, like the trees of the forest they fall before the destroyer. G. W. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 21, p 5, May 26, 1887. At her home in Pawnee City, Neb., April 22, 1887, after a protracted illness, Dorcas Peckham, wife of John T. Vars, aged 60 years, 4 months and 18 days. Sister Vars made public profession of her faith in Christ at about the age of nineteen or twenty years, and was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist Church, but afterwards removed her standing to the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Petersburg, N. Y. In the year 1863, she and her husband removed to the vicinity of Nile, N. Y., she removing her membership to the Friendship Church. About three years later they removed to Nebraska, where she united with the Long Branch Church, of which she was a worthy and esteemed member at the time of her death. During her sickness, her faith in Christ was unwavering, and she often expressed her desire to go and be at rest. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Pawnee City, on Sabbath-day, April 23d, conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Hudson. She leaves to her husband and four daughters the assurance that their loss is her gain. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." D. K. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Twelve Google Search Tips for Genealogists By Kimberly Powell In just three short years, Google has become the search engine of choice for millions of savvy Internet searchers. It is a special favorite among many of the genealogists I know, due to its ability to return relevant search results for genealogy and surname queries. Google is much more than just a tool for finding Web sites, however, and most people surfing for information on their ancestors barely scratch the surface of its full potential. If you know what you are doing, you can use Google to search within Web sites, locate photos of your ancestors, bring back dead sites, and track down missing relatives. Learn how to Google as you've never Googled before: 1) Search With a Focus Google has four important ground rules that you need to know for focused results: Use a plus sign before words which are absolutely critical to your search. Use a minus sign before words that you want to be excluded from the search. This is especially useful when searching for a surname with a common usage such as rice or one which is shared with a famous celebrity such as Harrison Ford (i.e. you would enter your search as ford -harrison to exclude results with the word 'harrison'). The rest of this article can be seen at http://genealogy.about.com/library/weekly/aa052902a.htm

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 30, p 5, July 28, 1887. In Milton, Wis., July 18, 1887, of typhoid fever, Perry Clifton, son of Eld. Hamilton and Louisa Hull. He was born in Albion, Wis., July 13, 1868. He seems always to have been religiously inclined, and when a small boy, during revival meetings conducted by Eld. Livermore, in Walworth, wanted to be baptized with others. He was however, baptized by Eld. Wardner into the Milton Junction Church, with six others, April 14, 1883, from which time he showed a fair degree of spiritual-mindedness till stricken down, and in ten days was a corpse, being out of his head during the time. "Be ye also ready." N. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Gazette Xtra", Janesville, Wisconsin, Tuesday, January 17, 2006. MILTON- Helen R. Green, 74, of Milton, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 15, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville after a brief illness. Helen was born on June 12, 1931, in Albany, NY, a daughter of J. Paul and Elizabeth Green. Helen attended Milton College, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Stout State University. She taught home economics at Clinton, Black River Falls, the UW Extension in Green County and Blackhawk Technical Institute. She then received degrees in Christian education and pastoral training from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. She was pastor of the De Ruyter, NY, Seventh Day Baptist Church where she became involved in prison ministry. She also did prison and jail ministry while living in Verona and Rome, NY. She later lived in Daytona Beach, FL, and Milton. Helen is survived by 2 brothers, Paul (Denise) and Frank (Liz) of Milton; a sister, Georgia (Wayne) Colflesh of Sedalia, MO; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. preceding the service. Interment will be at the Milton Junction Cemetery. Memorial checks written to the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church will be forwarded to prison ministry efforts that Helen was involved with in New York State. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 30, p 5, July 28, 1887. John Millard was born in Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Nov. 26, 1798, and died in Walworth, Wis., July 8, 1887. When quite young his parents moved to West Edmeston, N. Y.; here he grew to manhood, and on Nov. 8, 1832, was married to Betsy Coon, by whom he had eight children, four sons and four daughters. Two sons and two daughters, together with his wife, have preceded him to the spirit land. In June, 1845, he moved to Walworth county, Wis., and settled on a farm in the town of Linn, where he lived until 1884, when he moved to the village of Walworth, where, with one of his daughters, he resided at the time of his death. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, assisted by Eld. A. McLearn, on Sabbath-day, July 9th. Sermon from 2 Kings, 20: 1. S. H. B. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 33, No 16, p 3, Apr. 19, 1877. In the town of Linn, Walworth county, Wis., March 30th, 1877, Betsy, wife of John Millard, in the 62d year of her age. The subject of this notice was the daughter of Jabez Coon; born in Madison county, N. Y. She had, for some eight years, suffered greatly from asthma, which terminated in consumption. She was a devoted wife, a tender mother, and a faithful Christian. She exhorted her family to meet her in the better land. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 41, p 8, Oct. 13, 1887. At the residence of her son, Sebeus B. Coon, in Little Genesee, N. Y., Oct. 3, 1887, Mrs. Polly Stillman Coon, in the 86th year of her age. In early life she professed faith in Christ, and united with the church at Lincklaen, N. Y., maintaining a consistent Christian character through her life. In 1822 she was married to Avery Coon, with whom, about 1834, she moved to what was then the "West," settling first in the vicinity known as Horse Run, Pa., afterwards living a little time in Friendship, N. Y., finally locating permanently at Little Genesee, being among the first settlers in this place. For several years past her health has been such that she could not enjoy church or social privileges. She will be much missed by her family and friends. G. W. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 43, p 8, Oct. 27, 1887. In Albion, Wis., Oct. 2, 1887, Fanny Langworthy, widow of Nathan C. Williams, in the 83d year of her age. She was born in Brookfield, Madison county, N. Y., Aug. 23, 1805, where she lived until 1846, when she married Nathan Chesebro Williams and soon after moved to Alfred, N. Y. Residing there until 1853, with her family she again moved westward settling in Albion, Dane Co., Wis., which was her home for the remained of her life. Her husband died thirteen years ago, and since then she lived with her only son, Chas. M. Williams. When she was married she became the stepmother to eight children, to whom she gave the tender care and affection of a mother. Her religious experience began with her conversion at fourteen years of age, at which time she united with the Baptist Church at Brookfield, of which she remained a member until her removal to Alfred, when she united with the First Seventh day Baptist Church of Alfred. Upon her coming to Albion, she removed her membership to the Seventh day Baptist Church of Albion of which she was a member until her death. In religious life she was a devoted worker, being anxious that all should find and enjoy the saving benefits of the same precious faith that filled her soul with the joys of salvation. She was known by all as a consecrated Christian, who lived consistently with the profession she made. Note: The year of death above is confirmed by the Albion Evergreen Cemetery transcription. The cemetery transcription gives her birth date as 23 Aug 1806, which I believe is correct. Her marriage date is recorded elsewhere as 10 Feb 1848.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 44, p 5, Nov. 3, 1887. At his late residence in Johnstown Centre, Wis., Sept. 6, 1887, Hiram Williams, aged 63 years, 9 months and 10 days. The funeral services were held at the house, on the 8th of September, and were attended by a large circle of friends. The deceased has left a widow, three daughters and two sons. He was very highly esteemed in the neighborhood, where he has so long resided. E. M. D.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 45, p 8, Nov. 10, 1887. In Northfield, Minn., Oct. 16, 1887, Dr. H. L. Coon, in the 60th year of his age. He was a brother of Rev. A. W. Coon, now of Cartwright, Wis. Dr. Coon was born in Grafton, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1828. His early life was spent in Alfred, N. Y., and in 1840 the family moved to Milton, Wis. There he attended Milton Academy. He studied with a cousin, Dr. Head, then entered and graduated at Rush Medical College. He afterwards took courses of medical lectures, two in Chicago and one in New York. He married Sarah Morton in 1856, and began practice in Rutland, Wis. He spent a winter in Iowa, two years in Austin, Minn., a year or two in Faribault, and came to Northfield in 1861. Here he has been a successful physician to the close of his life. He never ceased to be a student in his profession, ever seeking higher attainments, and became distinguished especially in surgery. He believed he became a Christian when twelve years old, and joined the Seventh day Baptist church. Soon after coming to Northfield he united with the Congregational Church, and died "in hope" in its membership. His funeral had a very large attendance from city and country. Rev. E. S. Williams, former pastor, was present from Minneapolis, and gave a memorial eulogy of the deceased.

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 4, 1917, p 1. Charles Arthur Ogden, the third son of George W. and Electa Coon Ogden was born on the old Ogden homestead at Rock River in the town of Milton, July 5, 1848. Mr. Ogden had four brothers, Dr. Henry Ogden of Fort Atkinson, Edson who died in 1871, James and George of Edgerton, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Fuller of Janesville and Mrs. Abbie Pierce of Danbury, Ia. While he was yet a young man he made a confession of faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church at Rock River. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Julia, a daughter of Silas and Harriet Crandall, who entered into rest thirteen years ago. Their children, all of whom are living, are Florene and Mrs. Lubelle Meyer of Milton Junction and Mrs. Bessie Gabel of West Allis, Mortimer of Wauwatosa, Dayton of Edgerton and Ray of Milwaukee. Mr. Ogden was a quiet, undemonstrative man, who made and held friends and gained the esteem of those who knew him. Already he is missed from his post as guardian of the railroad crossing where his cheery word and friendly wave of the hand was his daily greeting to passersby. He was very fond of music and was a familiar figure playing in the martial band on public occasions, and for a time in the Brotherhood Band of Milton Junction. After suffering for months from an incurable disease, being tenderly cared for by his daughter Florene, he passed away from earth's pains Wednesday morning, December 27, 1916. Funeral services were held at his late home Friday afternoon, December 29, conducted by Rev. Henry N. Jordan, assisted by a male quartet from Milton. Interment was in the cemetery at Milton Junction. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Ogden and son Gale, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ogden and son Clyde and daughter Edith and Mrs. Fred Smith of Edgerton; Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Ogden of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Ogden of Wauwatosa; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gabel of West Allis; Mesdames Carrie Anderson and Grace Catlin of Janesville, Mrs. Julia Fuller of Lake Mills and Joe Green of Albion. "The Weekly Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Sep. 3, 1903, p 1. Mrs. Julia Ogden, who died at her home in this village March 10, was the daughter of Silas H. and Harriet N. Crandall and was born at Milton Junction, Wis., Nov. 7, 1853. At an early age she was converted and joined the S. D. B. church at Rock River, Elder James Rogers being pastor at that time. She was married to C. A. Ogden in 1870. They lived at Rock River a number of years, and came to this place sixteen years ago, where they have since resided. She united with the S. D. B church here about seventeen years ago, where she was ever a devoted faithful member. In her home she was a kind and loving wife and mother. She leaves a husband, three sons, three daughters and a wide circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Apr. 21, 1927, p 1. Gilbert H. Johnson, son of Thomas and Anna Tanner Johnson, was born in Berlin, Wis., April 21, 1849, and died at his home in Farina, Ill., April 6, 1927, within fifteen days of his seventy-eighth birthday. Of the nine children which comprised his father's family, only one, Mrs. Ardelia Morton, of Blooming Prairie, Minn., survives. When about twenty-three years of age, he took up a homestead in the North Loup valley, near North Loup, Neb. Here he met Gertie Witter to whom he was married July 23, 1877. In 1881 they moved to Nortonville, Kans., where they resided on a farm for twenty years. Upon selling the farm, they moved to Gentry, Ark., thence to Milton and Milton Junction, the past seven years being spent in Farina, Ill. On his mother's side, Mr. Johnson was of good old Seventh Day stock, a descendant of Deacon John Tanner, a goldsmith who prepared the Tables of the Law, which hung above the pulpit in the historic Newport, R. I., Seventh Day Baptist church. It is reported that when a British officer would have stabled his horses in the building, the discovery of these Tables of the Law saved this building from the desecration to which the other churches were subjected. While at North Loup, Mr. Johnson was converted at a revival meeting conducted by Rev. C. M. Lewis and was baptized by Elder Oscar Babcock, pastor of the church at that place. He was in turn a loyal member of the churches at Nortonville, Gentry, Milton, Milton Junction, and at the time of his death a member of the church at Farina, which church was organized by the man under whom he was converted. He is survived by his wife, one sister and numerous nephews and nieces. He had no children. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 3, 1927, p 1. Jennie Bond was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, near Uniontown, January 21, 1833. She was the second daughter of Jonathan and Mary French Bond. When about thirteen years of age she came with her father's family to Wisconsin where they settled on a farm near Milton. Here with her brothers and sisters she attended the public schools for a time, then spent several terms as a student in the old Milton Academy and in the college building till she had covered the studies of the teacher's course. Then she began teaching in the public and private schools of the county. After several years of alternate teaching and studying in Milton college she was called to be assistant teacher in English and mathematics in Milton College and she continued in that work for seventeen years. This work she enjoyed very much and has often spoken of how greatly she appreciated the opportunity of association with the teachers and students of that time. On September 17, 1885, Miss Bond was married to Rev. J. W. Morton. Their home for five years was in Chicago where Mr. Morton was pastor of the Seventh Day Baptist church and a missionary of the Northwestern Association. After this they went to the church of North Loup, Nebraska, and he continued his work there until his death in 1893. These years were full of blessed memories. After Mr. Morton's death, Mrs. Morton returned to her old home in Milton where she has since lived until she passed away on February 22, 1927. Mrs. Morton became a member of the Milton Seventh Day Baptist church at North Loup. For thirty-one years she was a member of the Woman's Board. She lived a long and useful life. The funeral service was conducted jointly with that of her sister, Mrs. James Dennett on Friday afternoon, February 25, 1927. Pastor James L. Skaggs was in charge of the service. A mixed quartette sang two selections. President A. E. Whitford spoke in appreciation of her seventeen years of service as an instructor in connection with the college. Interment was made in the Milton cemetery. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Sep. 30, 1920, p 1. James Johnston Dennett was born in Brampton, Lower Canada, July 18. 1836. His father was Jeremiah Dennett, a native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and was of English descent. His mother was Mary Johnston, a native of Glasgow, Scotland. After the marriage of his parents, they moved to Canada and lived there several years. In 1844 they moved to Wisconsin and settled on a farm in Milton township, Rock County, later owned by James. The father died in 1863 and the mother in 1889. James has two brothers, George of Milton Junction and John S. of Janesville. Two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Zook and Mrs. Mary E. Blanchard, have passed away, the former in 1886, the later in 1894. On October 3, 1866 Mr. Dennett was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Bond of Milton, who survives him. One child, a son, was born to them who lived to the age of 28 years, and died in Milwaukee while teaching there, February 2, 1896. The death of this son was a crushing blow to his parents as he was a dutiful and loving son. Soon after his death, the father sold his farm and moved to Milton. In 1876, during a revival in the Seventh-day Baptist church conducted by Elder Elston M. Dunn in Milton, Mr. Dennett was converted and joined that church after baptism by Rev William C. Whitford. He was always a loyal member and a regular attendant of the appointments of the church so long as his health permitted. Mr. Dennett actively participated in the civic affairs of his community. For five years he served on the board of supervisors of the township. For years he was a prominent promoter of the farmer's organization of his community. He was deeply interested in education. He was always a loyal supporter of Milton College. The community has lost a valued citizen, his neighbors a genial true friend, the church a loyal member and his wife a kind Christian husband. He died on September 24, 1920, aged 84 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Memorial services were held at his late home on Sunday afternoon, September 26, conducted by his pastor, Henry N. Jordan. A male quartet from the college, Prof. W. D. Burdick, Floyd Ferrill, Prof. L. H. Stringer and Prof A. E. Whitford sang two hymns of comfort, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "The Beautiful Land." Interment was in the village cemetery at Milton. "The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 3, 1927, p 1. Fannie Bond Dennett passed away at her home in Milton last Thursday morning. Had she lived until April she would have been eighty-seven years of age. She was quite active for an elderly woman until July 1924, when she fell and broke her hip. Since that time she has been closely confined to her home. She was a daughter of Jonathan and Mary French Bond and was born near Uniontown, Pennsylvania, April 24, 1840. She came with the family to Wisconsin when about six years of age and spent eighty years in the vicinity of Milton She was married to James Dennett October 3, 1866. One son, Carlton B. was born to them in 1867. He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 2, 1896. Mr. Dennett died September 23, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Dennett lived on a farm near Milton until 1892, when they moved into the village. Mrs. Dennett received her higher education in Milton Academy and she taught school several years before her marriage. At the age of sixteen years she became a member of the Milton S. D. B. church, and lived in that fellowship until her death. She was a member of the W. C. T. U. She had a deep interest in Milton College and for several years she has kept a student in her home. Many students could testify to her kindly helpful interest. Her funeral service was held jointly with that of her sister, Mrs. Jane Bond Morton on Friday afternoon, February 25, 1927, at the Milton S. D. B. church. The service was conducted by Pastor James L. Skaggs. President A. E. Whitford paid beautiful tribute to the memory of these sisters. A mixed quartette sang two selections. Interment was made in the Milton Cemetery. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Milton Junction Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, June 10, 1943, p 2. Funeral services for Durwood E. Coon, who died Oct. 29th, were held at 3:00 p.m. Oct. 31st in the home in Milton. Dr. Edwin Shaw was assisted in the service by Rev. Willard D. Burdick. K. A. Babcock, Edward Rood, Robert Randolph and Sherrill Rasmussen gave the song service. Mrs. D. E. Coon, Mrs. Henry Babcock and Mrs. Glyde Tuttle accompanied the body to New Auburn [WI] where Rev. Burchard Loofbourrow and Mrs. Minnie Churchward of Chetek conducted the last rites in the S. D. B. church. Douglas North sang "He Knows the Way" and "When I Loon in My Dear Saviour's Face." Burial was at New Auburn, pallbearers being Arthur North, Ray North, Everone Churchward, Alton Churchward, Claude Haskins and Francis Ling. At the service Oct. 31st, Dr. Shaw said: "There is something about the passing away of Brother Coon that takes me back to those early days when we were boys in Minnesota. I am thinking of Durwood's father and mother and Willard's, (Rev. Burdick's) father and mother, and my father and mother, and scores of other young fathers and mothers, who as newly married couples here in southern Wisconsin, went out by themselves with little of earthly goods, but with hope and courage - went out beyond the Mississippi river into the great unoccupied lands of southern Minnesota, there to seek out and build up homes for themselves. They settled mainly in three groups: one in Freeborn; one in the region of what is now Dodge Center and one in Sibley county, at Transit Glencoe, and New Auburn, west of Minneapolis. "Those movements were made mostly between 1861 and 1871, and during this decade these young married people joined with other likeminded pioneers in the hard tasks of subduing the land. Life was a continued struggle, a contest with the forces of nature. The tough sod of the prairie had to be broken up, pulverized and made mellow for raising crops; the blizzards and cold of winter had to be faced with piles of stove wood hauled sometimes for many miles; log houses had to be plastered, and banked with dirt or straw to the eaves. Wells had to be dug and barns to be built, and there were grasshoppers and chinch bugs, and there were hail storms and tornadoes and early frosts. It seemed as though nature was just determined not to submit to the control of man; but at length during these ten to twenty years it did yield, and man became in a way the master. "It was during this period that Durwood Eugene was born, Dec. 7, 1866, nearly 76 years ago, the son of George and Marion Colgrove Coon, on a farm near the village of New Auburn, and here his boyhood days were spent. Those early pioneer times developed a spirit of sternness, of conscientious convictions. Often there was no time for argument, more often no one with whom to argue, for the farms were large, and there were few new neighbors. People had to be independent and self-reliant, and do their own work and do their own thinking and make their own decisions. "The Coon home was a Christian home, and it was into this surrounding environment that Durwood came, in which he grew up, and like which he became. As a young man he made quite a public profession of religion, was baptized, and became a member of the New Auburn, Minn., Seventh Day Baptist church. In time, that church ceased to exist and Durwood identified himself officially with the Wisconsin New Auburn church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. "Two sisters were born at New Auburn, both of whom survive: Nellie, now Mrs. Byron E. Coon, of Milton, and Minnie, Mrs. Geo. Truman of Weyerhaeuser. One brother and three sisters died in infancy. "Durwood was married on Aug. 29, 1889 to Nettie Hall, of Stewart, Minn., and resided on a farm near New Auburn until 1909, when they moved to New Auburn, Wis. By this time four children had come to their home: Maude, Luella, Claudie and Martha. "They were farmers until they moved to Milton in 1920. Then Mr. Coon worked in the hardware store with W. J. Saunders in the metal roofing and furnace business until about ten years ago. "He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, a loyal citizen, a helpful neighbor and a Christian gentleman. "Claude became one of the many victims of the influenza epidemic of the World War in 1918, and died in the service of his country at Camp Grant." Mrs. Coon and daughters, Mrs. Henry Babcock of Milton, Mrs. Beryl Whitford of Milton Junction and Mrs. Glyde Tuttle of Geneva, Ill., survive. There are eleven grandchildren; one, Leonard Babcock, being in the U. S. Navy; and seven great grandchildren. "The Milton Junction Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 21, 1946, p 1. Mrs. Durwood Coon, a resident of Milton since 1920, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glyde Tuttle, Beloit. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Phelps funeral home with Rev. Willard D. Burdick and Rev. Orville W. Babcock officiating. Friday morning members of the family will accompany the body to New Auburn where another service will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the S.D.B. church where she was a member. Nettie Irene, youngest daughter of Mitchell and Sylvia Root Sanders, was born Feb. 20, 1870, in Bismarck township near New Auburn, Minn. Her parents died when she was very young and when she was three years old, she and her brother Otto were adopted by Andrew J. and Martha Gardner Hall. When she was 20 she was baptized and joined the Seventh Day Baptist church at New Auburn, Minn., transferring to the church of like faith at New Auburn, Wis., after moving there in 1909. On Aug. 29, 1889, she married Durwood Eugene Coon who died Oct. 29, 1942. They had four children: Mrs. Henry Babcock of Milton, Mrs. Beryl Whitford of Milton Junction and Mrs. Tuttle of Beloit who survive, and Claude Coon who died in 1918. Other survivors include her brother, Otto, in Portland, Ore., eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Mrs. Coon was a member of the W.C.T.U. at Milton Junction. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders