"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 21, No 24, p 95, June 15, 1865. In Richardson Co., Nebraska, April 5th, 1865, after a lingering illness, Clarinda Maxson, daughter of Jonathan and Christena Maxson, aged 13 years, 6 months, and 9 days. Sister Clarinda embraced religion in July, 1863, and was baptized by Eld. Thos. E. Babcock, in Long Branch, while on his mission West. She united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of that place, where she remained a faithful member till she slept in Christ, to rest with God. E. L. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 2, p 5, Jan. 13, 1881. At Lost Creek, W. Va., Oct. 31st, 1880, Sarah Bond, aged 88 years, 9 months, and 11 days. She was born in Harrison county, Va., and married Bro. Abel Bond, of Cecil county, Md. They lived very happily at Lost Creek, entertained a great many friends, and raised a large family, one of whom, Eld. Richard C. Bond, of Wisconsin, was a very acceptable minister in Virginia. They were both converted under the labors of Eld. A. R. Wells, and baptized and joined the Lost Creek Church. In 1845 they moved to Milton, Wis., and both continued members of that church till death. After her husband's death in 1865, Sister Bond lived at Milton with her children, till about two years ago she returned to her family home in Virginia, and lived here and finally died at her son's, William P. Bond, in whose house also her husband died. Her sickness was short and her sufferings great, but she desired to go and be at rest with her Savior. L. R. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 5, p 8, Feb. 3, 1881. In Lima, Rock Co., Wis., Jan. 19th, 1881, of chronic diarrhea, Mr. Paul Stillman, aged about 51 years. He was captain in the late war, has held some of the highest offices in his town for years, and was generally respected and looked up to. He leaves a widowed mother, brothers, and sisters, and many relatives and friends to lament his loss. N. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 9, p 8, Mar. 3, 1881. At Albion, Wis., Feb. 23d, 1881, Horace Bliven, aged 62 years. He came to Wisconsin in 1839, from Alfred, his native town, and settled at Milton. He was a boy underage, but was employed by Joseph Goodrich. He was a candidate at the first baptism of Seventh-day people in Wisconsin. He assisted in making benches for the first Seventh-day Baptist meeting held in Wisconsin; was baptized in Goodrich Lake by Elder Daniel Babcock, in 1841, and was one of the charter members of the Milton Church. By industry and economy he saved means to purchase a farm, and settled in Albion in 1843, where he has since resided. He was also a charter member of the Albion Church. He was married in 1843 to Charlotte Clement, who died two years ago. He leaves a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters, all of whom were present at his funeral, save the youngest daughter, who resides in New England. He was industrious, peaceable, benevolent, and honest; was one of the six or seven most liberal in support of the Academy. He was always a poor people's friend. The respect in which he was held was manifest in the large number who attended his funeral. A. R. C. Note: The author was most likely Rev. Amos Russell Cornwall 1829-1893 who was for many years the principal of Albion Academy. Note: From other records, it appears that Horace was born in Westerly, RI, not Alfred, NY. Note: The Milton SDB Church records indicate that Horace was a charter member in 1840, so the 1841 baptism date above may be in error. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 19, p 5, May 12, 1881. In Lima, Rock Co., Wis., April 29th, 1881, of cancer, Mrs. Emma A., widow of Rev. O. P. Hull, aged 64 years, lacking 4 days. She was a daughter of Mahlon and Elizabeth Davis, who lived in Almond, N, Y., at the time of her marriage, aged 20. She was born in Cumberland county, N. J. She professed faith in Christ in early life, and, with her mother, kept the Sabbath, while her father and most of the other members of the family did not. Soon after her marriage she removed with her husband to Lewistown, Fulton Co., Ill., and afterwards to Wisconsin, where he labored, as pastor in the church at Albion, Walworth, and Milton. They then went to Alden, Minn., and located a claim for a home. Soon after this, Bro. Hull was stricken down by death. Thus she shared in his labors and trials for twenty-five years or more. After her husband's death, she remained with the younger portion of her family upon the homestead, proved her claim, and surmounted all difficulties of building up a home in a new country. About five years ago, the tumor which caused her death, made its appearance and gradually consumed her life powers. She leaves three sons and a daughter and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her last two years were spent with her daughter, who, with her husband, ministered to her as only a loving daughter could. Her remains were interred in the Albion cemetery beside those of her husband. She bore her sufferings with remarkable patience, submissively praying and longing for her release; and died, as she lived, trusting in Christ with unwavering faith. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." N. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 27, p 5, July 7, 1881. In Milton, Wis., June 21st, 1881, Mrs. Nancy Maryott, widow of Nathan Maryott, deceased, in the 82d year of her age. She had been in feeble health for some time, but able at this time to sit up to the table and eat. After sitting awhile, her daughter asked her if she did not think she had better lie down again, and with her daughter's help she walked to the bed, lay down and died instantly. Sister Maryott was a member of the Rock River Church at the time of her death. She experienced religion when twenty-two years of age, and joined the church in Brookfield, N. Y. She moved to Independence in 1824, and joined there, and later moved to Wisconsin and united with the Rock River Church, of which she remained a consistent member. J. C. R. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 27, p 5, July 7, 1881. Of pneumonia, June 3d, 1881, Mr. Oliver M. Crandall, in the 71st year of his age. He was born in Montville, New London Co., Conn. When a young man, he moved to Alfred, and united with the First Alfred Seventh-day Baptist Church. In 1840, he moved to Wisconsin, where he spent the remainder of his days. For years, he seemed to be ripening in grace, and died triumphing in hope. The following, clipped from the Janesville Gazette, expresses the opinion of the writer: "Again death has been among us, and since our last writing has taken from our midst one of our oldest and most respected citizens, in the person of Mr. Oliver M. Crandall, who died at his home one mile north of this village [Milton Junction] on Friday night at 11 o'clock, of pneumonia, at the ripe age of 70 years, although he appeared in health at least ten years younger. Uncle Oliver, as he was familiarly called, was one of the early settlers of this community, and few men indeed have lived and died in our midst more loved and respected in life and lamented in death than he. He was for some years connected with the mail service in the capacity of transfer agent of this station, where he won encomium from all. For three years past he has resided upon his farm. His funeral was attended at the Seventh-day Baptist church on Sunday last by perhaps the largest audience yet assembled there on such an occasion." N. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Seventh Day Baptist Register", Vol 1, No 43, p 171, Dec. 25, 1840. George S. Coon, formerly of Alfred, Allegany co., N. Y., is no more. He died at his residence in this vicinity (Milton, Rock co., Wisconsin) Nov. 24th, in the 47th year of his age, of the dropsy of the heart. He was a worthy member of the S. D. B. Church, and has left a numerous family to mourn their loss. As a Christian he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. As an industrious mechanic his loss will be sensibly felt by the pioneers of this new settlement. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 8, No 41, p 163, Mar. 25, 1852. In Milton, Rock Co., Wis., on the 27th April, 1851, Electa Coon, widow of George S. Coon, in the 54th year of her age. Sister Coon made a profession of religion in early life, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Berlin, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. After a number of years she removed from thence to Milton, Rock Co., where she died as she lived, cheerful and happy, in the hope of a blessed immortality. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 3, p 11, Jan. 21, 1864. In Milton, Wis., Dec. 24th, 1863, of consumption, Susan Pierce, only daughter of James and Olive Pierce, aged 14 years. The deceased experienced religion one year ago, during the revival with the Rock River Church, and was a worthy member of that church at her death. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 3, p 11, Jan. 21, 1864. In Milton, Wis., Dec. 14th, 1863, of consumption, James McHenry Chase, aged 19 years. The deceased was a member of Company E., of the 38th Iowa Regiment of Volunteers. He took part in the siege of Vicksburg, but was soon laid up with erysipelas in his feet. He went with his regiment to New Orleans, where he obtained a furlough, and came home. His disease soon ran into consumption, which terminated his life. A short time before his death, he enlisted under the banner of the cross, and died in the triumphs of faith, shouting victory as he went. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 3, p 11, Jan. 21, 1864. In Milton, Wis., Dec. 3d, 1863, Ruth Austin, aged 60 years. The deceased made a profession of religion in early life, and at her death was a member of the Rock River Church. She had been a great sufferer for many years, and bore with patience her sufferings to the last, her only fear being, that this grace should become exhausted. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Here is this Williams/Davis Family. Regards, David Heiden 1) 1 Joseph DAVIS Jr., 3735, M, (18) 106, (18) 106 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 27 Aug 1760 Birth Place: Westerly, Washington Co., RI Father: Rev. Joseph DAVIS Sr., 3937, M, (17) 212, (17) 212 (~1726-1753) Mother: Mary BABCOCK, 3938, F, (17) 213, (17) 213 (1730-) Spouse: Barbara Susan BURDICK, 5142, F, (18) 107, (18) 107 Birth Date: abt 1758 Father: Robert BURDICK III, 3725, M, (17) 210, (17) 214, (17) 210, (17) 214 (~1701-) Mother: Susannah CLARKE, 3726, F, (17) 211, (17) 215, (17) 211, (17) 215 (1711-) Children: Zilpah, 3510, F (1778-1837) Bathsheba, 3878, F (1783-1848) (2) 1.1 Zilpah DAVIS, 3510, F, (19) 53, (19) 53 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 17 Jan 1778 Birth Place: Prob. Kingston, Washington Co., RI Death Date: 17 Jan 1837, age: 59 Death Place: Verona, Oneida Co., NY Burial Place: Happy Valley Cem., Verona Twp, Oneida Co., NY Spouse: Robert WILLIAMS, 952, M, (19) 52, (19) 52 Birth Date: 11 Jul 1775 Birth Place: Prob. Kingston, Washington Co., RI Death Date: 28 Jan 1867, age: 91 Death Place: Verona, Oneida Co., NY Burial Place: Happy Valley Cem., Verona Twp, Oneida Co., NY Father: Capt. Daniel WILLIAMS, 851, M, (18) 104, (18) 104 (1744-1839) Mother: Amy Susan BURDICK, 852, F, (18) 105, (18) 105 (1746-1832) Was one of the founders of the SDB Church in Verona, Oneida Co., NY "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 8, p 31, Feb. 21, 1867. In Verona, N. Y., Jan. 28th, 1867, Robert Williams, aged 91 years, 6 months, and 17 days. The subject of this notice was among the first settlers of Verona. He was a worthy member of the First Seventh-day Baptist Church in this town, and died in good hope of eternal life. Marr Date: 1796 Children: Joseph Davis, 953, M (1798-1866) Barbara, 955, F (1803-1868) Basheba M., 3743, F (1811-1889) Robert Davis, 38, M (1807-1883) Martha, 957, F (1813-1877) Susan, 961, F (1815-1906) Arnold, 965, M (1817-1827) Zilpha Ann, 963, F (1820-1908) Amy, 959, F (3) 1.1.1 Joseph Davis WILLIAMS, 953, M, (20) 52.1, (20) 52.1 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 23 Dec 1798 Birth Place: Pickney, Lewis Co., NY Death Date: 14 Oct 1866, age: 67 Burial Date: 16 Oct 1866 Burial Place: SDB Burying Ground, Watson Twp., Lewis, NY Spouse: Margaret SAUNDERS, 954, F, (20) 840.8b.8.5.1.1, (20) 840.8b.8.5.1.1 Birth Date: 23 Apr 1803 Birth Place: Westerly, Washington Co., RI Death Date: 7 Mar 1862, age: 58 Burial Place: SDB Burying Ground, Watson Twp., Lewis, NY Father: Roswell SAUNDERS, 3884, M, (18) 1704.7.3.1.4, (18) 1704.7.3.1.4 (1768-1839) Mother: Mary BURDICK, 3885, F, (19) 840.8b.8.5.1, (19) 840.8b.8.5.1 (1771-1850) Marr Date: 20 Feb 1820 Marr Place: Pickney, Lewis Co., NY Children: Amos, 1084, M (1833-1893) Malinda, 1085, F (1825-1856) Leland K., 1087, M (1840-1918) Joseph J., 1089, M (1838-1870) John, 881, M (1827-1915) Roswell, 33425, M (1829-) (3) 1.1.2 Barbara WILLIAMS, 955, F, (20) 52.2, (20) 52.2 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 1803 Death Date: 21 May 1868, age: 65 Spouse: Robert Nehemiah MUMFORD, 956, M Children: Abram, 1077, M (1826-) Sarah Ann, 1078, F Amy Susan, 1079, F (1830-1906) Robert Nehemiah, 1080, M Hannah, 1082, F Deborah, 1083, F (3) 1.1.3 Basheba M. WILLIAMS, 3743, F, (20) 52.3, (20) 52.3 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 11 Jan 1811 Birth Place: Verona,. Oneida Co., NY Death Date: 4 Feb 1889, age: 78 Death Place: Lowville, Lewis Co., NY Burial Place: SDB Cem., Lewis Co., NY "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 45, No 9, p 144, Feb. 28, 1889. Spouse: Joseph B. DAVIS, 3744, M, (20) 420.7b.1.5.4, (20) 420.7b.1.5.4 Birth Date: 4 May 1804 Birth Place: Verona,. Oneida Co., NY Death Date: 11 Sep 1866, age: 62 Death Place: Lowville, Lewis Co., NY Father: Benjamin DAVIS, 3879, M, (20) 424a.3.4a.3.8, (20) 424a.3.4a.3.8 (~1772-1854) Mother: Lydia BURDICK, 4006, F, (19) 420.7b.1.5, (19) 420.7b.1.5 (~1780-1811) Marr Date: 1827 Children: Francis, 3745, F Benjamin, 3746, M DeRomo, 3747, F (1829-1870) Harriet, 3749, F (1833-1892) James, 3907, M (1843-1918) J. Franklin, 3909, M (~1843-1893) Edmund, 33440, M William, 33441, M (3) 1.1.4 Robert Davis WILLIAMS, 38, M, (20) 26, (20) 26 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 1807 Birth Place: Darien, Genesse Co., NY Death Date: 9 Nov 1883, age: 76 Death Place: Wells, Faribault Co., MN Burial Place: Wells, Faribault Co., MN "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 39, No 47, p 8, Nov. 22, 1883. In Wells, Faribault, Co., Minn., at the house of his son-in-law, F. B. Robbins, Nov. 9, 1883, of dropsy, Robert D. Williams, in his 76th year. The subject of this sketch lived the most of his years in Verona, Oneida Co., N. Y., and was a member of the First Verona Seventh day Baptist Church at his death. He died a Christian and has entered into the rest of the people of God. Funeral services conducted by the writer, Sabbath-day, Nov. 10th; sermon from 1 Cor. 15: 55. O. U. W. Listed in the 1870 Federal Census as Boat Builder. Database: New York Census, 1790-1890 Combined Matches: 3 Year Surname Given Name (s) County State Page Township or Other Info Record Type Database ID# 1850 WILLIAMS ROBERT D. Albany County NY 052 Albany 1st Ward Federal Population Schedule NY 1850 Federal Census Index NYS6a3193107 1860 WILLIAMS ROBERT D. Lewis County NY 012 Watson Federal Population Schedule NY 1860 Federal Census Index NY295213567 1850 WILLIAMS ROBERT D. Oneida County NY 156 Verona Federal Population Schedule NY 1850 Federal Census Index NYS6a3193108 Spouse: Harriett CHESEBROUGH, 39, F, (20) 27, (20) 27 Birth Date: abt 1814 Death Date: 7 Jul 1846, age: 32 Death Place: Verona, Oneida Co, NY Burial Place: Happy Valley Cem., Verona Twp, Oneida Co., NY Father: ____ CHESEBROUGH, 3517, M, (19) 54, (19) 54 Mother: ____ ____, 3518, F, (19) 55, (19) 55 ³In Verona, N. Y., on the 7th inst., of consumption, in peace and hope of a glorious immortality, Mrs. Harriet Williams, wife of Robert Williams, in the 32nd year of her age. Also, in the same place , on the 21st inst., her daughter, Harriet Louisa, aged 10 months.² (The Sabbath Recorder, 30 Jul 1846) Children: Robert Arnold, 3525, M (~1838-1876) Sarah (Lizzie) Elizabeth, 906, F (~1840-) Charlotte, 904, F (~1842-) Lois Cedelia, 32, F (1843-1919) Harriett Elizabeth, 3519, F (1845-1846) (3) 1.1.5 Martha WILLIAMS, 957, F, (20) 52.5, (20) 52.5 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 1813 Death Date: 7 Jun 1877, age: 64 Burial Place: Bourne Rd. Cem., Verona, Oneida Co., NY Spouse: Jasiel LAWRENCE, 958, M Birth Date: 1807 Father: Jaisel LAWRENCE, 43266, M Mother: Keron ____, 43267, F Children: Amelia, 3740, F Zilpha, 875, F (3) 1.1.6 Susan WILLIAMS, 961, F, (20) 52.6, (20) 52.6 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 22 Aug 1815 Birth Place: Verona, Oneida Co., NY Death Date: 1 Oct 1906, age: 91 Death Place: Lee, Oneida Co., NY "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 39, p 621, Sep. 24, 1906 Susan Williams Davis, daughter of Robert Williams, was born Aug. 22, 1815, and died at the home of her son near Lee Centre, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1906. She was married to William Davis December, 1838, with whom she lived happily for over fifty years. To this union six sons were born, one died in infancy, one in early manhood, and four still survive her - Robert, Mortimer, Henry, and David our much beloved Missionary at Shanghai, China. In early life she gave her heart to Christ and united with the First Verona Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which she continued to be an earnest and faithful member. She dearly loved the church and the church people, and none were more faithful to the church appointments than was she so long as her health permitted. During the last few months of her life, her mind was gradually failing, as was her strength, but her spiritual vision never dimmed. Throughout life's varied changes, she bore its trials, crosses, sorrows, afflictions with Christian fortitude, and gradually ripened in the sunshine of God's love, just as the shock of corn in its season. The funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Episcopal Church at New London, N. Y., by Pastor Davis, who spoke from Job 5: 26. A. L. D. Spouse: William DAVIS, 962, M, (20) 420.7b.1.5.7, (20) 420.7b.1.5.7 Birth Date: 1 Dec 1810 Birth Place: Bridgewater, Oneida Co., NY Death Date: 29 Oct 1900, age: 89 Death Place: Lee, Oneida Co., NY Burial Place: Rathsbunville, Onieda Co., NY Father: Benjamin DAVIS, 3879, M, (20) 424a.3.4a.3.8, (20) 424a.3.4a.3.8 (~1772-1854) Mother: Lydia BURDICK, 4006, F, (19) 420.7b.1.5, (19) 420.7b.1.5 (~1780-1811) "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 56, No 47, p 750, Nov. 19, 1900. At his home, near New London, N. Y., Oct. 19, 1900, William Davis, seventh son of Benjamin and Lydia Burdick Davis, in the 90th year of his age. He was born in Bridgewater, N. Y., Dec. 1, 1810. Dec. 14, 1837, he united in marriage with Susan Williams of Verona. Most of their lives have been spent in Oneida Co., N. Y. To them were born six sons, four of whom are now living. Bro. Davis was an industrious man, and faithful husband and father. He remembered well the founding of the city of Rome, N. Y., and the beginning of work on the Erie Canal. He was converted at the age of ten years and united with the First Verona Seventh-day Baptist church, which fellowship he held at the time of his death. Though quiet in nature, he did much for the cause of God here. He leaves, to mourn his loss, his devoted wife and four sons, one of whom is D. H., of Shanghai, China. Funeral services were held at the First Verona church, Nov. 1, 1900, conducted by the pastor. Text, 2 Tim, 4: 7, 8. "I have fought a good fight." G. W. L. Marr Date: 14 Dec 1837 Marr Place: Verona, Oneida Co., NY Children: ____, 18883, M (1846-1846) Charles Mortimer, 3918, M (1848-1932) William Spicer, 18878, M (1840-1865) Robert Williams, 18880, M (1842-) David Herbert, 18881, M (1844-1915) Henry Eugene, 18884, M (1856-1920) (3) 1.1.7 Arnold WILLIAMS, 965, M, (20) 52.7, (20) 52.7 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 1817 Death Date: 8 Sep 1827, age: 10 Death Place: Oneida Co, NY Burial Place: Happy Valley Cem., Verona, Oneida Co., NY No Children (3) 1.1.8 Zilpha Ann WILLIAMS, 963, F, (20) 52.8, (20) 52.8 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 7 Sep 1820 Birth Place: Verona, Oneida Co., NY Death Date: 5 Oct 1908, age: 88 Death Place: North Loup, Valley Co., NE Burial Place: Hillside Cem., North Loup, Valley Co., NE   "The Loyalist"; North Loup, Nebraska; Friday, October 9, 1908, p 1.   Mrs. Zilpha Davis was born at Verona, New York, September 7, 1820, and died at the home of her only son, H. E. Davis, Monday morning, October 5, 1908 - thus she was a little over 88 years of age at the time of her death.   In 1847 she was married to George W. Davis.   Their home for some time was at Watson, N. Y.   From there she with her husband moved to Minnesota, and later to this place, where Mr. Davis died twenty-seven years ago.   For nineteen years, Aunt Zilpha, as she was called, has been totally blind, but she bore her trouble with Christian grace, knowing that "He doeth all things well."   Her maiden name was Williams and she was of the sixth generation of the descendents of Roger Williams.   Funeral services were held from the S. D. B. church, Tuesday forenoon conducted by her pastor, Geo. B. Shaw assisted by Rev. Oscar Babcock.      Spouse: George West DAVIS, 964, M, (21) 424a.3.4a.3.8b.11, (21) 424a.3.4a.3.8b.11 Burial Date: 3 Aug 1882 Burial Place: North Loup, Valley Co., NE Birth Date: 27 Feb 1815 Birth Place: RI Death Date: 1882, age: 66 Death Place: Hillside Cem., North Loup, Valley Co., NE Father: Benjamin DAVIS, 3879, M, (20) 424a.3.4a.3.8, (20) 424a.3.4a.3.8 (~1772-1854) Mother: Sally BURDICK, 18761, F "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 37, No 28, p 8, July 14, 1881. Near North Loup, Neb., July 3d, 1881, of dropsy, George W. Davis, in the 67th year of his age. Bro. Davis experienced a change of heart when he was about eighteen years of age, and was baptized by Eld. Alexander Campbell, and united with the First Verona (N. Y.) Seventh day Baptist Church, and since that time he has striven to walk in the truth. Toward the close of his life he seemed to ripen up for glory, and we trust that he has entered into rest. G. J. C. Marr Date: 1847 Marr Place: NY State Children: Harrison Edgar, 3920, M (1855-1917) ____, 49196, M (3) 1.1.9 Amy WILLIAMS, 959, F, (20) 52.9, (20) 52.9 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Spouse: Robert CLARKE, 960, M Marr Date: 1831 Children: Hannah, 33431, F Zilpha, 33432, F Amy, 33433, F Wealthy, 71463, F (2) 1.2 Bathsheba DAVIS, 3878, F, (19) 106.2, (19) 106.2 ‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹‹ Birth Date: 1783 Birth Place: Prob. Kingston, Washington Co., RI Death Date: 27 Nov 1848, age: 65 Death Place: Verona,. Oneida Co., NY Burial Place: Bourne Road Cem., Higginsville, Oneida Co., NY "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 5, No 25, p 99, Dec. 7, 1848. In Verona, N. Y., November 27th, 1848, of consumption, Mrs. Bathsheba Williams, wife of Robert Williams, aged 65 years. Sister Williams was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Berlin, with which she united in early life, and from that time down to her death, (which was more than forty years,) she gave evidence that she was a true disciple of Christ, and that she has gone to reap the reward of righteous. C. C. Spouse: Robert WILLIAMS, 952, M, (19) 52, (19) 52 Birth Date: 11 Jul 1775 Birth Place: Prob. Kingston, Washington Co., RI Death Date: 28 Jan 1867, age: 91 Death Place: Verona, Oneida Co., NY Burial Place: Happy Valley Cem., Verona Twp, Oneida Co., NY Father: Capt. Daniel WILLIAMS, 851, M, (18) 104, (18) 104 (1744-1839) Mother: Amy Susan BURDICK, 852, F, (18) 105, (18) 105 (1746-1832) Was one of the founders of the SDB Church in Verona, Oneida Co., NY "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 8, p 31, Feb. 21, 1867. In Verona, N. Y., Jan. 28th, 1867, Robert Williams, aged 91 years, 6 months, and 17 days. The subject of this notice was among the first settlers of Verona. He was a worthy member of the First Seventh-day Baptist Church in this town, and died in good hope of eternal life. No Children On 12/19/05 9:10 PM, "Jon in Omaha" <cousin.connecter@cox.net> wrote: > "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 8, p 31, Feb. 21, 1867. > In Verona, N. Y., Jan. 28th, 1867, Robert Williams, aged 91 years, 6 > months, and 17 days. The subject of this notice was among the first > settlers of Verona. He was a worthy member of the First Seventh-day Baptist > Church in this town, and died in good hope of eternal life. > > "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 5, No 25, p 99, Dec. 7, 1848. > In Verona, N. Y., November 27th, 1848, of consumption, Mrs. Bathsheba > Williams, wife of Robert Williams, aged 65 years. Sister Williams was a > member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Berlin, with which she united in > early life, and from that time down to her death, (which was more than forty > years,) she gave evidence that she was a true disciple of Christ, and that > she has gone to reap the reward of righteous. C. C. > > Note: As best as I can determine, Bathsheba was Robert's second wife. His > first wife was Zilpha Davis 1778-1837. Bathsheba and Zilpha were sisters. > > They Came to Milton > http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders > > > > ==== SDB Mailing List ==== > Check out the SDB books available at Heritage Books: > http://www.heritagebooks.com/ >

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 8, p 31, Feb. 21, 1867. In Verona, N. Y., Jan. 28th, 1867, Robert Williams, aged 91 years, 6 months, and 17 days. The subject of this notice was among the first settlers of Verona. He was a worthy member of the First Seventh-day Baptist Church in this town, and died in good hope of eternal life. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 5, No 25, p 99, Dec. 7, 1848. In Verona, N. Y., November 27th, 1848, of consumption, Mrs. Bathsheba Williams, wife of Robert Williams, aged 65 years. Sister Williams was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Berlin, with which she united in early life, and from that time down to her death, (which was more than forty years,) she gave evidence that she was a true disciple of Christ, and that she has gone to reap the reward of righteous. C. C. Note: As best as I can determine, Bathsheba was Robert's second wife. His first wife was Zilpha Davis 1778-1837. Bathsheba and Zilpha were sisters. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 24, p 5, June 16, 1887. In Albion, Wis., May 4, 1887, Mr. John Stillman, aged 85 years. Bro. Stillman was born in Berlin, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., and was the son of Geo. Stillman. While young, he moved, with his father, to Alfred; experienced religion and was baptized by Eld. Satterlee, and joined the Alfred Church Dec. 21, 1821; was married to Lovina Wells, who, but a few years ago, passed over the river and there awaits his coming. In 1839, Brother Stillman, with his family, came to Wisconsin, and settled at Rock River; and, when the Milton Church was organized, became one of its constituent members. Later, when the Rock River Church was organized, he became a constituent member of that church. Since that, he removed to the vicinity of the Albion Church; and, in the spring of 1865, joined that church, of which he was a member at his death. Bro. Stillman was a man of but few words, but he faithfully maintained his profession, and filled his place with the people of God. In the latter part of his life he fell into a decline, and became entirely blind and quite deaf, yet he enjoyed visits from friends, and especially conversation upon religious subjects. His funeral was held at the Rock River church, and he was buried in the cemetery by the side of his wife. A sermon was preached by Eld. J. C. Rogers to a large assembly of relatives and friends, from 2 Cor. 5: 1. J. C. R. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 17, p 67, Apr. 25, 1867. In Albion, Wis., Jan. 4th, 1867, Lavina Stillman, wife of John Stillman, in the 68th year of her age. The deceased in quite early life sought and found the Saviour, but did not make a public profession of religion until some years later. In 1822, she put on Christ by open profession, and united with the First Alfred Church, where she remained a worthy member until the year 1839, when she with her family removed to Milton, Wis. She was among the little band who first planted the banner of the cross, amid the storms and conflicts of a frontier life in that place. When the Rock River Church was organized [in 1856], she was again among those who first covenanted together in church obligation. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Albion Church. For many years she had been an invalid, patiently awaiting the summons that should relieve her of earth's trials. On account of ill health, she was deprived of church privileges; but long a student of the Bible, and blessed with a retentive memory, she never was without the consolation of the Gospel, and finally died in the triumphs of faith, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, and rejoice in her eternal gain. B. F. R. Note: B. F. R. is most likely her son-in-law Rev. Benjamin Fox Rogers, husband of her daughter Adelia. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 26, 1925, p 1. [A tribute delivered at his funeral service by Rev. Edwin Benjamin Shaw.] Four score and almost sixteen years ago, lacking only about four years of a full century, on a farm in Madison county, New York state, near the village of Brookfield, on Aug. 27, 1829, there came into this world of time a young life, a new distinct personality, to be known as Robert Williams Brown, who in the early morning hours of March 21, 1925, passed on from his earthly home here in Milton to the great unknown eternity. When the end comes to a life so long, and in an age like these wonderful years in which we live, somehow our thoughts travel back, and we marvel at the changes which have come upon our country here and upon the world, changes in our ways of living, changes in our ways of thinking, all in the life-time of one man. Mr. Brown's father was Williams Brown, Williams being an ancestral family name. His mother's maiden name was Esther Randall. His grandfather, Asa Brown, who served in the Revolutionary War, came to Brookfield about 1799, coming from the town of Stoning, Conn., driving as we may well imagine, all the way in a wagon drawn by a yoke of oxen. Asa Brown's grandfather was John, who with two brothers had settled in their young years in Stonington. They were the sons of Thomas Brown of Lynn, Mass., and he was the grandson of Edward and Jane Leids Brown of Inkborrow, Worcestershire, England. Robert Brown was married at Brookfield, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1853, to Miss Ann Lavantia Newton, daughter of Winslow and Maria Sackett Newton. From this marriage were born four children, Charles Newton Brown of Madison, Wis.; George Williams Brown of San Diego, Calif.; Nettie Maria Brown West, of Shanghai, China, widow of William Leman West.; and Hattie Esther Brown West, Mrs. Allen B. West, of Milton Junction. In 1864 Mr. Brown sold the old homestead at Brookfield where his grandfather Asa had settled, and with his young family moved to Utica, Dane county, Wis., accompanied by his father, several other members of his father's family having already made their homes in southern Wisconsin. The wife and mother died soon after they came to Utica, Feb. 18, 1867. Mr. Brown's second wife was a cousin of his first wife. They were married at her home in Hebron, Ill., Sept. 23, 1867. Her name was Mary Amelia Tower. From this marriage three children were born, Eleanor Brown, a teacher in Northrop Collegiate, Minneapolis, Minn.; Martha Diana Brown, who has kept her father's home and tenderly cared for him in his declining years; and Robert William Brown, who as a young naturalist while on a trip collecting specimens at Sweetwater Lakes, N. D., lost his life by drowning, May 9, 1895. The mother died here in Milton May, 1893. Mr. Brown was a farmer all his life long. Dearly he loved the soil, and well he understood how to till it so it would yield, some thirty fold, some sixty fold, and often an hundred fold. His farm at Utica was for those days a model place. He sold it to go to his father-in-law's farm at Hebron, Ill., in 1879. During parts of the three following years 1880-1882, I myself was a hired man on the farm that he so recently left, and the evidences were many and on every hand of his skill and neatness, and systematic methods. Fifteen years they lived at Utica. Thirteen years they lived at Hebron, and then in 1892 they came to Milton, thirty-three years ago. Members of the Brown family at Brookfield were Baptists; but when Robert was converted and made a public profession of religion in his young manhood, he accepted the Sabbath and became a member of the Second Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist church. When he came to Wisconsin he joined the Utica Seventh Day Baptist church in 1864, where his membership remained until 1898, when he united with the Milton Seventh Day Baptist church, in the fellowship of which he has lived for twenty-seven years, a reverent worshiper, a regular attendant at its services, a faithful worker in the ranks, a loyal supporter of its activities as a Christian institution. Aside from his own children and their families, Mr. Brown had no living relatives, no nephews or nieces. There are ten grandchildren, or were before the death of Carroll West, including one adopted child, and there are five great-grandchildren. In the Brown Genealogy, published in 1907, I find recorded the names of 55 persons who were own cousins of Robert Brown on his father's side alone, and I understand that there were as many more on his mother's side of the family. He himself was the seventh of eight children. Adding these eight to the 55 would make 63 people, of which number Robert, the last living one has now passed away. I consider it a privilege, sad to be sure, but a privilege none the less, to have this opportunity of bringing a personal tribute to the memory of this highly respected and much loved friend and neighbor. My first term at district school was at Utica, and George Brown was one of the big boys and sat on the back seat. There were other big boys at that school; some of whom have passed on, and one of whom is a bearer at this service today. That was in 1870, 55 years ago this winter that I first came into contact with the Brown family. I came to know the family very well in those days, and later when the grandchildren came to Milton College a new tie was formed. And than when Mr. Brown came to Milton in 1892, and a year or so later built this house here on the hill, we lived just across the road diagonally, and for years we were neighbors, and now for nearly two years we have been next-door neighbors, back-door neighbors. I shall miss him in the garden, feeble though he became, it was his joy and comfort to get out about the yard, to dig in the dirt and supervise the boys who did his work. When we had our gardens ploughed late last fall, he was not quite content and satisfied until I had helped him hobble out so he could show me just how he wanted the work done when the man should come with team and plow. I shall miss him in the church as I have missed him these weeks when he has been too feeble to attend; but the sense of loss will be different now that I know he can be in his pew no more forever. I shall miss him in his home, there will be a loneliness, a sense of vacancy, of emptiness in that direction, toward his home from ours. And so, good bye, my aged friend, who through all the rapid changes of these almost one hundred years, has kept apace, abreast, with the progress of the times, has favored action for social welfare, for education, for the betterment and happiness of human life, whose faith in God and in man has shone undimmed through all these years. Good bye, my aged friend, good bye. Nay, rather, in the spirit let me say, Good morning, neighbor Brown, good morning. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 10, p 39, Mar 7, 1867. In Christiana, Dane Co., Wis., Feb. 18th, 1867, of pulmonary disease, Mrs. Ann L. Brown, wife of Robert W. Brown, Esq., late of Brookfield, N. Y., aged 34 years. Sister Brown made a profession of religion in March, 1853, and united with the 2d Seventh-day Baptist church of Brookfield, N. Y. In the spring of 1864, she with her family came west, and settled in Christiana [now Utica], and early united with the Seventh-day Baptist church in that place, of which she remained a worthy member until released by death. During her relation with the Church of about fourteen years, she walked with God, proving that her religion was a power of the heart, that exerted a controlling influence over her life. She possessed in rare degree those natural traits of character which, together with the graces of the Spirit, so highly adorn woman. And although she suffered some five years under the wasting influ- [remainder of obit lost when printing] They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 42, p 167, Oct. 17, 1867. In Christiana, Dane Co., Wis., at the residence of his son, R. W. Brown, Oct 5th, 1867, Williams Brown, Esq., late of Brookfield, N. Y., aged 85 years. Bro. Brown made a profession of religion more than seventy years ago, and united with the First Baptist Church of Brookfield, of which he remained a worthy member until his death. He was the last of a family of nine children, all of whom save one, attained a good old age. He leaves his children and numerous relatives and friends the satisfaction, that his is the blessedness of those that "die in the Lord," and that "he rests from his labors, and his works do follow him." J. C. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 3, p 11, Jan. 21, 1864. In Brookfield, N. Y., Dec. 24th, 1863, very suddenly, of organic disease of the heart, Mrs. Esther Brown, aged 72 years and 7 months. The deceased was an amiable Christian, and a member of the Baptist Church. A large family circle mourn her loss, and the community in which she lived, sympathize with them. But we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. J. M. T. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Jon, According to the Williams family records, her maiden name was Robinson. Regards, David Heiden On 12/16/05 3:02 PM, "Jon in Omaha" <cousin.connecter@cox.net> wrote: > "The SDB Register", Vol 4, No 10, p 39, May 3, 1843. > In Westmoreland, on the 18th inst, Br. Geo. H. Williams, aged 66. Though > somewhat deranged when first siezed, yet the last day of his life he was > rational, and gave full proof of being prepared to meet Christ in peace. He > was a member of the 1st S. D. B. Church in Verona. > > "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 26, No 42, p 167, Oct. 13, 1870. > In Westmoreland, Oneida Co., N. Y., Aug. 21st, 1870, Mercy P. Williams, > widow of Geo. H. Williams, aged 83 years and 3 months. The subject of this > notice was born in Providence, R. I. She was brought up in the observance > of the first day of the week, but embraced the Sabbath, either at marriage, > or soon after. Herself and husband were among the first settlers of that > part of Oneida county, and also among the founders of the First Verona > Church, of which she was an honored member until death. Her long life was > marked, to an unusual degree, by untiring energy, a cheerful, hopeful > disposition, and unselfish devotion to the interests of others. To the > bedside of the sick and dying, she was among the first to go, and last to > leave. Her last hours bore witness to the power of divine grace, and the > setting sun of her life went down unclouded by doubt or fear. > > Note: Does anyone have Mercy's maiden name? > > They Came to Milton > http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders > >

"The SDB Register", Vol 4, No 10, p 39, May 3, 1843. In Westmoreland, on the 18th inst, Br. Geo. H. Williams, aged 66. Though somewhat deranged when first siezed, yet the last day of his life he was rational, and gave full proof of being prepared to meet Christ in peace. He was a member of the 1st S. D. B. Church in Verona. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 26, No 42, p 167, Oct. 13, 1870. In Westmoreland, Oneida Co., N. Y., Aug. 21st, 1870, Mercy P. Williams, widow of Geo. H. Williams, aged 83 years and 3 months. The subject of this notice was born in Providence, R. I. She was brought up in the observance of the first day of the week, but embraced the Sabbath, either at marriage, or soon after. Herself and husband were among the first settlers of that part of Oneida county, and also among the founders of the First Verona Church, of which she was an honored member until death. Her long life was marked, to an unusual degree, by untiring energy, a cheerful, hopeful disposition, and unselfish devotion to the interests of others. To the bedside of the sick and dying, she was among the first to go, and last to leave. Her last hours bore witness to the power of divine grace, and the setting sun of her life went down unclouded by doubt or fear. Note: Does anyone have Mercy's maiden name? They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 17, No 42, p 167, Apr. 18, 1861. In Milton, Wis., April 2d, 1861, of consumption, Phebe Taylor, wife of Johiel Taylor, in the 53d year of her age. The deceased embraced religion in her youthful days, and united with the Second Seventh-day Baptist Church in Alfred; and recently of the Rock River Church. Sister Taylor honored her profession with a well regulated life, with consistent piety, and amiable deportment, and secured the good will and kind regard of all her extensive acquaintance; and in her last lingering and painful sickness, gave full evidence of her preparedness to join the church triumphant, whose names are written in heaven. She has left a husband, a married daughter, and numerous friends, to mourn their loss. S. Coon "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 30, No 3, p 3, Jan. 15, 1874. In North Loup, Neb., Dec 14th, 1873, of relapse of typhoid pneumonia, Jehial Taylor, in the 63d year of his age. Mr. Taylor's former residence was in Milton, Wis., where he lived for nearly 30 years. Though not an open professor of religion, he believed in Christ as the only Saviour, and during his protracted sickness he turned to Him as his refuge and support. He left a wife and many dear friends to mourn his loss. O. B. Note: Jehiel appears to have married a second time. There is a Mary E. Taylor, death date 30 Dep 1891, buried alongside him in North Loup. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 31, No 20, p 3, May 13, 1875. In Farina, Ill., April 29th, 1875, of bilious intermittent fever, Mrs. Angeline Davis Platts, wife of David R. Platts, in the 58th year of her age. The deceased was born in Clark county, Ohio; was converted in early youth, and joined the Seventh day Baptist Church at Northampton, Ohio. She was married to her bereaved companion in December, 1838, and they spent most of their wedded life in Berlin and Milton, Wis. A year ago they came from Welton, Iowa, to Farina, and two weeks ago last Sabbath they joined the church here by letter. On that occasion Sister Platts expressed herself as having spent many happy hours of late in spiritual meditation, and in communion with her Saviour. An earnest, consistent, and faithful Christian has gone to her reward. O. U. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders