"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 35, No 36, p 3, Sep. 4, 1879. In Milton, Rock Co., Wis., Aug. 8th, 1879, of consumption, M. Wells Crumb, in the 55th year of his age. Bro. Crumb was born in DeRuyter, Madison Co., N. Y., Aug. 13th, 1824. He embraced Christ as his Savior at the age of twelve years, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of that place. He removed to Milton some twenty-four years since, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of this place, taking an active and interested part in the interests of the church, where he remained a worth member until called by the Master to fields more glorious and sublime. He enjoyed much of the Master's presence through his protracted sickness. One time he said to me that he had enjoyed much, as he thought, of the Lord's presence when well and engaged in life's duties; "but O, how much more now in my sickness, of the heavenly fullness." He repeatedly said he was ready to go or stay, just as the Master willed, trusting all in Christ, through whose merits alone he hoped for eternal life at the right hand of the Father. He left a large circle of friends, as was witnessed by the congregation on the day of his burial, who gathered in testimony of their respect to him, and a devoted wife and dutiful son who constituted the pride of his life, and on whom he leaned while earth faded from his vision. V. H.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 46, No 44, p 704, Oct. 30, 1890. In Walworth, Wis., Oct. 16, 1890, of consumption, Prof. Edwin Swinney, aged 45 years, 7 months and 7 days. He was born in Shiloh, Cumberland Co., N. J., March 9, 1845, and with his parents moved to Walworth when about seven years old. At the age of 18 he professed religion, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of that place, of which he remained a faithful member till death. During the late war he served three months in the 40th Wisconsin regiment, located in Tennessee. He was a graduate from Milton College. He taught as principal in graded schools at Lawn Ridge and Harvard, Ill., Edgerton, Walworth and Fountain City, Wis., and Martinet, Cal. He was as perfect a specimen of a Christian gentleman as is often met, respected and loved by all. He leaves a widowed mother, a brother and sister, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His funeral was held in Walworth on Sabbath, the 18th, sermon by the writer, from 2 Cor. 4: 18. N. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 47, No 51, p 809, Dec. 17, 1891. Mrs. Emma Langworthy Todd, whose death is announced this week, was born in Bridgewater, N. Y., and at ten years of age removed with her father's family to Erie Co., Penn. There, at the age of fourteen, she accepted Christ as her saviour, and was baptized by Rev. Thomas B. Brown into the fellowship of the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Hayfield, Penn. She was educated at the Kingsville (Ohio) Academy, and became a teacher in that section of the country. In 1849 she was married to Eld. J. M. Todd, and came to Wisconsin, settling at Berlin, where, for nine years, she did what she could for the cause of the divine Master. When her husband accepted the call to Brookfield, N. Y., and removed there in 1858, she entered heartily into that work, doing what she could, both by precept and example, to build up the church in holiness, good works, and the truth. The song service, the Sabbath-school, the prayer-meeting, were her delight, and she labored to make them a success. She was always a helper in her husband's work. On leaving that field in 1889, she went with her husband to Nebraska, where she made her influence felt for the cause of the master. In 1890, with her husband, she came to this place, which has been one of both joy and sorrow. She was taken ill last spring, which continued up to the time of her death. Her disease was of such a nature as to cloud the mind and fill her with feelings of sorrow, I may say, despair. A few days before she died this state of mind was largely, if not entirely, removed. Her death was peaceful and calm. Eld. N. Wardner preached at her funeral from Cor. 4: 18. Now that the end has come, and this is the place of speaking, "Her husband praiseth her." Thank God for such a wife, spared for more than forty-three years. Berlin, Wis. 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. David Colgrove died at his home near Albion, Wis., on Feb. 13, 1889. He was born in DeRuyter, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1894. He even passed beyond the "fourscore years" allotted to a strong man. Psa. 90: 10. He was first married to Eunice Coon, daughter of Pardon Coon March 8, 1834 and about six or eight years ago to Mrs. Lois Coon, who still survives him. His disease was called pluro-pneumonia and was very painful at times. He was sick about a week. He was a strict Sabbath-keeper and was favorable to religion. His funeral services were held at his residence, and his remains were taken to New Auburn, Minn., for burial, by Dea. G. G. Coon, of that church, who was his son-in-law. The funeral sermon was preached from the words, "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night cometh, when no man can work." W. H. E. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 10, p 160, Mar. 10, 1892. At the home of her daughter, in Iowa, Feb. 24, 1892, Mrs. Lois Coon Colgrove. She was a daughter of Kenyon Burdick, born at Westerly, R. I., April 17, 1807. When a mere child she moved with her parents to DeRuyter, N. Y., where she was converted. At the age of 21 she was married to Luke Coon. She came with her family to Albion, Wis., June, 1849, and united with the Albion Church. Sister Coon was left a widow in Dec. 1866. After eight years of widowhood she was married to David Colgrove, who died in Feb. 1889. The funeral services were held in the church, and Pres. W. C. Whitford assisted, he being an old friend and acquaintance. E. A. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 10, p 160, Mar. 10, 1892. At Milton, Wis., Feb. 1892, of the grippe, followed by spinal meningitis, Miss Mary Luella, daughter of Mr. I. N. and Mrs. A. M. Loofboro, aged 21 years, 5 months and 22 days. The deceased came with her parents and the rest of the family from Welton, Iowa, a few years ago, to obtain the advantage afforded by Milton College. Very ambitious to excel, she had, perhaps studied beyond her strength. She was baptized when about fifteen and united with the Milton Church. Of an unusually sweet and modest disposition her death occasioned much sadness and sorrow among her relatives and many friends; but she was prepared to go. Abundant were the floral offerings furnished by the students, who turned out in a large body to attend the funeral exercises, which were conducted by her pastor, assisted by Elders Wm. C. and O. U. Whitford. She herself was a rare flower, transferred from earth to bloom in heaven. E. M. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 10, p 160, Mar. 10, 1892. Suddenly, in Monroe Co., Wis., Feb. 16, 1892, Daniel C. Burdick, aged 67 years, 7 months and 2 days. Bro. Burdick was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., July 14, 1824, moved to Walworth, Wis., and married Susan Tucker March 12, 1850. Came to Dodge Centre, Minn., in May, 1876, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church, which membership he held until death. In the spring of 1883 he moved with his family to Cartwright, Wis., thence to Vernon county, thence to Monroe county, where he died. S. R. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 10, p 160, Mar. 10, 1892. At her home, Jan. 30, 1892, of a lingering cancerous trouble of the liver, Mrs. Martha A. Thomas. She was the daughter of Isaiah Crandall, and was born at Almond, Allegany Co., N. Y., Feb 28, 1820. She was converted in early life and united with the First Alfred Church. She was married July 6, 1844, to Silas S. Thomas, of Alfred, and with her family came to Albion, Wis., in the spring of 1855, and united with the Albion Church. Possessed of great patience and meekness in suffering and in life's labors, she wrought well for the Master till called up higher. E. A. W. "The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 3, 1910, p 1. Silas Stephen Thomas was born in the state of New York, Feb. 24, 1824, and died in Milton, Feb. 28, 1910, a little over eighty-six years old. His parents were Rowland and Prudence (Potter) Thomas. His early life was spent in the vicinity of Alfred, N. Y. He was religiously brought up. but only had the advantage of a common school education. At the age of about eighteen years he was converted and joined the Seventh-day Baptist church at Alfred. In July, 1844, he was married to Martha A. Crandall and in 1855 removed with his family to Albion, Wis., uniting with the S. D. B. church there, and continuing his occupation as a farmer. Four children were born to him and his wife, two of whom survive their parents, Mrs. Mary L. Maxson, who has recently cared for her father in his old age, and Mr. Randolph B. Thomas of Milton. One of the children died in infancy and the other, deceased some time since, was the wife of L. J. Green, and mother of Mrs. DeForest Emerson, and Mr. Lewis S. Green, of Albion. In the last year of the Civil War Mr. Thomas enlisted and served in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery at Alexandria, Va., till the close of the war. He suffered no wounds in service, but by hardship and exposure his health became somewhat impaired. In 1892, Mrs. Martha Thomas died, and in 1893, Mr. Thomas removed to Milton and soon built the house which he always afterwards occupied on Madison Avenue. Mr. Thomas after coming to Milton united with the S. D. B. church in this place of which he was a member at the time of his death. In 1895 he Married Mrs. Emma Jordan, a half sister of Mrs. Maggie Brown of Milton. She was in the latter part of her life, an invalid, and died Sept. 21, 1909. Since the death of Mrs. Emma Thomas, and for nearly a year before, during her invalid state, Mrs. Mary Maxson, the surviving daughter of Mr. Thomas gave her father devoted care, looking after all the interests of the home. Mr. Thomas during the last few years was in feeble health, but his end came wholly without warning. On Monday morning he went to the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Brown, and after greeting those present in a cheerful and pleasant manner, remarking upon his activity and saying that he had not time to stay long, suddenly fell, smitten with apoplexy, and died without a murmur. Thus without a sign he was summoned from this life to that to come. But his friends knowing his preparation for the last change, can but regard the stroke, sudden as it was, as merciful and gracious. God's ways are always best. Mr. Thomas was during his active life always a regular attendant at the services of his church and devoted to its welfare. He was a man of very positive convictions and unhesitating in the statement of his views. He was a staunch advocate of prohibition and until his declining years identified with that political party. He was socially inclined and read music and always kept up his interest in public affairs. He was uncompromising in his ideas of right and was industrious and energetic in his life, having many friends and few enemies. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 10, p 160, Mar. 10, 1892. At her home in Albion, Wis., Jan. 15, 1892, Mrs. Rebecca T. Webster. Sister Webster was a daughter of Chora Mattison. She was born in Coventry, R. I., Aug. 23, 1825. She was converted in early life and baptized by Elder Tillinghast into membership with the Wood River Free Baptist Church, and was married Nov. 20, 1843, to Nicholas M. Webster. Soon after marriage she and her husband began keeping the Sabbath. The family came to Albion in Sept., 1854. Sister Webster united with the Albion Church April 11, 1863, of which she continued a most worthy member till called to the church triumphant. E. A. W.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 48, p 768, Dec. 1, 1892. At the home of his youngest son, A. Judson Davis, of Long Branch, Neb., Nov. 18, 1892, of old age, Mr. Calvin Davis, in the 85th year of his age. The deceased was born in Harrison county, Virginia (now W. Va.). At the age of 22 he was married to Lydia Maxson, daughter of Deacon Simeon Maxson. The couple then moved to Ohio and settled in Clark county, and afterward in Shelby county. September 1, 1864, they moved to Iowa and lived one winter at Welton and then moved to Tama county and lived until Sept. 10, 1867, when they moved to Long Branch, Nebraska, where Mrs. Davis died Oct. 19, 1871. Here Mr. Davis has since lived. At 22 years of age he professed faith in Christ and united with the Middle Island Seventh-day Baptist Church. When moving from one vicinity to another he usually united with the church of his faith and practice. He was a member of the Long Branch Seventh-day Baptist Church. He leaves one daughter, the wife of Elder U. M. Babcock, and five sons, of whom only the daughter and two sons, George W. and A. Judson, were permitted to be with their father in his sickness and minister to his wants. His eldest son, Jacob M., lives in the state of Washington, James B. lives at Kansas City, Mo., and Leander S., at North Loup, Nebraska. He was the last son of his father's family to die, but he leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Knight, who lives at Garwin, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. U. M. Babcock, and words of comfort were spoken from Job 19: 25. A large assembly gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to one whom they had long known and loved. Com. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 27, No 45, p 179, Nov. 2, 1871. At her residence, Long Branch, Nebraska, very suddenly, of cholera - only living about sixteen hours - Oct. 19th, 1871, Mrs. Lydia M. Davis, wife of Calvin Davis, and daughter of Dea. Simeon Maxson, aged 60 years and 2 months. She professed religion in early life, in the eighteenth year of her age, and united with the Middle Island Church, with which she lived a faithful, devoted Christian life, until she removed with her husband to Clark County, Ohio, uniting with the church at North Hampton; from thence to Shelby County, uniting with the church at Jackson; thence to Iowa, uniting with the Welton church, with which she retained her membership until death closed her useful life. She was a faithful, devoted, and affectionate wife, mother, and relative; a sincere, earnest Christian; a firm, consistent Sabbath-keeper. Thus she lived, thus she died, leaving a large circle of relatives to mourn her departure. But we do not sorrow as those who have no hope. Our loss is her infinite gain. May we meet her in the morning of the first resurrection, to live with her forever. U. M. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Carole~ You'll find two factors played important roles in SDBs' migration west. One was the availablility of cheap land in the Midwest offered by the U.S. Government in the mid-Nineteenth Century (the West as they called it then), and the other was religious bias (or some insist "persecution") of those that celebrated the Sabbath on Saturday. Originally called "Blue Laws" (laws thought to have been written on blue paper), they originated in 17th Century New England, which prohibited a variety of activites on Sunday, rendering those that observed the Sabbath on Saturday unable to conduct business for a full two days per week, putting them at great disadvantage. Research these two topics and you'll find why so many went west, and why they tended to congregate. There was much religious prejudice in 19th century America. Oddly, about three-fourths of the States have some Blue Laws still on their books. Tangentially, Blue Laws likely played an important role influencing the Framers of the Constitution, as they made attempts to halt the religious persecution that went on for 100 years prior to that historic event. Regards, Michael Burdick <--------------------------------------------> -Webmaster for the New York State Biographies Project: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nybiog/ -Webmaster for the Sauk Co. Wisconsin American History and Genealogy Project (AHGP) http://www.rootsweb.com/~wisauk2/ -Webmaster for the Sauk Co. Wisconsin Biographies Project: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiscbio/ -Webmaster for the Richland Co. Wisconsin Biographies Project: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiricbio/ -Webmaster for the Door County Wisconsin American History and Genealogy Project (AHGP) (site under construction) at http://www.rootsweb.com/~widoor/ -Moderator for the Rootsweb Burdick Seventh Day Baptist mailing list: BURDICK-SDB-L@rootsweb.com -Moderator for the Rootsweb Concannon mailing list: CONCANNON-L@rootsweb.com -Administrator of the Rootsweb Burdick Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.burdick -Administrator of the Rootsweb Hoxie Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.hoxie -Administrator of the Rootsweb Balek Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.balek -Administrator of the Rootsweb Elwood Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.elwood -Administrator of the Rootsweb Hoxsie Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.hoxsie -Administrator of the Rootsweb Concannon Message Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.concannon Burdick Family Genealogy http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=mtb090953&I11.x=23&I11.y=3 key in: mtb090956

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 34, No 14, p 3, Apr. 4, 1878. March 17th, 1878, of a disease of the heart, Mr. Shubel Fuller, of Milton, Wis., aged 58 years. The deceased left a widow and three sons. E. M. D. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 50, No 30, p 480, July 26, 1894. At Milton, Wis., July 15, 1894, after quite a long illness, Mrs. Hannah S. Fuller, widow of the late Shubael Fuller, aged 69 years, 6 months and 21 days. She leaves three sons, two brothers, a sister and other relatives to morn their loss. Deceased was a member in good standing in the Milton Seventh-day Baptist Church. E. M. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 52, No 5, p 79, Feb. 3, 1896. Mrs. A. M. Larkin Brace was born in Westerly, R. I., in 1838, and died at her home in North Loup, Neb., Jan. 11, 1896. When about fourteen years of age she was baptized and united with the Berlin church in Wisconsin. She was married to Ezra Brace in 1862. One son and two daughters are left to mourn the loss of a mother. J. H. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Lydia Crandall (b. 1814) was the daughter of Lester R. Crandall and Mary (Polly) Tracy. She married Sylvanus Aldrich in 1835, in either Montville, CT or Angelica, NY. They ultimately settled in McHenry County, Illinois after they moved to Indiana and Michigan. Their daughter Mary, my great-grandmother, was born in Kalamazoo about 1840. The Seventh Day Baptists seemed to move back and forth a lot. They seem very mobile for the time. Were there established routes, say from Montville to Angelica and back? Did they move between settlements because of their religious practices or close family relations or for business reasons? They also seemed to form settlements, rather than just generally moving westward. Was this to maintain their religious affiliations or to establish missions? If anyone can help me understand this history better, I would greatly appreciate it. Carole

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 5, p 79, Feb. 4, 1901. "Uncle" Charles Saunders was born May 2, 1816, and died Jan. 23, 1901. He was converted during the fall of 1834, and baptized by Eld. Wm. Satterlee. He united with the Seventh-day Baptist church of Berlin, N. Y., Oct. 18, 1834. He was twice married, the latter wife, Phebe Rathbun, surviving him. He died of pneumonia at the home of his son, Charles Murray Saunders, at North Stephentown. M. S.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 5, p 79, Feb. 4, 1901. John Whitford was born in Berlin, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1823, and died of pneumonia in Milton Junction, Wis., Jan. 7, 1901. Brother Whitford was one of fourteen children born to Joshua and Avis Satterlee Whitford, and a grandson of Eld. William Satterlee. He made a profession of faith in Christ, in the ordinance of baptism, administered by Eld. O. P. Hull, and united with the Albion Seventh-day Baptist church, Nov. 6, 1852. He afterwards united with the Utica Seventh-day Baptist church, of which he remained a faithful member till death. On March 8, 1855, he was married to A. Jane Burdick, a daughter of Willet Burdick. Two daughters were born to them, one of which passed on before the father to the blessed land. The widow, one daughter and several grandchildren survive him. G. J. C. "The Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Apr. 1, 1909, p 1. Ada Jane Whitford was born in Lincklaen, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1835, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John B. Crandall, in Milton Junction, March 24, 1909, at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of Willet S. and Clarissa Campbell Burdick. When she was sixteen years of age she came with her parents to Utica, Wis., and soon after taught school, teaching two terms in the vicinity of Utica. March 8, 1855, she was married to John Whitford, also a native of New York state. For the first two years of their married life their home was in Albion whence they moved to Utica. Here they lived until about sixteen years ago when they came to Milton Junction to live, to be near their two daughters who had homes here. The family circle was first broken twelve years ago in the death of her elder daughter, Mrs. May Coon. This was a shock to her from which she did not recover for some time. July 7, 1901, her husband died, after which she remained in her home alone until four years ago when she went to live with her only daughter, Mrs. John B. Crandall. Here in the course of nature relations have been reversed and the daughter, who was once the object of the mother's care and solicitude, became the one who ministered to the mother in her declining years and increasing helplessness. Mrs. Whitford was baptized early in life and united with the Utica S. D. B. church. Here she kept her membership and gave her support to the church and ladies' society until that church disbanded when she joined the Milton Junction church, in whose fellowship she died. Besides the daughter and eight grandchildren the deceased leaves three brothers, Rev. C. A. Burdick, Farina, Ill., Rev. F. O. Burdick, Boulder, Colo., and Lee Burdick, Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services were held at the late home, conducted by her pastor Rev. A. J. C. Bond. Burial in the Milton Junction cemetery. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 9, p 143, Mar. 4, 1901. In Nortonville, Kansas, on Feb. 9, 1901, David Maxson Stillman. He was born in Berlin, N. Y., August 1, 1828. Married January 1, 1856, at Farmington, Ill., to Miss Electa Saunders who, with three daughters, survive. He became a resident of Kansas in 1857. He was kind and genial, a loyal neighbor and friend. G. W. H.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 9, p 143, Mar. 4, 1901. Joel Saunders was born in Berlin, N. Y., March 1, 1814, and died near Adams Centre, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1901. He was a highly respected citizen and a long-time resident of the town of Adams. His wife died some seven years since. He had been a member of the family of his only son, Lyman, since his wife's departure. He was a Sabbath-keeping Christian, and died fully trusting in the Lord. A. B. P. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"Seventh Day Baptist Yearbook", 1885, p 5 Eld. Wm. G. Quibell died at Adams Centre, N. Y., Dec. 30, 1884, aged 78 years. When a young man he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in England, his native country. He came to the United states in 1830, and soon after settled in Jefferson county, N. Y., where he came to know God's Sabbath, which he heartily embraced, and ever after conscientiously observed. He also accepted gospel baptism, which was administered by Eld. Wm. Green. He was ordained to the ministry about forty years ago. His ministerial labors were in the churches of Watson, Hounsfield, Second Verona and Adams. He had clear ideas and was gifted in exhortation. For many years he was crippled with rheumatism, which laid him aside from the ministry, and subjected him, at times, to great suffering, which he endured with commendable fortitude. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 9, p 143, Mar. 4, 1901. Eliza Ann Greene, widow of the late Eld. Wm. G. Quibel, was born July 19, 1815, and died at Adams Centre, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1901. Mrs. Quibel was an intelligent, genial, companionable woman, one whose society was highly prized by her acquaintances. Her hand was always ready to assist in any good work, and many a one has had occasion to bless her for her kindly ministrations. She loved the church and its services, and was seldom absent from public worship or Sabbath-school. She retained her cheerful, hopeful characteristics to the last. Hers was almost a model, beautiful old age for the Christian. Thus another of the faithful, long-time members of the Adams church is translated to the world above. Prov. 12: 28. A. B. P. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 9, p 143, Mar. 4, 1901. Lucettia Davis, daughter of Henry and Freelove Williams, was born In Verona, N. Y., Dec. 3, 1813, and died in North Loup, Neb., Feb. 13, 1901. She was converted when about ten years of age, and ever lived an exemplary Christian life. She loved God's Word, and found great comfort in reading the same. She was married to E. Randolph Davis Jan. 14, 1830. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom survive her. The church has lost a faithful and sympathizing member, the community a true neighbor and friend. She was a lineal descendant of Roger Williams. Funeral services were held at the house, February 15, conducted by the writer, who spoke from Rev. 14: 13. E. A. W. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 9, p 143, Mar. 4, 1901. Emeline R. Green, daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth VanHorn, was born in Ohio, Oct. 16, 1838, and died at North Loup, Neb., Feb. 17, 1901. She was converted in early life at Welton, under the labors of Louis H. Davis. She was married to Joseph Green in the fall of 1873. Mrs. Green leaves two children and a large circle of relatives, to mourn their loss. She was always quite frail, and yet has had her full share of hardships to endure. A sister in the church, a fond mother, a kind neighbor and friend has passed on from time to eternity. Funeral services were held at the church, February 19, conducted by the writer, who spoke from Rev. 22: 5. E. A. W. "The North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Aug. 1, 1913, p 1. Joseph Allen Green was born near Bennington, Vermont, October 17, 1832, and died at the home of his son, Frank, south of North Loup, Friday, July 25, 1913. When he was two years old his father removed to Berlin, New York where he was brought up in the home of Ludiwick Saunders. When 15 years of age he was converted and became a member of the Seventh Day Baptist church at Berlin. So far as is known he was a member of this church at the time of his death, though he had always been affiliated with the church of his faith at this place. Before settling at this place he had lived in New Jersey, Illinois, Kansas and Iowa, usually making the trip between places by team. He was one of the pioneer settlers at this place, in fact it was upon his land - a forty bought from the railroad - that the original town site was laid out. He was the only man in the settlement who had money enough to get a deed to the land he had acquired, so he was induced to lay out the town site and to sell a few lots. As all who knew him know, he was very religious by nature, and in his later years he became a member of the Salvation Army and an ardent supported of the Moody Bible Institute. He was generally quite a musician and was of an inventive turn of mind. Of his family there are left three boys and one girl, all living here except one boy, Fred, who lives in [New] York State. Funeral services were held at the Seventh [Day] Baptist church Sabbath morning at the regular hour of service conducted by pastor Geo. B. Shaw. Note: Emaline was Joseph's second wife. Two of the sons mentioned in his obit were by his first wife, Louise Lewis. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders