"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 57, No 12, p 190, Mar. 25, 1901. Mrs. Olive Hall Pierce, wife of James Pierce, was born in Alfred, N. Y., August 7, 1818, and died in Milton, Wis., March 7, 1901. Sister Pierce became a believer in Christ in early life and a member of the First Alfred Seventh-day Baptist church. In 1839, with her parents, she removed to Wisconsin, and in the following winter taught the first school in this part of the country. September 24, 1840, she was married to James Pierce, and when the Milton Seventh-day Baptist church was organized, they became constituent members. They were living at Rock River when that church was organized, and were among the constituent members of that church; and after the Milton Junction church was formed they united there, where she remained faithful unto death. Her life has been long and full of good works, duty has been cheerfully performed, and now, "as a shock of corn fully ripe," she has been gathered into the garner of the Lord. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." G. J. C. "The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 26, 1905, p 1. James Pierce was born in Alfred, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1817, and died at the home of his son Clark in Edgerton, Wis., Jan. 18, 1905, aged 87 years and 23 days. Brother Pierce was a pioneer in this country, coming the way of the lakes to Milwaukee and walking from there to the place where Milton now stands. Uncle Joseph Goodrich came at the same time and built the first house in Milton, into which he placed a stock of dry goods and groceries and placed Mr. Pierce in charge, when he returned to Alfred for his family. The next year Mr. Goodrich returned and found that Mr. Pierce had sold over $400 worth of goods. Mr. Pierce assisted in laying out the first road, in the organization of the town, and in all that kind of work, which falls to the lot of the first settlers of any new country. In September, 1840, Brother Pierce was married to Miss Olive Hall, who died in March, 1901. Three children were born to them, two sons and one daughter. The daughter and one son died young. One son still lives with one brother and many other relatives and friends mourn their loss. As near as we can learn, Brother Pierce was converted to Christ before coming to this country. Some say that he was a constituent member of the Milton church, which was organized in 1840. In April, 1846, his name heads a list of forty-three members who were dismissed by the Milton church to form the Rock River church, and in Nov, 1875, he became a member of the Milton Junction church and remained in its membership until death. He was a man of strong convictions, of sterling Christian characteristics, of sound judgment, one who was often sought for counsel, accurate in business, and one whom to know was a pleasure and a blessing. Geo. J. Crandall They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 58, No 8, p 126, Feb. 24, 1902. Lucy Ann Maxson was born in Rockville, R. I., Oct. 24, 1816, and died Jan. 28, 1902. When married to Varnum P. Maxson, they settled in Little Genesee, N. Y. Since that time sister Maxson has always lived in the township of Genesee, and for more than 60 years in the neighborhood where she died. Her husband passed from this life about twenty years ago. She was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom are living. In early life she united with the Seventh-day Baptist church. She died in the same faith, being a member of the East Portville, N. Y., church. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in this church Jan. 31, 1902. Text, 1 Cor. 15: 57. D. B. C. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 50, No 36, p 576, Sep. 6, 1894. At Milton, Wis., Aug. 26, 1894, Lewis G. Baldwin, aged 89 years, 2 months and 12 days. He was united in marriage in 1827 to Miss Nancy Colt, in Otselic, N. Y. They lived together in the marriage state 66 years, 9 months and 28 days. They came to Milton to reside 50 years ago. Mr. Baldwin's family connections were of a high order; a Vermonter by birth, his father was a deacon in the Baptist church and his older brother a Baptist minister. He was a superior mechanic, honest and reliable in all the relations of life. He experienced religion in early life, and at his death was a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Milton. His companion survives him. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, assisted by President Whitford. E. M. D. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 59, No 1, p 15, Jan. 5, 1903. At the Old Ladies' Home, 425 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Ill., Nov 14, 1902, Mrs. Nancy Baldwin, in the 95th year of her age. Mrs. Baldwin was converted to Christ and to the Sabbath in early womanhood, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church in Bolivar (now Richburg), N. Y. At the same place she was united in marriage to Lewis G. Baldwin. After a few years in the lumber regions of Pennsylvania, they moved to Canada, and sometime about 1840 they came to Wisconsin, settling in Milton, which has been their home until Mr. Baldwin's death, some eight or ten years ago. Two years ago "Auntie Baldwin" was taken to the Home in Chicago, that she might receive better care than it was possible to give her in a private home. In one branch of her family Mrs. Baldwin was a member of the distinguished Webster family, a fact which she commemorated in the name of her only son who was familiarly known for sixty years in Milton and vicinity as Webster Baldwin. Her maiden name was Colt, her father being a near kinsman of Samuel Colt, of Hartford, Conn., the inventor and manufacturer of the firearms bearing that name. Mrs. Baldwin possessed the strength of character which her distinguished ancestry would naturally lead one to expect in her. Clearness of mental vision, intensity of conviction, and conscientious adherence to her faith, made her a woman whose life was full of blessing to all who, in any way, came under the influence of her long and useful life. During the long period of sixty years she was a loyal member of the Seventh-day Baptist church in Milton. L. A. P. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 69, No 2, p 62, July 14, 1910. Lorenda Otis Crandall was born in Persia, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., August 18, 1836, and died at her home in North Loup, Neb., June 30, 1910, aged 73 years, 10 months and 12 days. The subject of this sketch was the daughter of William and Ann Babcock Crandall, being the second child of a family of nine children - four sons and five daughters. She came to Dakota, Wis., with her father's family in 1855, where she was converted and baptized by Elder George C. Babcock, and united with the Dakota (Wis.) Seventh-day Baptist Church. She was joined in marriage to Henry Thorngate in Dakota, Wis., June 14, 1858. In 1866 they moved to Missouri, where she, with her husband, was a constituent member of the Seventh-day Baptist church near Brookfield, which was organized in April, 1867. In October, 1879, they removed to North Loup, Neb., where she resided until the time of her death. She was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist church of this place and was always a faithful and consistent Christian. She was the mother of four children - three sons and one daughter - Herbert H., living near North Loup, Neb., Gaylord W. of Boulder, Colo., Royal R., of Alfred, New York, and Belle of North Loup. All, with the exception of Roy, were present at her bedside during her last moments on earth, and with her daughter-in-law, the wife of Herbert, most tenderly, lovingly and patiently cared for her during the nearly two months of her last illness, which were days and nights of intense suffering. There also remain a sorrowing husband, two brothers - Porter W. Crandall of North Loup and the Rev. D. P. Crandall of Stockton, Kan. - three sisters - Mrs. Arlie G. Thorngate, Mrs. Gelia T. Mosier of North Loup, Neb., and Mrs. Josie D. Morris of Denver, Col., with many other relatives. G. B. S. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Seventh Day Baptist Yearbook", 1926, p 57. Henry Thorngate was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., September 29, 1829, and died at his home in North Loup, Neb., April 15, 1925, aged about ninety-five and one-half years. In early manhood, while living in New York, he was converted and became a member of the Persia (N. Y.) Seventh Day Baptist Church. Among the members of the church were the family of Elder Oscar Babcock, Porter Crandall, C. P. Rood, and others who were early settlers of North Loup, Nebraska. In 1845 the Thorngates, Roods, Babcocks, and Crandalls moved to Wisconsin, first settling near Milwaukee; later they moved to near Milton, and still later to the central part of the state. Here, near the little village of Dakota, Henry Thorngate and Lorenda Crandall were united in marriage by Rev. George C. Babcock. Here, too, a Seventh Day Baptist Church was organized of which Mr. Thorngate was a member. On June 23, 1861, with his brother, David, he enlisted; and his regiment was part of the famous Iron Brigade, made famous because of its ready service, the physical endurance of its men, and their courage on the battle field. In the Battle of South Mountain Mr. Thorngate was severely wounded, and because of his wound was given an honorable discharge. After his discharge, he returned to his home in Wisconsin, and here he lived until 1866, when his family, together with those of several others, moved to near Brookfield, Mo. At that place a Seventh Day Baptist Church was organized, Mr. Thorngate becoming a constituent member. He was chosen to serve the church as deacon, though he was not ordained. In 1879 he moved to North Loup, Neb., where he became a member of the church of his faith and was chosen and ordained a deacon. He held various official positions in his church; serving as moderator, treasurer, clerk, and trustee at different times. For many years he served as a teacher in the Sabbath School. He held important offices in the civic life of the community where it was said of him that he was just and was anxious that justice should be done at all times. Funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Baptist church in North Loup, Neb., conducted by his pastor, Rev. Herbert L. Polan, and the body was laid to rest in the Hillside Cemetery. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 117, No 5, p 120, Sept. 3, 1934. Asa Adelbert, son of Asa Maxson and Catherine Coon Whitford, was born near Adams Center, N. Y., July 11, 1851, and died in Milton Junction, Wis., August 14, 1934. He married Mary Crandall of Farina, Ill., in 1868. After the death of his wife in 1888, he was married to Mrs. Orpha Crandall Whitford. In 1913, he moved to Milton Junction, where he has since resided. He is survived by the son, Arthur L., of Farina, and the daughter, Mrs. E. H. Todd of Milton, Wis., and a step-daughter, Mrs. Lena Whitford Davis of Janesville, Wis., three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. When fifteen years of age, he united with the Adams Center Seventh Day Baptist church, transferring his membership to other churches where he lived, being a member at Milton at the time of his death. He was ordained a deacon at Dodge Center, and served at Farina after returning there, but declined to serve at Milton. Owing to the illness of his pastor, funeral services were conducted by Rev. Erlo E. Sutton in the funeral home in Milton Junction, burial in the local cemetery. E. E. S. "The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 1, 1919, p 1. Mrs. Orpha Whitford, daughter of Horace and Mary Baumbaur Crandall, was born near Milton Junction, Wis., April 14, 1857, being at the age of sixty-two years and twenty-eight days. When but a child of eight years she went with her parents to make her home at Farina, Ill., where the greater part of her life was spent. Eighteen years ago she and her husband moved to Gentry, Ark., where they spent four years, returning to Farina in 1905. In 1913 they came back to Milton Junction, where the remainder of Mrs. Whitford's life was spent. Early in life Mrs. Whitford made a profession of Christianity and was baptized by Elder C. M. Lewis, into the fellowship of the Farina Seventh Day Baptist church. When they took up their residence at Gentry, she became a member of the church there. Later, on their coming to Milton Junction, she became a member of the Milton Seventh Day Baptist church, where she held her membership until the time of her death. In September 1876 she was married to Clarence M. Whitford who died in January 1880. To this union were born three children, two of whom died in infancy. The one surviving is now Mrs. Theodore G. Davis of this place. In 1889 Mrs. Whitford was married to Adelbert Whitford [brother to her first husband] and became a mother to his two children, Mrs. H. E. Todd of Milton and Arthur Whitford of Farina. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, children, one brother, Alpha Crandall of North Loup, Neb., and a host of friends, especially at Farina, Ill., where she lived for so many years and was so well known. Mrs. Whitford was quiet and retiring in her disposition and devoted herself to her home, where her interests centered. She was a faithful wife, a good mother and a kind neighbor and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted from her late home by Rev. Edgar D. Van Horn, pastor of the Milton Junction Seventh Day Baptist church and the body was laid to rest in the Milton Junction cemetery. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet from Milton consisting of Mrs. Metta Babcock, Mrs. Nelson Inglis, Jesse Lippincott and Prof. A. E. Whitford. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 120, No 5, p 144, Mar. 2, 1936. Frances Jane Severance was born in Milton on July 23, 1901, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Tarpley Cartwright, and died in a Madison hospital Sunday, January 19, 1936. She was married to Francis W. Severance March 13, 1926. She was a member of the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church and a worker in the Sabbath school and Circle No. 3. She was also a member of the King's Daughters and was recently installed as Inside Guardian of Rebekah Lodge No. 103. Surviving are her husband; her parents; two sisters, Bettina and Patricia Cartwright; an uncle, Frank Tarpley, Whitewater; and an aunt, Mrs. Etta Cunningham, Chicago. Funeral services were held in the Milton Seventh Day Baptist church Wednesday, January 22, conducted by Rev. Edwin Shaw. Interment was in Milton Cemetery. C. L. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 11, No 37, p 147, Feb. 22, 1855. In Waterford, Ct., on Sabbath evening, Feb. 11th, in the 24th year of her age, Lucilla H. Rogers, wife of Benjamin F. Rogers, and daughter of Dea. John Maxson of DeRuyter. She made a profession of religion some six years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of DeRuyter, of which she was a member at the time of her death. For several months she had been an invalid, without hope of restoration to health. During all that time she exhibited a spirit of Christian patience and resignation, the memory of which is comforting to her friends, and assures them that to her death was gain.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 81, No 1, p 32, July 3, 1916. In Alfred, N. Y., May 27, 1916, Mrs. Benjamin F. Rogers, in the sixty-third year of her age. Arletta Elvira Greene, the daughter of Russell W. and Olive A. Greene, was born in Berlin, N. Y. She grew up in Berlin, teaching school a while in early life. August 19, 1889, she was united in marriage to the Rev. B. F. Rogers, who was then pastor of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Berlin. In 1891, after Mr. Rogers had served the church at Berlin faithfully for sixteen years, he accepted the pastorate of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Scott, N. Y., and they moved to that place; here they remained nine years, Mrs. Rogers performing faithfully the duties falling to her as wife of the pastor. Sixteen years ago, Mr. Rogers, being about threescore and ten, retired from active duties of the ministry and they removed to Alfred, N. Y. Mr. Rogers death occurred May 27, 1913, three years to a day prior to the death of Mrs. Rogers. In early life she was baptized and joined the Seventh Day Baptist of Berlin; when they moved to Scott her membership was transferred to the church of like faith in that place; and upon coming to Alfred she became a member of the First Seventh Day Baptist Church of Alfred. She was deeply interested in the work of the church and denomination, and proved the sincerity of her professions of interest by her works and the gift of her property. Mrs. Rogers leaves an aged mother and many relatives and friends. Funeral services, conducted by pastor William L. Burdick, were held in Alfred, May 31, and her mortal body was taken to Berlin, the home of her childhood and youth, for burial. Elder Rogers' remains were removed from Alfred to Berlin and buried with Mrs. Rogers, June 2. Wm. L. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 38, No 27, p 5, July 6, 1882. In Berlin, N. Y., June 24, 1882, of pneumonia, Lewis D. Green, in the 48th year of his age. When a young man, Brother Green connected himself with the Berlin Seventh-day Baptist Church, with which he remained a beloved member till removed by death. He was a man greatly respected by all who knew him, and especially so by those with whom he had covenanted to serve the Lord. He was regular in his attendance upon Sabbath worship, and always ready to assist in bearing the financial burdens of the Church. Cut down in the midst of a life of usefulness, we can but deeply mourn his loss, yet we would bow in humble submission to the divine will. But it is his own family who feel the stroke the heaviest. He leaves behind a wife, an aged mother, one brother, and several half brothers. His funeral was numerously attended at his late residence, June 25th, at which time a discourse was delivered from Rev. 21: 1, "And there was no more sea." In that sealess clime we hope to meet our brother. B. F. R. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 38, No 32, p 8, Aug. 10, 1882. In Berlin, N. Y., July 30, 1882, Mrs. Tabatha Green, in the 87th year of her age. Aunt Tabitha, as she was familiarly called by all who knew her, has for a number of years made it her home with her son, the late Lewis D. Green. Since his death, which occurred a few weeks since, his mother has been rapidly declining in health, and has thus speedily followed him to her grave. She had long been a member of the Berlin Seventh-day Baptist Church. In her latter years much of her time was spent in studying the Bible, in which she had a deep interest. Greatly respected by all who knew her, she lived to a good old age, and died firmly trusting in the promises of the Bible. B. F. R. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 22, No 15, p 59, Apr. 12, 1866. In Milton, Wis., March 25th, 1866, of consumption, John H. Maryott, in the 26th year of his age. He was a member of the Rock River Church, and died happy in God. He enlisted under the last call from the State, to serve in the 49th Regiment, Co. D, where he contracted the disease which terminated his earthly existence. J. C. R. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 66, No 23, p 732, June 7, 1909. Henry C. Maryott, son of Nathan and Nancy Clark Maryott, was born in Independence, Allegany Co., N. Y., May 25, 1834, and died March 24, 1909. He was the last survivor of his father's family. When four years of age his parents moved to Crawford Co., Pa., and seven years later to Milton, Wis., where he has since resided on the old homestead. He enlisted in the Civil War, in the 49th Regiment, Company D, Rock County (Wis.) Volunteers. On July 18, 1868, he was married to Mrs. Adelia P. Maryott. To this union were born three daughters: Ella and Eva Maryott and Mrs. Alta Young. These together with a stepson, Elbert Maryott, grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn their loss. At an early age he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church at Rock River, Wis. His home was always open as a shelter to those who were in need. He was sick for a long time, but bore his illness with great Christian patience. He was fully resigned to the will of God, and fell peacefully asleep. The funeral was held at the home, conducted by Elder W. W. Stebbins, assisted by Elder W. H. Holmes. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 66, No 23, p 732, June 7, 1909. Adelia P. Maryott was born in Pennsylvania, October 14, 1840, and died April 18, 1909, at her home near Milton Junction, Wis., in her 69th year. She came to Milton, Wis., with her parents, Layton and Ruth Palmer. August 25, 1862, she was married to John H. Maryott, who died March 25, 1866. To this union was born one son, Elbert Maryott. July 18, 1868, she was again united in marriage to Henry C. Maryott, brother of the former husband. To this union were born three daughters: Mrs. Alta Young and Ella and Eva Maryott. Besides the four children and one brother, Sylvester Palmer of Natoma, Kan., she leaves nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and other relatives to mourn their loss. At an early age she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church at Rock River, Wis. In 1900 she united with the Seventh-day Adventists at Milton Junction, Wis. She was wholly consecrated to the Master's work. She felt her life-work was done; and after the death of her husband, which occurred just five weeks before, she expressed herself willing to go. The funeral was held at the home, conducted by Elder W. W. Stebbins of Janesville, Wis. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 64 No 17, p 540, Apr. 27, 1908. Daniel C. Maryott was born in Independence, Allegany County, N. Y., May 3, 1831, and died at his home in Bellingham, Washington, October 23, 1907, of Bright's disease. He was the son of Nathan and Nancy Maryott. In early life he was baptized by Rev. Varnum Hull, and joined the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton Junction, Wisconsin. At this place he was united in marriage to Sarah D. Burdick, July 3, 1862. They made their home at Scott, New York, for a few years, returning in 1871 by team to Milton Junction, and from there they went, in 1872, to North Loup, Nebraska, becoming constituent members of that church. To secure the benefit of a milder climate they moved to Bellingham, in 1896, where they lived together till the time or Mr. Maryott's death. During all these years they have faithfully observed the Sabbath. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Damron, and the remains interred in Bay View Cemetery. His wife and two sons, who live in Bellingham, and his brother in Milton Junction, survive him. E. F. L. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 106, No 4, p 127, Jan. 28, 1929. At Bellingham, Wash., January 6, 1929, Mrs. Sarah D. Maryott, daughter of Benjamin S. and Mary Ett Burdick. She was born in Scott, Cortland County, N. Y., May 21, 1843, living to the good old age of 85 years, 7 months, and 16 days. She was baptized and joined the Seventh Day Baptist Church at Scott, N. Y., in early childhood. In 1855, she moved, with her parents, to Milton Junction, Wis., where she was married to Daniel Coon Maryott. After their marriage they moved to their old home in Scott, N. Y., where they lived till the summer of 1871, when they started west, with a span of horses and covered wagon, and two sons. After many weary months and hardships, they arrived on April 15, 1872, in North Loup, Valley County, Nebr., where they were instrumental in organizing and maintaining the Seventh Day Baptist Church. They lived there until June, 1894, when they moved to West Plains, Mo. After two years, they came to Bellingham, Wash., in March, 1896, where their sons were living, and have been continuous residents of this city until they were called home by the heavenly Father. Daniel C. Maryott passed to his final rest October 22, 1907. They held their faith in God and the teachings of the church until the end. The dear departed mother leaves to mourn her loss, two sons - George D. Maryott, Blaine, Wash., Route 2; John F. Maryott, Anacortes, Wash. - four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Owing to the absence of the Baptist minister at the time, the services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Fisher of the Christian Church. The body was laid to rest beside her husband in the Bay View Cemetery of Bellingham, Wash. J. F. M. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 134 No 7, p 116, Feb. 15, 1943. Nellie Saunders, daughter of Lyman and Loretta Green Saunders, was born in Adams Center, June 24, 1860, and died in Adams Center, December 21, 1942. She was married to Porter Green of Adams Center in 1886. To them was born a daughter Lora (Mrs. Samuel Dibble), with whom she has resided since the death of her husband. Others who survive are a brother Horace Saunders, three stepdaughters, four grandchildren, a nephew, and nieces. She had been a member of the Adams Center Seventh Day Baptist Church since 1876. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, and burial took place in the local cemetery. P. S. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 134 No 7, p 116, Feb. 15, 1943. Edith, youngest daughter born to Deacon Stephen R.. and Harriet Green Potter, was born October 5, 1875, and passed away January 15, 1943, on the Potter homestead, Albion, Wis., where she had lived all but one year of her life. She was married to Milton J. Babcock December 26, 1894. She is survived by her husband; three children: Willard, Elizabeth (Mrs. N. A. Chatfield) of Milton Junction, Dorothy (Mrs. M. C. Sayre) of Whitewater; and eight grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Albion Seventh Day Baptist Church for fifty-five years, and its choir for fifty years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Carroll L. Hill assisted by Rev. W. D. Burdick and Rev. E. M. Oliver. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Albion. C. L. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 80, No 20, p 640, May 15, 1916. Martha Babcock Van Horn, daughter of John and Elizabeth Babcock, was born in Clark County, Ohio, May 26, 1836, and died at the home of her son, U. Sherman Van Horn, Welton, Iowa, April 24, 1916. When she was about five years old the family moved to Shelby County, Ohio, two miles north of Port Jefferson. At about the age of fourteen they moved to Defiance County, five miles south of Fort Defiance. After a few years they came to Welton, Iowa, in 1854, where she spent the remainder of her life. She has been for over sixty-one years a faithful member of the Welton Seventh Day Baptist Church, being one of the twenty-one constituent members. She was united in marriage to John B. Van Horn, April 8, 1856, Rev. Lewis A. Davis officiating. Mr. Van Horn died May 20, 1900, aged sixty-eight years. To them were born seven children. The first three died in childhood. Those still surviving are Mr. Clara L. Van Horn, Mr. U. Sherman Van Horn of Welton, Iowa, Mrs. Naomi Ruth Van Horn of Garwin, Iowa, and Mrs. Lizzie A. Knight, of Gentry, Ark., who with two brothers, James O. Babcock, of Welton, Iowa, and N. Wilson Babcock, of North Loup, Neb., thirteen grandchildren and numerous other more distant relatives and friends, mourn their loss, yet not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by her former pastor, Rev. G. W. Burdick, of Milton, Wis., and interment was made by the side of her husband and three little children, in the cemetery by the church. G. W. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 59, No 12, p 191, Mar. 23, 1903. In Ashaway, R. I., March 5, 1903, Clark F. Langworthy, aged about 82 years. Br. Langworthy was born March 9, 1821. He was the youngest of nine children of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Bentley) Langworthy. March 9, 1844, he was baptized and united with the First Hopkinton Seventh-day Baptist church. Sept. 11, 1851, he was married to Ann A. Allen, a cousin of the late President [of Alfred University] Allen. Mrs. Langworthy died some eleven years ago. November 14, 1892, he was married to Mrs. Sarah Maxson, who survives him. Despite the affliction under which he was born - blindness - Mr. Langworthy was always active and of a cheery disposition. He was a good citizen and a Christian man who had the respect of many friends in the community in which a long life had been entirely spent. C. A. B. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 48, No 4, p 64, Jan. 28, 1892. Mrs. Ann Allen, wife of Clarke F. Langworthy, was born March 14, 1819, and died at Ashaway, R. I., Jan. 13, 1892, being in the 73d year of her age. In the year 1837 she was converted and united with the First Hopkinton Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which she remained a worthy member until death. Bro. Langworthy was born blind and his wife was especially helpful to him in the years of their married life. He is now the only surviving member of his immediate family and has the sympathy of the entire community in his sad bereavement. G. J. C. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 80, No 20, p 639, May 15, 1916. Sarah Maxson, widow of Clarke F. Langworthy, was born at Brookfield, N. Y., November 5, 1825, and died in Ashaway, R. I., April 19, 1916, at the ripe age of 90 years, 5 months, and 14 days. She was the daughter of Thomas and Abby Davis Coon. When twenty-one years old she came to Ashaway where she continued the remainder of her life. She was baptized and joined the First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1856, of which she was a loyal and interested member until her death. July 5, 1847, she was married to Horace Maxson, who died in 1889 [14 Feb 1888]. Of this union there were born three children, one of whom died in early infancy, the others being Clarence Maxson, of Porterdale, Ga., and Mrs. Annette Larkin, of Ashaway. In 1893 [14 Nov 1892] she was married to Clarke F. Langworthy, whom she survived several years. Mrs. Langworthy was a woman of noble life and character and will be missed by many loved ones and friends of long standing. Besides the son and daughter mentioned above, she leaves to mourn their loss a granddaughter, Miss Alice A. Larkin, a writer well and favorably known to Recorder and many other periodical readers; and two brothers, George C. Coon of Milton, and O. Laverne Coon of Albion, Wis. and two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Maxson and Mrs. Caroline Stillman, who have lived with her for several years past and who tenderly cared for her in her last illness. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. H. C. Van Horn, and she was tenderly laid to rest in the beautiful Oak Grove Cemetery. H. C. V. H. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 45, No 11, p 176, Mar. 14, 1889. Suddenly, of hemorrhage of the brain, at his home near Flandreau, Dakota, Feb. 22, 1889, Almond Haskins, in the 67th year of his age. Funeral services from the Pleasant Grove church. Sermon by Rev. H. Locke, from Matt. 24: 44. F. M. L. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 66, No 6, p 188, Feb. 8, 1909. In Milton, Wis., January 18, 1909, suddenly, Mrs. Eliza Grow Haskins, aged 73 years, 6 months and 6 days. Mrs. Haskins was the oldest of eight children born to Martin and Hulda Hood Grow, three of whom, Mrs. Wells Burdick of Wisconsin and Geo. and Hiram Grow of New York State survive her. Mrs. Haskins was three times married. Her first husband, Abel Mix, died in Little Genesee, N. Y., about two years after their marriage. Her second husband, Mr. John Fox, died in 1868 in Dodge Center, Minn., leaving three children, Now Mrs. I. L. Freeborn, Frank Fox and Mrs. A. D. Haskins. In 1882 she was married to Mr. Almond Haskins who had a family of sons. Seven years later while Mrs. Haskins was helpless from injuries sustained by a fall upon the ice, her husband was cut down in an instant, with heart failure. All through these afflictions Mrs. Haskins has maintained a consistent Christian walk, finding Jesus Christ a precious and ever present Saviour and Friend. Her thought was ever for the comfort and welfare of others. During the last years of her life her busy and skilful fingers found Dorcas-like employment for a multitude of friends who rise up and call her blessed. Her own home going was without an hour's warning. "Be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." L. A. P. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 177, No 21, p 16, Dec. 7, 1964. Eva May, daughter of Frank and Nora Brace Pierce, was born in Valley Co., Neb., Jan 31, 1895, and died at Ord, Neb., Nov. 3, 1964. She moved to Oklahoma as a small girl, where her mother died when Eva was 12. She then came to North Loup to live with her aunt, Mrs. Claude Hill, where on June 6, 1908, she joined the Seventh Day Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member for 56 years. On Dec. 18, 1913, she was united in marriage to Clifford J. Goodrich. Their Golden Wedding was celebrated last December. She is survived by her husband; five daughters: Ersel Jorgenson, North Loup; Dorothy Stanghellini, San Francisco; Frances Van Horn, North Loup; Doris Barber, Colorado Springs; Beverly Stillman, Albuquerque, M. M.; three sons: Paul of Sonoma, Calif.; and Charles and Ronald of North Loup; one sister, Frances Garver, Dodge City, Kan.; one brother, Lewis Pierce, Wichita, Kan.; 26 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Duane L. Davis, at the Seventh Day Baptist Church, with interment in the Hillside Cemetery, North Loup. D. L. D. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 174, No 12, p 16, Mar. 25, 1963. George Manning, son of Edward Leland and Hettie Saunders Ellis, was born in Dodge Center, Minn., Sept. 14, 1879, and died following a long illness, Nov. 14, 1962, in Madison, Wis. Educated in the public schools of Dodge Center, and graduated from Alfred University, George Ellis did post-graduate work at Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a Master of Science degree from the latter institution. For ten years he taught school at Alfred, N. Y., Ocean City, N. J., and in the Dakotas. On Aug. 1, 1901, George Ellis and Phoebe Davis, of Marlboro, N. J., were united in marriage. Baptized in his early youth by the Rev. S. R. Wheeler, George joined the Dodge Center Seventh Day Baptist Church, later affiliating with the First Alfred church, and finally coming into membership in the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church after moving to that community prior to World War I. In Milton, he was successful as a pioneer in the x-ray sales and service business. In his community life he was a long-time trustee of Milton College and served as a director of the Bank of Milton. His contributions to the life of his church and denomination included serving as president of the church, membership on the Sabbath school board, and membership on the Commission of General Conference. In 1930, George and his wife moved to Madison, Wis. Surviving are his wife; a son, Edward, and a daughter, Frances Bishop, one granddaughter, LeAlyce Bishop, all of Madison. The funeral service was conducted in the Milton church, Pastor Elmo Fitz Randolph officiating. Interment was in the Milton cemetery. E. F. R. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 186, No 26, p 15, June 23, 1969. Mrs. Phoebe, daughter of the late Henry L. and Ida Shimp Davis, was born May 30, 1881, near Marlboro, N. J., and died at a Madison, Wis., nursing home June 13, 1969, after a long illness. She was married to George M. Ellis, Aug. 1, 1901. They made their home in Milton, Wis., for twenty years and in Madison for forty years. Her husband died in 1962. She is survived by a daughter, Frances (Mrs. C. A.) Bishop, and a son, Edward, both of Madison; a granddaughter, Mrs. William Kardasz of Stoughton, Wis., two great-grandchildren; and one brother, David Davis of Elmer, N. J. Funeral services were held in Milton with her pastor, the Rev. Earl Cruzan, officiating. Burial was in the Milton Cemetery. E. C. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 21, 1904, p 1. E. L. Ellis of Dodge Center, Minn., arrived here Sunday morning with the body of Dr. Saunders for burial in the Milton cemetery. Dr. Saunders was 87 years of age and died Jan. 14 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. L. Ellis. He formerly practiced medicine here and built the residence now owned by Dr. W. H. Borden. He moved with his family to Dodge Center, Minn., in 1870. Mrs. Saunders died in 1885 and the remains were buried here and they both now rest side by side. Two daughters survive them - Mrs. E. L. Ellis of Dodge Center and Mrs. L. J. Briggs of Clear Lake, Polk county, Wis. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 41, No 20, p 8, May 14, 1885. In Dodge Center, Minn., April 29, 1885, of consumption, Mrs. Ellen A. wife of Dr. J. M. Saunders, in the 60th year of her age. Sister Saunders embraced religion at the age of ten years and was baptized by Eld. Alexander Campbell and became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church at De Ruyter, N. Y. She was an earnest devoted Christian worker, an efficient teacher in the Sabbath school as long as her health would allow, and was always ready to bear a part in the social meetings of the church. She greatly assisted her husband in his professional work, and ministered to the wants of the suffering until the exposure connected with this work compelled her to relinquish it. She with her husband moved from New York to [Milton] Wisconsin in 1851, remaining there nineteen years, removing to Dodge Center in 1870. During her sickness every want was fully met by her devoted husband, daughters, and her mother and a host of neighbors and friends who came in without regard to religious or family ties to repay, in some small degree, the debt of love they owed to her. She made largely the arrangements for her funeral, selecting the lesson to be read and the text, viz, Job 3: 17 and 2 Cor. 5: 8 from which her pastor discoursed to a large and attentive audience. May her mantle of zeal and faithfulness fall upon the sisterhood of this church, of which she was a valuable member at the time of her death. H. B. L.