"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 41, No 49, p 5, Dec. 3, 1885. In Milton, Wis., Nov 17, 1885, of a tumor, Miss Mary L. Saunders, daughter of Christopher and Lydia Saunders aged 60 years. Sister Saunders experienced religion when about 15 years of age, and united with the church at Alfred Center, N. Y. Afterwards she removed with her parents to Wisconsin, where she united with the Milton Church, of which she remained a member until her death. Her funeral services were attended at the Rock River church by a large concourse of people. Sermon by Eld. J. C. Rogers, from 1 Cor. 15: 56. "The sting of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." J. C. R.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 41, No 52, p , Dec. 24, 1885. At her home, near Davis Creek, Neb., Dec. 11, 1885, Eliza Jane, wife of Eld. Benjamin Clement, in the 47th year of her age. Sister Clement was born in Clarke county, Ohio, and at eighteen years of age experienced religion, and was baptized by Eld. Clement into the Jackson Centre Seventh-day Baptist Church. Soon after her baptism they were married, and in 1859 emigrated to Welton, Iowa, and seven years ago to the home now made so sad by her departure. She was a woman who said but little about her Christian experience, but was faithful every day in the discharge of duty, and when called to die, yielded all cheerfully and entirely to her master. In her death a husband is made sad indeed, and a large family, motherless. May the Comforter comfort and bless them. G. J. C.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 69, No 4, p 126, July 25, 1910. Jonathan R. Dunham, son of William Smith and Sarah Dunham, was born in Shiloh, N. J., August 2, 1846. He came with his parents to Farina in the spring of 1864. Here he lived till last year, when he was taken to the asylum for the insane at Anna, Ill., where he died July 2, 1910. In 1877 he was baptized and united with the Farina Seventh-day Baptist Church. October 20, 1881, he was married to Sarah L. Brown. To them was born a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Cheshier, who, with her family, lives with her mother near Farina. Mr. Dunham also leaves a brother, who lives at Denver, Colo., and a sister. Mrs. Alice Place. Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hewitt, in Farina, July 3, conducted by his pastor. W. D. B.

"The North Loup Loyalist", North Loup, Nebraska, Friday, Sep. 2, 1910, p 1. At his home in North Loup, Nebr., Aug. 25, 1910, Mr. Lucian L. Maxson aged 60 years 2 months and 2 days. Mr. Maxson, the son of John R. and Mary Ann Maxson, was born in Lynn, Walworth Co., Wis., June 23, 1850 and lived near his birthplace until 12 years old, then moved with his parents to Alden, Minn. There he grew into manhood and Dec. 24, 1874 married Miss Florence Adel Crandall, daughter of Geo. Maxson Crandall of this place and Elizabeth Crandall, deceased. In the fall of 1879 they left Alden and moved to North Loup where he and his family continued to live until the time of his death, covering a period of 31 years. His christian wife, though in very poor health, survives him and their two boys, George S. and Esli L., in connection with her aged father, still in good hearth, will tenderly care for her in her bereavement and be her support in the future. Mr. Maxson was one of our thrifty citizens and so we find he left his wife and children unencumbered a good village home and a valuable little farm of sixty acres. The funeral services, held at that family residence, were conducted by the writer assisted by Rev. E. A. Wells of this village. Rev. Geo. B. Shaw being absent in West Va. Oscar Babcock. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 72, No 17, p 542, Apr. 22, 1912. Died at her home in North Loup, Neb., on April 3, 1912, Mrs. Florence Maxson. Florence A. Crandall was born in Albion, Dane Co., Wis., on May 28, 1856. She was the daughter of Dea. Maxson Crandall and Elizabeth Lilly Crandall. When quite young her family removed to Freeborn Co., Minnesota, where Florence grew to womanhood. She early confessed Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church. In 1874 she was married to Lucien L. Maxson at Alden, Minn. In 1879 the family removed to North Loup, Neb., where the home has since been. Mr. Maxson died last year. She is survived by her father, Maxson Crandall, of North Loup, two brothers, Silas and George of Minnesota, and two sons, George and Esle of North Loup. Sister Maxson was a quiet woman of high ideals for herself and for others. Until failing health kept her at home she was a faithful attendant at the church of which she was a member. She bore with remarkable Christian fortitude an unusually painful and protracted illness. The untiring devotion of her sons during her long sickness seems worth of special mention. G. B. S.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 73, No 16, p 510, Oct. 14, 1912. Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Roswell and Mary Ann Crandall Dowse, was born June 27, 1837, at South Brookfield, N. Y. Of the six daughters, all lived to maturity, and four still survive. At the age of fifteen she was baptized by Rev. Eli S. Bailey, and received into the Seventh-day Baptist church at West Edmeston, N. Y. She attended school at DeRuyter Institute; taught school in her home town for a few years, then came to Wisconsin on a visit and was engaged to teach the village school at Walworth. In October, 1861, she was married to Carleton W. Crumb. Of their six children two died in infancy. When the family moved to Milton to give the children better advantages in school, their letters were brought to the Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church from Walworth. The eldest daughter, Dr. Gertrude Crumb, passed away in 1908. After five months of sickness with Bright's disease, Mrs. Crumb died September 15, 1912. The messenger was welcomed, for her house was set in order. She bore the days of weariness and pain, however, with unfaltering good cheer. She was given the most loving care by her dear ones. She is survived by her husband, one son, and two daughters. She was a woman of strong character and great heart. Her principles were granite. She was a wise counselor and a true friend. Simple services were held at the home, September 18, conducted by Pastor Randolph. L. C. R.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 93, No 14, p 446, Oct. 2, 1922. Elisha C. Main was born in Hebron, Pa., August 26, 1842, and died at his home in Albion, Wis., July 31, 1992. He was the son of Ezekiel S. and Ann Janette Coon Main. He came with his parents to Albion in 1853, when he was about twelve years old. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Co. D, Seventh Wisconsin, of the Iron Brigade. December 15, 1866, he was united in marriage with Orcelia Saunders, of Albion. Their children were all in attendance at the funeral: Louis L., of Rock Island, Ill.; Mrs. Edith Drake, of Exeland, Wis.; Mrs. Nettie Hibbard, of Walworth, Wis. There are nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He united with the Albion Seventh Day Baptist Church March 3, 1866, under the ministry of Elder Joshua Clark. He dearly loved children and would often entertain them with his old army drum, upon which he was a skilled performer. He will be remembered as always cheerful and patient even in suffering. He was a man not given to criticism of others but who enjoyed life, family and friends. L. D. S. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 116, No 9, p 216, Apr. 30, 1934. Orcelia Saunders, daughter of Jesse and Esther Saunders, was born October 6, 1847, in Albion, Wis., and died March 28, 1934, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Hibbard, Walworth, Wis. She married Elisha Coon Main December 15, 1866, and spent most of her life at Albion. Three children remain: Louis Main, Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Ervin Drake, Janesville; and Mrs. Hibbard of Walworth. There are nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In 1863, Mrs. Main was baptized and joined the Albion Church, of which she remained a member. She was a woman of strong character and of happy, cheerful disposition. Pastor Charles Thorngate conducted the funeral service, March 31, using for a text Psalm 23: 4. He was assisted by a former pastor, Rev. E. A. Witter. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery. C. E. T. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Milton Weekly Telephone", Milton Wisconsin, Thursday, Dec. 31, 1885. Charles Saunders, son of Gardner Saunders, died a week ago to-day, after an illness of 22 days, of typhoid fever. The funeral services were held at his residence Saturday afternoon, the service being conducted by Elder W. C. Whitford, assisted by Elder Dunn. Mr. Saunders was a highly respected young man, and his death was keenly felt by all. Less than a year ago he was married to Miss Myra Kidder, who in her terrible affliction, has the sympathy of all. "The Janesville Gazette", Janesville, Wisconsin, Jan. 2, 1886, p 3. Milton - C. F. Saunders died Thursday, after an illness of but three weeks, of typhoid pneumonia. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at the house, the services being conducted by President Whitford assisted by Rev. E. M. Dunn. The music was furnished by the Cornet band male quartette, composed of I. B. Clarke, E. Davis, E. Campbell and W. B. Anderson, with Miss Mate J. Haven as accompanist. The services were largely attended by the friends and neighbors of the deceased and the remains were intered here. The family have the hearty sympathy of the community in their great and sudden loss of husband, son and brother. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 1, p 5, Jan. 7, 1886. In Milton, Wis., Dec. 24, 1885, Charles F. Saunders of typhoid fever, in the 29th year of his age. He was the son of Gardner Saunders and leaves a wife to whom he had been married about a year. He was highly respected, particularly by the young men in the community, who attended his funeral in large numbers. W. C. W.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 14, p 5, Apr. 8, 1886. Near North Loup, Neb., March 22, 1886, Fanny Tanner Larkin, daughter of Captain Wm. Tanner, deceased, and wife of John Larkin, in the 76th year of her age. Sister Larkin was born in Rhode Island in 1810, and in early life became a subject of the Redeemer's kingdom, and united with the First Hopkinton Seventh-day Baptist Church. She was married to Bro. Larkin, the 26th of September, 1835, and they lived happily together fifty years last September. They transferred their church membership, he, from Rockville, R. I., she, from First Hopkinton, R. I., to Milton Wis., thence to Berlin, Wis., thence to Brookfield, Mo., thence to North Loup, Neb. Her life has been one of earnest Christian service, and she departed in the triumphs of the Christian's faith. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." G. J. C.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 14, p 5, Apr. 8, 1886. Judith A. Coon Hendricks was born in Alfred, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1822, and died in Albion, Wis., March 25, 1886. She made a public profession of religion in early life, and united with the First Alfred Church. She was married to Jacob Hendricks Nov. 27, 1847, and moved to Wisconsin the same year, settling near Edgerton. From there they moved into the town of Milton, where they lived until a few years ago when they came to Albion. Her funeral took place at the Albion Seventh-day Baptist church, on Sabbath-day, March 27th, conducted by the pastor, assisted by Prof. S. L. Maxson. Sermon from Heb. 9: 27, 28. S. H. B.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 24, p 8, June 17, 1886. May 30, 1886, Mrs. Vianna Davis, in the 83d year of her age. She was the daughter of Captain William and Elizabeth (Johnson) Davis, and widow of the late Uriah Davis. Mother Davis was born Feb. 4, 1804, being at the time of her death 82 years, 3 months and 26 days of age. At the age of 12 years she made a public profession of religion, was baptized by Amos R. Wells, in a creek called Patterson's Fork, Va., now W. Va., and joined the Greenbrier Church. In those days children of that age were not supposed to be old enough to be Christians. After her marriage, she moved to Clark Co., Ohio, and became a constituent member of the church at North Hampton. When that church divided on the temperance question, she joined the temperance church. From here she moved to Shelby county, Ohio, and became a constituent member of the church organized by Eld. James Bailey, in Jackson. At this time Jackson Centre was a wilderness and meetings were held in log cabins. In 1845 she emigrated to Illinois and united with the church at Farmington. Later she composed part of the first membership of the church at West Hallock, Ill. In 1854 she moved to Clinton county, Iowa, where she helped to form the church at Welton. In 1865, in company with her husband and children, she again set out for the frontier and located at Long Branch, Nebraska, and immediately united with the church at that place. In 1877, being a widow, she came to Tama county, Iowa, to spend the rest of her days with her daughter, Isabelle Babcock, uniting with the church of Carlton, remaining a consistent member until death called her away. She was truly a veteran in the army of the Lord, and spent most of her life on picket duty and will be remembered from the Atlantic to the Pacific by scores whom her hand has assisted and nourished in sickness, and whose dear ones she has cared for in death. She had been sick in early winter, but had nearly regained her usual health. On Feb. 4th, her 82d anniversary, her children and grandchildren and friends, gave her a surprise dinner, and she seemed much gratified and strengthened, but the next day, in attempting to hang up a towel, she fell to the floor, since which she has been helpless. Her sufferings have been great, but her trust in God strong. She had a great desire to live until after the Seventh-day Baptist Association, to be held in Garwin in June, but she passed peacefully away, and is now awaiting the glorious dawn of sweet eternity. Her funeral will be preached at the Garwin Church on Sabbath-day before the Association, providing Eld. H. Hull can be present at that time. J. B.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 38, p 8, Sep. 23, 1886. Alzina Jones, daughter of Gardner and Damaris Coon, was born at Portville, N. Y., Jan 17, 1849. She moved with her parents to Walworth, Wis., Oct. 14, 1849. Under the labors of Eld. C. M. Lewis, she became a member of the church. December 5, 1869, she was married to A. R. Jones, and moved to Owatonna, Minn., where she died Aug. 6, 1886, leaving a husband and two children. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 40, p 5, Oct. 7, 1886. In New Bremen, N. Y., Sept. 25, 1886, very suddenly, of heart disease, Lodowick S. Peckham, only son of Stillman M. Peckham, of Watson, aged 30 years, 5 months, and 14 days. The deceased, on the day of his death, had been to visit his father, about eight miles away, with two of his children, a boy five years old and a girl three years old. He enjoyed the visit, and seemed to be in the best of spirits. About 4 o'clock he started for home with the children, his father going a little ways with him. After parting with his father, he had not gone more than a mile before he dropped the reins, without saying a word, and the brave little boy picked them up and drove home. Arriving at home, a neighbor took him from the carriage, and carried him into the house; but life was extinct. He had died on the road, probably where he dropped the reins. Bro. Peckham was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Watson, noted for his industry, honesty and candor, and a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves a wife and three children, a father, and many friends to mourn. His funeral was largely attended, the pastor preaching from the text, Matt. 25: 44, "Therefore be ye also ready: for as such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh." T. R. R. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 41, p 5, Oct. 14, 1886. George Nichols, son of Geo. S. and Electa Coon, was born in the town of Grafton, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., March 28, 1815, and departed this life Sept. 30, 1886. In 1828 he moved with his parents to the town of Petersburg, in the same county, and the same season made a profession of religion under the labors of Eld. John Green, and was baptized by him into the fellowship of the Seventh-day Baptist Church of that town. In 1831 he went with his parents to Alfred, N. Y., where he united with the First Seventh-day Baptist Church of that place, of which he was a faithful member until he moved to Milton, Wis., in 1840. He was married to Miss Eusebia N., daughter of Asa Burdick, Esq., of Alfred, in June, 1834. When the Milton Church was organized, in 1840, he united with that church and served as its chorister until the formation of the Rock River Church, in 1856, when he became one of its organic members, and was one of its most faithful and earnest workers. He served this church also as chorister for several years, until his voice failed. He was prompt and faithful to all the calls of the church. He was married to Mrs. Melissa Clark Egleston, Aug. 26, 1868. He also became an organic member of the Milton Junction Church, in 1875, of which he had been an honored and faithful member till removed by death to the church above. He leaves a beloved wife, two sons, an only daughter, three brothers, and five sisters, together with very many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. In the absence of the pastor, the funeral services were conducted by Eld. J. C. Rogers; subject, "The resurrection of the dead." The uncommonly large congregation called out on the occasion was an evidence of the esteem in which he was held in the community. A. W. C. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 41, p 5, Oct. 14, 1886. In Alfred, N. Y., near Alfred Center, Oct. 8, 1886, Erastus B. Stillman, aged 70 years and 90 days. This brother was born in Newport, Herkimer county, and when a young man joined the Seventh day Baptist Church there. When this church became extinct he removed to Oneida county, and from there to Alfred, where he lived about nine years. He never joined another church, but endeavored to live as a Christian disciple always. T. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 24, No 16, p 63, Apr. 16, 1868. In Walworth, Wis., March 20th, 1868, of cancer, Esdras Clark, aged 65 years. Three years since, Bro. C. commenced treating the cancer on his lip, applying powerful medications, until his strong constitution was undermined; and yet he was encouraged to hope that some remedy might stay the progress of the disease. He has, without much benefit, nursed it many weary months. Dying by inches, he has been a great sufferer. Eighteen years ago he moved from Jefferson Co., N. Y., and in due time united with the church at Walworth. During his sickness he has frequently been depressed in his feelings, but his faith in Christ has carried him above every trial, often rejoicing in hope of an immortal crown. He bid farewell to his friends, feeling that for him "to die was gain." A large circle of sympathizing friends met at the funeral service, to listen to a discourse from Heb. 2: 10 - "For it became him, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings." L. M. C. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 42, p 5, Oct. 21, 1886. At her home in Lincklaen, N. Y., on the afternoon of Oct. 11, 1886, Mrs. Sally Ann Crumb Davis, wife of Silas Davis. She was 66 years and 10 months old. In her youth she came to hope in the Saviour, and left the comforting assurance that she died in the triumphs of faith. Funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Baptist church at Lincklaen Center, Oct. 12th. The text for the occasion was 1 John 3: 1, omitting the last clause. P. F. R.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 42, p 5, Oct. 21, 1886. Mrs. Lovina R. Davis, wife of the late Jasper T. Davis, died at Milton Junction, Wis., Oct. 7, 1886, aged 57 years, 2 months and 26 days. The deceased, the daughter of Fitch Brown, was born in Scott, N. Y., July 29, 1829. Her parents moved to La Porte, Ind., when she was five years of age, and eight years later came to Wisconsin, settling at Milton. Aug. 28, 1852, she was married to Jasper T. Davis, when they immediately moved to Waushara county, Wis., where they remained five years, returning to Milton in 1857, to spend the rest of their lives. At the age of 28 Sister Davis became a member, by baptism, of the Milton Seventh-day Baptist Church, and subsequently of the Milton Junction Church. She was a woman of undoubted Christian character, firm and steadfast in her adherence to Christian duty. An affectionate wife and mother, a kind friend, loved and respected by all. Her last illness was long and painful, but she bore her suffering with patience, fully trusting him who can "Make dying bed feel soft as downy pillows are." A daughter and son and a large number of relations and friends mourn their loss, but rejoice in her eternal gain. In the absence of her pastor, the funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Bro. J. L. Huffman, preaching a sermon from Rev. 2: 17. S. H. B. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 42, No 43, p 8, Oct. 28, 1886. Mary Green, relict of William B. Green, was born in Rhode Island, June 5, 1794 and died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Coon, of Alfred Center, N. Y., Oct. 17, 1886, aged 92 years, 4 months, and 12 days. She was the daughter of Clark and Sarah Hiscox, and great-granddaughter of Eld. Thomas Hiscox. At the age of eighteen years, she was baptized by Eld. Matthew Stillman, and united with the First Hopkinton Church. In 1818, she was married to Wm. B. Green, and came to Independence in 1834, where she united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church, with which she remained a worthy member until death. Up to within three or four months of her death, she enjoyed excellent health, retaining her faculties in a wonderful manner, both of body and of mind. We think about her last work was to make and donate a quilt for missions, showing she had not lost her interest in the cause of Christ. God has been very good to her in giving her so many years, and such kind children to care for her. She was brought to Independence for her funeral and burial, Elders Titsworth and Backus assisting in the services. A mother in Israel has fallen. J. K. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 27, 1920, p 2. John Leland Shaw, a resident of the village of Milton for the last twenty-eight years, after an illness of eight weeks, entered into rest on the afternoon of May 24, 1920. Mr. Shaw was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, August 5, 1838. His parents were Benjamin and Almira Bly Shaw, who had formerly been residents of Stephentown, near Troy, New York. In 1854, when Mr. Shaw was sixteen years of age, his parents emigrated to Wisconsin. In common with other pioneers of those early days they endured the privations and suffered the hardships of the long tedious journey by boat and lumbering wagons. But they were people of faith, courage, determination and strong physical endurance who labored hard that they might gain a competence and enjoy the advantages of education, religion and true citizenship. The family came to Wheeler Prairie, near Stoughton, and settled on a farm. While living in this locality, Mr. Shaw alternately attended Albion Academy and taught district school. The family again moved, this time to southern Minnesota, where both Mr. Shaw and his father took up claims. During his school days at Albion Mr. Shaw met Catherine Amanda Burdick. This acquaintance ripened into a strong attachment and on October 27, 1862, they were married at Berlin, Wisconsin, by Rev. Russell G. Burdick, father of the bride. Immediately following their marriage the young couple went to their Minnesota home and began housekeeping on the claim near Freeborn. In 1886, they returned to Wisconsin and located on a farm at Fulton. In 1892, they came to Milton Junction. A year later they removed to Milton. Here they built the house which was their home until death took them to the heavenly home. For a time after they moved to Milton Mr. Shaw engaged in the furniture business. Mr. Shaw was reared in the faith of the Baptist Church. When he was about seventeen years old, he made a public profession of faith in Christ. While living in Minnesota he began the observance of the Sabbath of Jehovah and of Christ and became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist church at Trenton. In 1887 he transferred his membership to the church of the same faith at Milton. This relationship he has honored by an upright, earnest, christian life, an irreproachable character and a devoted service to his fellowmen and to his God. While he was living at Trenton, he was called to the diaconate of his church, but moved away before an opportunity for ordination came. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, The Rev. Edwin Shaw of Plainfield, N. J., the Rev. George B. Shaw of Yonkers, N. Y., Dighton W. Shaw and Frank Leland Shaw both of whom died in 1899; Russell Burdick, who died in infancy; and Adaline Almira (Mrs. Herbert L. Polan) of Nortonville, Kan. Mr. Shaw has one sister who survives him, Mrs. Amanda Wellman of Jamestown, N. Y. No extended eulogy need be spoken for Mr. Shaw. The sincere appreciation, the tender affection felt for him by all his neighbors, friends and acquaintances are an eloquent tribute to the sterling character of this quiet, genial earnest servant of God and friend of man. Farewell services were held in the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton, May 27, 1920. Pastor Jordan read scriptural passages which were favorites of the deceased. Pastor E. D. Van Horn offered prayer. Pres. W. C. Daland spoke appreciatatively of Mr. Shaw as a friend, as an upright citizen and a christian worker. A male quartet, Professors Burdick, Stringer, Whitford and Mr. Ferrill, sang three selections. Interment was in the cemetery at Milton. an obit for Mr. Shaw also appeared in "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 88, No 24, p 754, June 14, 1920. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 81, No 13, p 415, Sep. 25, 1916. Catherine Amanda, daughter of Russell G. and Adaline Campbell Burdick, was born at Truxton, N. Y., December 17, 1840 and died in Milton, Wis., September 4, 1916. Her father was pastor of the Lincklaen and Cuyler Hill Seventh Day Baptist Churches, as he was afterward at Utica and Berlin, Wis. She lived at Utica from her fourteenth to her twentieth year, attending Albion Academy and teaching school. She taught at Berlin for two years. October 21, 1862, she was married to John Leland Shaw, and entered with him upon pioneer life in Minnesota. The nearest Seventh Day Baptist Church was eight miles away, but the family was regular in attendance. They brought up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and inspired them all to gain a college education. For a number of terms she taught the local district school, this being held in her own house some of the time. She was the ideal of the pupils and a strong uplifting influence in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were respected for their principles and loved for their neighborliness. For the past thirty years their home has been in Milton or vicinity, where they have given hospitality to many young people. She was of even temper and sound judgment, a wise counselor and sympathetic friend. She was loyal to her principles, but charitable to those who did not come up to her standard. "In her tongue was the law of kindness." Two very promising sons, Dighton and Frank, passed away in young manhood, and Russell in childhood. The surviving children are Rev. Edwin Shaw, of Plainfield, N. J.; Rev. George B. Shaw, of Ashaway, R. I., and Ina, the wife of Rev. Herbert Polan, of New Market, N. J. Her surviving brothers are Rev. George W. Burdick, of Milton, Wis., and Rev. Clayton Burdick, of Westerly, R. I. The only living sister is Mrs. E. D. Coon, of Westmore, Mont. Funeral services were conducted in the Milton Seventh Day Baptist church, September 6, by Pastor L. C. Randolph, assisted by Pres. W. C. Daland. Text: 2 Tim 1: 12. L. C. 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Can anyone tell me if there was a SDB work in Ada/Grand Rapids Michigan area around the 1860s/1870s? Thank you, Shantell