"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 61, No 6, p 93, Feb. 6, 1905. Elizabeth Lilly, daughter of Tubal and Nancy Lilly, was born in Deerfield, Oneida County, N. Y., March 3, 1828. When quite young she experienced religion and became a member of the old Alfred church. On Nov. 19, 1846, she was married to Maxon Crandall, who survives her. They had six children, four sons and two daughters, just half of whom are living: Silas P., and Mrs. Florine Maxson of North Loup, and George W. Crandall of Austin, Minn. The first four years of their married life they lived in the town of Almond, N. Y. They have since lived in Wisconsin nine years, in Minnesota twenty, where they were constituent members of the Trenton Seventh-day Baptist church, and Mr. Crandall was called to the office of deacon. The last twenty-five years they have lived in North Loup, and have been honored members of this church. Mrs. Crandall had been in poor health with Bright's disease for months, and about a week before her death she sank rapidly to the end, which came at 10 a.m., Jan. 26, 1905. Thus ended a quiet, hopeful, Christian life, and she passed away from us in the triumphs of faith. M. B. K. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 60, No 7, p 109, Feb. 15, 1904. Deacon Jacob H. Babcock was born in Clarke county, Ohio, April 14, 1822, and died at his late residence in Jackson Center, Ohio, January 30, 1904, aged 81 years, 9 months and 16 days. His parents were originally from West Virginia. In 1845 Mr. Babcock settled in Jackson Center, and by working and teaching school, paid for the land which he purchased there. He was a man naturally intellectual, and could he have had the advantages which our young people now possess, would have made his mark in the literary world. In all public affairs he was conscientious and outspoken. In educational affairs he was a leader. As to temperance he never used liquor or tobacco. He was a tried and true friend of his church, serving her interests as trustee for years, and giving liberally of his means for her support. While he is the last one of a noble band of seventh-day Baptists who came early to Jackson Center he was not a constituent member, having united with the church very soon after its organization, on March 22, 1840. He was called to be a deacon on March 1, 1857, which office he honored and faithfully filled until his death. His home was always open for the entertainment of friends or strangers. In 1848 he was married to Elizabeth Davis. To them were born five children, all of whom are living and were present at his funeral. On February 22, 1880, his wife, Elizabeth died, after 32 years of happy married life. On June 15, 1886, he was married to Phebe M. Bowen, of Rapids, Niagara county, New York, who survives him. Thus closed a busy and earnest life. From the church, from the hearts he has cheered, rises a cloud of testimony that the purpose of his life was well accomplished. He died on the Sabbath - as the sun was going down his life went gently and sweetly out. His was a long and useful life, and may the lesson of it inspire us to be more helpful. J. G. B. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 61, No 30, p 477, July 24, 1905. William Pierce, son of Samuel and Susan White Pierce, was born at Alfred, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1824, and died July 12, 1905, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. C. Garthwaite, Milton Junction, Wis. Funeral services were conducted by Prof. Edwin Shaw, and the interment was made in the Rock River cemetery. E. S. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 61, No 30, p 477, July 24, 1905. Lewis A. Loofboro was born in Shelby Co., Ohio, Aug. 17, 1838, and died of pneumonia in Portland, Oregon, July 5, 1905. For about fifty years he had been a resident of Welton, Iowa, being one of the leading citizens of the community, and one of the leading and influential members of the Welton Seventh-day Baptist church. He was deeply interested in all departments of Christian work and a willing helper, both by personal labor and financial support. He was genial in temper and kind in all relations in life. July 8, 1862, he was united in marriage with Miss Tamar Forsythe, who survives him. One son and three daughters, two brothers, a sister and a large number of other relatives, remain to mourn their loss. The respect with which the community in which he resided regarded him was attested by the large attendance at the funeral services held at Welton church, July 11. The remains were taken to Milton for interment. In his death the community, his family and his church have suffered an irreparable loss. G. W. B. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 4, No 42, p 167, Apr. 6, 1848. In Milton, W. T., February 17, Job Maxson, in the 43d year of his age. Bro. Maxson was long an acceptable member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Wirt, N. Y. For a number of the last years of his life he enjoyed but a poor state of health. He found the religion he professed while young, was his support when earthly comfort fled. A few hours before he died, he called the family to his bed-side and bade them farewell. Some of his last words were, 'Come, come sweet Jesus.' He has left a companion and four children to mourn the loss. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 17, No 1, p 3, July 5, 1860. At Wasioja, Dodge Co., Minn., May 14th, 1860, of bilious pneumonia, Benjamin F. Bond, Esq., aged 48 years. His sufferings were severe, which he patiently endured, with great fortitude of mind. He trusted in God, believing in the immortality of the soul, and the efficacy of Christ's saving power. He left a good evidence of his acceptance with God, and with much composure resigned his will to the will of his heavenly Father. He was a cheerful and affectionate husband, a kind father, and a firm pillar in the church. His relatives and friends have much cause to mourn their loss. His funeral was attended by a large concourse of people, at the First day Baptist Church in the village of Wasioja. Discourse by Eld. Shepherd, from Eccl. xii. 7. His remains were conveyed to the village cemetery, and deposited there. N. M. Burdick

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 4, No 42, p 167, Apr. 6, 1848. In Milton, W. T., January 28, of consumption, Adelia M., wife of Benjamin F. Bond, eldest daughter of Eld. Stillman Coon, aged 19 years. The subject of this notice experienced religion in early life, and became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist connection, of which she remained a worthy member till death. Though long confined, and at times her distress was great, she bore it with Christian patience, conversed freely of her departure, and she was willing to die, and after resigning all into the hands of Jesus, died in the triumph of the Christian faith. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 12, p 47, Mar. 21, 1867. In Albion, Dane Co., Wis., Jan. 20th, 1867, John W. Eggleston, aged 31 years. He enlisted into the service of the United States in September, 1864, and was a member of Co. G, 38th Wisconsin Regiment, with which he remained until the regiment was discharged. He received injuries while in the service, which hurried his death. Being disabled by these injuries, he was home on a furlough in March, 1865, during which time he made a profession of religion in the ordinance of Christian baptism, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church in Albion, of which he remained a worthy member until death. He leaves a wife and one child, and a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn their loss, but with the consoling hope, that "he sleeps in Jesus." J. C. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 25, No 8, p 31, Feb. 18, 1869. In Almond, N. Y., Feb. 2d, 1869, after a somewhat long-continued illness, Mrs. Sally Lewis, relict of Elijah Lewis of Alfred. Sister Lewis had from its organization been a member of the 2d Seventh-day Baptist Church, Alfred, having previously been a member of the 1st Church. Her life, whether considered as a wife, mother, or member of the church of Christ, was in all respects honorable and worthy. N. V. H. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 28, No 10, p 39, Feb. 29, 1872. In North Stonington, Conn., Feb. 18th, 1872, Mr. Abel Palmer, aged 71 years. Mr. Palmer was born, lived, and died, in the same house on Pendleton Hill. He bore an irreproachable character as a man, neighbor, husband, father, and a Christian. Within a few years, I have preached the funeral sermon of his wife, an estimable woman; a son, who had just entered upon his professional life as a physician; and now that of the father, leaving two sons to survive, one a physician in an infirmary in Michigan, the other residing in the now desolate homestead. The funeral of Mr. Palmer was attended in the Baptist meeting-house on Pendleton Hill, by a large concourse of people. who came to pay their last tribute of respect to their aged fellow citizen, and to the memory of a good man and a Christian. Sermon from Ecclesiastes 3: 2 - "A time to be born, and a time to die." "The righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance." S. S. G. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 28, No 10, p 39, Feb. 29, 1872. In Ashland, Minn., Jan. 29th, 1872, after a lingering illness, sister Ann E, Ellis, wife of Matthew Ellis, in the 44th year of her age. Sister Ellis experienced religion at the age of sixteen years, and became a member of the Sabbath-keeping church in Farmington, Ill., In 1869, Bro. Ellis moved to Ashland, Minn., and sister Ellis transferred her membership to Ashland and Wasioja Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which she remained a devoted member, beloved and respected by all who knew her, as a consistent Christian. She has left a Christian family to be comforted with the comfort wherewith she was comforted in all her tribulations. Z. Campbell http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 28, No 26, p 103, June 20, 1872. At Milton Junction, Rock Co., Wisconsin, May 26th, 1872, in the 81st year of her age, Mrs. Ann M. Bond, wife of Deacon Levi H. Bond. The deceased was born in Cumberland Co., New Jersey. After her marriage, she removed to Virginia, and there united with the Seventh-day Baptist church at Lost Creek, having been baptized by Eld. Alexander Campbell. Brother and sister Bond removed to Wisconsin in 1849 and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton. In the fellowship of this church sister Bond walked until her death. She was much esteemed by all who knew her. She was gentle and sympathetic; the mother of six children, three of whom survive her. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of sympathetic friends and neighbors, and an appropriate sermon was preached on the occasion by Eld. James Bailey, from Philippians 1: 21. L. C. R. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 30, No 43, p 3, Oct. 22, 1874. In the town of Milton, Wis., Sept. 24th, 1874, Mrs. Deborah Carr, in the 81st year of her age. She has lived a very useful life, and died in the full triumphs of Christian faith. Her early home was in the town of Hancock, Mass. After her marriage, when nearly twenty years old, she moved into Stephentown, N. Y., and in 1839 she emigrated from that place, with her husband and children, to Milton. Her father was Uriah Goodrich, and her mother, Polly Carpenter; both belonged to strong and influential families. Her brother, Joseph Goodrich, was the founder of the village of Milton, and another brother, William Anson, started the Seventh-day Baptist society at Farina, Ill. Her eldest sister, Polly Goodrich, the only surviving member of the family, has contributed largely to the prosperity of the community at Milton. Mrs. Carr had ten children, all of whom she assisted to settle down in homes of their own. Nine of them are still living. Among them are Prof. Ezra S. Carr, formerly of the University of Wisconsin, but recently a teacher in a similar institution in California; and Hon. Solomon C. Carr, a member of the Wisconsin Legislature. With her youngest son, Joseph G. Carr, she resided the last years of her life. Her other surviving children occupy prominent positions in society. Her husband, who died twenty-eight years since, was an invalid from his youth; and the care and labor of providing for the family fell mainly into her hands. Until some time after their removal to the West, they were in straightened circumstances. Endowed with a strong constitution, and possessing great abilities, Mrs. Carr has performed a vast amount of work, and filled successfully all the positions of life to which she has been called. Settling in an early day at Milton, she embraced many opportunities to aid her friends and neighbors in finding homes here; and she contributed a goodly share to give direction to the sentiments of the place, and strengthen its institutions. Truly, she has been a mother in Israel. Soon after her marriage, she joined the First-day Baptist Church of Stephentown. About twenty years ago she embraced the Sabbath, and became a member of the Milton Church, to which she remained devotedly attached until her death. She was constant in her friendships, fervent in her Christian love, stable in her opinions, impressive in her words and actions, ambitious and public-spirited, and a leader in the circle wherever she moved. She retained the strength of her mind until the last; and when told that her end was near, she responded, "I am ready." In fact, she had been waiting some time for the summons, and received it with delight. Of her it can most appropriately be said, "She hath done what she could." W. C. W. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

Announcing that the remainder of the Grip's book on the town / village of DeRuyter published in 1900 is now on-line: <http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/madison1/gripdryt.htm>http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/madison1/gripdryt.htm This volume contains items of interest of genealogical interest, information regarding various businesses in and around DeRuyter including a number of interests in Cortland county. The advertisements at the back of the book are about 1/2 in Cortland county. There are several references to the SDB in the material. Tim Stowell

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 34, No 14, p 3, Apr. 4, 1878. In Verona, N. Y., of paralytic affliction, on March 15th, 1878, Mrs. Amy Williams, wife of Henry Williams, 2d, aged 77 years. The deceased had for many years been a professor of religion, and member of the 1st Seventh-day Baptist Church of Verona, and in her death has left the good hope to her relatives and friends, that she has gone to be with Christ in happiness forever. C. M. L. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 10, p 3, Mar. 4, 1880. In Jackson Centre, Ohio, Feb. 23d, 1880, of cancer, Elizabeth Babcock, wife of Dea. J. H. Babcock, in the 57th year of her age. She made a profession of her faith in the Savior's love at about the age of twenty-two years and was baptized by Eld. Thomas E. Babcock, after which she joined the Seventh-day Baptist Church at Jackson Centre, of which she lived a faithful Christian until her death. She died in the faith of a Savior's love, telling her friends of the beauties of heaven, and pointing her children to the "Lamb that taketh away the sins of the world." Her last days were days of peace and comfort in a Savior's tender love and mercy, although her sufferings were very great, her faith so strong. She was a loving wife, a kind mother so tender and gentle, an affectionate sister, and a friend to all. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends, who weep with those that weep. R. R. Note: The Babcock Genealogy has her birth date at 28 Aug 1832 which would have made her 47 at the time of her death. I don't know which is correct. Her husband was born in 1822, and they married in 1849. The earlier birth date looks more likely. Does someone have a Davis source that gives her birth date? The Babcock Genealogy says she was the daughter of Jeptha Davis 1802-1878 and Matilda Loofboro. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 10, p 3, Mar. 4, 1880. At Hope Valley (Hopkinton) R. I., Feb. 14th, 1880, Mrs. Matilda Tanner Langworthy, in the 79th year of her age. After her marriage, Herself and husband made a public profession of religion, were baptized, and connected themselves with the Second Seventh-day Baptist Church of Hopkinton, of which she continued a worthy member until her death. In her death her husband, friends, and neighbors have cause of grief, for in all the relations of life she sustained a worthy Christian character. Her funeral was solemnized by her pastor, S. S. Griswold, assisted by Revs. J. R. Irish and Boardman, also by a choir of singers from Hope Valley, who performed a very appropriate service of praise on the occasion. COM. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 10, p 3, Mar. 4, 1880. At South Brookfield, N. Y., Feb. 8th, 1880, Mrs. Mary Babcock Crandall, wife of Kenyon Crandall, deceased, aged 92 years. She came early from Rhode Island to Brookfield, and her long life has been spent in patient, faithful serving as a Christian. Last spring she met with a fall, by which she was so crippled as to be thereafter almost entirely helpless. She retained her faculties in a remarkable degree to the last, and was very hopeful in view of a home in the sinless, painless, deathless city of the heavenly king. J. B. C. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 10, p 3, Mar. 4, 1880. At West Edmeston, N. Y., Feb. 5th, 1880, Ichabod Burdick, aged 83 years. Nearly fifty years ago he removed from Hopkinton, R. I., and during his long residence here he has been an esteemed citizen. Though he never publicly professed faith in Christ, he was friendly to his cause, and sought to be assured through his redeeming grace. J. B. C. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 36, No 10, p 3, Mar. 4, 1880. In Alfred, N. Y., Feb. 26th, 1880, of cancer tumor, Mrs. Laura Lorena Witter in the 68th year of her age. From her childhood she had lived in this town. In early life she obtained a hope of sins forgiven. For many years she had been a member of the Second Seventh-day Baptist Church of Alfred. Her life witnessed the power of grace to bless, and in her death she witnessed its power of assurance. http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders