"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