"The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 4, 1906, p 4. Martha Dodge Williams was born in Covington, Wyoming County, New York, now called Pavilion, February 17, 1829, and died in Milton, Wisconsin, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. C. Dunn, October 1, 1906, in the 78th year of her age. She was one of a family of seven children, two sons and five daughters, born to Samuel Stanley and Zilpha Terrill Dodge. Of these, two sisters survive her. When she was eight years of age the family moved to Alden, Erie County, in the same state. There, while teaching school near the Williams homestead, she made the acquaintance of a young Robert Williams, to whom she was married in 1848, when 19 years of age. Six years later, in 1854, they moved to Wisconsin, and after some months, settled in Milton where they have resided, esteemed and loved by all who have known them, for more than fifty years. In early life she gave her heart to Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and after her marriage to Mr. Williams, changed her membership to the Seventh-day Baptist Church. On moving to Milton, they brought their membership to the church of the latter faith in Milton, and now she has been removed to the church triumphant. Thus in briefest outline is told the history of a quiet and uneventful, but sweet and beautiful life. Few married people are permitted to live together longer than have Mr. and Mrs. Williams; fewer still are they who are more united and happy in each other than they have been. Outside of her home, as well as in it, she was modest and unassuming, yet she was keenly intelligent, keeping herself well informed upon most current topics, of public as well as local interest. To her friends she was always cheerful and bright, - a good conversationalist, a pleasant companion. In her religious life she was thoughtful rather than emotional, and said little about herself or her experiences, but her faith was steadfast because it was intelligently founded; like the Apostle Paul she could say - "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." While living in this self-centered way, - so confident in her Christian faith and so happy in her married life, Mrs. Williams was fond of her friends and loved her church, greatly enjoying its associations and privileges. So long as she was able to do so, she attended regularly the ladies' society of her church in which she was always an interested and most efficient worker. Her needle work has been the admiration of her many friends. But why try to picture the graces and virtues which her friends have seen and felt so long, and which no words can fittingly set forth. Mrs. Williams has never been very rugged, and has been gradually growing feebler for several years, but what may properly be called her last sickness began for or five months ago with a severe attack of erysipelas. Though at times she has seemed to be improving, her life has hastened to its close, until on the first day of October, the time of the "sere and yellow leaf," in the early dawning of the morning, she sank to rest as calmly and sweetly as a babe falls asleep in its mothers arms. The funeral was attended on Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from the home of her daughter, where she and her husband have received the most tender and loving care, at the hands of both Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, and their children. The services were conducted by her pastor, Dr. Platts, and interment was made in the beautiful Milton cemetery. Mrs. Williams is survived by the husband of her youth, the one daughter, and a family just mentioned, two sisters and a large circle of friends, all of whom deeply mourn her departure, but are comforted with the legacy of a precious memory and the good hope of a better life. "The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1906, p 4. Few names are more familiar in Milton, and few forms are better known on our streets than were the name and form of Robert Williams. For more than 50 years he has filled a prominent place in the business and social life of our village. Not all, however, were so familiar with his early history. He was born in the town of Darien, Genesee county, New York. His father was Robert Williams and his mother was Fanny Saunders Williams, both of sturdy New England stock, Mr. Williams being a direct descendant of Roger Williams of Colonial fame. The family also traces its ancestry far back into the centuries and includes in some of its lines famous historic names, among which are the names of some of the Tudor Kings of England. Mr. Williams was the third child, and the first son in a family of nine children only two of whom, one brother, Mr. Dennis Williams of our village, and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Hunt of California survive him. The father died when Robert was but twelve years of age, which threw many cares and burdens upon his young shoulders. This deprived him of the opportunities for schooling which, at that time, were but meager at the best. But it early accustomed him to those habits of industry and prudence which have been of so much value to him in after years. In 1848, when 27 years of age, Mr. Williams was most happily married to Miss Martha Dodge, in his native town. Six years later they came to Wisconsin and soon settled in Milton where they have since resided until the death of Mrs. Williams which occurred on the first day of October, two months ago. Soon after locating in Milton, Mr. Williams entered into the mercantile business in which he continued until retiring from active labor when he was succeeded by his son-in-law, Mr. F. C. Dunn, forming the firm of Dunn, Boss & Co. In the pursuit of this business he formed an extensive acquaintance with the people of Milton and vicinity. In this relation he was universally respected and trusted. When Milton College was organized, in 1867, having been one of the staunch supporters of the Academy, he was elected a trustee of the enlarged institution, and remained a member of its board until removed by death. From 1872 to 1875 he was Financial Agent, Mr. Charles H. Greenman being Treasurer. From 1875 to 1883 he was Treasurer, until being succeeded by Prof. Albert Whitford, the present incumbent. But whether an officer or only a private member he was always the same strong, loyal supporter of the College as he was also of everything which would, in his judgment, promote the welfare of society. To Mr. and Mrs. Williams there came one daughter, the wife of Mr. F. C. Dunn, who has always lived near them, and who, with her husband and children, has taken most tender and efficient care of them in their declining days. In politics, Mr. Williams, was a life-long Republican, with an intelligent comprehension of the principles involved in every question which arose, and with strong convictions of duty and responsibility. In religious belief he was a Seventh-day Baptist, having been a member of the church of that faith in his native town, and of the church of that same faith in Milton. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. F. C. Dunn, on Sabbath afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Dr. Platts, assisted by President Daland of the College. 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