"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 1, p 5, Jan. 6, 1887. Abigail Potter was born Nov. 17, 1823, and died in Albion, Wis., Dec. 23, 1886. She experienced religion when about sixteen years of age under the preaching of Eld. J. Leland Kenyon, was baptized and united with the Second Verona Church in Oneida county, N. Y. Sept 14, 1843 she was married to Alanson B. Lawton. Two children, both daughters, were the result of this union, one of whom (Mrs. G. W. Latta, of Antigo, Wis.) and the bereaved husband survive her. In the year 1848, she, with her husband, came to Wisconsin, where she united with the Albion Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which she remained a faithful, devoted member until removed to the church triumphant. Of her it can truthfully be said, "She hath done what she could." For her "to live was Christ, but to die is gain." The Sabbath school especially found in her one of its most earnest and faithful supporters. From her first connection with it she occupied a teacher's place, and at the organization of the primary department in the Albion Sabbath school, she was chosen its superintendent, which position she continued to hold until ill health made it impossible for her to do the work. But very few of the boys and girls that have grown up in this society, for the last twenty or more years but have been enrolled in her classes, and have been inspired and encouraged to higher and holier ambitions by her teachings and influence. She took a deep interest and an active part in all the religious and benevolent interests of the society. The supreme desire of her heart was to be entirely consecrated to Christ. During her last illness, which was long and sometimes very painful, she was never heard to murmur nor complain, but bore her sufferings with patience and cheerfulness. Prominent among her expressions, during the last days of her sickness, were "victory," "salvation through Christ," "rest, rest in Christ." Her funeral was held at her late residence on Sabbath day, Dec. 25th, attended by a large number of relatives and friends, who will ever hold dear and sacred her memory. S. H. B. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 55, No 15, p 233, Apr. 10, 1899. Alanson Billings Lawton was born in Verona, Oneida County, N. Y., in the year 1822. In early life he gave himself to the Lord and united with the First Seventh-day Baptist church of Verona. and throughout his entire life he was one of the most exemplary of men, adorning his profession by "a Godly life and a chaste conversation'" September 14, 1843, he was married to Abigail Potter, who was a companion and helpmate indeed. Her death, which occurred Dec. 23, 1886, was the great bereavement of his life, but which he bore with that submissive reconciliation to the divine will which was one of his chief characteristics. He was the father of three children. The eldest, a son, lived but three months; the second, Rachel Ann, is the wife of Hon. G. W. Latta, who is a successful lawyer of Antigo, Wis.; the youngest, Sadie, died Aug. 25, 1870, in early womanhood. Dea. Lawton came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1848, settling in the town of Albion, Dane County, where he subsequently resided until the death of his wife, excepting a short time while engaged in the milling business at Edgerton. After the death of Mrs. Lawton, he made his home with his daughter, but returning occasionally to visit his old home and friends, and to enjoy the society of his brethren in the household of his faith. Failing health for the last six years of his life compelled him to discontinue these much prized visits. Soon after coming to Wisconsin, he identified himself with the Albion Seventh-day Baptist church, of which he was one of her most earnest and faithful supporters. In 1863 he was chosen to the office of deacon of the church. which position he held at the time of his death, and which he honored as a faithful servant of the Lord, discharging the duties of his office until failing health rendered him incapable. For a number of years he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Albion Academy, serving thereon as Recording Secretary the greater part of the time. He was a wise counselor, a faithful friend, loyal to the church in all of her interests and work; kind, sympathetic, courteous and obliging; a typical Christian; a manly man. His home was a restful retreat, where everyone found a cordial welcome. A good man has gone to a glorious reward, who, with Paul, could exclaim, "I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all them also who love his appearing." He died March 19, 1899, at Antigo. Funeral and interment at Albion. S. H. B. They Came to Milton http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jonsaunders