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- In Albion, Wis., May 4, 1887, Mr. John
STILLMAN, aged 85 years. Bro.
- STILLMAN
was born in Berlin, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., and was the son of
Geo. STILLMAN. While young, he moved, with his father,
to Alfred; experienced religion and was baptized by Eld. SATTERLEE,
and joined the Alfred Church Dec. 21, 1821; was married to Lovina
WELLS, who, but a few years ago, passed over the river
and there awaits his coming. In 1839, Brother STILLMAN,
with his family, came to Wisconsin, and settled at Rock River;
and, when the Milton Church was organized, became one of its
constituent members. Later, when the Rock River Church was organized,
he became a constituent member of that church. Since that, he
removed to the vicinity of the Albion Church; and, in the spring
of 1865, joined that church, of which he was a member at his
death. Bro. STILLMAN was a man of but few words, but
he faithfully maintained his profession, and filled his place
with the people of God. In the latter part of his life he fell
into a decline, and became entirely blind and quite deaf, yet
he enjoyed visits from friends, and especially conversation upon
religious subjects. His funeral was held at the Rock River church,
and he was buried in the cemetery by the side of his wife. A
sermon was preached by Eld. J. C. Rogers to a large assembly
of relatives and friends, from 2 Cor. 5: 1. J. C. R.
[Vol. 43, No. 24, p. 5]
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- [Probably died May 14, 1887]
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- Courtesy of Jon Saunders
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