Addie Frances Maxson Stillman was born at Petersburg, New York, March 21, 1847, and died at her home in Nortonville, Kansas, July 14, 1903, after a lingering illness of more than two years.
When eight years old she came with her parents to West Hallock, Illinois, which place was her home until she came to Kansas in 1884. It was under the preaching of Rev. Varnum Hull that the subject of this sketch became a Christian and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church of the place.
On August 12, 1865, she was married to Sanford H. Stillman. Of the three children that came to their home, two remain with their father in bereavement. Three brothers and four sisters, and numerous other relatives and friends share in their sorrow.
On coming to Kansas she removed her church membership to Nortonville, where it remained to her death. During her illness she manifested remarkable patience and Christian fortitude. A bright and cheerful influence went out from her life in the sick room to bless the home and those that came within its radius. Rev. George M. Cottrell of Topeka, Kan., her ex-pastor, preached the funeral sermon. Rev. Isaac Maris and Pastor Hills assisted in the services. G. W. H.
