Alva Palmiter was born in Hartsville, N. Y., March 26, 1835, and died of a "stroke" Dec. 1, 1902.
He was one of eleven children born to Silas and Elizabeth Saunders Palmiter, only two of whom are now left. This was one of the earliest pioneer homes, and its hospitable doors swung wide to many guests. Mr. Palmiter was Justice of the Peace, a prominent man in the church and community. Alva has always lived in Hartsville and passed away at his home, about a mile from the old homestead, where he was born. He was married to Charlotte A. Emerson Nov. 16, 1865, and to them were born two children, Elvira, now deceased, and Elbert E., who survives, to be his mother's support. Mr. Palmiter was baptized by Elder H. P. Burdick Oct. 21, 1865, and joined the Hartsville church, of which he and his wife have since remained members. He was a good man. The Bible was his solace and God his stay. Funeral services at Hartsville church Dec. 3, conducted by Pastor Randolph of Alfred. L. C. R.
