At Ashaway, R. I., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. C. Stillman, Dec. 10, 1889, Billings Macomber, son of Jonathan Macomber, in the 81st year of his age.
He was born in Charlestown, R. I., where he lived until about nineteen years ago, when he moved onto a farm near Ashaway and potter hill, which was his home until four years ago, since which time he has lived with his daughter. In 1836 he was married to Rebecca S. Briggs, to whom were born seven children, six of whom are still living. In 1840 Mr. Macomber united with the Six Principle Baptist Church of Charlestown, with which he retained his membership until death, although since coming to this community he has observed the seventh day as the Sabbath, instead of Sunday. He has been a great sufferer, but has uncomplainingly awaited the time when he might go and be at rest, in response to the invitation of him who said, "Come unto me and I will give you rest."
I. L. C.
