Ellery H. Burdick was born at Alfred, N. Y., November 16, 1832. His parents were George Stillman and Diana Macomber Burdick. Besides Ellery, there was one brother, George Stillman Burdick, Jr., and two sisters, Sarah Burdick and Rebecca Cottrell. The last named is the sole survivor of this family group.
In 1854, Mr. Burdick was married to Phoebe Babcock who died August 26, 1902. On October 17, 1906, he was again married to Minerva Knapp of Scott, N. Y., who was deceased June 28, 1913.
While President William C. Whitford was pastor of the Milton Seventh-day Baptist church, Mr. Burdick was converted and was baptized into the fellowship of this church. Quiet, unassuming, his everyday life was an expression of his faith in God and his sincere regard for his fellowmen.
In his youth Mr. Burdick followed the trade of cabinet maker, and was considered skilled in his craft. Later in life he chose photography as his vocation.
He died July 22, 1919, and farewell services were held in the Milton S. D. B. church Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 1919, conducted by Pastor Henry N. Jordan. Burial was made in the Milton cemetery.
