Esther Euphemia Potter was born in Alfred, N. Y., February 27, 1832, the daughter of Elisha and Miranda Maxson Potter. She was married to William W. Crandall, July 5, 1852. They lived first at Little Genesee, afterward at Andover, where Mr. Crandall, having studied medicine, entered on a large medical practice. In 1887 they moved to Wellsville, where Dr. Crandall died about nine years ago. Mrs. Crandall was baptized when a young girl by Elder Nathan V. Hull and joined the First Alfred Church. For many years she has been a most loyal and valued member of the Wellsville Church. She was widely known and loved for her staunch convictions, unselfishness and genuine kindliness. Her only surviving child, Susie M. Sherman, has been her faithful companion during her last years.
Services were conducted at the home, June 9, by Pastor Randolph of Alfred. Text, Rev. 14: 13. Interment at Alfred.