Ethan L. Burdick was born in DeRuyter, N. Y., June 30, 1828, and died at his home in Farina, Ill., January 31, 1909.
In 1849 Brother Burdick settled with his parents, Samuel P. and Mary Burdick on a farm near Lake Koshkonong, in Wisconsin. He was married to Ann F. Randolph at New Market, N. J., June 30, 1853. To them were born two children: Randolph T. Burdick of Milton Junction, Wisconsin, and Mary Adelle, who died at Farina, Ill., January 11, 1867. In 1857 he moved to Albion, Wis., engaging in the mercantile business. After a few months spent at Farina, in 1866 and 1867, he returned to Albion and reentered the mercantile business. During those years he was a leader in the church, school, and town affairs, serving as town treasurer nearly fifteen years, and postmaster during the greater part of his stay at Albion. Soon after the death of his wife, July 21, 1879, he went to Florida for his health.
Mr. Burdick was married to Mrs. Almeda Randolph at Farina, Ill., 1883. They lived in Florida till 1889, when they came to Farina to make their home.
Mr. Burdick was a member of the Albion Church.
His last sickness, lasting several weeks, was very painful, and he anxiously looked forward to the change awaiting him, expressing his confidence in the plan of God for the future of his children.
Brief services were conducted at the home on Monday night, and the body was taken to Albion for burial. Pastor Van Horn conducted the brief services and the body was laid at rest in the Albion Cemetery. W. D. B.
