Person:George Burdick (1)

Residence: 1 Jul 1842 Lima, Rock Co., Wisconsin Census: 1880 Lima, Rock Co., Wisconsin Residence: 1886 Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin Cause of death: Pneumonia, arteriosclerosis

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 The Journal-Telephone
   December 7, 1916.

   George Stillman Burdick was born in Alfred, N. Y., April 13, 1827 and died at his home in Milton December 3, 1916 in the 90th year of his age. He came of that pioneer stock that has furnished many of the settlers in this part of the country. His family removed to Wisconsin when he was but a lad of fifteen, in 1842. They made the journey by boat from Buffalo to Racine and then came by road to the township of Lima and settled on a farm northeast of Milton, where Mr. Burdick lived till about thirty years ago when he removed to the place where he afterwards lived on North street in Milton.
   In 1850, Mr. Burdick married Miss Harriet Babcock with whom he lived happily till a little over three years ago, when she died. They had two children, the elder, Dr. Justin H. Burdick, of Milton, born in 1851, and a younger son, Clifford R., who died in childhood. They received into their family as an adopted daughter, Jessie R., who became the wife of Lewis J. Noey. Recently Mr. and Mrs. Noey have lived in Milton on Mr. Burdick's place and Mrs. Noey cared for her father during his last years. There survive, besides one son and daughter, two sisters, Miss Sarah D. Burdick, of Milton, and Mrs. Rebecca Cottrell, of Milton Junction; also one brother, Ellery H. Burdick, of Milton.
   In early life Mr. Burdick became a christian and at his death was the oldest member of the Seventh day Baptist church of Milton. Until the last ten years of his life he was a faithful and regular attendant at church services. He followed the calling of a farmer and a carpenter and was always industrious and upright. His chief characteristic was that of a determination to deal justly and to keep any agreement that he may have made. He was of those who swear to their own hurt and change not.
   During the last ten years he led a somewhat retired life due to the infirmities of his extreme age, and since the death of his wife in 1912 he has suffered from a gradual failure of his mental powers. His end was tranquil and peaceful.
   Funeral services were held at his late home December 4, conducted by Pres. William C. Daland, of Milton college. Interment was made in the village cemetery at Milton. 'Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.'

2.   C. W. Butterfield. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: containing a history of Rock County, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., an extensive and minute sketch of its cities, their improvements, industries, manufacturies, churches, schools, societies, etc., war record, biographical sketches, portraits. (Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879)
   789-790.

   "History of Rock County, Wisconsin", 1879, p 789, 790.
   G. S. BURDICK, JR., farmer, Secs. 7 and 17; P.O. Milton; born in Allegany Co., N.Y., in 1827; is a son of George S. and Diana Burdick, who came to Wisconsin July 1, 1842, and located on the farm now owned by G. S., Jr., of 77-1/2 acres. He married Miss Harriet Babcock, daughter of Abel Babcock April 19, 1849; they have two living children - Justin H., born Dec. 29, 1852, and Jessie R., June 16, 1860. Mr. Burdick is Republican, and he has served as Constable several years. Himself and family are members of the Seventh-Day Baptist Church of Milton.