In Kasson, Dodge Co., Minn., Jan. 26, 1888, Lydia, widow of Luke P. Babcock. This sister in Christ was born in Leydon, Mass., Nov. 30, 1805. She professed religion when about 14 years old and united with the Scott (N. Y.) Seventh-day Baptist Church. She was married Aug. 15, 1824, and lived in Cortland and Madison counties, N. Y., until 1871. The family then moved to Milton, Wis., where the husband died Sept. 17, 1878. She then moved to Dodge county, Minn., and united with the Dodge Centre church, where she retained her membership until death. She was confined to her bed with consumption of the bowels for more than three years. Through all her sufferings her trust in Christ was unfaltering. Funeral services were held at the house, in Kasson, Jan. 27th, then the remains were taken to Dodge Centre for burial. She leaves four children, three sons and one daughter. The daughter had the constant care of her mother, and was faithful in the discharge of this delicate an!
d long-continued service. S. R. W.
