In Alfred Centre, N. Y., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John M. Mosher, Monday, March 16, 1891, of an aggravated form of la grippe, Mrs. Melvina Whitford, relict of Horatio Whitford, aged 63 years, 2 months and 3 days.
Mrs. Whitford was a daughter of the late David Satterlee, and granddaughter of Rev. Wm. Satterlee, of precious memory. She was born in the town of Hornellsville, and came to Alfred in early womanhood, where she spent the remainder of her life. She made a profession of religion in early life and united with the First Alfred Church, of which she remained an exemplary member until death.
She had but three children, all of whom survive her - Mrs. Charles L. Shaw, Mrs. John M. Mosher, and Horatio Whitford. Funeral services were held at her late residence, Wednesday afternoon, March 18th, Rev. Dr. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Maxson.
