POTTER. -In Alfred, N. Y., June 6, 1894, of cancer, Perry F. Potter, aged 74 years.
Mr. Potter was born in Madison Co., N. Y., May 7, 1820. In early life he came with his parents to Hartsville, N. Y. In 1846 he was married to Emily Burdick, of Alfred, since which time he has made his home mostly in Alfred. In 1850 he publicly professed Christ and united with the First Alfred Church. His life was characterized by humility and Christian conscientiousness. He was a man of large heart and charitable deeds. Especially was he interested in young man and young women who were struggling under adverse conditions to acquire and education. Many useful and honored citizens can look back to his help and many kindnesses, and say, "as a friend in need he was a friend indeed." His last years were full of suffering, but through it all he was patient and resigned to the will of Him who doeth all things well.
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