Raymond D. Saunders was born in Alfred, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1826, and died in Albion, Wis., Feb. 26, 1904.
At the age of 15 years he came with his father's family to Albion, Wis., where his home has been ever since. Oct. 30, 1851, he was married to Abigail E. Burdick of Little Genesee, N. Y., who, with two daughters and three sons, survive him. He has been well and favorably known in the community where he has lived, and has held different positions of public trust for many years. During a series of meetings in November and December, 1899, conducted by Rev. L. C. Randolph, he made a public profession of religion and united with the Albion Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which he was an accredited member at his death. He was a man of strong convictions, honest in his dealings with his fellow-men, sincere and earnest in maintaining what he believed to be right. Funeral at his late residence Feb. 29. Sermon from John 11: 25, 26. S. H. B.
