In Alfred, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1901, Amanda Melvina Stillman.
She was born in Petersburg, N. Y., May 17, 1814. When she was four years old, her parents, David and Lillis Rose Stillman, moved to Alfred. Her father at once built the house, now the oldest in Alfred, which has ever since been her home. She was one of the few of Alfred’s earliest pioneers who have remained to see the development of the town. She was baptized in early womanhood by Eld. N. V. Hull, and joined the First Alfred church, in whose fellowship she has since remained. Aunt Amanda, as she was known by all, was refined, genial and warm-hearted, ever ready to give assistance to others. Her time for many years was given to fine embroidery work, for which she was famous and for which she had orders from all over the East. She was bright, witty and cheery, and many of her quaint little poems are remembered by her friends. She was a Christian by faith and practice. Funeral service conducted by Pastor Randolph. Text, Rom. 15: 55. L. C. R.
