Asa Lyman Maxson, son of Joel and Mercy Green Maxson, was born in Genesee, N. Y., October 29, 1832, and died April 24, 1915.
On July 11, 1863, he married Carrie Johnson. To them were born Cortland J. and E. Willis, who still reside on the farm. On July 11, 1883, he was married to Mrs. Carrie D. Young, who died May 19, 1912.
The subject of this notice professed faith in Christ at eighteen years of age and united with the Little Genesee Seventh Day Baptist Church, at that time under the labors of Elder James Bailey.
In 1871 he assumed clerkship of the church and served in that capacity until his death. He was an active member of the choir for over fifty years. As a husband and father he was kind and loving.
The funeral services, which were held at the residence, were conducted by G. P. Kenyon, assisted by Joseph Hull. G. P. K.