Barton G. Stillman, son of Barton G. and Sophia Wells Stillman, was born in DeRuyter, N. Y., Feb 6, 1856, and died in Brookfield, N. Y., November 14, 1911.
He made a determined but unequal fight for about two years against the disease of pernicious anemia. His hopeful and determined spirit no doubt materially prolonged his life.
His education was secured in the schools at DeRuyter. At the age of sixteen he came to Brookfield, where he has since resided. In 1877 he entered the office of the Brookfield Courier, acquiring a half interest in the paper in 1884. This interest he retained until his death. 'He was a good printer, a forceful and versatile writer and a business manager of exceptional ability. Pronounced and aggressive in his advocacy of right and justice, he had little patience with those things which were unworthy of endorsement.' He maintained high ideals and helped to make the Courier a power for good in the community. He held many positions of trust with honor and efficiency. For many years he was treasurer of the Brookfield Madison County Agricultural Society, and he held the position of postmaster at Brookfield since 1908. Though not a member of the church he was a Sabbath-keeper, an attendant and supporter of the church. He possessed deep moral and religious convictions and exemplified in his daily walk many fruits of the Spirit.
In 1881 he was married to Miss Annette Babcock, who passed away in 1903. In 1905 he was married to Miss Margaretta A. Taylor.
She and a little daughter, Katherine, are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. He is also survived by two brothers, - George A. of Alfred, N. Y., and Phineas M. of Syracuse, N. Y., and two sisters, - Mrs. Marie S. Williams and Mrs. W. H. Cossum of Norwood, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at his late home in Brookfield, conducted by Rev. Walter L. Greene, a former pastor. Interment in Brookfield Rural Cemetery. W. L. G.
