At West Hallock, Ill., Nov. 11, 1903, Edward Whitford Burdick, in his 78th year.
Edward Whitford Burdick, son of Jabez and Abigail (Millard) Burdick, was born in Little Genesee, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1826, where he made his home until he became of age. In 1847 he came to Illinois, settling at Farmington, where he was engaged in farming. In 1864 he moved to West Hallock, where he resided at the time of his death. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Elizabeth Saunders, who died in 1882. He married again in 1888 to Mrs. Ophelia Partridge of Peoria, who survives. Mr. Burdick never had any children of his own, but he reared four children by adoption, who with three grandchildren are living. When about fifteen years of age Mr. Burdick was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church of Little Genesee. Upon coming to West Hallock he joined the South Hampton church, of which he was a trustee, and a faithful member at the time of his death. Mr. Burdick was a good man, and was held in high esteem by the entire community. Whatever he did was characterized by thoroughness, and large-minded liberality. He was a generous supporter of the church and other benevolences. His last illness was brief, but he was conscious that the end was near, and met death without fear. Funeral services were held at the church, conducted by the pastor. F. E. P.
