Elias Lewis Babcock, was the son of Jared Jr., and Lois (Lewis) Babcock and was born at Quonochontaug, R. I., December 8, 1824, and died suddenly at Hope Valley, R. I., May 10, 1909.
Mr. Babcock was married November 14, 1849, to Miss Martha Jane Chipman, daughter of the late Deacon Nathan F. and Martha (Burdick) Chipman of Hope Valley, R. I. Mrs. Babcock died some years ago. From that time he lived with the family of his younger son in the village of Hope Valley.
He leaves two sons and one daughter: Morton E. Babcock, Mrs. Herbert C. Babcock, and Edwin O. Babcock. There are also five grandchildren. Mr. Babcock was baptized by Rev. Alex. McLearn and united with the Rockville Seventh-day Baptist Church, December 5, 1891, of which he was an esteemed and worthy member at the time of his death. Mr. Babcock was a pleasant man in his home as well as in the street, shop or wherever he was met. He respected the opinions of others, yet had the courage of his own convictions. He became a member of the Mechanics' Lodge of Odd Fellows, March 27, 1852, who conducted the burial service at the grave. The funeral was held at his late home on Fifth-day, May 13, Rev. L. F. Randolph, officiating, Pastor E. E. Sutton being in West Virginia at the time.
Mr. Babcock was the last of four brothers to depart this life, all having died in the order of their birth: Samuel F., aged 69 years; Welcome, aged 74 years; Daniel, aged 77 years; Elias L., aged 84 years.
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