In Milton, Wis., May 6, 1882, of consumption, Mr. Frederick Buton, in the 70th year of his age. He was born in Hancock, Berkshire Co., Mass., Dec. 8, 1812. When a young man he settled in Alfred, N. Y., where he married Miss Mary Ann Edwards, Dec. 12, 1834, with whom he lived nine years. In March 7, 1844, he married Bathsheba Edwards, with whom he lived twenty-two years. He married his third wife, who survives him, Charlotte Crumb, June 23, 1866. He professed hope in Christ about 1853, and united with the Milton Seventh-day Baptist Church, and became a constituent member of the Milton Junction Seventh-day Baptist Church in 1875. In his Christian character he was not demonstrative, but reliable, firm, prompt, and liberal, and in his quiet way ever exhibited a deep and abiding interest in the prosperity of the cause. He was remarkable for his hospitality, and his open-handed benevolence to the needy. His fervor of spirit rapidly developed towards the last, and death was welcomed as a friend. He leaves, besides his widow, three sons and a daughter, and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His funeral services were, by his request, held in the Milton Church, of which he was the master-builder in the early history of the society. The sermon was by his pastor from 2 Peter 3: 13.
N. W.
