Henry Gardner Burdick, son of Gardner and Elizabeth Holland Burdick, was born in Hopkinton, R. I., April 3, 1827, and died in Hope Valley, R. I., Oct. 4, 1903.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Maria Babcock, Jan. 6, 1852. Four children were given to them, two sons and two daughters, three of whom are living. At the age of 15 he became a subject of saving grace, and was baptized by Eld: John Green, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church in Rockville, retaining his membership until his death. During this long period of sixty-one years he has been a faithful and devoted member, regarded by all as a man of sterling worth and untarnished moral rectitude. A year ago last February his wife left him on the shores of time and passed over to the better land. He has been in feeble health for the last two years or more. He has left a record without a stain - a priceless legacy to his children. "The memory of the righteous is blessed."
A. MCL.
