Horace Herman Crandall, fifth son of Henry B. and Lucinda Latimer Crandall, was born in the town of Alfred, N. Y., December 26, 1826, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Whitford, in Farina, 111., August 21, 1909, aged 82 years, 7 months and 25 days. When he was twelve years old he moved with his parents to Milton, Wis., they being among the pioneer settlers. Later he united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Milton. He was united in marriage to Mary Baumhour on April 26, 1848. To them were born six children, four of whom died in childhood. In 1865 he, with his family, settled on a farm near Farina, 111., and later he transferred his church membership to the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Farina, of which he continued a member till death. Since the death of his wife, in 1903, his home has been with his daughter. He leaves one brother, Amos of Milton Junction, Wis., and three sisters: Lorinda Vincent of Farina, Mary Stone of California, and Ada Crandall of Milton Junction; one son. Alpha of North Loup, Neb., and one daughter, Orpha Whitford of Farina, 111. Burial services were held at the home of his daughter on Monday morning. His pastor spoke from Job v, 26. Although Brother Crandall has been unable to attend the services of the church for several years he had a pleasant and helpful companionship with his God, and died in the faith. W. D. B.
