In Alfred, N. Y., December 5, 1912, John Sheldon, aged 81 years and 23 days.
Mr. Sheldon was born in the town of Ward (then a part of the town of Alfred), Allegany County, N. Y., and was the son of Henry and Mary Maxson Sheldon. Though the youngest of seven children, yet three - Mrs. Mary Powell of Alfred, and William Sheldon and Mrs. Phebe Fowler of Lamont, Iowa - survive him. For thirty years he was colporteur in Alfred and the surrounding towns and his fair dealing and genial ways made many friends. Jan. 19, 1875, he was married to Miss Adelia Powell. To them were born three children: William W. Sheldon of Alfred, N. Y., and Mrs. Maud Williams and Milton Sheldon of Oakland, Cal.
In 1882 he made a public profession of religion, was baptized by Eld. Chas. M. Lewis, and united with the First Seventh-day Baptist Church of Alfred, N. Y. This church he loved, and of it he remained a member till called home; its welfare he sought and its interests he bore on his heart. An honest man, a good neighbor, a beloved brother, and a kind father has passed away, and his cheery, genial presence will be missed by the entire community.
Farewell services, conducted by Pastor William L. Burdick, assisted by Eld. B. F. Rogers, were held Sunday, December 8, and interment took place in Alfred Rural Cemetery. Wm. L. B.
