Deacon Joshua G. Babcock was born in Clark Co., Ohio, November 23, 1825, and died March 13, 1912, at the home of his son, C. C. Babcock, near Farnam, Neb.
He was converted in early manhood and was an earnest worker in his master's vineyard until he departed this life. He was ordained deacon in his early Christian life, in which office he served faithfully. He was married, 1848, to Charlotte T. Lippincott, who preceded him to the home of the soul, in the month of February, 1896, at Colony Heights, Riverside, Cal. To them were born nine children, of whom three remain: Mrs. L. C. Bond of Nortonville, Kan., Mrs. W. J. Babcock, and C. C. Babcock of Farnam, Neb. He emigrated to Humboldt, Neb., in the year 1857 and assisted in organizing the Long Branch Church, of which he was a faithful servant until he removed, with his son, C. C. Babcock, to Colony Heights, Cal., in 1895, in which place he lived two and one-half years. He then returned to Nebraska where he spent his remaining days.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Parker, the Methodist minister, at the M. E. church. It was our desire that Rev. G. B. Shaw should conduct the services, but the severity of the snowstorm hindered railroad traffic and prevented anyone from reaching us. Even some of our nearest neighbors were unable to be present. C. C. B.
