In Alfred, N. Y., November 27, 1912, Mr. Langford Whitford, aged 80 years, 11 months and 21 days.
Mr. Whitford was the son of Joshua and Avis Satterlee Whitford and was born in Stephentown, N. Y. He was the grandson of Elder William Satterlee who acted so important a part in the work of the Seventh-day Baptists in the first half of the last century. When about twenty-two he came to the vicinity of Alfred, N. Y., and forty-five years ago he settled on a farm in the town of Hartsville. Here he lived till four years ago, when on account of failing health he came to Alfred, where his children were living.
In youth he made a profession of religion and joined a church. Upon coming to Allegany County he embraced the Sabbath and joined the Seventh-day Baptist church of Hartsville. Of this church he remained a most faithful and loyal member till his death. Regularly for more than 40 years, in all sorts of weather and over all kinds of roads, he drove the four miles to the Sabbath services.
June 19, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Pettibone, who for fifty-six years has been his faithful helpmeet, and sharer of his labors and joys. To them were born three children, - Mr. A. L. Whitford and Mrs. Lewis S. Beyea of Alfred, N. Y., and a daughter who died in youth. He was always cheery and pleasant, a kind and loving husband and father, neighbor and friend beloved, a worthy citizen. Besides the wife and children many will mourn his departure.
Funeral services conducted by Pastor William L. Burdick and assisted by Pastor H. L. Polan, were held in the Hartsville church, Sabbath morning, November 30, and interment took place in the Hartsville Cemetery. Wm. L. B.
