Lorenzo Harvey Maxson, son of David and Esther Maxson, was born in Petersburg, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1816, and died at Farina, Ill., Nov. 12, 1904.
Mr. Maxson's early youth was spent at Alfred, N. Y., where he became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church. In 1838 he was married to Lydia Green of Adams, N. Y. Two children were born to them, one of whom, Elisha, is still living in the State of Wisconsin. After the death of his first wife, he married Adeline West Bly, in 1853.
Since 1865 Mr. Maxson has resided at Farina, where he was prominently identified with the affairs of the village and community. He was a constituent member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church at Farina, which was organized in 1866, and continued a faithful member until called to the church above.
The Farina News of Nov. 17, speaks of him as follows: "As a man he was exemplary, straightforward and prompt in business and the duties of church and society. As a citizen he was honored and respected even by his enemies. As a friend he was steadfast and one to depend on in the time of need."
