At his residence, in Milton, Wis., after an illness of three weeks, Sept. 14th, 1878, Luke P. Babcock, in the 74th year of his age. The deceased was born in Scott, Cortland county, N. Y., Jan. 28th, 1805, and was the son of Deacon Solomon Babcock, of the First Baptist Church. In 1824 he was married to Lydia Babcock, and at about the same time became convinced that the seventh-day of the week was the Bible Sabbath. At the age of 25 he made a profession of religion, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Scott. He was prominent in the meetings of the Central Association, always in his place, and ready to work for his master. He has always been a strong advocate of the Bible Sabbath, and a zealous laborer in his Master's vineyard.
He moved to Milton Junction, Wis., eight years ago, and engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, which he continued for four years when he burned out, and afterward removed to Milton, where he continued in the same business till his death. He was the father of nine children, six of whom (three sons and three daughters) are still living. His eldest daughter - Mrs. Dr. Saunders - and two sons - E. L. and E. S. Babcock - reside at Dodge Centre, Minn., and will now welcome their widowed mother to their hearts and homes, as her future abiding place. The funeral services were held at his late residence, Sabbath day, at 4 o'clock P.M., Rev. E. M. Dunn officiating, and his remains were buried beside his youngest daughter, in the cemetery at Milton Junction. N. S. F.
