At her home, in Alfred, N. Y., March 26, 1887, after an illness of a few weeks, Mrs. Malissa Shaw, relict of the late P. K. Shaw, who died a little less than ten months ago, aged 77 years.
Sister Shaw was born in Canada, March 8, 1810, came with her parents to Alfred when eleven years of age, and at the age of twenty was married to Mr. Shaw, with whom she lived fifty-seven years, on the farm, and in the home, where she died. In the winter of 1845, she, with her husband, was converted, and was baptized by Eld. James H. Cochran, then pastor of the Second Alfred Church, and remained a good, faithful member through life. In church philanthropies, industries, and attendance, she will be long and lovingly missed. She died, surrounded by her children summoned to her side by her sickness. Besides other relatives she leaves, to mourn her death, three sons and four daughters. Being one of the early settlers of our town, her funeral, on the 28th, was largely attended by old time friends and neighbors. 'She died in the faith.' Funeral services from Rev. 14: 13, by Jay Summerbell, assisted by Dr. D. E. Maxson. J. S.
