Matilda Saunders was born in Petersburgh, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1811, and died at Adams Centre, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1884.
She was the daughter of Isaac Saunders, and the oldest of nine children. In early life she gave her heart to God and united with the Petersburg Church. In 1837 she became connected with the Adams Church of which she remained a faithful and worthy member until death. She was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence and of an ardent religious character. She was always true to her baptismal and covenant vows. Whenever in the social meeting - and that was always when she could be there - her voice was sure to be heard eloquently testifying to the goodness of the Master and pleading his cause. During her last illness she seemed to realize that her earthly course was completed, and evinced that strong faith in her Saviour which had always characterized her life. Passing from life to be crowned with glory. 'We all do fade as a leaf.' Isaiah 64:6
A. B. P.
