Maxson Saunders was born in Berlin, Dec. 3, 1827, and died in Barrington, R. I., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ophelia Green, Jan 3., 1908, aged 80 years and 1 month.
He was the only son of Lodwick and Temperance Hall Saunders. He married Frances Hull, Sept. 1, 1851. She died Sept. 28, 1893.
Seven children, sons and daughters, were born to them, four of whom died while young. One, Mrs. Ella Saunders Young Thomas, died April 16, 1907, and two are still living: Mrs. Orphelia Green of Barrington, R. I., and Varnum J. Saunders of Providence, R. I.
Brother Saunders gave his heart to Jesus when 11 years old and was baptized by Eld. S. S. Griswold. He united with the Seventh-day Baptist church of Berlin, N. Y., of which he was a member for 69 years. Services were held in the church, Jan. 7, conducted by the pastor. Text, Ps. 23: 4. J. G. B.
