Mercy N. Shaw, wife of Rial Wescott, was born in Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., April 9, 1806; was married in the same place, Nov. 25, 1825; moved from Berlin to Alfred in 1835, and died in Alfred Jan. 30, 1882. She was baptized by Eld. James H. Cochran, and united with the Second Seventh-day Baptist Church of Alfred, with which she remained until death. She had been in poor health for many years, slowly failing, and died as if falling asleep. She has left a husband and six sons, all of whom were present at her funeral, one coming from Nebraska, two from Wisconsin. A large circle of other relatives and friends were present. The funeral was held in the Second Church of Alfred. J. K.