In the town of Hopkinton, R. I., Dec. 4, 1888, Mumford Burdick, aged 96 years. Brother Burdick was born in 1792 on the same farm where he died. He had spent all the years of his long and eventful life, with the exception of two or three, on the old homestead where he was born nearly a century ago. In 1815 he was united in marriage with Mercy Jacques, who still lives in her 94th year. Nine children were born to them - six sons and three daughters - all of whom are living, excepting one son, and all are honored and respected citizens. He and his wife united with the First Seventh day Baptist Church in Hopkinton, in 1821, with which body they have held an honorable connection ever since. He lived a quiet and consistent life, and died in the arms of his family full of years, honored as a citizen and beloved as a Christian.
A. Mc. L.
