At Dodge Centre, Minn., Dec. 16, 1892, Deacon Nathan M. Burdick, in the 85th year of his age.
Deacon Burdick was born in Litchfield county, Conn., Feb. 18, 1808; moved to Plainfield, N. Y., when about 14 years old; was baptized by Eld. Wm. B. Maxson; married Clarissa West Feb. 22, 1834, who survives him; spent six years at Woodville, R. I., whence he moved to Dodge Co., Minn., in 1859. The same year he was ordained as deacon of the Wasioja Church, now Dodge Centre, and has served faithfully and efficiently through all the 33 years. He was a man of many prayers and a strong pillar in the church. But 'the prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.' S. R. W.