Dea. William H. Burdick was born at Hopkinton, R. I., Nov. 14, 1835, and died at the home of his son, Prof. L. H. Burdick, in Leonardsville, N. Y., April 29, 1910.
Mr. Burdick was a son of Samuel and Mercy Crandall Burdick. He was married to Miss Ann Elizabeth Stillman, March 10, 1857. To this union were born three sons: Charles Kerrie, Carlton H., and L. H. Burdick. The deceased was educated at DeRuyter Institute, and for a number of years was engaged in the teaching profession.
Soon after his marriage to Miss Stillman he located at West Edmeston and was received to membership in the Seventh-day Baptist Church. Being especially gifted as a vocal musician he was chosen as choir leader, which position he very acceptably filled for many years. In addition to this appointment he was again honored by the West Edmeston Church, when during the pastorate of Eld J. B. Clarke, he was chosen and ordained to the office of deacon. In this capacity he was proficient and served the church faithfully until he removed his membership to Leonardsville some years later. Deacon Burdick was especially attentive in making provisions for the sick, and others that were in need. He loved the cause of Christ and gave of his time and means in supporting the work. Of his it is said that he prayed much and exercised great faith in God.
By his decease the church sustains the loss of an efficient and faithful member, a beloved and much esteemed deacon, while the community at large has lost a loyal citizen, a kind and obliging neighbor.
Funeral service was held at the home of his son, Prof. L. H. Burdick, Leonardsville, N. Y., May 2, at 1 p.m., conducted by Pastor R. G. Davis of the West Edmeston Church. The parting message was from 2 Timothy iv, 7. After the service the body was taken to West Edmeston and tenderly laid to rest beside his faithful companion who died some years ago.
