In Plainfield, N. J., Feb. 17, 1884, from brain disease, William Dunn, in the 76th year of his age. He was born in Piscataway, N. J., Oct. 20, 1809, united with the Seventh day Baptist Church of Piscataway, when about fifteen years of age. At the organization of the Plainfield Church in 1838, he was one of the constituent members, and continued faithfully in his place until called to 'come up higher.' In 1830 he was married to Hannah Marsh, who preceded him to the land of rest, in 1876. His sense of hearing became impaired when he was about forty-five years of age; it continued to fail gradually, thus shutting him out in no small degree from the world around, a result which was trying indeed to one who was naturally very social and who much enjoyed the society of his friends. All this he met with unfailing patience, as he did all life's trials. He was prominent in business circles during all his earlier, active years. His place in the house of God was regularly filled until declining strength forced him to be absent during the last year of his life. None who knew him doubted his ripened, Christian character, and his fitness to be 'gathered home.' Many readers of the Recorder will recognize in the subject of this notice, the father of Rev. E. M. Dunn, of Milton, Wisconsin. A. H. L.
