Census: 1880 Albion Township, Dane Co., Wisconsin: age 53

'The Sabbath Recorder', Vol 42, No 49, p 5, Dec. 9, 1886.
In Albion, Wis., Nov. 10, 1886, Jane Barker, widow of Asa Whitford and wife of Jessie Saunders. A more extended obituary of sister Saunders will be given in due time. Two sisters of this family have died within the year. Mrs. Sweet, of this place, having passed away last spring.

William Asa Whitford 1818-1856
Categories: 1840's Settlers, Albion, Wisconsin, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 13, No 33, p 131, Jan. 22 1857.
In Albion, Wis., Nov. 27, 1856, Mr. Wm. A. Whitford, aged 39 years.

Note: died from injuries received when kicked by one of his horses.

Note: burial in Albion Evergreen Cemetery.

Census: 1850 Albion, Dane Co., Wisconsin
Census: 1855 Albion, Dane Co., Wisconsin
Census: 1880 Albion, Dane Co., Wisconsin

A pioneer settler in Albion and one of the founders of the S. D.B. church there [1843]. He settled in Section 22, on what since has been called Saunders Creek, where the Village of Albion now stands. Provided a land grant for Albion Academy.

"Sabbath Recorder", Vol 32, No 31, p 3, 3 Aug 1876. Record of marriage to Mrs. Jane. E. Whitford.

Jesse Saunders 1798-1888
The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 49, p 8, Dec. 6, 1888.
In Albion, Wis., Nov. 26, 1888, Jesse Saunders, in the 91st year of his age. S. L. M.