Abram Allen 1799-1875
Categories: 1840's Settlers, Rev. Lester C. Rogers Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 31, No 5, p 3, Jan. 28, 1875.
In Milton, Wis., Jan. 12th, 1875, suddenly, Abram Allen, in the 76th year of his age. The deceased was born in Charlestown, R. I., March 22d, 1799. He embraced the Bible Sabbath when about fifteen years of age, hopefully experiencing religion at this time, but making no public profession. Three years late he removed to Allegany Co., N. Y., with the other members of his father's family. He was married Jan. 9th, 1822, by Eld. Amos Satterlee, to Dorcas Burdick, daughter of Ethan and Esther (Stillman) Burdick. In 1838, under the ministry of Eld. John Green, he united by baptism with the 1st Alfred Church, where he continued his membership until his death.
In 1842 he removed with his family to Milton, which has since been his home, with the exception of a short residence in Minnesota. The deceased was a worthy and useful member of society, a man of industrious habits, a lover of learning, a lover of peace, a companion of the good, cheerful, upright and conscientious, a faithful husband and father, and a friend and patron of religion. He was a man of deeds rather than of words. In early life he taught for six successive Winters in the public schools of Allegany Co., N. Y. He was also made an Examiner of Teachers, and an Inspector of Common Schools. He became also a surveyor of lands, and was much employed in this responsible work, both East and West.
He sought for his children the advantages of a liberal education, and was rewarded by seeing them occupy credibly eminent positions in the learned professions and in the church. The deceased was not broken by age, but was sprightly and industrious, and ever attentive to his invalid companion. Still harnessed for the battle of life, he dropped down suddenly in death, like a good soldier, and has gone to his rest and his reward. His funeral was largely attended by sympathizing neighbors, on Sabbath morning, Jan. 16th, at the Seventh day Baptist Church, and a sermon preached on the occasion by the pastor, from John 16: 83. L. C. R.

Moved to Alfred 1817; Milton, WI, 1842.157

Dorcas (Burdick) Allen 1795-1875
Categories: 1840's Settlers, Rev. Lester C. Rogers Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 31, No 9, p 3, Feb. 25, 1875.
In Milton, Wis., Feb. 8th, 1875, in the 80th year of her age, Mrs. Dorcas Allen, widow of Abram Allen, lately deceased. Sister Allen was ill at the time of her husband's death, which happened twenty-six days previous to her own. An attack of pneumonia succeeded, which, added to a chronic heart difficulty, soon brought her down to the gates of death. She felt the loss of her husband deeply, and was much shocked by his sudden departure; but she grew more reconciled and came to feel a longing desire to depart and be with Christ. Her last words were, "Let me go to my Jesus," and she shortly fell asleep in the blessed repose of a Christian's death.
The deceased was a member of the 1st Church of Alfred, N. Y. She was much beloved by all that knew her; a faithful wife and mother, a helper at home, a lover of the good, and a sincere friend and Christian. She had been a partial invalid for many years, but the care of a kind husband and of dutiful children had made life pleasant to her.
She was the mother of six children, five of whom are still living; a daughter, (Mrs. Wood) of Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., Minn.; President Allen of Alfred University, N. Y., two sons residing in Milton, Wis., one of whom is a physician of large practice, and the other a much respected deacon of the Seventh-day Baptist Church; and a son residing at Austin, Minn., a lawyer of reputation. The deceased felt a mother's pride and satisfaction in having her children useful in the world and faithful in the church.
She now rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. Her funeral was attended on the 10th of February, and a sermon preached by the pastor from 2 Sam. 1: 23; "Lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided." L. C. R.