NameDeacon William Henry BURDICK157
Birth13 Nov 1835, Hopkinton, Washington Co., Rhode Island
Death1910, Leonardsville, Madison Co., New York
OccupationWagon Maker
ReligionSeventh-Day Baptist
FatherSamuel BURDICK (1809-1866)
MotherMercy Griffin CRANDALL (1810-1866)
Spouses
Birth18 Sep 1840, West Edmeston, Madison Co., New York
Death1903, Leonardsville, Madison Co., New York
FatherBenjamin STILLMAN III (1793-1881)
MotherVariety GREENE (1804-1880)
Marriage10 Mar 1857, West Edmeston, Madison Co., New York
ChildrenLucius Henry (1873-1950)
Notes for Deacon William Henry BURDICK
 William Henry Burdick 1835-1910  
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 68, No 21, p 664, May 23, 1910.
  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.

Census: 1880 Edmeston, Otsego Co., New York
Notes for Ann Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
 Ann Elizabeth (Stillman) Burdick 1840-1903  
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 60, No 4, p 61, Jan. 25, 1904.
  Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Variety Stillman, and wife of Deacon Wm. H. Burdick, was born at West Edmeston, Sept. 15, 1840, and died in Plainfield, N. Y., of pneumonia, Dec. 21, 1903.
  Sister Burdick was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church of West Edmeston, in her youth.   Moving to Leonardsville she united with the First Brookfield church of that place, of which she continued an active member until death.   She and Bro. Burdick were united in marriage March 10, 1957, by Rev. L. M. Cottrell.   She has been a loving mother, an earnest worker in the church and societies wherever she has lived, a good friend and an excellent neighbor.   She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, a brother, three children, six grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.   Funeral services were conducted by her pastor at her late home, and interment made at West Edmeston.     I. L. C.

Census: 1880 Edmeston, Otsego Co., New York
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