George W. Burdick 1853-1935
"Sabbath Recorder", Vol 118, No 6, p 137, 18 Mar 1935.
DEACON GEORGE W. BURDICK
He was born in Verona, N. Y., September 22, 1853, the son of Zacchaeus and Lovina Remick Burdick. Some of his early years were spent in Watson, Lewis County, but the most of his first forty years was lived as a successful farmer in the town of Verona. He was married to Miss Eleanor Clark of Brookfield, in Brookfield, March 17, 1886. She has been his faithful companion in the intervening years until the end came in the fading hours of the Sabbath, January 19, 1935.
Forty-four years ago they came to De Ruyter, where he carried on his farming enterprise for twenty-five years. He was an industrious man and was distinguished for his ability in accomplishing a large amount of work in a day. His vigor was maintained until a short time before he was called away. He was a respected and honored citizen; honesty, sincerity, and cheerfulness were outstanding qualities of his life among us.
On April 19, 1908 he was elected a deacon of the De Ruyter Church. In this capacity he served with fidelity and efficiency until near the close of his life. He leaves his aged widow and two stalwart sons: Raymond C. of Syracuse, and Carroll R. of Mariposa, N. Y.; and seven grandsons. A large company of admiring friends attended the farewell services at the Seventh Day Baptist church, January 22, 1935, the pastor speaking the farewell words. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. T. J. V. H.

GRAD: JUL 1872 Milton College - Teachers, Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin
Census: 1880 Brookfield, Madison Co., New York: age 26, teacher