"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 6, p 8, Feb. 9, 1888.
In Kasson, Dodge Co., Minn., Jan. 26, 1888, Lydia, widow of Luke P. Babcock. This sister in Christ was born in Leydon, Mass., Nov. 30, 1805. She professed religion when about 14 years old and united with the Scott (N. Y.) Seventh-day Baptist Church. She was married Aug. 15, 1824, and lived in Cortland and Madison counties, N. Y., until 1871. The family then moved to Milton, Wis., where the husband died Sept. 17, 1878. She then moved to Dodge county, Minn., and united with the Dodge Centre church, where she retained her membership until death. She was confined to her bed with consumption of the bowels for more than three years. Through all her sufferings her trust in Christ was unfaltering. Funeral services were held at the house, in Kasson, Jan. 27th, then the remains were taken to Dodge Centre for burial. She leaves four children, three sons and one daughter. The daughter had the constant care of her mother, and was faithful in the discharge of this delicate and long-continued service. S. R. W.

Luke P. Babcock was an undertaker and cabinet maker before moving to Milton, Wis.; he was there a grocer and kept a restaurant.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 34, No 45, p 3, Nov. 7, 1878.
At his residence, in Milton, Wis., after an illness of three weeks, Sept. 14th, 1878, Luke P. Babcock, in the 74th year of his age. The deceased was born in Scott, Cortland county, N. Y., Jan. 28th, 1805, and was the son of Deacon Solomon Babcock, of the First Baptist Church. In 1824 he was married to Lydia Babcock, and at about the same time became convinced that the seventh-day of the week was the Bible Sabbath. At the age of 25 he made a profession of religion, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Scott. He was prominent in the meetings of the Central Association, always in his place, and ready to work for his master. He has always been a strong advocate of the Bible Sabbath, and a zealous laborer in his Master's vineyard.
He moved to Milton Junction, Wis., eight years ago, and engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, which he continued for four years when he burned out, and afterward removed to Milton, where he continued in the same business till his death. He was the father of nine children, six of whom (three sons and three daughters) are still living. His eldest daughter - Mrs. Dr. Saunders - and two sons - E. L. and E. S. Babcock - reside at Dodge Centre, Minn., and will now welcome their widowed mother to their hearts and homes, as her future abiding place. The funeral services were held at his late residence, Sabbath day, at 4 o'clock P.M., Rev. E. M. Dunn officiating, and his remains were buried beside his youngest daughter, in the cemetery at Milton Junction. N. S. F.