Alberne H. Burdick 1849-1926
Categories: Rev. Theodore Julian Van Horn Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 100, No 6, p 190, Feb. 8, 1926.
Alberne H. Burdick was born in Little Genesee, N. Y., January 1, 1849, and died in New Market, N. J., January 12, 1926.
He was the oldest in the family of B. Franklin and Julia A. Crandall Burdick. For thirty-five years he lived in the place of his birth except a few years spent in Alfred, N. Y. Here in his native town was developed the skill in carpentering which trade he followed successfully during the subsequent years.
During his stay in Alfred he met Miss Josephine Dunham, whom he recognized as the one necessary to his future happiness, and won her consent to share that future. After their marriage they made their home in New Market, where the rest of his life was spent. He became a contractor and builder and established such a degree of confidence in the minds of the people of the locality that when he was employed to build a house they knew it would be done in the most approved way.
On coming to New Market he allied himself with the Piscataway Seventh Day Baptist Church, and was a most beloved and devoted member. He was for several years the chorister of this church and was himself a fine singer. As a Bible student and teacher in the Sabbath school he won for himself the respect and gratitude for those who had the good fortune to be in his class. This efficiency was developed through fifty years of almost continuous teaching. “The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” He was traveling the path that led toward the sunrise. Jesus said to him as he was here building honest houses for other people, “I go to prepare a place for you.” He was anxious to live on account of his invalid wife, to whom he devoted the tenderest care.
The high esteem in which Brother Burdick was held is witnessed by the very large company of relatives and friends and the profusion of flowers that were seen at the farewell services on Sabbath afternoon, January 16. He leaves the invalid wife, two sons – Frank F., of Dunellen; Harold O., of Salem, W. Va., now in post graduate work in the University of Wisconsin; two daughters – Mrs. Mark Sanford, of Little Genesee, N. Y.; and Grace, teacher in the Wayne, Pa., schools, and a sister, Agnes, upon whom for a number of years has devoted the care of the home.
Pastor Van Horn was assisted in the services by Rev. George B. Shaw, of Salem, W. Va., and the former pastor, Rev. W. D. Burdick. The body was laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, Plainfield. T. J. V. H.

Census: 1880 Genesee, Allegany Co., New York: age 31

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 107, No 13, p 415, Sep. 30, 1929.
Mrs. Josephine Dunham Burdick, youngest daughter of Maxson and Sarah Ann Dunham, was born in New Market, N. J., September 24, 1863, and died at Little Genesee, N. Y., August 17, 1929.
When she was a child, her mother died; however another loyal, staunch Christian woman soon came to take her place, and proved to be, in every way, a most devoted mother to her. She united with the Seventh Day Baptist Church of New Market at an early age, and remained a faithful member of that church until her death.
She attended school at Alfred, N. Y., where many lasting friendships were formed. It was while a student at Alfred that she met Alberne H. Burdick, a native of Little Genesee, N. Y., and to whom she was married at her home in New Jersey, October, 1887. To them were born four children - Frank F. Burdick of Dunellen, N. J.; Mrs. Edna B. Sanford of Little Genesee; Miss Grace Burdick, instructor of home economics at Wayne, Pa.; and Professor Harold I. Burdick of Milton, Wis.
During her active years, Mrs. Burdick was always found faithfully serving in whatever capacity she was called upon to help - in the home, church, or community. She was a loyal Christian endeavorer; president for several years of the Ladies' Aid society; and active worker in the W. C. T. U.; and in later years, superintendent of the home department of the Bible school at New Market. She was a true friend and neighbor, ready to help in time of sickness and need. Friends or strangers were welcome in her home, for generous hospitality was one of her most prominent characteristics.
About two years ago she suffered a severe illness from which she partially recovered. Two years later she was stricken with a disease which gradually left her completely helpless, yet her mind remained clear until the end.
Shortly after the death of her husband, about three and one-half years ago, she was removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mark Sanford, of Little Genesee, N. Y. Here many willing hands tenderly cared for her, presenting a most beautiful example of final love and devotedness. During all these years Mrs. Burdick was a most patient sufferer. She never uttered one word of complaint, but placed her trust in the promises of her heavenly Father. Her favorite chapter was John 14, which was often read to her at night. Her four children "rise up to call her blessed."
Farewell services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sanford, August 19, 1929, in the absence of the pastor, being conducted by Rev. A. Clyde Ehret of Alfred, N. Y. Burial was made in Hillside Cemetery, Plainfield, N. J. A. L. D.

Census: 1880 Piscataway, Middlesex Co., New Jersey: age 16