Mary Ann (Bowler) Witter 1809-1902
Categories: Alfred, New York,
Rev. Willard D. Burdick Officiating,
The Sabbath Recorder Obituary"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 58, No 18, p 286, May 5, 1902.
Mrs. Mary Ann Witter died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Allen, at Alfred, N. Y., April 21, 1902, in her 93d year.
She was the daughter of Wm. D. and Nancy Coon Bowler, and was born at Charlestown, R. I., Dec. 29, 1809. Her brother, Wm. Bowler, lived at Little Genesee, N. Y. She was married to Squire P. Witter April 10, 1828, by Elder Daniel Coon; to them eleven children were born, six of whom are now living.
She united with the Third Brookfield church when 16 years old, and in 1838, not long after her removal to Nile, she united with this church. As wife, as mother, as member of the church she was always a trusty counselor and helper and was respected and loved by all who knew her.
Last winter she fell and broke her hip. This was very painful but she bore it patiently. Those of her children who lived near enough were with her much and sought to do everything possible for their dear mother.
For several years she has been awaiting the heavenly call, and not long ago wrote the words that were used as the funeral text, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain." Brief services were held on the morning of April 23d at her daughter's home in Alfred, conducted by Rev. B. F. Rogers, and at the church at Nile in the afternoon, conducted by her pastor, W. D. Burdick, assisted by Revs. I. L. Cottrell and D. B. Coon. W. D. B.
Census: 1880 Friendship, Allegany Co., New York: age 70
Squire Edwin Porter Witter 1807-1882
Categories: Brookfield, New York,
Deacon / Deaconess,
The Sabbath Recorder Obituary"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 38, No 48, p 5, Nov. 30, 1882.
In Nile, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1882, of consumption, Dea. S. P. Witter, aged 75 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
"The Seventh-day Baptist General Conference Yearbook", 1883, p 15.
Dea. S. P. Witter was born in Brookfield, N. Y., Sept. 25, 1807, and died of consumption, at his home at Nile, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1882. He was baptized January, 1838, and united with the Friendship Church, by which he was ordained to the office of deacon June 23, 1861. Respected by the community, loved by his brethren, and endeared to his family, Dea. Witter closed his quiet and useful life.
Census: 1880 Friendship, Allegany Co., New York: age 71, retired farmer