Almira (Burdick) Babcock 1811-1883
Categories: Nortonville, Kansas, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 39, No 48, p 8, Nov. 29, 1883.
At Nortonville, Kan., Nov. 13, 1883, Mrs. Almira, wife of Samuel L. Babcock, deceased. Mrs. Babcock was born Feb. 12, 1811, in Brookfield, N. Y. Her parents were Dea. Samuel P. and Polly Burdick. She experienced religion, and united with the Second Brookfield Church, when quite a young girl. Was married April 5, 1831. Raised a family of eight children, five of whom survive her. Three of these live at Nortonville, one at West Hallock, Ill., and one, Eld. H. E. Babcock, at Orleans, Neb. All except the sister at West Hallock were with their mother in her last sickness, and attended her funeral. In 1837, she, with her family, moved from Brookfield to Adams, with which Church she united and remained a member until death. With her daughter Angeline and granddaughter, Lillian Davis, so lately deceased, she moved, in December, 1881, to Nortonville. She was in usual health up to the time of Lillian's sickness and death, at which time, and doubtless on which account, she seemed to entirely break down no more to rally. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the Pardee church, assisted by Eld. Embree, pastor of the Methodist Church of Nortonville. Sermon from 2 Tim. 4: 7, 8, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not only to me, but also to all them that have loved his appearing." J. J.

During her long residence of forty-four years at Adams Centre, Sister Babcock was always very highly esteemed as a woman and a Christian by her large circle of acquaintances. she was a kind and thoughtful neighbor, a warm-hearted and true friend, and a devoted Christian. She always had clear and decided views of truth and duty, and was fearless in expressing and advocating them. Frank and outspoken, she was the enemy of all shams. Yet her kindness of heart was such that she was always careful not to wound the feelings of others. She loved the house of God and was faithful to her covenant vows. The fact that all her children were early brought to love the Saviour speaks for her character as a Christian mother. She has done her work, and we believe the Master will say of her, "She has done what she could." A. B. P.

Census: 1880 Adams, Jefferson Co., New York: age 69, widowed

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 28, No 19, p 75, May 2, 1872.
At Adams Center, N. Y., April 18th, 1872, Samuel L. Babcock, aged 72 years, 9 months, and 11 days. Bro. Babcock was born in Brookfield, where, under the ministrations of Eld. Eli S. Bailey, he experienced religion, and joined the 2d Brookfield Church. Some thirty-five years ago, having moved to Adams Center, he joined the Adams Church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. He was a prompt and upright business man, a warm and generous friend, a conscientious and faithful Christian. All classes in the community share in his loss. In the church he was a faithful and willing burden-bearer; in his family an exemplary and loving father. He truly "came to his grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season." - Job 5: 26 A. B. P.