Isadora Norwood (Babcock) Babcock 1857-1912  
Categories: Alfred, New York, Jackson Center, Ohio, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 73, No 27, p 895, Dec. 30, 1912.
In Alfred, N. Y., December 7, 1912, Mrs. Isadora Norwood Babcock, aged 55 years, 8 months and 14 days.
Mrs. Isadora Norwood Babcock, the daughter of Simeon and Amy Van Horn Babcock, was born in Jackson Center, Ohio, and until coming to Alfred, N. Y., nearly twelve years since, her home has been in the vicinity of Jackson Center. On September 18, 1875, she was united in marriage to Mr. A. D. Babcock and to them were born eight children: Emile of Sisco, Fla.; Mrs. A. E. Sloan of Ludlow, Ill.; Elverson of Riverside, Cal.; Aubrey and Edmond of Battle Creek, Mich.; and Minena, Alvada, and Janette who with their father, have cared for the mother during her long illness. Besides the immediate family she is survived by two brothers, - J. A. Babcock of Battle Creek, Mich., and Wilber J. Babcock of Farnam, Neb.
In her youth she made a public profession of religion, was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Baptist church of Jackson Center, Ohio, and in this church she retained her membership till death. She loved her home and family and joyfully gave herself to them. Her quiet, womanly character won her many friends, while her patience, fortitude and unfaltering trust during many months of trying illness have been, and will remain, a lessen as well as a benediction to the living.
Funeral services, conducted by Pastor William L. Burdick, were held at the home Tuesday, December 10, and burial took place in Alfred Rural Cemetery. Wm. L. B.

Adolphus D. Babcock 1857-1924  
Categories: Alfred, New York, Battle Creek, Michigan, Jackson Center, Ohio, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 97, No 6, p 190, Aug. 11, 1924.
Adolphus Babcock was born at Jackson Center, Ohio, August 2, 1857.
He was married to Isadora Norwood Babcock in September, 1875. To this union were born eight children.
Mr. Babcock joined the Jackson Center Seventh Day Baptist Church soon after his marriage, and remained a member of that church until his death.
After a short time he moved to Paulding County, Ohio, where he taught school. Following this he returned to Jackson Center, where he remained until, in the spring of 1900, in order to secure better educational advantages for his children, he moved to Alfred, N. Y.
In December, 1912, his wife, who had worked with him all these years, passed away. At this time only his three youngest daughters remained at home, and in 1914, the oldest of the three, died.
On October 18, 1915, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Florence Crecy, and in the summer of 1916 they moved to Battle Creek, Mich., and he entered the employ of the sanitarium where he finished his last day's work, August 1, 1924.
He is survived by his wife; his children, L. E. Babcock, of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Arthur Sloan, of Ludlow, Ill.; A. E. Babcock, of Riverside, Calif.; A. L. and E. R. Babcock, of Battle Creek; Mrs. Everett Powell of Greenville, Mich.; and Fred Crecy, of Battle Creek, Mich. There are also seven grandchildren.
One of the highest aims of his life was to educate his eight children. Through his tenacity of purpose and the loyal co-operation of his wife, Isadora Norwood Babcock, he accomplished his aim. Then, and then only, he set about building up a home for himself and his faithful companion, Florence Babcock, who now grieves over his sudden departure from our midst.
An interesting incident might be mentioned of his life in Paulding County, Ohio. He and one of the local citizens took opposite sides on the Sabbath Question. The discussion was published in the papers. Mr. Babcock's thoroughness is illustrated in the way he prepared to meet this situation. He made a wide study of Sabbath literature and based all his conclusions upon it. This research resulted in his own thorough and abiding belief in the Bible foundation of the seventh day Baptist.
Mr. Babcock had been suffering for some days with pain and distress about the heart. On the night of August 1, he did not come home at the usual time. Mrs. Babcock becoming worried about him, secured help, and searching the sanitarium in the department where he worked, he was found lying dead upon the floor, where he had fallen, as he had completed his last day's work.
Funeral was from the home at 38 College St., on Sunday afternoon, August 3. Services conducted by Pastor G. E. Fifield, assisted by Chaplain Rev. Henry N. Jordan.
The body was taken that night to Alfred, N. Y., for interment. G. E. F.