"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 125, No 3, p 56, July 18, 1938.
Ella Edwards Whitford, daughter of Albert and Lucy Jane Clarke Edwards, was born in Leonardsville, N. Y., March 2, 1850, and passed away at her home in Plainfield, N. J., June 20, 1938.
When a young woman she was baptized and united with the Leonardsville Seventh Day Baptist Church. She became a member of the Pawcatuck Church of Westerly, R. I., after the family moved there in 1902. Upon coming to Plainfield in 1913, she was received by letter into the Plainfield Church, of which she has been a faithful member.
Ella Edwards was married to Albert Whitford January 16, 1872. To them were born four sons and one daughter: Edwin of Westerly, R. I.; Ernest Clarke, Otis Benjamin,, Paul Albert, and Lucy Helen, all of Plainfield; all of whom, with eleven grandchildren, survive.
Farewell services were conducted from the home by her pastor, Rev. Hurley S. Warren. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery. H. S. W.

Census: 1880 Brookfield, Madison Co., New York: age 30

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 111, No 25, p 799, Dec. 21, 1931.
Albert Whitford was born at Brookfield, N. Y., February 26, 1850, and died at his home in Plainfield, N. J., December 7, 1931.
On January 16, 1872, he was married to Miss Ella Edwards, the First Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist church. The young couple went to housekeeping on a farm near Leonardsville, N. Y., but after two years they removed to the village of Leonardsville where Mr. Whitford engaged in the wholesale lumber business for thirty years. In 1901, they went to Westerly, R. I., where they remained for twelve years, coming to Plainfield in 1913. Mr. Whitford engaged in the grocery business in Plainfield until the time of his retirement, a few years ago, on account of failing health.
At about the age of seventeen years Mr. Whitford was baptized by Rev. Lester C. Rogers, and joined the Seventh Day Baptist Church. Throughout his entire life he was active in the work of the church, first at Brookfield, then at Westerly, and during his later years at Plainfield. He loved music, and was leader of the church choir while still in his 'teens. This interest in church music he retained through life, and it was always a pleasure and inspiration to hear his bass voice on the old hymns in congregational worship and in the prayer meeting. He also encouraged others to sing, and was interested always in the musical efforts of the young people. He loved to have music in his home also. In fact the two major interests of Deacon Whitford were the home and the church, and he made his contribution to the influence and the beauty of both. He was a lover of flowers, and often made long excursions for wild flowers or autumn leaves with which to decorate the church for the Sabbath morning service.
While a member of the Pawcatuck Church at Westerly, Mr. Whitford was elected to the office of deacon. When he brought his letter to the Plainfield Church, he was likewise received as a deacon of the church, the duties of which office he performed with personal joy and with satisfaction to the church. He never missed a covenant meeting of the church, or a communion service, if it was possible for him to attend. The same might be said of all the appointments of the church. He loved the church and was a faithful servant of the Master. His Christianity was by no means confined to church attendance, faithful as he was in that respect, but his life was full of good works and kind deeds. He was quick to see and to seize an opportunity to help others.
Active as Deacon Whitford was until about six weeks ago, it was marvelous to see how happily he adjusted him self to more restricted activities due to his physical infirmities. Few have been more fortunate in the companionship of a capable and devoted wife, in the care of a skilled and loving daughter, and in the love and respect of a quartet of strong and helpful sons.
The things that abide had largest place in the life of Deacon Whitford, and in his sunny and helpful disposition he leaved to us all a rich legacy.
Members of the family still living are, his wife who walked with him in happy and helpful companionship in holy wedlock for nearly sixty years; four sons, E. C. Whitford and Dr. Otis. B. Whitford of Plainfield, Dr. Edwin Whitford of Westerly, R. I., and Paul A. Whitford of Plainfield; one daughter, Miss Lucy Whitford of Plainfield; and eleven grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. W. E. Phillips of Corning, N. Y.
Services in his memory were held in the home in Plainfield, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Alva J. C. Bond. Mrs. Joseph Edgar sang two of Deacon Whitford's favorite hymns, "He Leadeth Me," and "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow." Interment was in Hillside Cemetery. A. J. C. B.

Census: 1880 Brookfield, Madison Co., New York: age 30, teamster