Mary Veola (Babcock) Kenyon 1849-1930  
Categories: Alfred, New York, Rev. A. Clyde Ehret Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 109, No 1, p 31, July 7, 1930.
  Mrs. Veola Babcock Kenyon was born in Nile, N. Y., October 16, 1849, and died June 15, 1930.
  She was the daughter of Martin Wilcox Babcock and Mary Kenyon Maxson Babcock.   A few years after the birth of Mrs. Kenyon, her parents moved to Little Genesee, and later to Alfred.   Her education was acquired at Little Genesee, Richburg Academy, and Alfred University.
  On August 30, 1873, she was married to Alpheus Burdick Kenyon.   They have lived in Alfred ever since, nearly fifty-seven years.   To them were born three daughters: Grace, Dora, and Agnes.   Grace died at the age of eight.
  Mrs. Kenyon was a member of the First Alfred Church, and a faithful worker in the church as well as all of its auxiliaries.   She was much esteemed for her qualities of mind and heart, and her going is felt not only by her family, but by her community, her church, and students, teachers, and acquaintances made in various communities.   All her life has been filled with helpful service, and she has gone to inherit her reward that is promised to the faithful.
  Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by her pastor and President Davis.   Burial was in the Alfred Rural Cemetery.     A. C. E.

Alpheus Burdick Kenyon 1850-1931  
Categories: Alfred, New York, President, Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, Rev. A. Clyde Ehret Officiating, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 111, No 15, p 479, Oct. 12, 1931.
  Alpheus Burdick Kenyon was born August 2, 1850, and died September 15, 1931.   He was the son of Cordelia Burdick and Edwin O. Kenyon, and was born in Potter Hill, R. I.
  From boyhood he was interested in education and used well such opportunities as he had.   In addition to his school work he learned the carpenter and shipbuilder's trade.   At eighteen years of age he entered Alfred University, earning much of his expenses by doing odd jobs of various kinds, such as janitor and carpenter work.   He also dropped out of college three winters to teach school.   In 1874 he was graduated from college with the degree of Bachelor of Science.
  Upon his graduation he was appointed instructor in mathematics and industrial mechanics and soon gained the rank of professor.   He held teaching positions in the university for forty-six years.   Twice during this long period of service the university honored him by conferring upon him degrees.   At one time he received the degree of Master of Science, at another time that of Doctor of Science.   In 1908 he became the first dean, a position he held until his retirement from the college in 1920.
  Not only was he vitally connected with the university for these forty-six years, but he was just as active and useful in the community and church, as well as in the denomination.   He showed himself useful in most every needed organization of the village and community.   When the village was incorporated he was its first president.   In the Loan Association he has served as director, secretary, vice-president, and president.   In the Cemetery Association he has taken an active part.   In the church he has been a trustee, a member of the advisory board, and a very worthy elder.
  In the denomination he has filled the position of a member of the Education Society and president of Conference, besides other positions.   No one in a religious, a neighborly, a friendly way did his part better than our well beloved friend, neighbor and brother has done - always dependable, always capable, always vitally interested in everything good.   But few people are more universally loved than was he.
  In 1873 he was married to Mary Veola Babcock, who was a most suitable companion for him.   She preceded him in death by just fifteen months to the day.
  In his passing Alfred has lost one of its mist noble citizens.   In commenting upon his going one man said, "He was one of the finest men I ever knew.   There are only two others in all my acquaintance whom I would consider as good as he."   For more than sixty years he has proved this goodness to the people of Alfred.
  He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Dora Degen, dean of women at Alfred University, and Mrs. Agnes Clarke of Alfred; by three grandchildren; by a brother, Myron Kenyon of Westerly, R. I.; and by a sister, Mrs. Cora K. Gray of Providence, R. I.
  Funeral services were conducted from his home in Alfred by his pastor, who was assisted by President Davis, Dean Norwood, and Professor Binns.   Burial was in the Alfred Rural Cemetery.     A. C. E.