Hon. J. Morse Flint passed away at his home on W. Main St. at 4:15 p.m. Monday, May 20, 1895, after a long and painful illness from dropsy. Mr. Flint was born February 10, 1822 on a farm in North Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. He was the third son of General Martin Flint who was well known throughout the state. He received an academic education and spent some time in teaching. April 28, 1844, he was married to Lavinia L. Hebard of the same place. Of their six children only two --Andrew M., of Denver, and Lillie M., at home survive him. One son, Arthur H., died when in Vermont attending college while the others passed away in childhood. At the age of 23 he was elected superintendent of schools for Orange county, being then the youngest person holding a superintendency in Vermont. For several years he took an active part in educational work and was always interested in the leading topics of the day. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin and purchased a farm in Bristol, but returned to Vermont to fill the office of senator the following winter. In December, 1856, he moved to Wisconsin with his family. Ten years later he came to Sun Prairie where he has since resided. Twice he was a member of the Wisconsin legislature and was widely known in political circles. Two years after the death of his wife, Lavinia, he was married to Anna I. Allen of this village. Their only child is Jessie Ethel. Through his long illness he was greatly comforted by the loving care of his faithful wife who still survives him. In early life he was converted and after coming to Sun Prairie united with the Baptist church. He was a consistent Christian, a loving and devoted husband and father. Always hopeful and cheerful looking on the bright side of life, even in the midst of many afflictions, he was "soothed and sustained by an un faltering trust and approached his grave like the weary traveler who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Therefore be ye also ready. Funeral services were held at his late home at two o'clock and at the Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. B. I. Gilbert officiated and the remains were laid at rest in the Sun Prairie Cemetery. SPC May 23, 1895