The Livonia Gazette
Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, February 15, 1884
Abijah Archer, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this town died on Friday at the age of 96. Mr. Archer was a man of good health and strong constitution, and had done many hard days work. A gentleman informs us that at the age of 80 years he carried 400 bushels of wheat from the threshing machine to the granary in half a day. He had been a resident of Hemlock Lake far a long time and was highly regarded as a neighbor. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Sullivan, who is in very poor health.
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DEATH OF DEACON ARCHER
Deacon Abijah Archer died at his home near Hemlock Lake on Friday morning last. He was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at South Livonia by Elder T. B. Beebe, in the spring of 1836, and dismissed by letter from that church, to unite with the Hemlock Lake Baptist church, of which he was the oldest living constituent member. He was elected deacon at its constitution In the summer of 1838, and served his Lord and the church faithfully for more than forty years. During all of these years his life was distinguished by a consistent and firm adherence to the principles of the gospel of Christ. Affable and courteous in his treatment of those who were of the contrary part, outspoken in his advocacy of the right, upright in his intercourse with men and charitable toward all, he was literally a " living epistle." The church of Christ was especially dear to him and occupied a very large place in his affections. The best years of his life were consecrated to her advancement, while his best energies were exerted in her behalf. His pastor ever found in him a faithful coadjutor, wise counseller, and devoted helper—in fact his whole religious life of nearly fifty years was a noble tribute, as well as convincing testimony to the efficacy of the grace that sanctifies and saves men. He leaves a widow, daughter, brother and two sisters, together with a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. " Truly a great and good man has fallen." May the example of his pure and useful life be ineffacably enstamped upon their hearts.
"Requiescat in pace"
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Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, February 15, 1884
Abijah Archer, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this town died on Friday at the age of 96. Mr. Archer was a man of good health and strong constitution, and had done many hard days work. A gentleman informs us that at the age of 80 years he carried 400 bushels of wheat from the threshing machine to the granary in half a day. He had been a resident of Hemlock Lake far a long time and was highly regarded as a neighbor. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Sullivan, who is in very poor health.
Same paper & page, different column:
DEATH OF DEACON ARCHER
Deacon Abijah Archer died at his home near Hemlock Lake on Friday morning last. He was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at South Livonia by Elder T. B. Beebe, in the spring of 1836, and dismissed by letter from that church, to unite with the Hemlock Lake Baptist church, of which he was the oldest living constituent member. He was elected deacon at its constitution In the summer of 1838, and served his Lord and the church faithfully for more than forty years. During all of these years his life was distinguished by a consistent and firm adherence to the principles of the gospel of Christ. Affable and courteous in his treatment of those who were of the contrary part, outspoken in his advocacy of the right, upright in his intercourse with men and charitable toward all, he was literally a " living epistle." The church of Christ was especially dear to him and occupied a very large place in his affections. The best years of his life were consecrated to her advancement, while his best energies were exerted in her behalf. His pastor ever found in him a faithful coadjutor, wise counseller, and devoted helper—in fact his whole religious life of nearly fifty years was a noble tribute, as well as convincing testimony to the efficacy of the grace that sanctifies and saves men. He leaves a widow, daughter, brother and two sisters, together with a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. " Truly a great and good man has fallen." May the example of his pure and useful life be ineffacably enstamped upon their hearts.
"Requiescat in pace"
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The Livonia Gazette
Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, February 15, 1884
Abijah Archer, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this town died on Friday at the age of 96. Mr. Archer was a man of good health and strong constitution, and had done many hard days work. A gentleman informs us that at the age of 80 years he carried 400 bushels of wheat from the threshing machine to the granary in half a day. He had been a resident of Hemlock Lake far a long time and was highly regarded as a neighbor. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Sullivan, who is in very poor health.
Same paper & page, different column:
DEATH OF DEACON ARCHER
Deacon Abijah Archer died at his home near Hemlock Lake on Friday morning last. He was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at South Livonia by Elder T. B. Beebe, in the spring of 1836, and dismissed by letter from that church, to unite with the Hemlock Lake Baptist church, of which he was the oldest living constituent member. He was elected deacon at its constitution In the summer of 1838, and served his Lord and the church faithfully for more than forty years. During all of these years his life was distinguished by a consistent and firm adherence to the principles of the gospel of Christ. Affable and courteous in his treatment of those who were of the contrary part, outspoken in his advocacy of the right, upright in his intercourse with men and charitable toward all, he was literally a " living epistle." The church of Christ was especially dear to him and occupied a very large place in his affections. The best years of his life were consecrated to her advancement, while his best energies were exerted in her behalf. His pastor ever found in him a faithful coadjutor, wise counseller, and devoted helper—in fact his whole religious life of nearly fifty years was a noble tribute, as well as convincing testimony to the efficacy of the grace that sanctifies and saves men. He leaves a widow, daughter, brother and two sisters, together with a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. " Truly a great and good man has fallen." May the example of his pure and useful life be ineffacably enstamped upon their hearts.
"Requiescat in pace"
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Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, February 15, 1884
Abijah Archer, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this town died on Friday at the age of 96. Mr. Archer was a man of good health and strong constitution, and had done many hard days work. A gentleman informs us that at the age of 80 years he carried 400 bushels of wheat from the threshing machine to the granary in half a day. He had been a resident of Hemlock Lake far a long time and was highly regarded as a neighbor. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Sullivan, who is in very poor health.
Same paper & page, different column:
DEATH OF DEACON ARCHER
Deacon Abijah Archer died at his home near Hemlock Lake on Friday morning last. He was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at South Livonia by Elder T. B. Beebe, in the spring of 1836, and dismissed by letter from that church, to unite with the Hemlock Lake Baptist church, of which he was the oldest living constituent member. He was elected deacon at its constitution In the summer of 1838, and served his Lord and the church faithfully for more than forty years. During all of these years his life was distinguished by a consistent and firm adherence to the principles of the gospel of Christ. Affable and courteous in his treatment of those who were of the contrary part, outspoken in his advocacy of the right, upright in his intercourse with men and charitable toward all, he was literally a " living epistle." The church of Christ was especially dear to him and occupied a very large place in his affections. The best years of his life were consecrated to her advancement, while his best energies were exerted in her behalf. His pastor ever found in him a faithful coadjutor, wise counseller, and devoted helper—in fact his whole religious life of nearly fifty years was a noble tribute, as well as convincing testimony to the efficacy of the grace that sanctifies and saves men. He leaves a widow, daughter, brother and two sisters, together with a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. " Truly a great and good man has fallen." May the example of his pure and useful life be ineffacably enstamped upon their hearts.
"Requiescat in pace"
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