"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 55, No 17, p 270, Apr. 24, 1899.
In Brookfield, N. Y., April 4, 1899, in the 91st year of his age, Clarke M. Whitford.
The subject of this notice was born in the town of Brookfield, July 5, 1808. He was the eldest son of William and Hannah Clarke Whitford, who came while quite young among the early settlers of this town. Although he was living in an age in which he could not enjoy many of the benefits we have now, he made excellent use of those he did have, especially in the line of education, becoming versed in the branches of study then in use in the common schools, enlarging in every direction he could by constant reading, and so he kept step with the times; this thirst for knowledge kept with him to the very last, and few of the tendencies of the age or its chief events but he noted them. Few of the young men knew what was happening in the world better than he, or exhibited greater judgment in discussing affairs of importance. These things, with a very retentive memory, made him conspicuous among us, and an authority upon the dates and events of interest in the days gone by. Although a man who was quiet and retiring, yet he was not one to hide his convictions. In this way he was known as a firm and staunch supporter of the antislavery movement, and rejoiced greatly in the triumph of that cause. He was also a strong opponent of the liquor traffic, and worked and prayed for its overthrow. In religion he was an example of quiet, confiding hope. He united with the First Brookfield church at Leonardsville in 1828, but later changed to the Second church at Brookfield. He was one of those whom religion makes happy, and though trials came and afflictions, he yet bore them all in the spirit of the Master. One who was his pastor for thirty years says of him, "He was one of the best men I ever knew;" and that was not the testimony of one, but of many. He did not marry until late in life, and his wife, Phebe Whitford, preceded him in death ten years. They had no children but an adopted daughter, Mrs. Azelia Todd, widow of the late Lewis Todd. Two brothers also survive, Calvin Whitford of Brookfield, and Edwin Whitford of Leonardsville. The funeral services were held at the church in Brookfield, April 6, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. T. M. Todd. As we chronicled the death a few weeks ago of our oldest member, Martha Burdick, so .now the next to her in age among us, with his ninety-one years of life, seventy-one of which have been spent as a follower of the Saviour, has gone, leaving but memories of a cheerful, well-spent life. C. A. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
In Brookfield, N. Y., April 4, 1899, in the 91st year of his age, Clarke M. Whitford.
The subject of this notice was born in the town of Brookfield, July 5, 1808. He was the eldest son of William and Hannah Clarke Whitford, who came while quite young among the early settlers of this town. Although he was living in an age in which he could not enjoy many of the benefits we have now, he made excellent use of those he did have, especially in the line of education, becoming versed in the branches of study then in use in the common schools, enlarging in every direction he could by constant reading, and so he kept step with the times; this thirst for knowledge kept with him to the very last, and few of the tendencies of the age or its chief events but he noted them. Few of the young men knew what was happening in the world better than he, or exhibited greater judgment in discussing affairs of importance. These things, with a very retentive memory, made him conspicuous among us, and an authority upon the dates and events of interest in the days gone by. Although a man who was quiet and retiring, yet he was not one to hide his convictions. In this way he was known as a firm and staunch supporter of the antislavery movement, and rejoiced greatly in the triumph of that cause. He was also a strong opponent of the liquor traffic, and worked and prayed for its overthrow. In religion he was an example of quiet, confiding hope. He united with the First Brookfield church at Leonardsville in 1828, but later changed to the Second church at Brookfield. He was one of those whom religion makes happy, and though trials came and afflictions, he yet bore them all in the spirit of the Master. One who was his pastor for thirty years says of him, "He was one of the best men I ever knew;" and that was not the testimony of one, but of many. He did not marry until late in life, and his wife, Phebe Whitford, preceded him in death ten years. They had no children but an adopted daughter, Mrs. Azelia Todd, widow of the late Lewis Todd. Two brothers also survive, Calvin Whitford of Brookfield, and Edwin Whitford of Leonardsville. The funeral services were held at the church in Brookfield, April 6, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. T. M. Todd. As we chronicled the death a few weeks ago of our oldest member, Martha Burdick, so .now the next to her in age among us, with his ninety-one years of life, seventy-one of which have been spent as a follower of the Saviour, has gone, leaving but memories of a cheerful, well-spent life. C. A. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 55, No 17, p 270, Apr. 24, 1899.
In Brookfield, N. Y., April 4, 1899, in the 91st year of his age, Clarke M. Whitford.
The subject of this notice was born in the town of Brookfield, July 5, 1808. He was the eldest son of William and Hannah Clarke Whitford, who came while quite young among the early settlers of this town. Although he was living in an age in which he could not enjoy many of the benefits we have now, he made excellent use of those he did have, especially in the line of education, becoming versed in the branches of study then in use in the common schools, enlarging in every direction he could by constant reading, and so he kept step with the times; this thirst for knowledge kept with him to the very last, and few of the tendencies of the age or its chief events but he noted them. Few of the young men knew what was happening in the world better than he, or exhibited greater judgment in discussing affairs of importance. These things, with a very retentive memory, made him conspicuous among us, and an authority upon the dates and events of interest in the days gone by. Although a man who was quiet and retiring, yet he was not one to hide his convictions. In this way he was known as a firm and staunch supporter of the antislavery movement, and rejoiced greatly in the triumph of that cause. He was also a strong opponent of the liquor traffic, and worked and prayed for its overthrow. In religion he was an example of quiet, confiding hope. He united with the First Brookfield church at Leonardsville in 1828, but later changed to the Second church at Brookfield. He was one of those whom religion makes happy, and though trials came and afflictions, he yet bore them all in the spirit of the Master. One who was his pastor for thirty years says of him, "He was one of the best men I ever knew;" and that was not the testimony of one, but of many. He did not marry until late in life, and his wife, Phebe Whitford, preceded him in death ten years. They had no children but an adopted daughter, Mrs. Azelia Todd, widow of the late Lewis Todd. Two brothers also survive, Calvin Whitford of Brookfield, and Edwin Whitford of Leonardsville. The funeral services were held at the church in Brookfield, April 6, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. T. M. Todd. As we chronicled the death a few weeks ago of our oldest member, Martha Burdick, so .now the next to her in age among us, with his ninety-one years of life, seventy-one of which have been spent as a follower of the Saviour, has gone, leaving but memories of a cheerful, well-spent life. C. A. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
In Brookfield, N. Y., April 4, 1899, in the 91st year of his age, Clarke M. Whitford.
The subject of this notice was born in the town of Brookfield, July 5, 1808. He was the eldest son of William and Hannah Clarke Whitford, who came while quite young among the early settlers of this town. Although he was living in an age in which he could not enjoy many of the benefits we have now, he made excellent use of those he did have, especially in the line of education, becoming versed in the branches of study then in use in the common schools, enlarging in every direction he could by constant reading, and so he kept step with the times; this thirst for knowledge kept with him to the very last, and few of the tendencies of the age or its chief events but he noted them. Few of the young men knew what was happening in the world better than he, or exhibited greater judgment in discussing affairs of importance. These things, with a very retentive memory, made him conspicuous among us, and an authority upon the dates and events of interest in the days gone by. Although a man who was quiet and retiring, yet he was not one to hide his convictions. In this way he was known as a firm and staunch supporter of the antislavery movement, and rejoiced greatly in the triumph of that cause. He was also a strong opponent of the liquor traffic, and worked and prayed for its overthrow. In religion he was an example of quiet, confiding hope. He united with the First Brookfield church at Leonardsville in 1828, but later changed to the Second church at Brookfield. He was one of those whom religion makes happy, and though trials came and afflictions, he yet bore them all in the spirit of the Master. One who was his pastor for thirty years says of him, "He was one of the best men I ever knew;" and that was not the testimony of one, but of many. He did not marry until late in life, and his wife, Phebe Whitford, preceded him in death ten years. They had no children but an adopted daughter, Mrs. Azelia Todd, widow of the late Lewis Todd. Two brothers also survive, Calvin Whitford of Brookfield, and Edwin Whitford of Leonardsville. The funeral services were held at the church in Brookfield, April 6, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. T. M. Todd. As we chronicled the death a few weeks ago of our oldest member, Martha Burdick, so .now the next to her in age among us, with his ninety-one years of life, seventy-one of which have been spent as a follower of the Saviour, has gone, leaving but memories of a cheerful, well-spent life. C. A. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
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