Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-12-24
Obituary.

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Tae object Of an obituary notice is not sup
pose, merely to crafty surviving friends and rel
atisss, bat to speak for the rising generation,
saii the community generally.
fae following notice Of our venerable friend
ard brother, pad hoped would have fallen to
the lot Of some ADLER pen than mine. This death
Was announced in. the lions Advocate, some
months since but not willing to let it pass with a
mere notice, hope you will now be willing to
insert mere outline Of this good mans life and
character. Des. jonathan Allen born in
Sedgwick in l,6s or whereabouts. His father
Nathaniel Alien, removed from Beverly Mas.
while young man. His brother Amos, who de-
parted this life few years since, will be long
membered by many of the inhabitants of this
state especially in the county Of Hancock. as an
able Minister Of the Gospel, And father and
counselor in the churches. But Dsa. Jonathan's
christian character is that which mostly
aim at. He was among those who protested expert
mental religion in the early settlement of the
country, and who were embodied into a Congre-
gational Church. under the pastoral care Of Rev
Daniel Merrill. lie one Of those, likewise
who were baptized by Thomas Baldwin and Eli
,ha Williams. in the year 1906. The Congrega-
tional Church, having by large majority
voted themselves Baptist Church, were baptized
by the above named gentlemen, in accordance with
their views Of primitive order. Tais season
long to be remembered by the people of this
place, though the greater part wao witnessed this
event, have fallen asleep.
II seems tat according to the Records Of the
/ church, jonathan Allen was chosen one Of the
Deacons, with two etAers. March 9th, ls09.-
This Office sustained with faithfulness and in-
tesrity till within few years of his death, when
Lis infrnities Of physical nature were sue
that he Obliged to .elinquish, and give place
to another And it is somewhat singular that for
several years, not less tAan three of Dea. Aliens
sons officiating Deas. in this immediate vi
entity at one and the time. But one is
now gone trust, to receive his heavenly re
ward.
And now for word respecting Dea Aliens
christian character. do not believe in euosiz,
ing the dead, beyond proper limit. If should
say that our deceased friend and brother was no
ord:"ary christian, might go too far, but can.
not help the conviction that this was the fact.
though all praise is due TO tina. grace that made
hin such. Let it suffice then o say that he was
consistent uniform christi.n. five speak of
the :auctdary, his seat was never empty. when
abe to get there His plea was not feelings
merely, but example Just So with regard to all
ether meetings Of the church. In addition 10
ais great diligence and faithfuInes., in sustain
{ ing the preaching Of the Gospel at home his
mind and heart were open to all other causes OF
beneyolence, and to do according to the ability
he possessed. He was intelligent. He ever took
| the lions Advocate good religious paper pub.
lished at Portland, and was a diligent reader OF
the same. For more than 40 years have enjoy
ed all intimate acquaintance with him, aad shall
cherish hiai in my memory while live. But
must not enlarge. | would first say that Dea
Jonathan Alien member of the First Ban
fist Church in Sedgwick. from its origin. and
remained such till mis- death He breathed hi.
last ON Saturday, Aus. STA, 1855 His funeral
was attended the Monday following, when an
apPro ,rate discourse was delivered b. Rer. C. p
R,rtl,tt, their present pastor.
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