New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-03
OBITUARY..
REV. DIR. WIN. ii. WYCKOFF.

REV. DIX. w NJ ii. w 1ChOGFs
The death of the Rev. DR.. VIM. Ii. WyckOff,
Secretary Of the American Bible Union occurred very
suddenly Yesterday morning. at his residence, No %
Uanson-place Brooklyn. He apparently In perfect
health not yet showing indications of old and seem
iugy destined for many years OF activity ana use
fulnrss His death took place instananeously 1t IS be-
heyed from effusion OF blood upon the brain, while he
WAS taking and had nearly finished, his morning bath
DE- Wyckor was born this city, september 10. 1907
and WAS the youngest OF large family OF sons anu
dauyhters born to Cornelius Il. and Elizabeth Richmond
Wvckof The family aiterwird removed to Auburn n.
v whore the Rev Cornelius K. Wyckoh was for
many, years and until Lis death, the pastor Of
a R,otist Church. The son William studied two
wears at Hamilton College and was graduated at Union
College in 1928 In subsequent years the degree OF
IL d. was conferred upon him. His mental acquire
ments even at early period in his career we're sngu
LARRY varied and profound Tue late DIR. Charles Anthem
said OF him that he had superior In THIS country IN
knowledge of Greek and Latin DE- Myckon had also
more Than sclOarly acquaintance with the principal
modern European languages; in later years he
made himself a proficient III inc aHc,oHl heDieM'
shortly after leaving college nc 9oFoted suctes-
sIyely some years To the study OF mathematics
law medicine, aud modern Literature, ana De,
came authority upon anclen n anu nIou ii
history While carrying on these studies he was prhcl
pal OF the classical department OF eCTg.o sooS, u,
this city. which fitted for COLUMBIA College and NcH-
York University large numbers OF students MS success
ave partnerships In school management had the nIm
names OF WyckOf 4 Rand. AMI Forrest Wyckoh lie
vas me founder aud-frOm l5J9 10 lo4D-the edlof OF
b, AQrOcufs
GLroa.esl "A paper OF great denOmlndtiOnat Influence,
ana renarKabie for the strength and variety or
ts editorials almost all Of which were from his pen lie
aso contributed largely the lighter departments OF
shc u,nrr aud wrote several short poems OF merit,
usually OF the narrative kind, upon religious subjects
Ia was active in many benevolent enterprises OF
tho day being a prominent manager or the
American sunday School Union, and Tor many years
Prrsideut OF tie Young Mems CITY Bible society,
and Of the Baptist Domestic Mission Iciety lie took
mart in organizing the american AMI Foreign BIBLE so
etv n 1885 and IT'S Corresponding secretary from
1915 to $50 the lastnamed date he aled IN iouuI
IN the American Bible Union OF when ne was the sec
ray aud the active spirit 10 the day OF his death Ihc
work of the Bible Union, 10 give pure version OF the
word OF God in all Ian guages including our own was
ria Network and TO IL he bent his entire energies aud
gave his utmost aid , .,,.- -,
edurati0nal works. among them were The BiOie
oncsrop or the American Bible Society and the BaP-
t,sfs": aThe Bible, its Excellence; I'm Blole
Primer" "Tae Early Guide to kn2Sieise f" ROLLINS
AncIent II story, condensed" lie was also joint
antbor with the Rev. DR.. Eyerts OF popular
.cr4 nture school Reader" In 1876, Dr. WyckOf Was
ordained by the gut street Baptist Church aud he fro
onenty preached mostly rural congregations near this
ty fouohing warmth OF feeling CHARACTERISTIC OF
his pulpit al scoarses To vast number OF friends no
rady counsellor times OF need. his quick power
Of se.ing subject in all Its length and breadth qualify
ing hun giving useful advice while he was ever
ready with sympathy To every tale Of dsssss his eyes