News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-04-27
OBITUARY..
GILMAN NJ. SHERWIN.

Gilman M. Sherwin, one of the old
est residents of Hyde Park, died sud-
denly last Friday afternoon, from
heart difficulty. Mr.. Sherwin had a
shock some five years ago, from
which he never fully recovered. AL
though able to be about the house,
and occasionally walk out, he was
unable to do any manual labor.
Deacon" Sherwin, as he was best
known, was born in Jaffrey, N. Fl in
1917, and was a son of EnOs Sherwin
and Olive Gibson, who settled in
Stowe, VT, many years ago. There
were five children, all boys, of whom
Gilman was the third. In 1889 he
married Louisa D., sister of Hon. r.
A. Savage, ofStowe, and went to Hyde
Park with his bride, purchasing the
Squire Flanders farm, about a
mile out of the village on the Centre
vile road. In 1871 his wife died,
leaving one son, Elbridge g., now
living on the adjoining farm. In
1S43, March 20, he married again,
taking for his wife, Caroline NJ. No
bles, also of Stowe and a cousin of
his first wife. To them were born
two sons and a daughter, Lyman
Ed. Willis and Martha; the latter
died i'll 1867, soon after reaching
womanhood.
For tifty-four years Mr.. Sherwin
had been a resident OF Hyde Park. liv-
ing all that time on the same farm.
Held in high esteem and respected by
n bn
ly called to fill positions of trust. He
has served as S-lectman, List
er, Overseer of Poor, and for
several years was in charge of the
town poor farm. In all these posi-
tions he was faithful and conscien-
Gious, and We understand not a word
was ever raised against any of his
official acts. He took an active part
In the organization of the Congrega-
tional church here in 1863, was it's
first male member, and from it's or
ganization to the time of his death,
thirty years, was one of it's Dpacons.
During all this time he gave literally
to its support, and for many years
spared neither time or money in the
great work required to keep the
church alive. Many times when Others
were discouraged and felt that the
organization must cease to exist, he
used all means within his power to
keep it intact. Doubtless to him
more than to any other member be-
longs much credit for the present ex-
istence of the church. In conversa-
ton many times of late with those
interested in this matter, he ex-
pr 'ssed deep interest, and while, I'M
able to attend the services he always
anxiously inquired about them and
was solicitous concerning the welfare
of the church which he had so long
and so faithfully served.
In.his death the community loses a
respected townsman and the church
a faithful servant. Besides his wife,
he is survived by the three sons above
mentioned and two brothers, Hon.
l.. B. Sherwin, of this place, and JON
athan Sherwin, of Stowe. The
funeral, which was held from his late
residence Monday, was conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Taylor, who said in sub
stance
One of the greatest benefits that came to
the community from the life OF Dea Sherwin
was the silent influence of his example Such
influence cannot be measured by mum bers nor
adequately set forth by words. 1t works like
heaven. 1t extends itself like this ocean ripple
With ever widening circle. 1t can be mea-
sured only by the gradual uplifting of the
society upon which it is brought to bear.
Coming to the town at a time when it meant
something to take firm stand upon the side
of truth and right. He never for a moment
swerved from his high aim of being true to
the best there was in him. And during the
ID years of his residence in Hyde Park his
strong, positive character, with magnetic
power, drew the life of the community up
werd towards itself.
1t is the character of a true friend that he
makes the lives of his associates not merely
happier but better. His presence acts like
a second conscience, drawing out the good
and REFRESHING the will that is within The
humble fishermen of Galiee were uplifted and
ennobed by the pure life and example OF
their Friend and Master. His spirit repro
duced in the life of Dea. Sherwin has inspired
many a one to loftier aims and holer living.
1t has acted upon the religious life of the
community as a whole, raising it tc higher
level and making possible large and sue
cessful work in the future.