The Newtown bee., 1897-02-26
Fairfield County Chat.
BEDDING.

of J. B. Sanford, on Thursday, February IS, in the 18th year of his age. He was born in Bedding, October %, 1S19. May l6, l847, he was married to Clarissa, the daughter of Dea s. Read, she being di- rect descendant of Col J. Read, so prom inent in the early history of the town. She died some years ago. An only daughter, Maria, died quite suddenly, at the age of 25. Being thus bereft of wife and child, he was left alone in his declin- ing years. Fortunately his nephew, B. Sanford, offered him home with him. self and family, and in his last days he had the best of care, and was as happy as he could be under the circumstances. Probably there was no man more closely identified with the interests of the town, for the past 50 years, than Jonathan R. Sanford. He was a member of the House of Representatives in 1854, 70 and "A, and represented the 1lth senatorial district as it's senator in '79 and '79 In both capacities he was a faithful work ing member and by his pleasant mar ners, genial way and keen wit, made him self a general favorite. He held at diff ferent times nearly every office in the gift of the town, having been an assessor or member of the board of relief IS years iu succession. He was almost al ways chosen as moderator at town meet ings and presided wiCh success. No man ! in Redding will be more missed. With his death another link is severed that connects us with the past. Those stall wart men, who made New England what 1t is, are fast passing away. Will the coming generation fill their places sue cessfully? MT Sanford came of good stock. His father, Jonathan R., was town clerk and treasurer for nearly half century. His brother, Lemuel, was
 
 Judge of Probate until disqualified by age, also town clerk and treasurer, and represented the l1th district in the Sen ate. His brother, Thomas, was high sheriff, and held many offices of honor and trust. He was as we'll known throughout the state as any other Red ding man. Thus has passed away the last of three brothers, so closely ident- fled with the history of our town tor half century. We shall not see their like again. The funeral services took place homestead, on Sunday, at 3 30 p. m. The number present attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. Rev,W. Swan read the Scriptures, Rev B. c. PllIsbury offered prayer and Rev c. A Luther, his pastor, made some appropri- l ate remarks. He was buried in the fam fly cemetery opposite the house. The pail bearers were s. B. Gorham, w. k. Duncomb, B. $. Boughton, J. L. Black man, Stephen Sanford and K. P. Shaw.
 The series of meetings held at the Methodist church, beginning Tuesday eV- ening and ending Friday evening, though not largely attended, were very interest ing and profitable. Rev c. A. Kneasel of Bethel, Rev G. L. Taylor of George town and Rev E. Warriner of Stepney assisted the pastor in the conduct of the meetings.
 A jolly party of young people, chaper- oned by Miss Charlotte Todd, mad a sleigh ride to Leonard's hotel, Newtown, on Tuesday evening of last week.
 The boys and girls of the academy, by invitation of their schoolmate, Miss Lena Squires, visited her home in Monroe on | Friday evening. 4. J. Sherwood and Milo Osborn drove them over in a carry all drawn by four horses. They had & jolly time.
 H. s. Osborne has been appointed ad ministrator of the estate of the late Har- riett Griffen. John Todd and J. l.. Blackman are the appraisers.
 Save for the display of the flag, Wash ington's birthday passed unobserved. Mrs Emeline Banks, the widow of w. K. Banks, son of Jesse Banks, died in Norwalk on Saturday last. Her remains were brought to Bedding and buried in thn uanll .,na,nnhnrrr