The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-02
PIERMONT.

Deacon Abram d. ford died Oct. 20,
1900. Abraham Dame Ford was the old
est son of Alden and Sally D. Ford, and
was born in Oxford jan 10th, 1880, He
received his education in part in Oxford
and later in Thetford. Mr.. Ford left
home when about q and went to Boston
and was there engaged in teaming. On
June 18th, 1854, he married Eliza E. Bur-
rows of Somerville, Mass. Sept. 3, 1861,
he enlisted in the Sd battery, Massachu-
sets artillery. While in the army he
was engaged in number of battles: Bull
Malvern Hill, Gaines Mills and others.
Feb. 49,, 1868, he was discharged on ac:.
count of disability. Later in the fall of
1865 on account of i'll health he moved to
Piermont on to farm for the improve
ment of his health, which proved to be a
benefit to him. In 1867 Mr.. Ford with
his wife and Oldest daughter united with
AT the death of Deacon A. z. Gould in
1882 he was elected deacon of the church
and occupied the position until his death.
In politics he was republican. He was
selectman wears, also elected represen-
tatives in 1896. His death was the result
of his army life which had Frustrated him
at periods these many years. Mr.. Ford
leaves wife and three children, Mrs.
Sarah Jane Robbins of Somerville, Mass.
Nellie aand Absalom are left at home
with their mother. The second daugh-
ter, Mrs. Estelle Rodimon, of Bradford
died four years ago, leaving two small
children which have always been very
dear to their grandfather. They are liy-
ing in Bradford with their father, X. M.
Rodiman. Edward Ford of Piermont,
Alden Ford of Boston are brothers of the
deceased. Absalom Ford, a younger
brother, died nearly 40 years ago while on
his way home from the war, mustered out
at New Orleans. The funeral services OF
Deacon Ford wero held at the Congrega-
tional church, religious services conduc-
ted by the pastor of the church. The
veterans of the Fred M. Edgell Post, NO
49, of which deceased was a MEMBER,
were present, six OF, them acted as DEAF VT
ers There was beautiful bouquet OF
roses tied with white satin ribbon on the
casket from the grand children. Singing
by the male quartet, A. Barton, a. H.
Morrison, A. G. and I'll. Hodsdon inter-
ment in the village cemetery.
Servant of God well done
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory Won'
Enter thy Masters JOY"
The communion service will be observed
at the Congregational church next sun
urday at $50 pm.
BROOK ROAD'
School in No. closed Saturday Oct. ".
Miss Addie Curtis is dress making for
Mrs. Morris in Haverhill
Mrs. Muchmore and Mrs. G. E.. An
dross have returned home. Mrs. Helen
Corliss will remain for time with her
son in Boston.
Rev. Arthur Smith held meeting at
the school house in district No lasC
evening. 1t is to be regretted the notice
of the meeting was so little circulated
and the attendance so small.
Mrs. VIM. Buchanan and Mrs. Geo,
johnson went to Newbury Saturday and
called on old friends, among, whom Was
an aged and much esteemed lady, Mrs.
James Ross who has been confined to her
bed by illness for several years and whose
patient resignation would signify more to
one than many sermon. Mrs. Buchanan
will visit relatives and friends for a time
in Newburv before returning to her home
in Rockingham.