Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-09
LINCOLN

Alfred Caldwell Merrill, an old resident
ana prosperous farmer of Lincoln, passed
away after brief illness at the family
residence December 30. Mr. Merrill was
born In Lincoln January 81, 1s45, and at
the time of his decease had attained the
age OF 70 years. II months and % DAYS.
MI. Merrill was educated in the public
schools of Lincoln. the colleges at Barre
and New Hampton. n. H. After COM
pleting his college training he taught
school for several years, when the people
promoted him to the office of superntend-
ent OF schools in which capacity he
served the people with honor and eff
cheney Mr.. Merrill held various town of.
fees and for nearly 20 years was the eff
Gent overseer of the poor. He was al
ways Interested and active in the ad-
vancement of his town and counted no
sacrince, that he could make to great
for those whom he might help. To know
him was to love him. His neighbors and
fellowmen found in him a valuable friend
and kind neighbor in whom they could de-
pend for counsel or assistance. Mr. Mer-
rift married Jane NJ. Meader October 10,
1868 and recently celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary. To Mr.. and Mrs.
Merrill were born two children, Grace,
y
vid, prosperous farmer, living in the
north part Of the town near the family
residence. Mr.. Merrill leaves a widow.
one son, a sister. and an innumerable host
Of friends to lament his death. Mr. Mer-
rill united with the Free-Wil Baptist
Church 4S years ago and was one of the
leaders instrumental In organizing the
Union Baptist Church BY uniting the
Christian and Free-Will Baptist Churches.
He has labored increasingly and unsel-
flshly for the advancement of Gods Kins.
dom and loyalty supported the local
church which has been enriched and hon.
ored by his sterling Christian character
In afiiliation with 1t. He served the church
in various offices with extraordinary abii.
lty, prudence and devotedness and his
Bible class In the Sunday school was q
place Of inspiration and education. Tho
funeral services were held at the family
homo Wednesday January l and burial
was in Maple cemetery The Rev. Arnot
Dexter spoke briefly from Rev. A:1S-"And
| heard a voice from heaven saying unto
me. Write Blessed are the dead which die
in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith
the Spirit, that they may rest from their
| labors; and their works do follow them"
The consistent Christian life, the sterling
character and excellent example Of this
man of God is worthy Of our emulation.
The funeral services Of Alfred C. Mer-
rill, who died Monday. December 80. were
held Wednesday afternoon at his late
home In the north part Of the town with
the Rev. A. Dexter officiating. Tho bear
ers were L. L. Jackman G. A. Thayer.
Warner Pierce d. G. Alger, T. r. Burn
ham and Charles Sweet. Burial was made
in Lee Hill cemetery. Mr.. Merrill had
been I'll only few days and his death
saddened the community with which he
was always prominently connected, being
ever interested and active in tho upbuld-
ing of the town. He had been a member
OF the Baptist Church for 48 years. and a
devoted and loyal supporter. He was
overseer of the poor for about 20 years
and held other town offices. proving HIM
self efficient and trustworthy in every
capacity. He taught school for several
years and served as superintendent Of
schools. Mr.. Merrill was born In this town
January q, 1S45. He was united In mar
riage with Jane M. Meader In 1853. and to
them were born two children, daugh-
ter, Grace, who died several years ago
at the age Of 16 years. and a son. David
Besides the widow and son. Mr.. Merrill
leaves a sister. Mrs. Jane Sargent, and
many friends to mourn his. death.-Mrs.
Cynthia Murray Is in Orange. Mass.
called there by the death Of her son. Ar