Founder of the Presbyterian Church in Dunkirk, NY where he came in 1830. Graduate of Yale University and Auburn Theological Seminary.

OBITUARY from Fredonia Censor, Dec 12, 1885:
DEATH OF DR. STILLMAN
The Rev. Dr. Timothy Stillman died last evening at his home on Suffolk St. after an illness of several weeks. The end came peacefully, the vital functions being worn out. There was no organic affection, death being more the result of old age.
With Dr. Stillman one of the oldest and most prominent residents of Dunkirk passes away. He was known through this city and throughout this region as few other men have been. His figure was familiar to every citizen, and his absence from the streets of late, on account of the encroachment of weakness, has been generally felt.
Rev. Mr. Stillman came to this county from the theological seminary at Auburn, in 1829, as did also Rev. David Gregory, D.D., who supplied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church of Fredonia for several years. Through the labors of Dr. Stillman the Presbyterian Church and Society of Dunkirk was organized May 22d 1830, and on September 1, following, Mr. Stillman was installed as its first pastor. He remained in this connection for 8 years, when he resigned, to take charge of the Bethel Mission among seamen, supported by the Presbytery of Buffalo. He was early chosen Stated Clerk of the Presbytery, and held that responsible position nearly 40 years, only resigning when the infirmities of approaching age prevented his discharge of the duties connected with the office.
Dr. Stillman was in the 84th year of age, his birthday occurring in April. The funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:00, at the residence, Mr. Martin officiating.

Chautauqua County Atlas, 1867:
Timothy and Mary Ann lived on the W. side of Center Street between 8th and 9th. This is now the site of St. John's United Church of Christ

1870 Federal Census Dunkirk, NY

Chautauqua County Directory, 1873-4 Stillman, Timothy Rev. (D), Retired Clergyman, Presbyterian Forest Hill Cemetery (no address given)

1880 Federal Census Dunkirk, NY

Dunkirk City Directory, 1887:
1887: Stillman, Mary A., widow Timothy, home - 501 Buffalo
1889: Ditto
1891-1892: Ditto, but listed as boarders.

Abstracted by Chautauqua County Genealogical Society from The Grape Belt, Nov 27, 1894:
Buffalo: Widow of Rev. Timothy Stillman, daughter of Mosely W. Abell, at a hotel kept by father and uncle, Ralph M. Pomeroy. 82nd celebration at home of daughter Mrs. John A. Townsend...present: brother Major C.K. Abell, youngest sister, Mrs. Jambes B. Stevens "Frank" whom she had not seen for 24 yrs; nephew Walter S. Abell.

OBITUARY, abstracted by CCGS from Fredonia Censor, July 3, 1895.
Widow of Rev. Timothy Stillman at home of her son-in-law, John A. Townsend, in Dunkirk...Born in Buffalo 14 Nov 1812...resided in Dunkirk since 1825...Related to Commodore Stephen Champlain who commanded the "Scorpion," that led the fight on Lake Erie in 1812 under Perry, also to the late Mrs. Pomeroy, who at her death was oldest resident of Buffalo, and whose picture now hangs in Buffalo Historical room..WNY pioneers Abells, VanBurens, Prendergasts, Smith...Own cousin to Mrs. Elvira C. Cobb of Lockport.

Captain Mosely Abell Stillman
Born: 1833
Place: Dunkirk, NY
Died:
Place:
Married: Hellen M. Gould
Born: 1837
Place: Dunkirk, NY
Died: 29 May 1908
Place: Salamanca, NY
Date Married: circa 1855

Timothy Stillman
Born: circa 1835
Place: Dunkirk, NY
Died: young
Place:

Timothy Stillman, Jr.
Born: 1837
Place: Dunkirk, NY
Died:
Place:
Married: Eliza Barclay
Born: circa 1839
Place:
Died:
Place:
Date Married: circa 1864

Ann Mary Stillman
Born: 22 Jul 1839
Place: Dunkirk, NY
Died: 12 Jul 1920
Place: Ovid, NY
Married: John A. Townsend
Born: 22 Apr 1837
Place: Akron, OH
Died: 29 Mar 1916
Place: Winchester, MA
Date Married: circa 1860

1900 Federal Census Dunkirk, NY

Ruth Baldwin Stillman
Born: 1852
Place: Dunkirk, NY
Died: 1854
Place: Dunkirk, NY

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