Maxson Stillman, Jr.
Born: 29 Sep 1799
Place: Hopkinton, RI
Died: 20 Nov 1896
Place: Alfred, NY
Married: Lydia Chapman
Born: 23 Sep 1803
Place: East Hampton, MA
Died: 24 Apr 1891
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 26 Sep 1822

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 52, No 50, p 797, Dec. 14, 1896.
The subject of this sketch died at his home in Alfred, N. Y., on Friday morning, Nov. 20, 1896, of old age, in the 98th year of his age. The funeral services were held at the First Alfred church on Monday afternoon, conducted by Pastor Davis.
Maxson Stillman, son of Maxson and Esther Crandall Stillman, was born Sept. 29, 1799, near Boon Bridge, in the town of Westerly, R. I. He moved with his parents to Petersburg, N. Y., in 1803. Here he worked with his father, who was a carpenter and millwright, and being a natural mechanic thoroughly learned those trades. He was married to Lydia Chapman, of East Hampton, Mass., Sept. 26, 1822, who, as a faithful wife and mother, shared his joys and sorrows till called to her heavenly home April 24, 1891; giving them a married life of nearly 69 years.
In 1825 he came to Alfred to see the country with the view to make it his future home. This was soon after the first settlement here. Returning to Petersburg in the fall, he came back to Alfred, in the spring of 1826 with his and his father's families, and settled about a mile south of Alfred, where he resided until a few months ago, when he was brought into the village. The journey from Petersburg was made via canal, upon the packet.
After settling here he worked at his trade, and being the leading millwright in this section, he built many grist and sawmills in Steuben and Allegany Counties, only one of which now remains, the upper mill at Almond. Besides this, many houses and churches show the impress of his work.
In 1837, after the select school taught by Bethuel Church, he was one of the movers in the building of the old academy, "for the purpose of a school, and for a place to hold singing schools," the latter of which he taught during the winter months. He was elected one of the trustees for the erection of this building, which cost $700. Soon more room was needed, so in 1841 the two-story addition, costing $2,500, was built under his supervision. In 1845 the South, Middle and North Halls were built upon the side hill, he advising in regard to their plans, and building the pillars to the Middle Hall.
Again more room was needed and the chapel, which cost $7,000, was commenced in 1851, the frame being put up and partly covered, and in 1852 it was so far completed that it was used for the Commencement Exercises and was finished ready for the opening of the fall term in that year. This building, in its plan and strength, is a fitting type of his character and work.
The Ladies' Hall, (South Hall,) was destroyed by fire Feb. 14, 1859, which necessitated another building, and he was called upon to study public buildings and draft plans for the Ladies' Boarding Hall, which was built during the years 1859 and 1860. The last work of this kind that he performed for the University was in 1878, when the chapel was enlarged, the platform moved to the south end, and the stairs changed. This was done by his help and direction. Not only as an architect and builder was he a friend and worker for the university, but as a trustee six years before the Academy was chartered, and 51 years after the charter was granted.
He was ever ready to give time, counsel and help to advance its interests. Was there a struggle to drive out the rum power, he was one to help. Was there discipline, he was ever ready to sustain the faculty in favor of good order. Were there plans for advancement, he sanctioned them, if considered wise. Believing in a thorough education, he was anxious to help his children to secure the same, and to encourage others in their pursuits for this object.
Few, very few, of his co-laborers are left to recall the struggles and sacrifices that were made to bring Alfred University to its present status; struggles and sacrifices that few schools have had to endure for the lack of funds. May the mantles of such men fall upon those who must take their places to carry the work, so well commenced, wisely and successfully through its present labors to complete and noble success.
But not alone in the school was he a molding influence. He joined the First Alfred church very soon after settling here, and served it faithfully in every way he could. He was for many years its chorister. In the community, for general morality and progress, he was a substantial support, philanthropic, benevolent, beloved by all. I have heard our lamented President Allen speak of Uncle Maxson Stillman in such a way as to show that in his heart Uncle Maxson was loved and venerated as few, if any others, ever were.
There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stillman six children. Three of these have gone before him - Mary A., who died when about one year old; Hannah E., wife of Eld. Stephen Burdick, who died Jan. 3, 1858; and L. Elvira, first wife of Prof. H. C. Coon, who died April 20, 1879. Three remain - Prof. J. M. Stillman, of Milton College, Milton, Wis.; Chester B. Stillman and Harriet L. Stillman, of Alfred, besides Anna M. Stillman, who was adopted in her childhood as a member of the family, and has always shown herself a faithful and affectionate daughter.
These, with many relatives and friends, mourn their loss. Since the death of his wife, Harriet L. has kept his home, and with loving hands tenderly cared for him, meeting the increased wants of declining years, assisted by Chester (when needed) until death released his worn spirit and gave it rest.     B. C. D.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 47, No 19, p 304, May 7, 1891.
Mrs. Lydia Chapman Stillman, wife of Maxson Stillman, died at the old homestead in Alfred, N. Y., Friday morning, April 24, 1891, aged 87 years, 7 months and 1 day.
She was born in East Hampton, Mass., Sept. 23, 1803; was married to Maxson Stillman Sept., 26, 1822, and came to Alfred, from Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in 1824, when the country was new, where, with her husband, she endured the toils and privations of a pioneer life, having lived on or near the farm where she died nearly sixty-seven years.
To this couple were born two sons and four daughters. Three of these - Mary A., Hannah E., wife of Eld. Stephen Burdick, L. Elvira, wife of Prof. H. C. Coon - have gone before to their rest. The other three, - Prof. J. M., Chester B., Hattie L. Stillman, and an adopted daughter, Anna - together with the aged husband, with whom she had lived nearly sixty-nine years, remain, with many friends, to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Stillman was a woman of rare virtues, prominent among which was her unselfishness, ever striving to help others and to add to their comfort; and her conscientiousness, which made her rule her life by her own stern ideals of right and duty. Her church home was the First Alfred Church, where her delight was, when able, to meet and worship with the children of God.
The funeral services were held at the residence of Prof. H. C. Coon, Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. Dr. Williams, assisted by Rev. Dr. Maxson. H. C. C.

Provided by Jon Saunders Jan 2012

Silas Stillman
Born: 6 Aug 1801
Place: Hopkinton, RI
Died: 8 Mar 1863
Place: Alfred, NY
Married: Abbey Maxson Stillman
Born: 6 Jul 1810
Place: Berlin, NY
Died: 9 Oct 1879
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 30 Nov 1826

Susan Rogers Stillman
Born: 29 Dec 1803
Place: Hopkinton, RI
Died: 27 May 1894
Place: Ashaway, RI
Married: William Pendleton Langworthy
Born: 20 Mar 1802
Place: North Stonington, CT
Died: 1 Dec 1888
Place: Ashaway, RI
Date Married: 14 Sep 1826

Thomas Stillman
Born: 29 Apr 1806
Place: Hopkinton, RI
Died: 3 Dec 1807
Place: Petersburg, NY

Phineas Crandall Stillman
Born: 4 Dec 1809
Place: Petersburg, NY
Died: 3 May 1892
Place: Alfred, NY
Married: Orpha Crandall
Born: 25 Jan 1814
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 10 Jan 1880
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 4 Mar 1832

Lydia Stillman
Born: 16 Aug 1811
Place: Petersburg, NY
Died: 5 Apr 1845
Place: Clarksville, NY
Married: Clark Rogers
Born: 31 Jan 1808
Place: Waterford, CT
Died: 13 Aug 1889
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 12 Oct 1833

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 85, No 23, p 733, Dec. 9, 1918.
At his home in Alfred, N. Y., November 2, 1918, Albertus C. Rogers, aged 82 years, 7 months, and 16 days.
Albertus C. Rogers, the second son of Clark and Lydia Stillman Rogers, was born in the town of Wirt, Allegany County, N. Y., March 16, 1836. When Mr. Rogers was nine years of age, his mother having died and his father having gone to California for his health, he came to Alfred to live in the family of his uncle, Silas Stillman, where he lived until he was grown.
For five or six years he attended Alfred College, working his way by teaching occasional terms and having charge for one year of the university grounds. The completion of his education was broken off by the Civil War.
When the call came for volunteers, he enlisted September 7, 1861, for three years as a private in Company D, 86th New York Volunteer Infantry, serving in the Army of the Potomac throughout the term of his enlistment, when he was reenlisted for another three years. He was wounded May 5, 1864, in the Battle of the Wilderness and taken to the Lincoln Hospital, Washington, and thence to a hospital in Baltimore, where he remained some months doing hospital duty until he was sufficiently recovered for field duty again. He was then transferred and made first lieutenant of the 13th Regiment of Heavy Artillery and stationed at Louisville, Ky., where he remained until he was mustered out October 28, 1865.
On July 16, 1864, Mr. Rogers was married to Alice I. Ennis, of Little Genesee, and to this union four children were born, -Agnes L. Saunders, of Robbinsdale, Minn., Orra S. Rogers, of Plainfield, N. J., Walter E. Rogers, of Milton, Wis., and Miss Ruth A. Rogers, of Alfred, N. Y., all of whom survive him.
In the spring of 1866, following his discharge from the army, he and his young wife went West, and took up their residence on a farm at Farina, Ill., where they braved the hardships customary to the development of a new country. In 1903, they sold the farm and came back to Alfred to spend their declining years.
In his early life he was baptized and joined the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Alfred under the pastorate of N. V. Hull, where he retained his membership until he went West, when he became one of the constituent members of the Farina Seventh Day Baptist Church, in which he served for many years as trustee and church treasurer. On his return to Alfred, in 1903, he transferred his membership back to the church at Alfred, of which he was a member at the time of his death.
The deceased had three full brothers, all of whom volunteered in the Civil War as follows: Orra S., who died in Andersonville Prison in August, 1864, William H., who died in Farina in 1916 and Orville M., who died in Alfred in February, 1917. He had one half brother, Frank L. Rogers, who is now living in Providence, R. I., also a step-sister, Mrs. Amanda Langworthy Clawson, wife of Lewis T. Clawson, who died in May, 1911.
Interment occurred in Alfred Rural Cemetery, November 4, 1918, the funeral service being conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Burdick.
Wm. L. B.
Provided by Jon Saunders Jan 2005

Emma Stillman
Born: 12 Oct 1814
Place: Petersburg, NY
Died: 9 Feb 1900
Place: Westerly, RI
Married:1) Asa Albert Langworthy
Born: 17 Mar 1798
Place: Stonington, CT
Died: 4 May 1845
Place: Little Genesee, NY
Date Married: 1 Jan 1839
Married:2) Clark Rogers
Born: 31 Jan 1808
Place: Waterford, CT
Died: 13 Aug 1889
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 27 Apr 1854

Martha Stillman
Born: 10 Feb 1817
Place: Petersburg, NY
Died: 6 Feb 1895
Place: Alfred, NY
Married: James Babcock Langworthy
Born: 12 June 1819
Place:
Died: 26 Mar 1886
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 20 Mar 1843

Charles Stillman
Born: circa 1820
Place:
Died: young
Place: