"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 43, No 24, p 5, June 16, 1887.
In Albion, Wis., May 4, 1887, Mr. John Stillman, aged 85 years. Bro. Stillman was born in Berlin, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., and was the son of Geo. Stillman. While young, he moved, with his father, to Alfred; experienced religion and was baptized by Eld. Satterlee, and joined the Alfred Church Dec. 21, 1821; was married to Lovina Wells, who, but a few years ago, passed over the river and there awaits his coming. In 1839, Brother Stillman, with his family, came to Wisconsin, and settled at Rock River; and, when the Milton Church was organized, became one of its constituent members. Later, when the Rock River Church was organized, he became a constituent member of that church. Since that, he removed to the vicinity of the Albion Church; and, in the spring of 1865, joined that church, of which he was a member at his death. Bro. Stillman was a man of but few words, but he faithfully maintained his profession, and filled his place with the people of God. In the latter part of his life he fell into a decline, and became entirely blind and quite deaf, yet he enjoyed visits from friends, and especially conversation upon religious subjects. His funeral was held at the Rock River church, and he was buried in the cemetery by the side of his wife. A sermon was preached by Eld. J. C. Rogers to a large assembly of relatives and friends, from 2 Cor. 5: 1.
J. C. R.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 23, No 17, p 67, Apr. 25, 1867.
In Albion, Wis., Jan. 4th, 1867, Lavina Stillman, wife of John Stillman, in the 68th year of her age. The deceased in quite early life sought and found the Saviour, but did not make a public profession of religion until some years later. In 1822, she put on Christ by open profession, and united with the First Alfred Church, where she remained a worthy member until the year 1839, when she with her family removed to Milton, Wis. She was among the little band who first planted the banner of the cross, amid the storms and conflicts of a frontier life in that place. When the Rock River Church was organized [in 1856], she was again among those who first covenanted together in church obligation. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Albion Church. For many years she had been an invalid, patiently awaiting the summons that should relieve her of earth's trials. On account of ill health, she was deprived of church privileges; but long a student of the Bible, and blessed with a retentive memory, she never was without the consolation of the Gospel, and finally died in the triumphs of faith, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, and rejoice in her eternal gain.
B. F. R.
Note: B. F. R. is most likely her son-in-law Rev. Benjamin Fox Rogers, husband of her daughter Adelia.
Provided by Jon Saunders December 2005

Lovina Wells was a sister of Britta Wells

John Wells Stillman
Born: 9 Dec 1824
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 15 Sep 1900
Place: Albion, WI
Married: Clarissa J. Main
Born: 23 Dec 1829
Place: Albion, WI
Died: 19 Jul 1890
Place: Albion, WI
Date Married: 25 Dec 1847

"The Milton Journal", Thursday, Sep. 20, 1900, p 1.
The death of "Uncle" John Stillman, which occurred at Albion the 15th inst., removes another of the early settlers in this part of Wisconsin. He was the son of John and Lovina Wells Stillman, and was born in Alfred, N.Y., December 9, 1824. In the year 1838, or 1839, the family moved to Wisconsin settling upon a farm on Rock River. In young manhood Mr. Stillman was married to Miss Clarissa Main of Albion, and settled upon that part of the father's farm now owned by C. D. Balch. There he lived until his children grew up and his wife died thus breaking up the home. Since then he has lived in Albion and Milton a greater part of the time, occasionally making extended visits among his children. His eldest daughter, Mrs. Green Millard, well known in Milton, died two or three years ago; another daughter, Mrs. W. H. Ernst lives at Dodge Centre, Minn., and another in the state of Washington; one son resides in Duluth and the eldest son, Horace, lives at Albion. At the home of this son Mr. Stillman was tenderly cared for during his last sickness. Two sisters also survive him, Mrs. Silas Crandall of Rock River, and Mrs. Thomas Rogers of Waterford, Conn.
In religious faith and practice Mr. Stillman was a Seventh-day Baptist having united with the church of that order in Alfred, N. Y. When the Milton church was organized, in 1840, he and his sister, now Mrs. Crandall, were constituent members. Though he had several times changed his membership, he had returned to Milton and was a member of that church until his death. Mrs. Crandall has never changed her membership, and is the only person who has held continuous membership in the church since it's organization sixty years ago.
Mr. Stillman was a man of strong convictions, which were usually founded upon careful reading and much thought. He loved truth and hated hypocrisy and shams. In politics, he was a Republican, and only a few days before his death, he expressed the hope that he might live long enough to vote again for Mr. McKinley.
The funeral occurred Monday morning. Brief services were held at Albion, the body was taken to the church at Rock River, where funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Dr. Platts, and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife who died in 1890.
Provided by Jon Saunders in Jul 2003

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 46, No 37, p 592, Sep. 11, 1890.
In Albion, Wis., July 19, 1890, of apoplexy, Mrs. Clarissa J. Stillman, wife of John W. Stillman, aged 61 years, 7 months and 22 days.
She was the daughter of Dea. Prentice Main, and was born in Lincklaen, N. Y. Her last day on earth was the Sabbath, which she enjoyed unusually well. She retired at night apparently as well as she had been for months, soon her husband was aroused, who called their daughter, and in fifteen minutes all was over. She had for many years been a worthy member of the Albion Seventh-day Baptist Church. She leaves a husband and five children and many friends to mourn her loss. Her funeral sermon was preached by the writer from Jas. 4: 14, "Ye know not," etc. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psa. 116: 15.
N. W.
Provided by Jon Saunders in August 2005

Harriet N. Stillman
Born: 29 Dec 1826
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 24 May 1906
Place: Milton, WI
Married: Silas Henry Crandall
Born: 3 Feb 1821
Place: Montville, CT
Died: 3 Apr 1884
Place: Milton, WI
Date Married: 26 Sep 1844

"The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 24, 1906, p 4.
The death of Mrs. Crandall, which occurred at the family home on the "Cal Hull Farm" north of Clear Lake, Saturday evening, May 19th, removes one of the old landmarks from our town. She was the oldest daughter of John and Lovina Wells Stillman, and was born in Alfred, N. Y., Dec. 29, 1826. Mr. Stillman, with his family, was among the early settlers in Milton, coming sometime before 1840. Among the other families who came about the same time was that of Henry Crandall, and in September, 1844, Silas H. Crandall and Harriet N. Stillman were married and established their home at Milton Junction, then called west Milton, in the southwest corner of Madison Avenue and Janesville Street, where Mrs. S. C. Chambers now lives. To them were born 10 children, eight of who are still living. In 1884 Mr. Crandall died, since which Mrs. Crandall has lived with her three youngest children, two sons and one daughter, until her death as already noted.
When the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Milton was organized, in 1840, Mrs. Crandall, then a girl of 13 years of age, was one of its constituent members, and remained in its fellowship until called home. She was a woman of quiet manner and undemonstrative disposition, but of unswerving loyalty to every good thing. She was the last surviving member of her father's family, while of her husband's family two brothers, Amos and Clark, are still here. Large numbers of descendants of both families, to the second and third generations, survive her; and all will cherish with grateful hearts the memory of "Aunt Harriet."
The funeral was held on Monday, the 21st, at the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Milton, conducted by her pastor, Dr. Platts, of Milton, assisted by Pastor Geo. W. Lewis of Milton Junction. Burial at Milton Junction, beside her kindred dust.

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 40, No 18, p 8, May 1, 1884.
In Milton, Wis., April 9, 1884, Silas H. Crandall, aged 63 years. Funeral Sabbath, April 12th at the Rock River church. Sermon by Eld. J. C. Rogers from the words: "God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes." Rev. 21: 4. J. C. R.

"History of Rock County, Wisconsin", 1879, p 816.
S. H. CRANDALL, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Milton Junction; native of the State of Connecticut; born in Montville, New London Co., Feb. 3, 1821; son of H. B. and Lucinda, who came to Wisconsin, in November, 1838; they had nine children - five sons. They located on 320 acres in all, on Section 28, in the town of Milton, Rock Co., where now stands the depot called Milton Junction. Mr. S. H. CRANDALL sold this site to Isaac P. MORGAN, consisting of about forty acres. Mr. CRANDALL's mother died in April, 1849; is buried at West Milton Cemetery. He married Miss Harriet N. STILLMAN, daughter of John and Lavina STILLMAN, of New York; they have had ten children, nine living - George S., born Aug. 3, 1846; Eugene S. and Emogene S., born June 5, 1849; Josephine S., born April 1, 1851; Julia A., born Nov. 7, 1853; Jessie L., born Feb. 7, 1856; John H., born April 13, 1858, died Feb.. 27, 1860; Minnie E., born Sept. 27, 1860; Almer W., born Nov. 28, 1863; Herbert C., born May 20, 1868. Mr. CRANDALL has held the offices of Road Commissioner, Town Treasurer, School Clerk and Commissioner. Belongs to the Seventh Day Baptist Church, at East Milton; contributed labor and money for the building of the church; is a leader of the choir; has always taken a great interest in the welfare of the church and its advancement. He is a Republican. His farm consists of 200 acres; breeds horses, sheep, cattle and hogs; present value of the farm is $40 to $50 per acre.
Provided by Jon Saunders in Nov 2004

Susan Lucy Stillman
Born: 15 Apr 1830
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 19 Sep 1897
Place: Albion, WI
Married: Clark G. Crandall
Born: 23 Feb 1825
Place: Almond, NY
Died: 24 Dec 1908
Place: Milton, WI
Date Married: 5 Jun 1847

"The Milton Journal", Milton, Wisconsin, Thursday, Dec. 24, 1908, p2.
The death of Clark Crandall which occurred last Friday, Dec. 18, removes from among us one who has been a resident of Wisconsin and for the greater part of the time, of Milton, for the last seventy years. He was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Feb. 23, 1825, and came with his father's family to Wisconsin in 1838. He was the second son of Henry B. Crandall in whose family there were five sons and five daughters. Five of these, two sons and three daughters are still living.
In youth and early manhood Mr. Crandall was a man of strong, vigorous constitution, active and alert in body and mind. He was ambitious for College training with a view to entering one of the learned professions; but some defect of eyesight forbade the study necessary to such an attainment and he turned his attention to farming. In 1847 he was married to Susan Lacy Stillman, daughter of John Stillman of Rock River who was also one of the early settlers in this country.
Shortly after his marriage he joined a company of gold seekers and with them made the long journey to the newly discovered mining regions of California. The rough experiences of this journey and of the mining camp were congenial to his vigorous hardy nature. In the camp, also was proven the value of his literary tastes and of the store of good reading which he had acquired. His favorite author was Sir Walter Scott; and his reading of Marmion and the Lady of the Lake, and the thrilling adventures of the heroic characters of Ivanhoe and other of the historic tales relieved the tedium of many a long evening and brightened the life of men so far separated from home and friends.
After a year or two spent in this way he returned to Wisconsin and with his young wife again took up the work of the farm with a good measure of success both in the town of Milton and on Albion Prairie. During these years there were born to them six children, four of whom died in infancy or early childhood and in such succession that their home was three times left childless.
These sorrows with the increasing burden of years and the death of his wife, followed by property losses broke his constitution and changed the once social nature to that of a recluse. In this broken down condition his son, Charles H. Crandall, now of Boulder, Colorado, and his daughter Harriet, at teacher in Chicago have done all in their power to brighten his declining years.
The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon in the Seventh-day Baptist church of Milton Junction conducted by his life-long friend, Dr. Platts, assisted by his pastor, the Rev. T. J. Van Horn of Albion, and the Rev. A. J. C. Bond of Milton Junction.
Beautiful music was furnished by the Milton College Male Quartet.
Obituary provided by Jon Saunders

Sarah Sophronia Stillman
Born: 21 Jan 1833
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 17 Apr 1902
Place: Waterford, CT
Married: Thomas S. Rogers
Born: 30 Sep 1824
Place: Waterford, CT
Died: 25 Apr 1907
Place: Waterford, CT
Date Married: 18 Apr 1857

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 58, No 18, p 386, May 5, 1902.
Sarah A., wife of Captain Thomas S. Rogers, of Waterford, Conn., entered into rest April 16, 1902.
She leaves behind a broken-hearted husband, a step-son, Dr. Thomas Rogers, and wife, who enter into deep sympathy with their bereaved father. She was the mother of three children, two sons and one daughter, who were patterns of Christian virtue, and who entered their Heavenly home before feeling the infirmity of old age. She was a true wife, a tender and loving mother.
In early life she gave her heart to Christ and has ever been his devoted follower. She was one of the most conscientious Christians I ever met: true and loyal to her denomination first, but ever doing good to all. She will be greatly missed by the church and the community, but our great loss is her eternal gain.
A. J. P.
Provided by Jon Saunders Jan 2005

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 63, No 19, p 444, May 13, 1907.
Captain Thomas Rogers departed this life, and entered into his Heavenly rest, April 25, 1907, aged eighty-two years.
The early part of Brother Rogers' life was spent upon the sea. Later he entered upon the wholesale fish business in Fulton Market, New York City, where by honest industry, he acquired a competency which enabled him to retire to his old home in Waterford, Conn., where he lived until the death of his wife a few years since. Since her death his home has been with his son, Dr. Thomas Rogers, in New London, Conn., at which place he died. He was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church in New York City, a man of sterling integrity, and one who was often "at the throne of grace." His son, Dr. Rogers, is the only member of the family now living. The Doctor and his faithful wife watched over the aged father with tenderest care, during several months of invalidism, which preceded his death. His funeral was attended from his late residence in Waterford, on Sabbath afternoon, April 27, 1907.
A. J. P.
Provided by Jon Saunders Jan 2005

Adelia M. Stillman
Born: 22 Oct 1834
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 5 Dec 1888
Place: Berlin, NY
Married: Reverend Benjamin Fox Rogers [2nd marriage]
Born: 9 Oct 1828
Place: Waterford, CT
Died: 25 May 1913
Place: Alfred, NY
Date Married: 9 May 1859

Horace F. Stillman
Born: 4 Jul 1836
Place: Alfred, NY
Died: 11 Aug 1842
Place: Milton, WI

The corrected marriage date of Sarah Sophronia Stillman and Thomas S. Rogers; and, the death date and place, and the marriage of Reverend Benjamin Fox Rogers have been received from Jon Saunders via "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 14, No 1, pg 3, June 11, 1857.