"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 43, p 683, Oct. 22, 1906.
Deacon Gardner S. Kenyon was born in the town of Hopkinton, R. I., Nov. 23, 1816, and died June 19, I906, at the same place, his years numbering almost four score and ten. He was baptIzed by ·Eld. John Greene in 1837, and united with the Rockville Church, and was by this church ordained deacon Oct. 31, 1861. Feb. 26, 1865, he united by letter with the Second Hopkinton Church, and gave this church faithful and efficient service as a deacon, until his Lord and Master called. He was married to Miss Harriet E. Burdick Feb. 12, 1843, by Eld. John Greene. Mrs. Kenyon died Dec. 26, 1896. Of their five sons, Simon and George A. are dead. The other three, and their families are all residents of Rhode Island. Deacon Kenyon was a loyal Seventh-day Baptist, a man of faith and prayer, who gave cheerfully for denominational purposes, having long been a self-made life member of the Tract and Missionary Societies. A good man has received his crown.
transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 43, p 683, Oct. 22, 1906.
Deacon Gardner S. Kenyon was born in the town of Hopkinton, R. I., Nov. 23, 1816, and died June 19, I906, at the same place, his years numbering almost four score and ten. He was baptIzed by ·Eld. John Greene in 1837, and united with the Rockville Church, and was by this church ordained deacon Oct. 31, 1861. Feb. 26, 1865, he united by letter with the Second Hopkinton Church, and gave this church faithful and efficient service as a deacon, until his Lord and Master called. He was married to Miss Harriet E. Burdick Feb. 12, 1843, by Eld. John Greene. Mrs. Kenyon died Dec. 26, 1896. Of their five sons, Simon and George A. are dead. The other three, and their families are all residents of Rhode Island. Deacon Kenyon was a loyal Seventh-day Baptist, a man of faith and prayer, who gave cheerfully for denominational purposes, having long been a self-made life member of the Tract and Missionary Societies. A good man has received his crown.
transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
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