Alice Blodgett who was born July 17, 1849, in the town of Orwell, was married January 8, 1872 to Orlo Porter, their sons being Merton and Claude Porter. Mr. Porter died in June, 1900 and on January 15, 1902 she was married to A. J. Vanderhoof who died August 5, 1915. In 1920 Mrs. Vanderhoof became the wife of John J. Hollis. She died in 1928.

Source: Sandy Creek News, 1933
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MRS. ALICE HOLLIS

The subject of this sketch was bdrn in Orwell on July 17, 1849 and died in Lacona on March 10, 1928. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Bartlett Blodgett. Samuel Blodgett, who was a brother of Miles Blodgett, was an active promoter in the early development of Lacona and built the first cheese factory in Oswego County. He built the Fillister, cheese factory and at one time worked in the old foundry which stood in the Y.

On January 8, 1872, she was united in marriage with Orlo Porter and to this union two sons were born, the late Merton Porter and Claude Porter. Mr. Porter died in June, 1900. On January 15, 1902; she was married to A.J. Vanderhoof, who died August 5, 1915. She was again married on April 22, 1920, to John J. Hollis of Lacona, who survives her.

There were three other girls and two boys in her immediate family, Lina, who married Charles Porter and who died several years ago; Addie who died about two years ago and Alma who died in infancy. The brothers were Malcolm and Fred, both of whom are living.

Mrs. Hollis was an active member of the First Baptist church, joining this organization in her youth. Seldom do we find a more charitable disposition, a more conscientious Christian spirit or a nobler, truer character than that of the departed. She was ever cognizant of the good traits of her fellow beings and was true to every good cause.

From the age of twelve years, which marked the beginning of Civil War days, down to the present, her life has spanned a succession of stirring events in our nation's history.

She is survived by her husband, one son, Claude Porter; two brothers, M. S. Blodgett of Watertown; Fred Blodgett of Boonville; one niece, Mrs. C. A. Hill of Hackensack; one nephew, Blodgett Sage.

The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. B.A. Walton, pastor of the First Baptist church of Pulaski, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. T.T. Davies, Rev. Charles Peck and Rev. W.O. Thomas. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.

Those from out of town, for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Blodgett of Watertown; Fred Blodgett, Boonville; .Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hill; Hackensack; William H. Harding, Syracuse; Mrs. Mitchell, Fulton; Miss Audrie Howlett, Orwell; Dr. and Mrs. S.C. Hollis, Adams; Mrs. H. Damon and Charles Howlett of Pulaski.

Source: Sandy Creek News, March 15, 1928