leaves a blessed memory of love, faithfulness, kindness and devotion."

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma More Pettegrew and Marion May More, both of Tiskilwa.

EDWARD MORE SEACORD.

Edward More Seacord, (424), eldest child of James M. Seacord and Maria More, (90), and grandson of Edward Livingston More, (9), was born in Bovina, Delaware county, New York, April 12, 1840.

The first nine years of his life were spent on the Bovina farm, now known as Mapleton. In 1849 his family removed to Roxbury, New York. Here eleven years were

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spent, the first five in attending the district school, the remaining six in farm labor during the summer months, and in school at the Roxbury Academy and New York Conference Seminary during the fall and winter.

In March, 1860, the entire family moved to Cortland, New York, and lived on what is now known as the O. U. Kellogg farm. Here he remained with his father for two years except two terms spent in school.

On November 4, 1862, Mr. Seacord enlisted as a private soldier in the 50th New York Volunteers and served three years, being discharged June 13, 1865, as First Sergeant of Company H, of the same regiment. During this time he took part in the battles of Fredericksburgh, Chancellorville, Gettys

burg, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Siege of Petersburg (being under fire nearly every hour from June 16, 1864, to April 9, 1865), Five Forks, and was present at the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General U. S. Grant, April 9, 1865.

At the close of the war, in company with his brother, John M., he purchased his father's farm, and on April 24, 1866, he married Mary Frances, youngest daughter of Francis Eggleston and Eunice Holmes, of Cortland, New York. Mrs. Seacord died February 5, 1894, leaving two children, Helen More and William Francis.

From 1868 until recent years Mr. Seacord was engaged in mercantile business in Cortland. He was assistant postmaster for a number of years and since June 1, 1901, he served as carrier on R. F. D. Route No. 1 out of Cortland.

On July 22, 1897, he married Elizabeth Mary, daughter of Thomas Hoey and Mary Prescott Tates.

Mr. Seacord was raised a Master Mason in Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470, F. & A. M., June 1, 1869; was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Cortland Chapter, No. 194, R. A. M., November 24, 1869, and filled the office of High Priest in 1892, 1893 and 1894. He was created a Knight Templar in St. Augustine Commandery, No. 38, K. T., at Ithaca, New York, and was one of the charter members of Cortland Commandery, No. 50, K. T., and served as its commander in 1874. At the time of his death he was Recorder of the Commandery.

On Easter Sunday in 1908 Mr. Seacord celebrated his sixty-eighth birthday anniversary. On Wednesday, April 22, 1908, at 10:20 o'clock in the morning he passed away at his home, 176 South Main street, after an illness from lung and throat trouble lasting six weeks.

The funeral was held from his late home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. W. Way of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Cortland Commandery acted as escort and the services at the grave were in charge of Cortlandville Lodge No. 470, F. & A. M. Grover Post, G. A. R., also furnished an escort. Members of the Commandery acted as pall bearers.

Besides his two children and wife he is survived by a number of brothers and sisters: John More Seacord, of Batavia, New York, James Monroe and George Washington Seacord, of Nashville, Oklahoma, Mrs. Mary Seacord White, of Crescent City, Nevada, and Mrs. Leonora Seacord, of Santa Ana, California.

Mr. Seacord attended the First Reunion of the More Family, at Roxbury, New York, in September, 1890. He was a member of the Permanent Committee of the John More Association and also one of the incorporators of the John More Memorial Association, which has charge of the care of the monument at Roxbury.

ANNA LOUISE MORE. Miss Anna Louise More, (201), of Amsterdam, New York, died early Wednesday morning, July 24, 1907, at St. Mary's Hospital, following on operation for the relief of cancer, performed at 11 o'clock in the morning of the day before. She rallied from the effects of the surgical treatment, and every indication pointed to a speedy recovery, but early Wednesday morning she took a turn for the worse and passed away.

Miss More was a twin daughter of Joseph Harley More, (37), son of Alexander Taylor More, (4). She was born in Moresville (now Grand Gorge), Delaware county, New York, July 18, 1843, and was educated at the Roxury Academy.

Her early life was spent on her father's farm at Moresville, and after his death, in 1861, she remained with her mother, tenderly caring for her until her death, in 1874. She then came to live with her sister, Mrs. Nancy VanZandt, at Lishas Kill, New York, and remained with her thirteen years or

more.

After the death of Mr. Van Zandt, in 1898, her home was again broken up and she came to live with her twin sister, Mrs. Ellen E. Van Allen, and remained with her until December, 1906, when she came to live with her niece, Mrs. Joseph Mourane. Aunt "Ann," as she was commonly called by old and young, was loved by every one. She was genial, kind hearted and won many friends both in Amsterdam and Schenectady.

Her remains were taken to Grand Gorge and the funeral held in the afternoon of Friday, July 26, from her old home, now occupied by Mrs. Rice Clark. Interment was in the family plot.

She leaves one sister, Mrs. Ellen E. Van Allen, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and one brother, Irwin D. More, of Schenevus, New York, besides several nieces and nephews.

Miss More was much interested in the work of the John More Association and was a faithful contributor towards its support. She attended the First Reunion, in 1890, and the Fourth, in 1905.

Mr. More was a member of the Robert line, in the Fourth generation. He was the son of James More (29), and Mary Ann Loomis. He was about two years old when his parents removed to Wattsburg, Erie county, Pennsylvania, where he spent his early years. He was educated at the district school and the academy, and remained at home assisting his father until he was twenty-three years of age.

April 30, 1868, he married Sarah A. Greene, of Cherry Valley, Ashtabula county, Ohio, a daughter of Elymus M. Greene and

Balinda Morse. She was a teacher and an active worker in social and religious circles. He purchased a farm in West Andover, Ohio, where they resided some fifteen years. In the spring of 1879 he enlarged his business by purchasing a one-half interest in the West Andover butter and cheese factory. This proved a very satisfactory investment.

In 1883 he sold all of his interests in West Andover and removed to Andover, where he engaged in mercantile business. In the fall of the same year his wife died. He married again March 18, 1885, Ada Almarind Harvey, of Rock Creek, Ohio, a daughter of Thomas Judson Harvey.

He sold his mercantile business and in the fall of 1885 entered into partnership with Mr. Lyman for the manufacture of carriage-gear stock, under the firm name of "More & Lyman." They conducted this business until the spring of 1890, when they moved their entire plant to Lodi, Medina county, in the same state. There in the following autumn, they lost their entire works and stock by fire.

They entered upon the work of reconstruction as soon as possible, put in new machinery, and continued the business until the spring of 1893, when Mr. More removed to Jamestown, Pennsylvania, and purchased an interest in the plant of the Jamestown Paint and Varnish Works, continuing in connection with his gear-stock business as before.

For a time he was superintendent of the Champion Tool Works, but severed his connection with them and entered the firm of W. D. Goo & Company, manufacturers of cheese box materials, veneers, etc., which interest he held until his death.

He was an active member of the Presby terian church and had held several offices. His work in the choir was especially faithful and will long be remembered. At the time of his death he was Justice of the Peace.

As to character and disposition, Mr. More was thoroughly domestic, loving home and its quiet joys more than all honors of place or the emoluments of public life. He was very much interested in the work of the John More Association, and cheerfully gave his support to it in all ways that he could. Mr. and Mrs. More attended the Third Reunion, in 1900, and the Fourth, in 1905. In 1907, Mr. More wrote that they were already planning to attend the Fifth Reunion. in 1910, and were looking forward to it with great interest.

Mr. More had been suffering since the fall of 1908, and his disease was aggravated by a fall he received in December. He passed through two operations, one in January and one in June, but to no avail, and after great suffering he passed away August 3, 1909.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mary, at home, and three brothers and three sisters, Alfred, of Glendale, Michigan, and

Keator, of New York City, Anna Smith Keator and Mrs. Ruth Keator Ives, of Roxbury.

The funeral was held from the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday, February 23. Among those from out of town who attended the services, were the following members of the More family: Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Simonson of Grand Gorge, New York, Mr. and Mrs. John Frisbee Keator of Philadelphia, and Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith Keator of Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Mr. Keator was a member of the Committee of twenty-five who made the arrangements for the First Reunion, in 1890, and was also a member of the Finance Comittee for that occasion. He was a member and trustee of the John More Memorial Association, which has charge of the monument and lot. From the very first, Mr. Keator gave evidence, financial and otherwise, of his great interest in the family association. He was a member of the Permanent Committee of the John More Association from its formation, at the First Reunion, till his death, and was a member of the Executive Committee since its organization in 1905. As Chairman of the Committee on Local Arrangements, for the Third and Fourth Reunions, he did much to make those gatherings a success.

The following excellent article concerning the life of Mr. Keator, is taken from the "Roxbury High School Record," of February, 1908.

"Mr. Charles G. Keator, one of the staunchest friends of the Roxbury High School and for 12 years President of the Board of Education, died at his residence in this village on the afternoon of Thursday, February 20, 1908, after an illness most patiently borne for nearly a year.

"Mr. Keator has been a lifelong resident of this town, having been born on the Keator farm, situated about three miles above Roxbury village on the Grand Gorge road, on April 28th, 1846, and always lived either upon the farm on in this village. Upon the death of his father, Abram J. Keator, in 1877, Mr. Keator inherited the farm, which is one of the largest in this part of the county, and engaged actively in the farm work, bringing it up to a high state of cultivation. Mr. Keator, however, was possessed of many qualifications that go to make up not only the successful farmer, but also the man of business, and was farseeing enough to realize that the farmers of this section could secure better returns from shipping their milk to the New York market than from the manufacture of butter, to which their attention had been almost exclusively directed. He was accordingly one of the first to begin shipping the milk of his own dairy to customers in New York, and as his market increased, it became necessary for him to purchase milk from neighboring farmers. which he shipped with that from his own dairy. From this modest beginning he has built up an extensive creamery business, and

at the time of his death there were three large creameries under his management. Early in his business dealings he realized the advantage of having parties known to be reliable to take care of the New York end of the business and handle the products of his creameries in the city, and he entered into a copartnership with a well established New York firm, forming the partnership of Herschman, Bleier & Keator, and this partnership continued until his death.

"In 1893 Mr. Keator, finding that his business required almost his entire attention and that it necessitated his removal to this village, purchased the house and lot formerly occupied by Mr. Orrin A. Meeker, on the westerly side of Main street, and removed thereto, renting his farms that he might have more time to care for his increasing business affairs. Since the date of his purchase he has continued to reside and conduct his business from this residence.

"Mr. Keator always had the interest of the village and its citizens at heart and was one of the progressive men of the place. In every movement for the benefit of the town or village, or its improvement in any direction, he was always one of the prime movers. He was prominently connected with the organization and promotion of the Roxbury Gas Company, the Roxbury Village Water Company, the National Bank of Roxbury and the movement to organize and continue the Roxbury High School. At the time of the organization of the county Y. M. C. A., Mr. Keator was chosen President of the County Association and assisted materially in its organization and the subsequent good work which has been accomplished by this movement.

"Politically he was a staunch Republican, and was several times elected as Supervisor of the Town of Roxbury, even when the town returned a large Democratic majority. Everything he undertook was carried through with the utmost energy and signal ability. He served his town with great credit as Supervisor, and at the time of his death was President of the Board of Education of this village, a director in the National Bank of Roxbury, and an officer and director in many of the other corporations and organizations of this village.

"His death will be severely felt among the churches, especially the Methodist Episcopal church of this village, of which he was Steward. He was also a District Steward of the Kingston district, and one of the most liberal contributors and earnest supporters of his chosen church, extending both moral and financial support to it whenever opportunity offered.

"Mr. Keator became a member of the church when about fifteen years of age. He was a regular attendant upon its services, the chairman of its Official Board and a most faithful and valued leader in its councils.

"We cannot too highly commend the good work done by Mr. Keator. He made a repu

tation for integrity in business dealings and the influence of his life will long show its effect for good upon the community. It is such men that the world needs, and such whose loss we feel the most.

"His illness was one of long duration. His was a hard fight; but he never shirked, never turned back, always stood to his principles and now has finished his course.

"The sympathy of our entire community is extended to the members of the family. Mr. Keator's loss is a serious one to every citizen of the village and to his neighbors and friends.

"Credit is due to the Roxbury Times of February 22nd for nearly all of the foregoing admirable account of Mr. Keator's life. From these statements it is readily seen that his life was one of achievement. But achievements were not the chief characteristics of Mr. Keator's life. What was specially noteworthy was the manner in which he achieved.

"In the first place he was progressive. He had the foresight to discern what would be advantageous to his own business and likewise to the town. He never said that the old was good enough, or looked with indifference upon movements for the improvement of existing conditions. He had the interests of the people at heart. In the meetings of the various boards to which he belonged, he was not satisfied to go through the business in a routine or perfunctory manner, but it was said of him that he always wished to accomplish something.

"He was optimistic. He looked on the bright side of everything, and made the most of the good in everybody. He was quick to discover possibilities, was himself cheerful and inspired hope and cheer in others.

"Yet he was a man of good judgment. He did not rush into foolish schemes or into enterprises that could only fail, or advocate measures that were not adapted to the end in view. While he was progressive and optimistic he was also properly conservative, cautious and discreet. In business he had nothing to do with the "get rich quick" methods, but earned a reputation for integrity and sound business principles.

"He was also a most diligent toiler. He was methodical and systematic. He had fixed principles of action and according to these he regulated his work and conduct, hence he built up a strong character. He was a brave man, overcoming difficulties. He labored with his brain as well as with his hands, so that his effort was intelligently directed. He was a life-long learner. He studied books pertaining to his business and was familiar with all its details. He was a good listener. In church he gave rapt attention. In conversation he was approachable, not only giving his own opinion but being ready to hear the opinions of others and to learn from them.

"He was the same toward both great and small, and gentle toward all. He was thoughtful and genuinely kind-a strong and

helpful man. He knew his limitations. Hence he was modest. He avoided those spheres for which he was not fitted, and did things in his own way. He was far removed from the spirit of pretentiousness or false dignity. Simplicity and lowliness of heart characterized his daily life. His dignity was genuine, and he had a magnetic, persuasive presence. His qualities commanded respect and he was a master of men. They listened to what he had to say and even strong minded men generally followed his advice.

"He had humor, but no foolishness. He could appreciate the ludicrous keenly, but he always manifested good sense in his humor, manly dignity and good cheer were finely blended in his nature.

"He was above gossip and sordid things. He had no sympatny with low ideals, or mean motives, ill-natured remarks or unclean conversation. He was ever a promoter of peace and good will. He sought to inspire in men greater manliness and more of the Christian spirit.

"He was a model husband and father. His home was a place of confidence, affection and peacefulness-a veritable haven of rest in the midst of life's toil and open to all who sought its shelter.

"Because of these admirable qualities of Mr. Keator himself, men respected him and loved him. His life was successful in the highest sense. Some men accomplish much, but are hated and despised for the way in which they secure results, but everyone loved Charles G. Keator for the way in which he succeeded, and for what he was in himself and his influence for good will live on in this community and wherever he was known.

"During Mr. Keator's long illness every effort possible to expert medical science and the faithful care of loved ones was made. On his part also it was a brave fight for life, made in the same spirit that characterized all his life. Time was given for the whole community to think upon the lessons of his character and the value of his life. Seldom is there a funeral in our little hamlet at which occurs such an expression of genuine love and deep sense of loss as that made at the funeral of Charles G. Keator held from the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, February 23, at 11:00 in the morning. Absolutely all the space in the church, even including the gallery, aisles and vestibule, was occupied by the congregation present. Floral tributes were made by the official board of the church, the business men of Roxbury, the teachers and students of the High School and many others. The scripture sentences read at the opening of the service were beautifully expressive of faith in the resurrection and immortality. Rev. N. H. Demarest led in prayer. The pastor, Rev. H. D. Chace, spoke the sentiments of all present, using as his text, Psalms 8:35, "Thy gentleness hath made me great," and paid a just tribute to the