William Charlton Powers, Sr., was the son of Walter and Asenath (Farman) Powers. He was the husband of Orpha (Coe) Powers. They were married January 9, 1828. Orpha died February 10, 1884.
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Unidentified Newsclipping - 1883
POWERS--Wm. C. Powers, Sen., died at his residence near Knoxboro, Oneida County, New York, October 14, 1883, in the 77th year of his age. Deceased was the eldest child of Walter and Asenath Powers, (deceased) and passed, with the exception of a few years, the greater part of his long life in the vicinity of his early home. In life's bright morning he gave his heart to God and the service of the Master. The genuineness of the work then wrought none could gainsay, for during a period of over a half century he ever maintained a devoted Christian character, and the service of the Master whom he loved so dearly was to him ever a source of joy and happiness. Soon afer his conversion he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in whose communion he remained until his pilgrimage ended. From the various posts of duty to which the church called him he never swerved, but patiently endured the toils connected therewith, as "seeing Him who is invisible." He loved the class and prayer service, and while health permitted was seldom absent therefrom. During his long church life he retained the position of a leader, who not only loved his class, but tried ever to assist them in the heavenward journey. The aged as well as the young loved him in the Sunday-school, and many can recall his faithful instructions therein. A good man, a father in Israel has fallen. The church mourns, while all feel that his place therein can never be fully supplied. His last sickness was of many months' duration and his sufferings at times were severe, yet amid them all he ever maintained the same placid demeanor and unwavering trust in Him who had so long been his daily refuge and support, and not a murmur ever escaped him. He leaves the companion of his youth, now aged and feeble, and five children and numerous other friends to mourn. But they sorrow not as those without hope, feeling that for him to die was gain. The undersigned, a former pastor who had often visited and prayed with him, performed the funeral services, and the large interested congregation showed by their presence and their sympathies how much he had been beloved by all. He will not return to us, but if faithful we may go to him and enjoy a like reward and meet to part no more forever.
Written by Rev. R. Flint
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Unidentified Newsclipping - 1883
POWERS--Wm. C. Powers, Sen., died at his residence near Knoxboro, Oneida County, New York, October 14, 1883, in the 77th year of his age. Deceased was the eldest child of Walter and Asenath Powers, (deceased) and passed, with the exception of a few years, the greater part of his long life in the vicinity of his early home. In life's bright morning he gave his heart to God and the service of the Master. The genuineness of the work then wrought none could gainsay, for during a period of over a half century he ever maintained a devoted Christian character, and the service of the Master whom he loved so dearly was to him ever a source of joy and happiness. Soon afer his conversion he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in whose communion he remained until his pilgrimage ended. From the various posts of duty to which the church called him he never swerved, but patiently endured the toils connected therewith, as "seeing Him who is invisible." He loved the class and prayer service, and while health permitted was seldom absent therefrom. During his long church life he retained the position of a leader, who not only loved his class, but tried ever to assist them in the heavenward journey. The aged as well as the young loved him in the Sunday-school, and many can recall his faithful instructions therein. A good man, a father in Israel has fallen. The church mourns, while all feel that his place therein can never be fully supplied. His last sickness was of many months' duration and his sufferings at times were severe, yet amid them all he ever maintained the same placid demeanor and unwavering trust in Him who had so long been his daily refuge and support, and not a murmur ever escaped him. He leaves the companion of his youth, now aged and feeble, and five children and numerous other friends to mourn. But they sorrow not as those without hope, feeling that for him to die was gain. The undersigned, a former pastor who had often visited and prayed with him, performed the funeral services, and the large interested congregation showed by their presence and their sympathies how much he had been beloved by all. He will not return to us, but if faithful we may go to him and enjoy a like reward and meet to part no more forever.
Written by Rev. R. Flint
William Charlton Powers, Sr., was the son of Walter and Asenath (Farman) Powers. He was the husband of Orpha (Coe) Powers. They were married January 9, 1828. Orpha died February 10, 1884.
Obituary
Unidentified Newsclipping - 1883
POWERS--Wm. C. Powers, Sen., died at his residence near Knoxboro, Oneida County, New York, October 14, 1883, in the 77th year of his age. Deceased was the eldest child of Walter and Asenath Powers, (deceased) and passed, with the exception of a few years, the greater part of his long life in the vicinity of his early home. In life's bright morning he gave his heart to God and the service of the Master. The genuineness of the work then wrought none could gainsay, for during a period of over a half century he ever maintained a devoted Christian character, and the service of the Master whom he loved so dearly was to him ever a source of joy and happiness. Soon afer his conversion he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in whose communion he remained until his pilgrimage ended. From the various posts of duty to which the church called him he never swerved, but patiently endured the toils connected therewith, as "seeing Him who is invisible." He loved the class and prayer service, and while health permitted was seldom absent therefrom. During his long church life he retained the position of a leader, who not only loved his class, but tried ever to assist them in the heavenward journey. The aged as well as the young loved him in the Sunday-school, and many can recall his faithful instructions therein. A good man, a father in Israel has fallen. The church mourns, while all feel that his place therein can never be fully supplied. His last sickness was of many months' duration and his sufferings at times were severe, yet amid them all he ever maintained the same placid demeanor and unwavering trust in Him who had so long been his daily refuge and support, and not a murmur ever escaped him. He leaves the companion of his youth, now aged and feeble, and five children and numerous other friends to mourn. But they sorrow not as those without hope, feeling that for him to die was gain. The undersigned, a former pastor who had often visited and prayed with him, performed the funeral services, and the large interested congregation showed by their presence and their sympathies how much he had been beloved by all. He will not return to us, but if faithful we may go to him and enjoy a like reward and meet to part no more forever.
Written by Rev. R. Flint
Obituary
Unidentified Newsclipping - 1883
POWERS--Wm. C. Powers, Sen., died at his residence near Knoxboro, Oneida County, New York, October 14, 1883, in the 77th year of his age. Deceased was the eldest child of Walter and Asenath Powers, (deceased) and passed, with the exception of a few years, the greater part of his long life in the vicinity of his early home. In life's bright morning he gave his heart to God and the service of the Master. The genuineness of the work then wrought none could gainsay, for during a period of over a half century he ever maintained a devoted Christian character, and the service of the Master whom he loved so dearly was to him ever a source of joy and happiness. Soon afer his conversion he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in whose communion he remained until his pilgrimage ended. From the various posts of duty to which the church called him he never swerved, but patiently endured the toils connected therewith, as "seeing Him who is invisible." He loved the class and prayer service, and while health permitted was seldom absent therefrom. During his long church life he retained the position of a leader, who not only loved his class, but tried ever to assist them in the heavenward journey. The aged as well as the young loved him in the Sunday-school, and many can recall his faithful instructions therein. A good man, a father in Israel has fallen. The church mourns, while all feel that his place therein can never be fully supplied. His last sickness was of many months' duration and his sufferings at times were severe, yet amid them all he ever maintained the same placid demeanor and unwavering trust in Him who had so long been his daily refuge and support, and not a murmur ever escaped him. He leaves the companion of his youth, now aged and feeble, and five children and numerous other friends to mourn. But they sorrow not as those without hope, feeling that for him to die was gain. The undersigned, a former pastor who had often visited and prayed with him, performed the funeral services, and the large interested congregation showed by their presence and their sympathies how much he had been beloved by all. He will not return to us, but if faithful we may go to him and enjoy a like reward and meet to part no more forever.
Written by Rev. R. Flint
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