John Schenck was born on 12. Jul. 1804 at Charleston, Montgomery County, New York. He was the son of
Rulef Schenck and
Elsie Baird. John Schenck married
Perlina Sullivan, daughter of
Richard Sullivan and
Nancy Faulkner, on 13. Oct. 1830 at Lysander, Onondaga County, New York. John Schenck married
Parna Sullivan, daughter of
Richard Sullivan and
Nancy Faulkner, on 21. Jul. 1852. John Schenck married
Mrs. Julia Hall on 17. Sep. 1858. John Schenck died on 3. May. 1884 at Plainville, Onondaga County, New York, at age 79.
*NoTE.—Richard Sullivan was a son of John and Sybal Sullivan and was born May 13, 1792. He was married August 19, 1809, to Nancy Faulkner, at Green, Chenango County, N. Y. Nancy (Faulkner) Sullivan was born October 11, 1790, and died February 14, 1850
.For sixty-nine years, John Schenck has been a worthy and respected citizen of the town of Lysander. Many important trusts were committed to his care, and his integrity remains unquestioned. In every question relating to the public good, he was actively and deeply interested. He was a modest man, and yet was fearless for and in the right. Keen perception, honest judgment, strong convictions, with moral courage, were among his characteristics as a parent, a citizen, and a man. He encouraged and assisted the young, helped the unfortunate, ministered to the poor, and sympathized with the sorrowing.
In 1842 he publicly professed loyalty to God, united with the Christian Church at Plainville, and remained an honored and respected member until called to "join the choir invisible."
Forty years of Christian service revealed the true character of the man. His faithfulness, self-sacrifice, and devotion to religion are well-known. He was a contented burden-bearer, counting it a pleasure to not only live but work for his God and Savior. Here he will be sadly missed, for his seat is empty. In social life, his presence was an inspiration and a welcome addition to every circle of society. His counsel was wise, his influence great, his life, as a whole, exemplary. He was every-body's friend, and was familiarly called "Uncle John" by all. The young were attracted in love and confidence toward him, and the aged-Tespected him, worthily. Truly, our loss is great in his death; but we confidently believe that that which is our affliction, works out for him a far more exceeding weight of glory. The united, sincere sorrow of the Church and society can only be healed by the grace of a kind Providence.
Funeral services were held at his late residence and also at the Church in Plainville, Tuesday. The large gathering of relatives and friends bore witness to the sincere sorrow of all. Rev. W. J. Grimes, of Memphis, a life-long friend of the de-ceased, was present, and in obedience to the personal request of the deceased, conducted the funeral services, assisted by Rev. E. E. Colburn, pastor of the Church. The Good Templars presented a beautiful floral pillow, as a slight mark of appreciation to the memory of one who was a true and interested member of their order.
Thus all that was mortal of our father, brother, friend, was laid in the house appointed for all living, to await God's call to life and love in eternity. The family of the deceased have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. E. E. C.