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Elder Maxson Babcock

Birth	:	5 May 1817 Clark County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Apr 1891 Garwin, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Garwin Union Cemetery, Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1016998, -92.6682968
Inscription	:	Gone Home Elder Babcock Born May 5, 1817 Died Apr. 8, 1891 Aged 73 Y, 11 M & 3 D
Description	:	"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 47, No 21, p 326, May 21, 1891. Maxson Babcock was born in Clark county, Ohio, May 5, 1817, and died at his home near Garwin, Iowa, April 8, 1891, aged 73 years, 11 months, 3 days. Early in life he made a profession of faith in Christ, and united with the Jackson Centre Church, near which he was then living. September 1, 1835, he married Phiathata Davis and settled neat his old home, and was engaged for several years in farming. Some years after his marriage he was elected deacon of the church, which office he... Read More	"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 47, No 21, p 326, May 21, 1891. Maxson Babcock was born in Clark county, Ohio, May 5, 1817, and died at his home near Garwin, Iowa, April 8, 1891, aged 73 years, 11 months, 3 days. Early in life he made a profession of faith in Christ, and united with the Jackson Centre Church, near which he was then living. September 1, 1835, he married Phiathata Davis and settled neat his old home, and was engaged for several years in farming. Some years after his marriage he was elected deacon of the church, which office he continued to hold for several years. In the spring of 1856 the church called him to ordination to the ministry, and on March 2d he was duly ordained, and soon began his work in the ministry by being installed pastor of the Stokes Church, in Ohio, which church he served faithfully for some years, after which he was located as pastor of the Jackson Centre Church, where he also rendered acceptable service. In the fall of 1861 he, with his brother-in-law, John Knight, together with their families, emigrated to Iowa, driving through with horses and wagons, and settled in Tama county upon the land which now joins the town of Garwin, but at that time only five houses were in sight on the prairie which lay around his home. The fact that Eld. Babcock kept the Sabbath was something new to the few settlers who lived near him, for his coming among them was the first dawning of Sabbath truth that had ever shone over their rolling prairies. During the fall of 1863, the Carlton Seventh-day Baptist Church was organized, Eld. Babcock figuring largely in effecting the organization, becoming one of the constituent members and continuing in its fellowship till he was called home. The church being organized, he was chosen pastor, and began his efficient labors in that capacity, in which he continued for many years, during which time he stood firmly by the church in all her trials and triumphs, preaching, visiting and contributing of his means. In those early days of the church's existence the meetings were held in private houses, and there Eld. Babcock preached Christ to the few pioneer Sabbath-keepers, encouraging them in faithfulness to the Master, counseling them, teaching and guiding them. Around his labors in those formative days of the church's life are clustered many tender memories by those still living, who shared in the joys and trials connected with the establishment of the Carlton church. For many years he was called to officiate in the various duties of a minister of the gospel by all classes of people living over a wide territory, and wherever he went his voice was heard proclaiming the gospel of Christ as the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. Everywhere he went he was known as a Seventh-day Baptist, and on many occasions was called upon to defend the Sabbath truth, which he so much loved, which he always did in a kind but positive manner. He has served the Carlton church as pastor during quite a portion of the time since its organization, and when at times the church has had no pastor he has always assisted in whatever ways he was able, though of recent years old age and poor health have not permitted him to preach. Since the writer has been pastor of the church he has also been engaged, to some degree, and upon such occasions Eld. Babcock has kindly taken charge of Sabbath service and done all he could for the cause, and all he could to assist the present pastor and make it pleasant for him. December 20, 1882, the companion of his youth was removed from him by death, after having shared his joys and sorrows for forty-seven years, and he was left alone to continue his work for God and lost men. November 13, 1884, he was married to Mrs. Isabell Tarpenting, of Shellsburg, Iowa, who still survives him. He was the father of six children, four of whom died in infancy, two sons still living - G. S. Babcock, of Garwin, and B. C. Babcock, of Grand Junction, Iowa. He was the son of Rev. Simeon Babcock, of Ohio, and half-brother of Rev. S. H. Babcock, of Walworth, Wis. His funeral was largely attended, and the whole church mourns his loss. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

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Elder Maxson Babcock's memorial is located at: Garwin Union Cemetery, Garwin, Tama County, USA.
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Elder Maxson Babcock death on 8 Apr 1891 in Garwin, Tama County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1016998
Longitude: -92.6682968

Family Members:

Parent

Charity Maxson Babcock

(1785 - 1835)

Spouse

Phiothata Davis Babcock

(1812 - 1882)

Siblings

Gean Babcock Furrow

(1807 - 1851)

Children

Bethuel Church Babcock

(1841 - 1917)

Deacon Granville Sayre Babcock

(1845 - 1909)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garwin Union Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1016998, -92.6682968

2. Conant Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1085000, -92.7045000

3. Crystal Township Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1380997, -92.6264038

4. Rock Creek Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0793991, -92.7283020

5. Mattingly Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527000, -92.6984000

6. Union Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1307983, -92.7367020

7. Turner Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.6691971

8. Rose Hill Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0505000, -92.5930000

9. Dodson Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527992, -92.7478027

10. Dobson Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527344, -92.7479553

11. Chapel Hill Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1260986, -92.7668991

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1080000, -92.5595000

13. Gethmann Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1893997, -92.6706009

14. Tama County Home Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0358241, -92.5626930

15. Rouse Cemetery
Montour, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9967003, -92.6875000

16. Badger Hill Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1972008, -92.7469025

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

18. Butlerville Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9973000, -92.7300000

19. Bowles Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

20. Green Mountain Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1026250, -92.8242800

21. McIntosh Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9868890, -92.6453060

22. Bakers Grove Cemetery
Traer, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1319008, -92.5143967

23. Wallin Cemetery
Marion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527661, -92.8140879

24. Fee Chapel Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0643997, -92.5117035