Dr. A. Conklin's Death

On Wednesday of last week, Dr. Amariah Conklin died at his residence in Manchester after several monthsTof suffering. His funeral was held Friday afternoon. The deceased was the oldest son of Dr. Ebenezer H. Conklin and was bom at Amenia, Dutchess county, N. Y., Jan. 20th, 1822. In 1S31 Ue carne with his parents to Sharon township, where the family settled upon a farm of nearly 500 acres. During his boyhood and early manhood he worked upon the farm and helped to clear up the land. He concluded to follow his father's professiou and in 1849 graduated from the Medical University of New York. He located in Manchester in practice and on June 7th, 1853, was married to Miss Lavina A. Garpenter. Since first coming to Manchester lie has lived altera ately in that village and on his farm in Sharon. continuing the practice of medicine all the time. He has twosons, whoarepracticingphysicians. and two daughters. Dr. Conklin has been successful in practice and has accumulated a considerable estáte. He was a public spirited man and interested in educa bon and free schools. lie served several ternas as president of Manchester and held numerous other positions of trust. He was a prominent and enthusiastic inember of the I. O. O. F.