September 27, 1840 - Martin Runyon [age 62] departed this life 9-27-40 before 12 Sabbath evening (Center Family Journal).
Martin was a Deacon for several years, and an assistant Trustee awhile, "down river" trading. Office Deacons, or Trustees, handled business with other Shaker villages and the outside world. They traveled widely and handled economic and legal matters for the community.
Martin was a Deacon for several years, and an assistant Trustee awhile, "down river" trading. Office Deacons, or Trustees, handled business with other Shaker villages and the outside world. They traveled widely and handled economic and legal matters for the community.
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