Rev. Joseph Francis Dudley, during forty-four years a Congregational pastor, died June 4, at his home in Fargo, N. D., where he had resided for the last twelve years. He was born June 11, 1830, in Raymond, N. H. After graduation he studied at Bangor Theological Seminary, graduating in 1862. He had four pastorates: at Plymouth church, in St. Paul, Minn., from 1863 to 1866; in Winona, Minn., 18669; in Eau Claire, Wis., through a quarter of a century, 1869-95; and in Fargo, N. D., 1895-1901, since which time he continued to bear an active part in the church work, preaching occasionally. He was beloved and held in high esteem by all who knew him and his work. In 1885, he received the degree of D.D. from Beloit College. He married Jessie D. Grassie in Bolton, Mass., April 22, 1864, and leaves,, besides his wife, three children, Joseph G. Dudley of Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. P. W. Farnham of Fargo, N. D., and William A. Dudley of Waterloo, lowa.
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