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Rev. William Searls was a religious leader in Auburn. He presided over the Decoration Day ceremony honoring Secretary of State William Henry Seward in 1873. He also served in the Auburn Prison. 

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Biography: 
Rev. William Searls was a religious leader in Auburn. He presided over the Decoration Day ceremony honoring Secretary of State William Henry Seward in 1873. He also served in the Auburn Prison.
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
History of Cayuga County: Biographical Sketches
Start Page: 
248
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Newspaper Article
Journal or Newspaper Title: 
The Christian Advocate
Article Title: 
Personals
Month: 
June
Day: 
15
Year: 
1899