Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, WI, Monday, July 30, 1900, pg 1:
PIERCE After a pilgrimage of nearly ninety years through the rose embowered and thorn strewn paths of earthly joys and sorrows Mrs. Pliny Pierce en3tered into the mysteries of the life eternal Sunday morning. The summons to the higher life came at her home in Rapids, where for more than sixty years she had resided continuously, loves and respected by friends and neighbors. With the passing of Mrs. Pierce, a notable event in local history finds a finis to the chapter. One of the very first white settlers in the community she has been privileged to live to witness the consummation of many changes. Coming here in 1838, and locating in Rapids, through all the hardships of pioneer life, in the duties and responsibilities of the home life she has ever been a true woman, whose generous nature reached out in helpfulness to the less favored. At home where the interest of her nearest and dearest were never sacrificed for those outside was her fidelity apparent. Many unique memories and distinctive incidents make her history an intensely interesting one. Born in New York, Feb. 28, 1808 she was united in marriage to Pliny Pierce in 1829. In 1837 her husband was engaged to come to Manitowoc county build a mill at Rapids, and in 1838 he returned to bring his family here. Arriving in the fall of ;38 they at once took up their residence at Rapids where in 1894, Mr. Pierce finished life's labor and was laid to rest. His widow has continued to reside on the old homestead since, cared for by her children and contented and happy were made the closing days. Death was due to general debility and for several months the aged mother has been confined to her bed. Although not entirely unexpected, the demise was a shock to the family and friends. Mrs. Pier was the mother of six children, five of whom survive to mourn her loss, one son, Barley Pierce having been killed a few years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Barley, Little Rapids, Monroe Pierce, Clark Mills, Jerome and Alonzo, of this city, and Miss Maranda, who resided with the deceased. The funeral will be held at the late home tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
PIERCE After a pilgrimage of nearly ninety years through the rose embowered and thorn strewn paths of earthly joys and sorrows Mrs. Pliny Pierce en3tered into the mysteries of the life eternal Sunday morning. The summons to the higher life came at her home in Rapids, where for more than sixty years she had resided continuously, loves and respected by friends and neighbors. With the passing of Mrs. Pierce, a notable event in local history finds a finis to the chapter. One of the very first white settlers in the community she has been privileged to live to witness the consummation of many changes. Coming here in 1838, and locating in Rapids, through all the hardships of pioneer life, in the duties and responsibilities of the home life she has ever been a true woman, whose generous nature reached out in helpfulness to the less favored. At home where the interest of her nearest and dearest were never sacrificed for those outside was her fidelity apparent. Many unique memories and distinctive incidents make her history an intensely interesting one. Born in New York, Feb. 28, 1808 she was united in marriage to Pliny Pierce in 1829. In 1837 her husband was engaged to come to Manitowoc county build a mill at Rapids, and in 1838 he returned to bring his family here. Arriving in the fall of ;38 they at once took up their residence at Rapids where in 1894, Mr. Pierce finished life's labor and was laid to rest. His widow has continued to reside on the old homestead since, cared for by her children and contented and happy were made the closing days. Death was due to general debility and for several months the aged mother has been confined to her bed. Although not entirely unexpected, the demise was a shock to the family and friends. Mrs. Pier was the mother of six children, five of whom survive to mourn her loss, one son, Barley Pierce having been killed a few years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Barley, Little Rapids, Monroe Pierce, Clark Mills, Jerome and Alonzo, of this city, and Miss Maranda, who resided with the deceased. The funeral will be held at the late home tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, WI, Monday, July 30, 1900, pg 1:
PIERCE After a pilgrimage of nearly ninety years through the rose embowered and thorn strewn paths of earthly joys and sorrows Mrs. Pliny Pierce en3tered into the mysteries of the life eternal Sunday morning. The summons to the higher life came at her home in Rapids, where for more than sixty years she had resided continuously, loves and respected by friends and neighbors. With the passing of Mrs. Pierce, a notable event in local history finds a finis to the chapter. One of the very first white settlers in the community she has been privileged to live to witness the consummation of many changes. Coming here in 1838, and locating in Rapids, through all the hardships of pioneer life, in the duties and responsibilities of the home life she has ever been a true woman, whose generous nature reached out in helpfulness to the less favored. At home where the interest of her nearest and dearest were never sacrificed for those outside was her fidelity apparent. Many unique memories and distinctive incidents make her history an intensely interesting one. Born in New York, Feb. 28, 1808 she was united in marriage to Pliny Pierce in 1829. In 1837 her husband was engaged to come to Manitowoc county build a mill at Rapids, and in 1838 he returned to bring his family here. Arriving in the fall of ;38 they at once took up their residence at Rapids where in 1894, Mr. Pierce finished life's labor and was laid to rest. His widow has continued to reside on the old homestead since, cared for by her children and contented and happy were made the closing days. Death was due to general debility and for several months the aged mother has been confined to her bed. Although not entirely unexpected, the demise was a shock to the family and friends. Mrs. Pier was the mother of six children, five of whom survive to mourn her loss, one son, Barley Pierce having been killed a few years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Barley, Little Rapids, Monroe Pierce, Clark Mills, Jerome and Alonzo, of this city, and Miss Maranda, who resided with the deceased. The funeral will be held at the late home tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
PIERCE After a pilgrimage of nearly ninety years through the rose embowered and thorn strewn paths of earthly joys and sorrows Mrs. Pliny Pierce en3tered into the mysteries of the life eternal Sunday morning. The summons to the higher life came at her home in Rapids, where for more than sixty years she had resided continuously, loves and respected by friends and neighbors. With the passing of Mrs. Pierce, a notable event in local history finds a finis to the chapter. One of the very first white settlers in the community she has been privileged to live to witness the consummation of many changes. Coming here in 1838, and locating in Rapids, through all the hardships of pioneer life, in the duties and responsibilities of the home life she has ever been a true woman, whose generous nature reached out in helpfulness to the less favored. At home where the interest of her nearest and dearest were never sacrificed for those outside was her fidelity apparent. Many unique memories and distinctive incidents make her history an intensely interesting one. Born in New York, Feb. 28, 1808 she was united in marriage to Pliny Pierce in 1829. In 1837 her husband was engaged to come to Manitowoc county build a mill at Rapids, and in 1838 he returned to bring his family here. Arriving in the fall of ;38 they at once took up their residence at Rapids where in 1894, Mr. Pierce finished life's labor and was laid to rest. His widow has continued to reside on the old homestead since, cared for by her children and contented and happy were made the closing days. Death was due to general debility and for several months the aged mother has been confined to her bed. Although not entirely unexpected, the demise was a shock to the family and friends. Mrs. Pier was the mother of six children, five of whom survive to mourn her loss, one son, Barley Pierce having been killed a few years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Barley, Little Rapids, Monroe Pierce, Clark Mills, Jerome and Alonzo, of this city, and Miss Maranda, who resided with the deceased. The funeral will be held at the late home tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
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