Parents: Samuel Hicks 1798- After 1870 and Mary Graham 1813-After 1833
Printed in the Charlotte Tribune
Mrs. Horace B Perry died at her old home in Brookfield Township on the afternoon of September 1, 1917, after an illness of three years. On August 28, 1914, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been increasingly helpless, until her death was welcome as a release. The funeral was held from the residence at one p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, Rev. E. L. Conklin of Charlotte officiating, interment in the Perry Cemetery, Brookfield. Mrs Perry's maiden name was Lodema M Hicks. She was born in Erie County, New York, on January 12, 1829. When about four years of age she came with her parents to Michigan, where the greater part of her life was spent. She lived for years in Parma township, near Albion. Here she was married and here her two oldest children were born. When a young woman she spent several years in Beloit, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. She was married when about 19 years of age to Horace B Perry, also of Albion, and also a native of the state of New York. They bought a farm in Gratiot County a few years later, living there in the so-called "starving-time" in that county, But they were never without plenty of food, although they spent a part of their first winter in a tent, cold weather settling in early and catching them with their log house unfinished. But it was winter Mrs Perry always remembered with pleasure, for, though cooking and living largely outdoor and keeping warm by burning log heaps, the family enjoyed perfect health, not even having a cold till after they moved into their house. And the outdoor always held a fascination for her. She got out of a sick bed to make the trip to Gratiot with an ox team, but the outdoor life soon brought health. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Perry, three survive-Mrs. Cornelis A VanAnde of Benton, George A Perry of Los Angeles, California and Nathaniel J Perry, who lives on the old homestead to which they moved from Gratiot county in 18?? Her husband died on October 11, 1898, since which time she has lived largely at the old home until the last half dozen years, when much of the time has been spend with her daughter, who has literally devoted her life and strength to her mother's care in her illness. Mrs Perry was loved of animals and always had many farm pets. She loved flowers and enjoyed them almost to the last. She was a child of nature and carried into her old age the spirit of a child. On here return from visit to here only sister in Wisconsin upwards to 30 years ago she brought home with her a surprise to her family a homeless baby which she brought up and loved as her own. He died several years ago. Her older son, George A Perry spend a year with her during her illness, returning to California a little more than a year ago. It will be much satisfaction to home that the care of her covered this period when she was able to appreciate his devotion. Mrs Perry was a firm believer in immortality. In here later years she greatly enjoyed reading, especially along religious and philosophical lines and was quite an ususual Bible reader. She carries into the life beyond this the experiences of nearly four score and ten years--a quiet, faithful life of devotion to her family and enjoyment of the simple natural pleasures of the farm and country. The poem read at her funeral by Rev. Conklin. .
There's a bounty of the springtime.
With the fresh grass and its flowers,.
With its songbirds in the branches.
And the children's happy hours;.
But there is no less of beauty.
When the leaves turn gold and.
Brown.
The ( ) days of autumn,.
When far south the birds have flown,.
If the rough band of the tempest.
Tears away the fresh young leaves,.
Over( ).
Who was mother to one grieves?.
But when off the autumn branches,.
Drop the brown leaves one by one,.
( ) fair and fitting.
As the writing of the one.
And when life occupied a burden.
To the soul where once ‘twas sweet,.
This the call that frees the spirit.
Brings a rest and peace complete.
She has seen the worlds fair beauty;.
She has tasted all its joy.
Now beyond her more than four .
Score.
Life was but a broken toy,.
For the thought of many dear ones.
Turned her thoughts from earth away..
She had wrought the work God gave her;.
Why then should she longer stay?.
And, O friends ! Who'd wish to keep her!.
Let no sound on funeral knell.
But say of her life, "Twas blessed",.
And say of the death " Its well".
Written by Lodema M Hicks Perry
Printed in the Charlotte Tribune
Mrs. Horace B Perry died at her old home in Brookfield Township on the afternoon of September 1, 1917, after an illness of three years. On August 28, 1914, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been increasingly helpless, until her death was welcome as a release. The funeral was held from the residence at one p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, Rev. E. L. Conklin of Charlotte officiating, interment in the Perry Cemetery, Brookfield. Mrs Perry's maiden name was Lodema M Hicks. She was born in Erie County, New York, on January 12, 1829. When about four years of age she came with her parents to Michigan, where the greater part of her life was spent. She lived for years in Parma township, near Albion. Here she was married and here her two oldest children were born. When a young woman she spent several years in Beloit, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. She was married when about 19 years of age to Horace B Perry, also of Albion, and also a native of the state of New York. They bought a farm in Gratiot County a few years later, living there in the so-called "starving-time" in that county, But they were never without plenty of food, although they spent a part of their first winter in a tent, cold weather settling in early and catching them with their log house unfinished. But it was winter Mrs Perry always remembered with pleasure, for, though cooking and living largely outdoor and keeping warm by burning log heaps, the family enjoyed perfect health, not even having a cold till after they moved into their house. And the outdoor always held a fascination for her. She got out of a sick bed to make the trip to Gratiot with an ox team, but the outdoor life soon brought health. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Perry, three survive-Mrs. Cornelis A VanAnde of Benton, George A Perry of Los Angeles, California and Nathaniel J Perry, who lives on the old homestead to which they moved from Gratiot county in 18?? Her husband died on October 11, 1898, since which time she has lived largely at the old home until the last half dozen years, when much of the time has been spend with her daughter, who has literally devoted her life and strength to her mother's care in her illness. Mrs Perry was loved of animals and always had many farm pets. She loved flowers and enjoyed them almost to the last. She was a child of nature and carried into her old age the spirit of a child. On here return from visit to here only sister in Wisconsin upwards to 30 years ago she brought home with her a surprise to her family a homeless baby which she brought up and loved as her own. He died several years ago. Her older son, George A Perry spend a year with her during her illness, returning to California a little more than a year ago. It will be much satisfaction to home that the care of her covered this period when she was able to appreciate his devotion. Mrs Perry was a firm believer in immortality. In here later years she greatly enjoyed reading, especially along religious and philosophical lines and was quite an ususual Bible reader. She carries into the life beyond this the experiences of nearly four score and ten years--a quiet, faithful life of devotion to her family and enjoyment of the simple natural pleasures of the farm and country. The poem read at her funeral by Rev. Conklin. .
There's a bounty of the springtime.
With the fresh grass and its flowers,.
With its songbirds in the branches.
And the children's happy hours;.
But there is no less of beauty.
When the leaves turn gold and.
Brown.
The ( ) days of autumn,.
When far south the birds have flown,.
If the rough band of the tempest.
Tears away the fresh young leaves,.
Over( ).
Who was mother to one grieves?.
But when off the autumn branches,.
Drop the brown leaves one by one,.
( ) fair and fitting.
As the writing of the one.
And when life occupied a burden.
To the soul where once ‘twas sweet,.
This the call that frees the spirit.
Brings a rest and peace complete.
She has seen the worlds fair beauty;.
She has tasted all its joy.
Now beyond her more than four .
Score.
Life was but a broken toy,.
For the thought of many dear ones.
Turned her thoughts from earth away..
She had wrought the work God gave her;.
Why then should she longer stay?.
And, O friends ! Who'd wish to keep her!.
Let no sound on funeral knell.
But say of her life, "Twas blessed",.
And say of the death " Its well".
Written by Lodema M Hicks Perry
Parents: Samuel Hicks 1798- After 1870 and Mary Graham 1813-After 1833
Printed in the Charlotte Tribune
Mrs. Horace B Perry died at her old home in Brookfield Township on the afternoon of September 1, 1917, after an illness of three years. On August 28, 1914, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been increasingly helpless, until her death was welcome as a release. The funeral was held from the residence at one p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, Rev. E. L. Conklin of Charlotte officiating, interment in the Perry Cemetery, Brookfield. Mrs Perry's maiden name was Lodema M Hicks. She was born in Erie County, New York, on January 12, 1829. When about four years of age she came with her parents to Michigan, where the greater part of her life was spent. She lived for years in Parma township, near Albion. Here she was married and here her two oldest children were born. When a young woman she spent several years in Beloit, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. She was married when about 19 years of age to Horace B Perry, also of Albion, and also a native of the state of New York. They bought a farm in Gratiot County a few years later, living there in the so-called "starving-time" in that county, But they were never without plenty of food, although they spent a part of their first winter in a tent, cold weather settling in early and catching them with their log house unfinished. But it was winter Mrs Perry always remembered with pleasure, for, though cooking and living largely outdoor and keeping warm by burning log heaps, the family enjoyed perfect health, not even having a cold till after they moved into their house. And the outdoor always held a fascination for her. She got out of a sick bed to make the trip to Gratiot with an ox team, but the outdoor life soon brought health. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Perry, three survive-Mrs. Cornelis A VanAnde of Benton, George A Perry of Los Angeles, California and Nathaniel J Perry, who lives on the old homestead to which they moved from Gratiot county in 18?? Her husband died on October 11, 1898, since which time she has lived largely at the old home until the last half dozen years, when much of the time has been spend with her daughter, who has literally devoted her life and strength to her mother's care in her illness. Mrs Perry was loved of animals and always had many farm pets. She loved flowers and enjoyed them almost to the last. She was a child of nature and carried into her old age the spirit of a child. On here return from visit to here only sister in Wisconsin upwards to 30 years ago she brought home with her a surprise to her family a homeless baby which she brought up and loved as her own. He died several years ago. Her older son, George A Perry spend a year with her during her illness, returning to California a little more than a year ago. It will be much satisfaction to home that the care of her covered this period when she was able to appreciate his devotion. Mrs Perry was a firm believer in immortality. In here later years she greatly enjoyed reading, especially along religious and philosophical lines and was quite an ususual Bible reader. She carries into the life beyond this the experiences of nearly four score and ten years--a quiet, faithful life of devotion to her family and enjoyment of the simple natural pleasures of the farm and country. The poem read at her funeral by Rev. Conklin. .
There's a bounty of the springtime.
With the fresh grass and its flowers,.
With its songbirds in the branches.
And the children's happy hours;.
But there is no less of beauty.
When the leaves turn gold and.
Brown.
The ( ) days of autumn,.
When far south the birds have flown,.
If the rough band of the tempest.
Tears away the fresh young leaves,.
Over( ).
Who was mother to one grieves?.
But when off the autumn branches,.
Drop the brown leaves one by one,.
( ) fair and fitting.
As the writing of the one.
And when life occupied a burden.
To the soul where once ‘twas sweet,.
This the call that frees the spirit.
Brings a rest and peace complete.
She has seen the worlds fair beauty;.
She has tasted all its joy.
Now beyond her more than four .
Score.
Life was but a broken toy,.
For the thought of many dear ones.
Turned her thoughts from earth away..
She had wrought the work God gave her;.
Why then should she longer stay?.
And, O friends ! Who'd wish to keep her!.
Let no sound on funeral knell.
But say of her life, "Twas blessed",.
And say of the death " Its well".
Written by Lodema M Hicks Perry
Printed in the Charlotte Tribune
Mrs. Horace B Perry died at her old home in Brookfield Township on the afternoon of September 1, 1917, after an illness of three years. On August 28, 1914, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time she has been increasingly helpless, until her death was welcome as a release. The funeral was held from the residence at one p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, Rev. E. L. Conklin of Charlotte officiating, interment in the Perry Cemetery, Brookfield. Mrs Perry's maiden name was Lodema M Hicks. She was born in Erie County, New York, on January 12, 1829. When about four years of age she came with her parents to Michigan, where the greater part of her life was spent. She lived for years in Parma township, near Albion. Here she was married and here her two oldest children were born. When a young woman she spent several years in Beloit, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. She was married when about 19 years of age to Horace B Perry, also of Albion, and also a native of the state of New York. They bought a farm in Gratiot County a few years later, living there in the so-called "starving-time" in that county, But they were never without plenty of food, although they spent a part of their first winter in a tent, cold weather settling in early and catching them with their log house unfinished. But it was winter Mrs Perry always remembered with pleasure, for, though cooking and living largely outdoor and keeping warm by burning log heaps, the family enjoyed perfect health, not even having a cold till after they moved into their house. And the outdoor always held a fascination for her. She got out of a sick bed to make the trip to Gratiot with an ox team, but the outdoor life soon brought health. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Perry, three survive-Mrs. Cornelis A VanAnde of Benton, George A Perry of Los Angeles, California and Nathaniel J Perry, who lives on the old homestead to which they moved from Gratiot county in 18?? Her husband died on October 11, 1898, since which time she has lived largely at the old home until the last half dozen years, when much of the time has been spend with her daughter, who has literally devoted her life and strength to her mother's care in her illness. Mrs Perry was loved of animals and always had many farm pets. She loved flowers and enjoyed them almost to the last. She was a child of nature and carried into her old age the spirit of a child. On here return from visit to here only sister in Wisconsin upwards to 30 years ago she brought home with her a surprise to her family a homeless baby which she brought up and loved as her own. He died several years ago. Her older son, George A Perry spend a year with her during her illness, returning to California a little more than a year ago. It will be much satisfaction to home that the care of her covered this period when she was able to appreciate his devotion. Mrs Perry was a firm believer in immortality. In here later years she greatly enjoyed reading, especially along religious and philosophical lines and was quite an ususual Bible reader. She carries into the life beyond this the experiences of nearly four score and ten years--a quiet, faithful life of devotion to her family and enjoyment of the simple natural pleasures of the farm and country. The poem read at her funeral by Rev. Conklin. .
There's a bounty of the springtime.
With the fresh grass and its flowers,.
With its songbirds in the branches.
And the children's happy hours;.
But there is no less of beauty.
When the leaves turn gold and.
Brown.
The ( ) days of autumn,.
When far south the birds have flown,.
If the rough band of the tempest.
Tears away the fresh young leaves,.
Over( ).
Who was mother to one grieves?.
But when off the autumn branches,.
Drop the brown leaves one by one,.
( ) fair and fitting.
As the writing of the one.
And when life occupied a burden.
To the soul where once ‘twas sweet,.
This the call that frees the spirit.
Brings a rest and peace complete.
She has seen the worlds fair beauty;.
She has tasted all its joy.
Now beyond her more than four .
Score.
Life was but a broken toy,.
For the thought of many dear ones.
Turned her thoughts from earth away..
She had wrought the work God gave her;.
Why then should she longer stay?.
And, O friends ! Who'd wish to keep her!.
Let no sound on funeral knell.
But say of her life, "Twas blessed",.
And say of the death " Its well".
Written by Lodema M Hicks Perry
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