Daughter of James and Betsy (Canfield) Brooks.
Obituary - PERCIVAL.- Polly Canfield Brooks, daughter of Judge James Brooks, was born in Olean, N. Y., March 22, 1817, and died at Palo, Mich., May 18, 1901, aged 84 years, 1 month, and 26 days.
On Dec. 1, 1840, she was married to Jabez Chapman Percival, at Olean. The union was a happy one. Six children, all sons, were born to them, four of whom are living. They moved to Newton, Pa., in 1857. In 1868 they came to Palo. Thus a wedded life of over sixty years is ended, and a residence of over thirty-two years at Palo is closed. The heart of "Uncle" Percival is very sad indeed. In her home "Auntie" Percival was a true, loyal and loving mother. She was a great lover of flowers, rocks, and trees, many specimens being found near the house. In the community she was a friend and helper to all. She made no distinctions. All that need received her kindly ministrations. She was converted in youth and became a member of the M. E. church. She taught the primary class in the Palo Sunday school for twenty-eight years. She was always loyal to her pastors, and her home was to be considered by them as their home. She never spoke evil of any one. Any of her words, so far we know, would have been appropriate for last words. Hers truly was a saintly life. She died as she had lived, namely, peacefully and full of faith. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, May 20, her pastor, assisted by Revs. F. C. Fistler and D. B. Munger, of the Baptist church, officiating.
Obituary - PERCIVAL.- Polly Canfield Brooks, daughter of Judge James Brooks, was born in Olean, N. Y., March 22, 1817, and died at Palo, Mich., May 18, 1901, aged 84 years, 1 month, and 26 days.
On Dec. 1, 1840, she was married to Jabez Chapman Percival, at Olean. The union was a happy one. Six children, all sons, were born to them, four of whom are living. They moved to Newton, Pa., in 1857. In 1868 they came to Palo. Thus a wedded life of over sixty years is ended, and a residence of over thirty-two years at Palo is closed. The heart of "Uncle" Percival is very sad indeed. In her home "Auntie" Percival was a true, loyal and loving mother. She was a great lover of flowers, rocks, and trees, many specimens being found near the house. In the community she was a friend and helper to all. She made no distinctions. All that need received her kindly ministrations. She was converted in youth and became a member of the M. E. church. She taught the primary class in the Palo Sunday school for twenty-eight years. She was always loyal to her pastors, and her home was to be considered by them as their home. She never spoke evil of any one. Any of her words, so far we know, would have been appropriate for last words. Hers truly was a saintly life. She died as she had lived, namely, peacefully and full of faith. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, May 20, her pastor, assisted by Revs. F. C. Fistler and D. B. Munger, of the Baptist church, officiating.
Daughter of James and Betsy (Canfield) Brooks.
Obituary - PERCIVAL.- Polly Canfield Brooks, daughter of Judge James Brooks, was born in Olean, N. Y., March 22, 1817, and died at Palo, Mich., May 18, 1901, aged 84 years, 1 month, and 26 days.
On Dec. 1, 1840, she was married to Jabez Chapman Percival, at Olean. The union was a happy one. Six children, all sons, were born to them, four of whom are living. They moved to Newton, Pa., in 1857. In 1868 they came to Palo. Thus a wedded life of over sixty years is ended, and a residence of over thirty-two years at Palo is closed. The heart of "Uncle" Percival is very sad indeed. In her home "Auntie" Percival was a true, loyal and loving mother. She was a great lover of flowers, rocks, and trees, many specimens being found near the house. In the community she was a friend and helper to all. She made no distinctions. All that need received her kindly ministrations. She was converted in youth and became a member of the M. E. church. She taught the primary class in the Palo Sunday school for twenty-eight years. She was always loyal to her pastors, and her home was to be considered by them as their home. She never spoke evil of any one. Any of her words, so far we know, would have been appropriate for last words. Hers truly was a saintly life. She died as she had lived, namely, peacefully and full of faith. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, May 20, her pastor, assisted by Revs. F. C. Fistler and D. B. Munger, of the Baptist church, officiating.
Obituary - PERCIVAL.- Polly Canfield Brooks, daughter of Judge James Brooks, was born in Olean, N. Y., March 22, 1817, and died at Palo, Mich., May 18, 1901, aged 84 years, 1 month, and 26 days.
On Dec. 1, 1840, she was married to Jabez Chapman Percival, at Olean. The union was a happy one. Six children, all sons, were born to them, four of whom are living. They moved to Newton, Pa., in 1857. In 1868 they came to Palo. Thus a wedded life of over sixty years is ended, and a residence of over thirty-two years at Palo is closed. The heart of "Uncle" Percival is very sad indeed. In her home "Auntie" Percival was a true, loyal and loving mother. She was a great lover of flowers, rocks, and trees, many specimens being found near the house. In the community she was a friend and helper to all. She made no distinctions. All that need received her kindly ministrations. She was converted in youth and became a member of the M. E. church. She taught the primary class in the Palo Sunday school for twenty-eight years. She was always loyal to her pastors, and her home was to be considered by them as their home. She never spoke evil of any one. Any of her words, so far we know, would have been appropriate for last words. Hers truly was a saintly life. She died as she had lived, namely, peacefully and full of faith. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church, May 20, her pastor, assisted by Revs. F. C. Fistler and D. B. Munger, of the Baptist church, officiating.
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