"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 54, No 5, p 77, Jan. 31, 1898.
Deacon Lewis Pierce.
The subject of this sketch was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., August 7, 1811, and was the next to the youngest in a family of fourteen children. January 5, 1831, he was married to Miss Eliza Smith, of Cattaraugus County. In 1850 he was one of the pioneer settlers of Dakota, Wis. From there he moved to Northfield, Minn., in 1855, and from thence into Iowa and again to Minnesota. In 1885 he moved to Cartwright, Wis. At that place he was ordained a deacon of the Seventh-day Baptist church. The writer has no information in regard to the ordination services, and his service at that place. In 1889 he moved to Beauregard, Miss., where he identified himself with the religious interests of the people. One brother who has lived in Beauregard says he was their faithful leader there and was highly regarded as such. The infirmities of old age creeping on, he found it a source of comfort to make extended visits to the homes of his children and grandchildren as opportunity was given, and thus, with his faithful wife, he spent much time in Nebraska, Colorado and Minnesota. In March, 1895, while at Calhan, Col., his wife died. A brother living there at the time says he was a faithful man, and very kind to, and thoughtful of, his aged wife. Though his residence at Boulder was short, he united with that church with the purpose of setting an example to others whom he saw holding back somewhat in regard to performing that duty. While Deacon Pierce was at Dodge Centre on an extended visit, he was always found at the religious services, and his prayers and testimonies in the conference meeting showed marked intelligence and familiarity with the Scriptures, and were a source of much encouragement to the writer and the people who saw and listened to him. He was the father of three sons and seven daughters. Eight of these children are yet living. One son, Frank, he gave to the cause of freedom and country during the War of the Rebellion. In his last sickness he spoke feelingly of being laid beside his dear boy Frank, in the Trenton cemetery. His last visit and sickness were at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Ayars, of Trenton, where he was tenderly cared for by her and two other daughters, Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Harrison, assisted also by loving grandchildren. He fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 5, 1898, aged 86 years, 4 months and 27 days. A good man has gone to his reward. He blew no trumpets to call attention to his virtues. He served the Lord patiently, humbly, loyally, and knew in whom he believed. Happy is he who shall do as well. Funeral services were conducted at the church in Trenton, by Eld. H. D. Clarke, pastor of the Dodge Center (Minn.) church. Text, Isaiah 38: 16. H. D. C.
Deacon Lewis Pierce.
The subject of this sketch was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., August 7, 1811, and was the next to the youngest in a family of fourteen children. January 5, 1831, he was married to Miss Eliza Smith, of Cattaraugus County. In 1850 he was one of the pioneer settlers of Dakota, Wis. From there he moved to Northfield, Minn., in 1855, and from thence into Iowa and again to Minnesota. In 1885 he moved to Cartwright, Wis. At that place he was ordained a deacon of the Seventh-day Baptist church. The writer has no information in regard to the ordination services, and his service at that place. In 1889 he moved to Beauregard, Miss., where he identified himself with the religious interests of the people. One brother who has lived in Beauregard says he was their faithful leader there and was highly regarded as such. The infirmities of old age creeping on, he found it a source of comfort to make extended visits to the homes of his children and grandchildren as opportunity was given, and thus, with his faithful wife, he spent much time in Nebraska, Colorado and Minnesota. In March, 1895, while at Calhan, Col., his wife died. A brother living there at the time says he was a faithful man, and very kind to, and thoughtful of, his aged wife. Though his residence at Boulder was short, he united with that church with the purpose of setting an example to others whom he saw holding back somewhat in regard to performing that duty. While Deacon Pierce was at Dodge Centre on an extended visit, he was always found at the religious services, and his prayers and testimonies in the conference meeting showed marked intelligence and familiarity with the Scriptures, and were a source of much encouragement to the writer and the people who saw and listened to him. He was the father of three sons and seven daughters. Eight of these children are yet living. One son, Frank, he gave to the cause of freedom and country during the War of the Rebellion. In his last sickness he spoke feelingly of being laid beside his dear boy Frank, in the Trenton cemetery. His last visit and sickness were at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Ayars, of Trenton, where he was tenderly cared for by her and two other daughters, Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Harrison, assisted also by loving grandchildren. He fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 5, 1898, aged 86 years, 4 months and 27 days. A good man has gone to his reward. He blew no trumpets to call attention to his virtues. He served the Lord patiently, humbly, loyally, and knew in whom he believed. Happy is he who shall do as well. Funeral services were conducted at the church in Trenton, by Eld. H. D. Clarke, pastor of the Dodge Center (Minn.) church. Text, Isaiah 38: 16. H. D. C.
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 54, No 5, p 77, Jan. 31, 1898.
Deacon Lewis Pierce.
The subject of this sketch was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., August 7, 1811, and was the next to the youngest in a family of fourteen children. January 5, 1831, he was married to Miss Eliza Smith, of Cattaraugus County. In 1850 he was one of the pioneer settlers of Dakota, Wis. From there he moved to Northfield, Minn., in 1855, and from thence into Iowa and again to Minnesota. In 1885 he moved to Cartwright, Wis. At that place he was ordained a deacon of the Seventh-day Baptist church. The writer has no information in regard to the ordination services, and his service at that place. In 1889 he moved to Beauregard, Miss., where he identified himself with the religious interests of the people. One brother who has lived in Beauregard says he was their faithful leader there and was highly regarded as such. The infirmities of old age creeping on, he found it a source of comfort to make extended visits to the homes of his children and grandchildren as opportunity was given, and thus, with his faithful wife, he spent much time in Nebraska, Colorado and Minnesota. In March, 1895, while at Calhan, Col., his wife died. A brother living there at the time says he was a faithful man, and very kind to, and thoughtful of, his aged wife. Though his residence at Boulder was short, he united with that church with the purpose of setting an example to others whom he saw holding back somewhat in regard to performing that duty. While Deacon Pierce was at Dodge Centre on an extended visit, he was always found at the religious services, and his prayers and testimonies in the conference meeting showed marked intelligence and familiarity with the Scriptures, and were a source of much encouragement to the writer and the people who saw and listened to him. He was the father of three sons and seven daughters. Eight of these children are yet living. One son, Frank, he gave to the cause of freedom and country during the War of the Rebellion. In his last sickness he spoke feelingly of being laid beside his dear boy Frank, in the Trenton cemetery. His last visit and sickness were at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Ayars, of Trenton, where he was tenderly cared for by her and two other daughters, Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Harrison, assisted also by loving grandchildren. He fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 5, 1898, aged 86 years, 4 months and 27 days. A good man has gone to his reward. He blew no trumpets to call attention to his virtues. He served the Lord patiently, humbly, loyally, and knew in whom he believed. Happy is he who shall do as well. Funeral services were conducted at the church in Trenton, by Eld. H. D. Clarke, pastor of the Dodge Center (Minn.) church. Text, Isaiah 38: 16. H. D. C.
Deacon Lewis Pierce.
The subject of this sketch was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., August 7, 1811, and was the next to the youngest in a family of fourteen children. January 5, 1831, he was married to Miss Eliza Smith, of Cattaraugus County. In 1850 he was one of the pioneer settlers of Dakota, Wis. From there he moved to Northfield, Minn., in 1855, and from thence into Iowa and again to Minnesota. In 1885 he moved to Cartwright, Wis. At that place he was ordained a deacon of the Seventh-day Baptist church. The writer has no information in regard to the ordination services, and his service at that place. In 1889 he moved to Beauregard, Miss., where he identified himself with the religious interests of the people. One brother who has lived in Beauregard says he was their faithful leader there and was highly regarded as such. The infirmities of old age creeping on, he found it a source of comfort to make extended visits to the homes of his children and grandchildren as opportunity was given, and thus, with his faithful wife, he spent much time in Nebraska, Colorado and Minnesota. In March, 1895, while at Calhan, Col., his wife died. A brother living there at the time says he was a faithful man, and very kind to, and thoughtful of, his aged wife. Though his residence at Boulder was short, he united with that church with the purpose of setting an example to others whom he saw holding back somewhat in regard to performing that duty. While Deacon Pierce was at Dodge Centre on an extended visit, he was always found at the religious services, and his prayers and testimonies in the conference meeting showed marked intelligence and familiarity with the Scriptures, and were a source of much encouragement to the writer and the people who saw and listened to him. He was the father of three sons and seven daughters. Eight of these children are yet living. One son, Frank, he gave to the cause of freedom and country during the War of the Rebellion. In his last sickness he spoke feelingly of being laid beside his dear boy Frank, in the Trenton cemetery. His last visit and sickness were at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Ayars, of Trenton, where he was tenderly cared for by her and two other daughters, Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Harrison, assisted also by loving grandchildren. He fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 5, 1898, aged 86 years, 4 months and 27 days. A good man has gone to his reward. He blew no trumpets to call attention to his virtues. He served the Lord patiently, humbly, loyally, and knew in whom he believed. Happy is he who shall do as well. Funeral services were conducted at the church in Trenton, by Eld. H. D. Clarke, pastor of the Dodge Center (Minn.) church. Text, Isaiah 38: 16. H. D. C.
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