Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Brooks, Ellen S. 1902
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The Portland Observer, Wednesday, February 5, 1902
Ellen S., relict of the late Charles Brooks, died at her home in Danby the 
night of the 28th ult., aged 75 years.  Enlargement of the heart is given as 
the cause of death.

Mr. Brooks, whose maiden name was Macomber, was among the earliest pioneers of 
this section, having come to Eagle with her parents from Sheldon, Wyoming 
county, N.Y., in 1845.  She taught school in the “old red school house” in 
Portland and in other districts surrounding it during the years from 1845 to 
1950, and on the 22nd of January of which year she married Charles Brooks, 
having been his second wife, he having married in New York state in 1837, then 
coming to Danby and settling on the farm where the subject of this sketch 
died.  No children of the first marriage are living; but Mrs. Brooks is 
survived by W. C. and Henry Brooks, Mrs. Charles Peake of Danby and Mrs. T. C. 
Lyon of Bassett, Nebraska.

Deceased joined the Baptist church at her old home in 1837; but in 1845 became 
identified with the Portland Methodist church and continued a member until her 
death.  

Funeral services over her remains were conducted from her late home on Friday 
afternoon last by Rev. Carlisle and burial made in Portland cemetery.

Card of Thanks:

Owing to the fact that it is almost impossible to thank everyone personally, 
we desire in this public way to thank each and every one who rendered us 
assistance during the sickness and after the death of our mother; also the 
Epworth League for the floral offering; and the choir for the music, assuring 
you that your kindness will never be forgotten.

Henry B. Brooks
Wm. C. Brooks
Mrs. Amelia Peake
Mrs. Mary E. Lyon of Nebraska


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