Source:Hudson Gazette11 Dec. 1896 Abigal Pixley born in Scipio Allegheny County, New York October 3, 1818. She married in same place to Rev. Sawyer B. Downer December 15, 1829. Family moved to Wright Township in 1845 to a log house. They had 7 children, 6 of whom are living. Source: Waldron Recorder 11 Dec. 1896 Abigail A. Pixley was born in Allegheny County New York October 3rd, 1818, being 3rd child in a family of nine children. In 1835, she moved to Lenawee County, Michigan and on December 15, 1839, was married to Sawyer Downer. In 1845, Mr. and Mrs. Downer moved in the vicinity of Prattville,when the Country was yet a forest and by hard work and self denial, made a comfortable home for themselves and children. Mrs. Downer became a devoted and sincere Christian in early life and at the age of 17 years, united with M.E. Church. She was the mother of six daughters and one son. One daughter died in early life. The six children were present at the funeral services which were held in the Congregational Church. Mrs. Downer was one of the original member of the Prattville Congregational Church, when it was organized in 1875. Always a regular attendant at church when possible to do so, deeply in trusted in Christian work gave her a blessed influence among a large circle of relatives a! nd friends. Her's was a life full of sunshine, vivacious and cheerful in the house and out of it, she was the means of lightening many burdens and cares. Mother Downer was conscious of the Christian peace through hope as the last hour was dawning nigh and said to her Pastor, that she had no fear, "all was well" She died December 4th, 1896, being 78 years, 2 months and 1 day old.