Polly Wood

Cheyenne Star

Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Polly Wood was born February 3, 1873, at Farmersville, Texas, and passed away March 5, 1969 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma at the age of 96 years, a month, and 2 days.

She was the daughter of John and Mary Puryear. She came to Oklahoma in 1890 with her parents. She received part of her education at Duncan, Oklahoma and was one of Western Oklahoma pioneer school teachers.

Polly was married to Charles A. Wood May 5, 1901 at Berlin, Oklahoma.

He preceded her in death in 1950. She and Mr. Wood had lived in the Grimes and Sunny Point community since 1901 and were engaged in farming and ranching.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Emma Spencer, Sayre, Oklahoma; Mrs. Kate Bowman of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; one son C.A. Wood, of Grimes Oklahoma. A nephew she reared, Robert M. Poore, of Sacramento, California, one grandson, Robert A. Wood, of Elk City, Oklahoma. Her pioneer spirit and courage gave strength to her many friends and relatives. Her parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters, preceded her in death.

Interment in Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.