May 6, 1848-December 8, 1913
Niles Daily Star, Monday, December 8, 1913, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
DEAR OLD LADY DEAD
Mrs. Mary Hutson Passed Away Suddenly Yesterday
HAD MANY FRIENDS
Her Kind, Motherly Ways Won Her Many Friends--Came to Niles in 1860 With Her Parents--Funeral Wednesday Afternoon
Mrs. Mary Hutson Passed Away Suddenly Yesterday
HAD MANY FRIENDS
Her Kind, Motherly Ways Won Her Many Friends--Came to Niles in 1860 With Her Parents--Funeral Wednesday Afternoon
Mary R. Hutson, widow of Benjamin P. Hutson, died suddenly at 1 o'clock yesterday at her home, 1323 Oak street. She had been ailing for two weeks with heart trouble but her death was very sudden and wholly unexpected. She was born in Brighton, Lorain county, Ohio, May 6, 1848. At the age of 12 years she came to Michigan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Burge and has since resided here.
She was united in marriage in 1870 to Mr. Hutson who died seven years ago. To them were born three children, Mrs. Joseph Smith, 1407 Oak street, Niles; Mrs. John Rohl of St. Joseph and Charles Hutson of Michigan City.
Deceased was a member of the Woman's Relief Corps and a most noble, lovable woman. At the solicitation of working men at the National Printing and Engraving plant she started a boarding house, many taking their dinners there, it being convenient to the factory. All entertained the highest respect for her, her quiet, motherly ways winning many steadfast friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the house. Rev. R. A. Wright of the Methodist church to officiate. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Sun, Monday, December 8, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. HUDSON'S[sic] DEATH SUDDEN
Well known lady stricken in night with heart disease. She had resided here 50 years.
Well known lady stricken in night with heart disease. She had resided here 50 years.
Mrs. Mary R. Hudson[sic], a highly esteemed resident of Niles for many years, and widow of Benjamin Hudson[sic], passed away about one o'clock this morning at her home 1323 Oak street. While Mrs. Hudsen[sic] had been in ill-health for some time her death occurred after about half an henr's[sic] illness with heart disease. Mrs. Hedson[sic] was born in Brighton, Lorraine County, Ohio, 65 years ago last May. She came to Niles at the age of 12 years with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Burge.
Three children survive Mrs. Hudson[sic], Mrs. Joseph Smith of Niles; Mrs. John Rohl of St. Joseph, and Charles M. Hudson[sic] of Michigan City. Henry Burge of Niles who himself is very low, is a brother of Mrs. Hudson[sic]. Twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
Mrs. Hubson[sic] was highly respected in the community and many mourn her death.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, Rev. R.A. Wright of the Methodist church officiating . Interment will be at Silver Brook cemetery where lie the remains of Mr. Hudson[sic] who died seven years ago.
Note: Cemetery, death certificate and Niles Daily Star spell last name "Hutson".