George Edward Harris
Oct. 4, 1851-Jan. 2, 1934
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, January 2, 1934, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
G. Edward Harris, 82, Dies at Home Today
George Edward Harris, 82, lifelong resident of Niles, died at his home, 739 Oak street, at 10:45 o'clock this morning, following an illness of three years.
Mr. Harris worked for many years as an attendant at Silverbrook cemetery. Three years ago he suffered a stroke and had since then been an invalid. A sister, Ella, who lived with him, died about six years ago.
He was born in Niles on Oct. 4, 1851. He never married. The only known surviving relative is a brother, Fred Harris, Butte, Mont.
The body is at the Rutherford funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, January 3, 1934, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
SET HARRIS FUNERAL
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon for G. Edward Harris, aged Niles resident who died Tuesday. The Rev. M.R. Everett will conduct the service at the Rutherford Funeral home, and burial will be in the Silverbrook cemetery, where Mr. Harris worked for many years.