Wood, Cornelius L.

Colonel Cornelius Wood
1845-1911

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, Dec. 4, 1911, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Colonel L. Wood passed away Sunday morning about 11 o'clock at his home a mile and a half northwest of Niles where he has resided since came to Michigan in 1845.
    Mr. Wood's death was due to heart disease from which he had been a sufferer for about four years.  His death was sudden however, inasmuch as he was able to be in town a week ago and was sick in bed but one day prior to his demise.
    Mr. Wood was born in Oleary, near Cleveland, Ohio, July 12, 1845.  When he was but a few weeks old his parents came to Michigan overland, the subject of his sketch being brought on the long journey on a pillow.
    Mr. Wood's parents cleared the land and erected a log cabin and a part of this primitive home is incorporated in the larger and more modern house where Mr. Wood and family have resided for so many years.
    Mr. Wood was married in Niles 37 years ago to Miss Sarah Beswick, who with three daughters survive[sic] him.  The daughters are Mrs. Harry Scott of Buchanan, Mrs. Fred Klute of Three Oaks and Miss Gertrude Wood, who teaches in the South Bend public schools.
    A brother and four sisters, who reside at a distance also survive. They are all well advanced in years and will be unable to attend the funeral.
    The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.  Rev. G. Huntington of Trinity Episcopal church will officiate.  Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.

 

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Niles Daily Star, Monday, Dec. 4, 1911, p. 4, col.19, microfilm Niles District Library


    Cornelius L. Wood, aged 66 years, a well known and highly respected citizen of this community, died at his residence, one and one half miles north-west of Niles, at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, from organic heart trouble.  Mr. Wood was born in O'Leary, Ohio, July 12, 1845, his parents moving to Niles a few months later, where he has since resided.
    He leaves a widow and three daughters, Miss Gertrude Wood of Niles, Mrs. H.W. Scott of Buchanan and Mrs. F.H. Klute of Three Oaks, beside a brother and three sisters.
    He was a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent father, and a tender brother.  He believed the man who scatters flowers in the pathway of his fellowmen, who let into the dark places of life the sunshine of human sympathy, and human happiness is following in the footsteps of his master.
    Funeral services will be held at the late residence, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev George Huntington officiating.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery