1839-1891
Death of Jay Densmore
Our well known fellow-citizen, Jay Densmore, died at his home on Main street this morning at 8 o'clock, of consumption, after a lingering illness, Mr. Densmore was born in Kendall, Orleans county, New york, on the 11th of August, 1839, and was 52 years 2 months and 9 days old at the time of his death. Mr. Densmore learned the printing business in his early youth and in manhood engaged in editorial work, publishing and editing papers at several places in New York and at South Haven, this this state. He came to this city some years ago and engaged in photographing and for a time had a job printing office. In 1861 he enlisted in the service of his country, serving about three years in the navy and was assigned to the Gulf squadron.
Mr. Densmore leaved[sic] a widow and three children, Mrs. S.M. White and Leo G. Densmore, of West Superior, Wisconsin, and Miss Ida May. Mr. Densmore's aged mother, Mrs, Sophronia Densmore, has lived in the family for some years past.
Mr. Densmore was a member of the Frank Graves Post, G.A. R., of this city, and at his requiest the post will have charge at the funeral, the time for which is not yet known.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1891, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)