Feb. 26, 1837-July 18, 1912
DEATH REMOVES WELL KNOWN PIONEER SUNDAY
Mrs. L.E. Mather Came to Michigan as a Bride
Mrs. L.E. Mather Came to Michigan as a Bride
Mrs. Ann Janette Mather, aged 78 years, died Sunday morning about 2 o'clock at the home of her son, Ambrose Mather, 112 North Sixth street, where she has been for the past few months. Her death was due to general debility attendant upon old age.
Mrs. Mather was born in Philmont, N.Y., Feb. 26, 1837. She came to Michigan as a bride, she and her husband, the late L.E. Mather being amount the earliest residents of this section. Mr. Mather built a home for his bride in Howard township after clearing the place himself. Until a few months ago Mrs. Mather had continued to reside in the old homestead.
Mrs. Mather is survived by two children, the son, Ambrose Mather of Niles, and one daughter, Mrs. John Muffley, the wife of a Kalamazoo merchant.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the son. Mr. and Mrs. Mather were pioneer members of the Presbyterian church and are well remembered by the older inhabitants of the city for their faithful attendance upon the services for many years until ill health prevented. Rev. W.J. Phelps, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will conduct the services. Interment will occur at silver Brook cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Mather removes one of the splendid pioneers who enjoyed the respect and high esteem of all who knew her.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Monday, July 19, 1915, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library)