Foot, Amos C.

Amos C. Foot
Nov. 4, 1801-Sept. 3, 1877

Niles Republican, Thursday, September 6, 1877, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Sudden Death

    On Monday afternoon, Mr. A.C. Foot, and[sic] old and highly esteemed citizen, who resided about three miles east of this city, while walking on Front Street, just above the post office, suddenly fell on the pavement and expired in a few moments. His body was carried into the post office, and a messenger sent to inform his family of the sad event.  In short time two of his sons arrived and his remains were taken to his late residence.  Mr. Foot was a native of Massachusetts, being born in Berkshire county in that State on the 4th of November, 1801.  He had lived for 22 years near this city and was much esteemed for his correct, upright life. He was a good citizen, honorable in all business transactions, and his sudden death has closed a true and earnest life.  He was subject to heart disease, but the physicians are of the opinion that he died of apoplexy. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the late residence of the deceased.
 

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Niles Democrat, Saturday, September 8, 1877, page 3, col.  3, microfilm Niles District Library

Very Sudden Death
    On Monday afternoon last Mr. A.C. Foot, living 2 1/2 miles east of this city, on Yankee street, came to Niles to attend to some little business, being in his usual health.  After going to the postoffice and getting his mail and to several other places, he was walking along Front street, and when near Mr. Schmalzried's meat market, he sank down upon this knees and then fell back, and was dead in less than two minues[sic].  A number of persons, among them Drs. Egbert and Bonine, seen him fall and ran to his assistance, but life was extimpt[sic] so that noting could be done.  His remains were taken into the post-office building and his friends sent for, who came and took him home.  The cause of this sudden and unexpected death was undoubtedly heart disease. He was in the 76th year of his age.  Mr. Foot was a prominent and well-to-do famer of Howard Township, Cass County, of which he had been a resident for many years, and by his honesty, integrity, and gentlemanly deportment, had won the confidence and respect of all.

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Niles Mirror, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1877, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library

    Mr. A.C. Foot, who has resided two and a half miles east of this city, on Yankee street, for 22 years, came in this city on Monday afternoon last as well as usual, and when about six rods south of the post office, he was seen to fall suddenly upon the side walk. Dr. Bonine was with him immediately but he quickly expired.  A messenger was immediately despatched[sic] to his family and two sons arrived and conveyed the body, which was in the post office, to his residence.  Mr. F. was born Berkshire county, Mass., in 1801.--He leaves four children. He was much beloved and respected by all who knew him. The cause of his sudden death was heart disease.