Sheldon, Freida (Geishert)

Mrs. Harry (Freida Geishert) Sheldon
December 25, 1894-October 22, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, October 23, 1918, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    The sad message was received in Niles today of the death at Jackson of Mrs. Henry Sheldon, who was formerly Miss Freeda Geishirt, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Geishirt of this city.  Mrs. Sheldon's death was caused by pneumonia. Her mother was called to Jackson about a week ago and was with her daugher when her death occurred.
    Mrs. Sheldon was about 24 years of age. She was born in Niles and grew to young womanhood here, making many friends who deeply deplore her death.  She was married in August, 1917, to Mr. Sheldon and had since resided in Jackson.
    Besides her parents, Mrs. Geishirt is survived by two sisters--Mrs. Albert Lewis of Jackson and Mrs. Lloyd Williams of Niles--and by four brothers, who reside at the parental home in west Niles.
    The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
    Mrs. Lewis, sister of the deceased and her family are all ill with pneumonia.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, October 23, 1918, page 1 col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


    Mrs. Henry Sheldon, formerly Miss Freida Geishirt of this city, died at her home in Jackson yesterday afternoon, following a two weeks' illness of pneumonia.
    Mrs. Sheldon was born in this city Dec. 25, 1894, and a little over a year ago was married to Henry Sheldon of Jackson.
    Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr.and Mrs. C. Geishirt and four brothers, William, Louis, George and John of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Lewis of Jackson and Mrs. Lloyd Williams of this city.
    Mrs. Sheldon had many friends in this city who regret her untimely death.
    Funeral announcement  later.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, October 24, 1918, page 1 col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    The body of the late Mrs. Henry Sheldon, whose death occurred at her home in Jackson yesterday, arrived in Niles this morning, and was taken to Price's chapel, where funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. W.H. Camfield will officiate. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
    In the funeral party accompanying the body to the city was members of the immediate family, including Henry Sheldon and sister, Mrs. C.  Geishirt and Albert Lewis.