Mrs. Harriet Wickham
Oct. 23, 1834-Sept. 7, 1910
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, September 7, 1910, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. T.G. WICKHAM
Passed Away This Morning at Home of Mrs. F. M. Pierson
Mrs. Harriett Wickham passed away this morning at 6 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.M. Pierson on north Fourth street. While Mrs. Wickham had practically been an invalid for the past ten years, her last illness was but a few weeks' duration.
Mrs. Wickham was born in Niles, Oct. 23, 1834 and had resided here almost continuously during her entire life. She was the daughter of Obed P. Lacy, one of the earliest settlers of Niles and of a family whose names are prominently identified with the history of the pioneer day of what was then the village of Niles.
Mrs. Wickham's husband, the late Captain T.G. Wickham, also a prominent resident of Niles, passed away a number of years ago. They were the parents of three daughters, all of whom survive their mother. They are Mrs. K.W. Nobles of Auburn, N.Y., Mrs. Benjamin Schneewind of Chicago, and Mrs. Pierson of this city.
The demise of Mrs. Wickham removed a charming lady from the social circles of this city. She will be sadly missed by many life time friends in Niles by whom she was much beloved. And not only the older friends will deplore her demise but also all who have come in contact with her and to whom her gracious manner, gentle dignity and her delightful hospitality, are pleasant memories.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be private.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 7, 1910, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Harriett Wickham, a native citizen of Niles, died at 6 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.M. Pierson, 198 north Fourth street. Deceased was born Oct. 23, 1834. The funeral, which is to be private, will take place from the house, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, September 8, 1910, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
OBITUARY
HARRIET WICKHAM DIED SEPT. 7, 1910
Her beautiful influences were spread over a life and character as spotless and charming as was ever possessed by any of the noble women who have lived and died during the ages that are gone. As such a life was a blessing and benefaction to all within the sphere of its influence, so is the death of such a one a public misfortune, as well as an irreparable loss to the home circle made desolate by her departure.
It is difficult to pay a fitting tribute to the memory of so noble a woman--one whose everyday life was embellished by the most charming and lovable attributes of her six. A perfect lady at all times--under all circumstances, she seemed born to inspire the love and respect of all who were so fortunate as to be acquainted with her. No one was more willing to aid the suffering, cheer the despondent, sustain the weak and to throw over the frailties of our race the mantle of Christian charity, and when sickness and death came to her, as it comes to all, neighbors and friends vied with each other in acts of loving kindness and tender solicitude, and many were willing hands and hearts ready to assist. The great destroyer had placed His signet on her brow and today, hundreds who loved her living, mourn her dead.
The husband was Capt. Thos. G. Wickham and he passed away 37 years ago. Mrs. Wickham was the daughter of Obed P. Lacey, a pioneer of Niles. Of the children of the deceased there are Mrs. Frank M. Pierson of this city, Mrs. K.W. Nobles of Auburn, N.Y. and Mrs. Ben Schneewind of Chicago.