John Franklin Binns
April 30, 1861-Sept. 13, 1937
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 14, 1937, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Brother of T.R. Binns Dies in Homer; Will Be Buried in Niles
John Franklin Binns, 76, of Detroit, brother of T.R. Binns, Niles, died suddenly Monday morning in Homer, according to word received here. He died in the home of relatives after being stricken with a heart attack.
His body will be brought to Niles, and will be at the Price and Kiger funeral home where friends may call. The Rev. T.O. Lee, of the First Methodist church, will conduct funeral services at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Besides the brother living here, Mrs. Binns leaves two daughters, Mrs. Annabelle Hubrecht and Mrs. Mildred Drescher, both of Detroit, also two sisters, Mrs. Martha Post, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Mary C. Worthen, Lynwood, Calif.
Mr. Binns was born in Niles township, April 30, 1861. He was a member of the Brethern church, Detroit.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 15, 1937, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
BINNS RITES
Final rites for John Franklin Binns, 76, Detroit, were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon in the Price and Kiger funeral home with the Rev. T.O. Lee officiating. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Mr. Binns died Monday morning while visiting relatives in Homer. He is a brother of T.R. Binns, Niles.