Charles William Camp
Dec. 11, 1857-June 29, 1921
Niles Daily Star-Sun, Wednesday, June 29, 1921, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
INSANE MAN PASSES AWAY AT CITY JAIL
Charles Camp, Who Was Being Held Pending Arrival of Authorities From State Hospital, Succumbs to Apoplexy
Charles Camp, 64 years old, was found dead at the city jail about 11 o'clock this morning, having succumbed to an attack of apoplexy.
Mr. Camp had been an inmate of the state hospital at Kalamazoo up to the 21st instant, when it was thought that he had sufficiently recovered mentally to be permitted to return home. His daughter, Mrs. Fye of Vernon Heights took him to her home, and this morning he became violently insane, and Chief Francis was summoned. The demented man was taken to the city jail to be held pending the arrival of attendants from the state hospital, and upon their arrival here, Chief Francis accompanied them to the jail, where it was found that Mr. Camp had expired. The deceased has another daughter, Mrs. Chas. Weaver, residing north of town.
The body will be taken to the home of John Weaver, 723 N. Front street, tomorrow. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Niles Daily Star-Sun, Thursday, June 30, 1921, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
OBITUARY
Charles William Camp was born in Buchanan, Michigan, Dec. 11, 1857, and was married to Rosa Brundge in 1883. To them were born eight children, one having died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss the following children: Mrs. John Weaver and Mrs. Frank Fey of Niles; Mrs. Hettie Pierson and Mrs. Zina Morley, Porter Camp and Oliver Camp, of Omaha, Neb., and William Camp of Milwaukee, Wis., also eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was of a kind and cheerful disposition. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Weaver. Burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.