James M. Wood
Dec. 2, 1840-April 2, 1911
ONE OF FAMILY OF ELEVEN
James M. Wood, Retired Farmer is no More
VICTIM OF THE GRIPPE
Had Lived in This Vicinity Since Childhood
James M. Wood, a well known and highly respected citizen, who has spent the greater portion of his seventy years of life in Niles and vicinity, passed away Sunday evening at the home of his son, Dwight M. Wood on north Fifth street.
Mr. Wood had been suffering for some time from the grippe.
He recovered so that he was able to be up and down town, but a relapse proved too much for him in his weakened condition and he yielded to the fate that comes to all.
Mr. Wood was a native of Ohio, but came with his parents to Michigan when he was very young and he had lived in Niles and vicinity continuously since.
Farming was his chosen occupation up to a few years ago, when following the death of his wife he came to town and has since made his home with his son, but spent much time visiting other relatives.
He was one of a family of eleven and is survived by three sisters and two brothers, viz:
Cornelius Wood, Niles; Edson Wood, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Sam Judd, Vernon, Mich.; Mrs. Almena Miller, Kalamazoo and Mrs. R.S. Judd, Indianapolis.
There are three sons and a daughter surviving as follows: Dwight M. Wood, Niles; Andrew J. Wood, Benton Harbor; C.C. Wood, Tallman, Mich., and Mrs. E.B. Richards,, Los Angeles, Cal.
The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son, with burial at Silver Brook cemetery, Rev. R.A. Wright officiating.
Niles Daily Star, Friday, February 23, 1940, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library