James E. Babcock
1855-Feb. 5, 1934
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, February 6, 1934, page 1, col 1
James E. Babcock Dies Late Monday
James E. Babcock, 78, pioneer and lifelong resident of Niles, died Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at his home, 102 Parkway.
Mr. Babcock's father was one of the early settlers who came to this section from New York state, and the deceased was born in a log cabin on the Babcock farm a mile and a half west of Niles. He spent his entire life there up until 9 years ago when he retired and moved to the present residence.
On May 18, 1880, he was married to Miss Frances L. Cutting, who was also born and reared in Niles. Four years ago they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Besides the wife, the deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Hess, living on the farm; the oldest sister of the a family of 16, Mrs. Emma White, living at the residence; and a granddaughter, Miss Alice Hess.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Price & Kiger funeral home. Interment will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 8, 1934, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
HOLD BABCOCK FUNERAL
Funeral services for James E. Babcock, Niles pioneer who died at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon at his home, 102 Parkway, were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Price and Kiger funeral home. The Rev. W.H. Turner was in charge. Burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.