Andrew J. Pennell
Nov. 28, 1827-April 17, 1917
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, April 18, 1917, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
ANDREW J. PENNELL IS DEAD AT POKAGON
Was Former Resident of Niles--
Burial Will Occur Here
Andrew J. Pennell, a former well known resident of Niles, died at Pokagon last evening at 6:30 o'clock, after several weeks of illness. He was 89 years of age.
Mrs. Pennell was born in Vermont, Nov. 28, 1827. He came to Niles when a young man and from here went to Chicago, where for a number of years he served as a member of the police force in that city. Mr. Pennell was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted in the cavalry.
Mr. Pennell was twice married. His second wife, who was Mrs. Robinson of Niles, survives him. Mrs. Ed Phillips, of Pokagon is a step-daughrer of the deceased.
Rev. Wright will officiate. The body will be brought to Niles for interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, April 18, 1917, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Andrew J. Pennell died at his home in Pokagon last night. He was born Nov. 28, 1827, and was well known in Niles. Deceased is survived by a wife and daughter and the funeral services will be held in Pokagon tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Wright officiating. Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.