Thomas F. Dougan
Jan. 20, 1838-Sept. 22, 1917
Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 24, 1917, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
OLD RESIDENT DIES AT GARY
Funeral of Thomas F. Dougan Will Take Place Here Tomorrow Morning
Thomas F. Dogan[sic], a former well-known resident of Niles, died in Mercy hospital, Gary, Ind., last Saturday, after an illness dating from July 4.
The body will be brought here at 10:24 on the Michigan Central tomorrow and will be taken direct to Silver Brook cemetery for burial.
Mr. Dougan was born in this city about 80 years ago and most of his life had been spent here. For a long period he was a member of the contracting firm of Searles & Dougan. Later he became carpenter foreman of the Michigan Central railroad company, and as a reward for faithful service he was retired on a pension.
After celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, Mr.and Mrs. Dougan went to Gary, and have since made their home with their son, Walter T. Dougan, who is building commissioner of that city.
Deceased is survived by his wife and two sons. Arthur Dougan resides in California, and will be unable to attend his father's funeral on account of the death of his wife. Mr. Dougan's only sister is Mrs. Margaret M. Smith, 615 Broadway, Niles.