Daniel Ernst Ranft
1805-Oct. 18, 1887
Niles Mirror, Wednesday, October 26, 1887, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Notes of the Week
Wednesday
Daniel Ranft, died at his son's residence in West Niles, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the advanced age of 83 years. Daniel emigrated from Germany to his country 30 years ago, and since that time has resided with his son. he had many friends to mourn his loss.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, October 22, 1887, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Ernst Ranft, father of E.L. Ranft died at the residence of his son on Tuesday last and was buried on Thursday a large number of friends following him to his final resting place.
