Florence Cann
July 2, 1869-Oct. 19, 1881
Niles Mirror, Wednesday, November 2, 1881, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Florence Cann, a daughter of John and Alice Cann, died, of diptheria, in Chicago, on the 19th October, aged 12 years, three months and 17 days. Her remains were brought to the home of John Forney, her grandfather, in this city, and buried in Silver Brook cemetery on the 21st. The following
IN MEMORIAM
Let the full grief tide flow
In one unbroken strain,
We've covered up the snow white brow
We hope to meet again,
The last fare-wells are given,
Death broke the golden chain,
But in yonder starry heaven
We hope to meet again.
The little mound is made
Which holds our sacred claim
And there our little Florence laid
We hope to meet again.
Oh, will it not be sweet
On yonder shining plain
With all the happy host to meet
Our loved one Once again.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, November 6, 1881, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Florence Cann, grandaughter of Mr. John Forney, of his city, died at the residence of her parents in Chicago, on the 19th of last month and her remains were brought to this city and enterred[sic] in Silver Brook cemetery, age 12 years, three months, and 17 days. The following neat little verses are very touching, especially to those who have had their dear ones pass from their sight in the brightest of youth:
IN MEMORIAM
Let the full grief tide flow
In one unbroken strain,
We've covered up the snow white brow
We hope to meet again,
The last fare-wells are given,
Death broke the golden chain,
But in yonder starry heaven
We hope to meet again.
The little mound is made
Which holds our sacred claim
And there our little Florence laid
We hope to meet again.
Oh, will it not be sweet
On yonder shining plain
With All the happy host to meet
Our loved one there again.