Nellie Austin
Oct. 23, 1844-Dec. 9, 1910
Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, December 10, 1910, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. HENRY AUSTIN
Passed Away Last Evening from Pneumonia
Mrs. Nellie Austin, wife of Henry Austin, passed away last evening shortly after 10 o'clock at their home, 16 Desaix street, after a brief illness with pneumonia.
Mrs. Austin was a highly esteemed lady and many mourn the death of a kind friend and neighbor.
The deceased was born in Tennessee, Oct. 23, 1844. During the year following the close of the war, 1866 she was married to Henry Austin who survives her.
Mr.and Mrs. Austin came to Niles in 1872 and have since resided here.
Besides the husband, one son, John of Niles also survives.
Mr. Austin is a veteran of the Civil War and his wife was a prominent member of the Woman's Relief Corps, the auxiliary of Frank Graves Post. She was a faithful attendant at the meeting of the Corps and always ready to assist in their work of relief among the distressed.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock form the Baptist church, Rev. H.C. Trabert officiating. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, December 10, 1910, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
Death of Mrs. Henry Austin
Passed Away Last Evening After a Short Illness
Mrs.Henry Austin passed away at 10 o'clock last evening at her home, 19 De Saix street, tuberculosis being the cause of her death.
Mrs. Austin was born Oct. 23, 1845, at Tennessee. Besides the husband, one son, John, of the city survives.
The deceased was a good Christian woman, and liked by all who knew her.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church. Rev. H.C. Trabert will officiate. Burial at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Monday, December 12, 1910, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral services of the late Mrs. Henry Austin were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church. Rev. Trabert officiated. Interment took place at Silver Brook cemetery.