Annie E. Edwards
April 29, 1863-Jan. 21, 1887
Niles Republican, Thursday, January 27, 1887, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library.
ANNIE E., eldest daughter of Hiram A. Edwards, Esq., died of typhoid fever, at the home of her father, in Niles township, Friday afternoon, Jan. 21St, 1887.
Thus has death entered a united and happy family circle and removed one, who perhaps gave greater promise of life than any other member of it, and left a vacancy that time can scarcely fill.
Annie was born April 29th, 1863, and has always lived upon the spot where she died. The family embraced an unusual variety of ages, extending through four generations, from the child of few summers to the great grandmother of eighty-four winters. It was a world in miniature, and we are assured that no member of the household was so untiring in her endeavor to add to the general sum of happiness and contentment which pervaded the home circle, as the devoted and unselfish eldest daughter, Annie. We are told that during her last illness her first thought and chief concern was for the comfort and well being of mother and an invalid younger sister. Possessed of more than ordinary intelligence and ability, and with a desire to make others happy, she won her way to the hearts of her associates, and strong attachments were formed that were only sundered by death. The memory of those lovely traits of character, while they are a solace to her family and friends, serve also to make the fact of her early death seem the more sorrowful. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon. Rev. R.K. Wharton, of whose congregation and Sabbath School, she had long been a member, officiated. The drive was quite a long one, yet notwithstanding this and the pouring rain and terrible roads, the home was more than full, attesting in some measure to the strong hold she and her family have upon the affections of our our citizens.
Her brothers Frank and Elmer reached home before the burial.
Evening Star (Niles, Michigan), Saturday, January 22, 1887, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
Miss Annie Edwards, eldest daughter of Hiram Edwards, Esq., died at the home of her father, in Niles township, Friday afternoon, of typhoid fever. She was a young lady of more than ordinary ability and accomplishments, and was a favorite not only at her home but in the circle where she moved. She was engaged in teaching when stricken down with disease which terminated her life, and possibly overestimated her strength in her conscientious endeavor to make a high mark in her chosen profession. The the family her loss is a terrible blow, crushing in a moment all their fond hopes and bright anticipations. The death of of one of so great promise is also a severe loss to the community. Her brother Frank reached home from the university Thursday evening. The funeral will be held at the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R.K. Wharton, of whose church and Sabbath school she was a constant attendant, will officiate.
Evening Star (Niles, Michigan), Tuesday, January 25, 1887, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Elmer Edwards and wife, of Grand Ledge, Mich., reached home in time to attend his sister's funeral.