Elizabeth Starkweather
May 22, 1822-Oct. 8, 1910
Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 10, 1910, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. H. STARKWEATHER
Pioneer Resident of This Section Died at Advanced Age
Mrs. Henry Starkweather, a pioneer and highly respected resident of this section passed away Saturday evening at seven o'clock at the home of her son, Frank Starkweather, three miles north of Niles, aged 88 years.
The funeral was held this afternoon from the residence, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating. Burial took place at Silver Brook cemetery.
The demise of this beloved lady has caused sorrow to the wide circle of friends which she had made for herself by the beautiful attributes of her character and her consistent Christian life.