Amos S. Stewart
Sept. 11, 1838-Oct. 15, 1910
Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 17, 1910, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
AMOS S. STEWART
Pioneer Resident of Niles Dropped Dead Saturday
Amos S. Stewart an old and respected resident of Niles dropped dead at this home on South Third street Saturday at 4 p.m. the cause was an attack of heart trouble.
Mr. Stewart was born in Delaware September
11, 1838, near Dover and was married to Louise E. Cavender, daughter of Reuben Cavander in 1856. Four children survive him: Mrs. George Sterner, Mrs. H.A. File, J.B. And Amos S., his wife having passed away July 25, 1910.
There are three grand children Will Bachman of Detroit, Gertrude Stewart, of Burlington, Mich., and Claude Stewart of Niles.
The funeral will be in charge of the Woodman of the World and by special request of the deceased Will Putnam will officiate. The services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence 1010 South Third street.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, October 17, 1910, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH CLAIMS AMOS STEWART
Heart Trouble Cause of Demise; Dies Saturday
Amos Stewart Sr., a well known citizen, dropped dead at his home. 1010 South Third street, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Heart trouble being the cause of his death.
Mr. Stewart was born near Dover, Delaware Sept. 11, 1838 and was married to Louis E. Cavender, daughter of Ruben Cavender, in 1856.
Four children survive, Mrs. George Sterner, Mrs. H.A. File, and Amos Stewart Jr. of this city and J.B. Stewart of St. Joseph, also three grandchildren, Will Bachman of Detroit, Gertrude Stewart of Burlington, Mich., and Claude Stewart of this city.
The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. The W.O.W. Will have charge of the services, of which Mr. Stewart was a member.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, October 18, 1910, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral of the late Amos Stewart occurred this afternoon from the residence on South Third street. The Woodmen of the World had charge of the funeral and Chaplain William Putnam officiated. Burial was at Silver Brook cemetery.