Julia M. Roscoe
July 30, 1844-Oct. 6, 1910
Niles Daily Sun (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 6, 1910, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
MISS JULIA M. ROSCOE
Passed Away Today. Had Long Been Resident of Niles
Miss Julia M. Roscoe, for many years a resident of Niles, passed away at 3:30 o'clock this morning at her apartments at 399 south Third street after several weeks illness with dropsy and heart disease from which she had long been a sufferer.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, Rev. W.R. Yonker officiating. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
Miss Roscoe was born in Onondaga county, New York. She came to Niles when about seventeen years of age and had resided here continuously since. She united with the Presbyterian church shortly after her arrival here and had always been a faithful attendant upon the services of the church
Miss Roscoe was a highly esteemed lady and had many friends here.
Six cousins are the nearest surviving relatives and they are as follows: Mrs. George L. Warren, Niles; Mrs. Henry Marvin, Augusta, Mich., Chas. Dodge of Muskegon, George Dodge of South Haven and Mrs. Nellie Ford of Chicago. The latter has been here for some time assisting Mrs. Warren to care for Miss Roscoe and the other relatives mentioned are expected to attend the funeral.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, October 6, 1910, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MISS JULIA ROSCOE
Died at an Early Hour This Morning―Pioneer Resident
Miss Julia Roscoe, a well known pioneer resident of Niles, passed away at her home on south Third street at 3:30 o'clock this morning, after a prolonged illness, attributed to complication of Heart trouble and dropsy. She was 66 years old.
About one year ago the deceased retired from active life on account of poor health. She made her home at that time with Mrs. George Warren, but several months ago moved to south Third street, where she kept house for herself. Gradually she failed in health and sent for her cousin, Mrs. Nellie Ford of Chicago, who was with her up to the time of her demise.
Miss Roscoe was born in the state of New York and came to this city when at the age of 21 years. She acquired her early education in the eastern schools. During the early and middle part of her life, the parents and other near relatives of the deceased passed away, leaving five cousins only to survive her. They are as follows: Mrs. George Warren, Niles; Mrs. Henry Marvin of Augusta, Mich.; Chas. Dodge of Muskegon and George Dodge of South Haven.
The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon from the house. Rev. W.R. Yonker will officiate and burial will be in Silver Brook cemetery.