William T. Hurd
July 8, 1810 – April 16, 1875
Niles (Niles, Berrien Co., MI) Democrat, April 24, 1875, page 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Wm. Hurd, an old and highly respected citizen, died at his residence about two miles northeast of this city, on Saturday morning last. He formerly lived in this city, and was always an active worker in everything which looked to his advancement. He came here in 1836 and lived to see a wonderful progress in undertakings of which he was the prime mover, chief among which is our beautiful Central school building. He was greatly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. His death is to be regretted.