Barbara Bell Foster
October 20, 1854-December 14, 1929
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Thursday, December 15, 1927, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. JOHN FOSTER DIES AT FARM HOMESTEAD
Wife of Well Known Niles Township Farmer Claimed by Death
Mrs. Barbara Foster, 73, wife of John Foster, a well known and highly respected lady and pioneer school teach, died at her home in Niles township, December 14. A few months ago she fell and broke her arm, injuring her hip as well. She was taken to Pawating where she partially recovered before being removed again to her home. She was unable to walk, however, up to the time of her death.
Barbara Livengood was born October 20, 1854, in Elkhart, Ind., the daughter of John and Catherine Livengood. She was educated in the schools of Elkhart and at the seminary in Roanoke, Ind. She took a teacher’s training course at Hillsdale college and later became a teacher in Cass and Berrien counties. On her arrival in Michigan she made her home with her cousin, Mrs. C.B. Groat. She became the wife of John Foster, of Niles township, on November 9, 1880. She was the mother of three children, Fred L., who resides near the old home, Ray and Miss Zoe at home. Besides her husband and three children, two brothers, Willard, of South Bend, and Henry Livengood, of Elkhart, Ind., survive her. A large circle of Friends and neighbors also deeply mourn her loss. Rev. Larsen will conduct strictly private funeral services at the home on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Tuesday, December 20, 1927, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
NEWS in Brief: PLACE BODY IN MAUSOLEUM
The body of Mrs. Barbara Foster, wife of John Foster, was placed in the mausoleum at Silver Brook cemetery after the funeral services held at the home north of the city. The services were conducted by Rev. Larsen, pastor of the Pokagon circuit.