Anna Bacon
1837 – Nov. 21, 1918
Death has removed from this community one of the oldest and most beloved women of Niles.
While ironing Mrs. (Anna (McAntee) John W. Bacon was stricken in her home at 10 o’clock this morning with apoplexy and passed away a few minutes later. At the time Mrs. Z.I. Cooper her next door neighbor was talking to her. Dr. Robert Henderson arrived shortly only to find that life was extinct.
Mrs. Bacon was born in England in 1837, and reached the ripe old age of 81 years last June. When nine years of age she came with her parents to Cannelton, Indiana where a permanent residence was established. On March 3, 1857 deceased was married to John W. Bacon at St. Louis, MO. They lived in Cannelton until 1865, when they moved to this city, which had since been her home. Mr. Bacon passed away the 30th of last April. This happy old couple had the distinction and pleasure of celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in March.
Of a family of Niles Children, Mrs. Bacon was the last surviving member. She leaves a son, Frank Bacon of this city. Another son was born to this union, but he died when three years of age.
Throughout her many years of usefulness. Mrs. Bacon remained in good health. Like her husband, she was always jolly and ready to do something that would make her happy. And she has been rewarded for these noble traits by a peaceful death.
Announcement of funeral will be made later.
Published Niles Daily Star, Nov. 21, 1918