Cyrus Bacon
March 9, 1869-April 4, 1874

Niles Republican, Saturday, April 11, 1874, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, on the 4th inst., CYRUS, son of the late Dr. Cyrus Bacon, U.S. Army, aged 5 years and 28 days.

This bright little boy was a general favorite and the special pet of his grandparents, in whose hearts he held a warm place, and when his little form was consigned to the silent grave, the clods of valley closed over many fond hopes. But he is an angel now and this thought brings comfort to those who loved him in life.

Philip Nieb
June 13, 1831-July 14, 1884

Niles Democrat, Saturday, July 19, 1884, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Mr. Philip Nieb, a well known and highly esteemed resident of this city, died last Monday, aged 53 years. He had lived here over thirty years and stood high in the estimation of the community as an honorable and upright man. His funeral took place Wednesday in charge of the Odd Fellows, of which order he had long been an active member. The funeral procession was a very large one and was headed by the Niles Cornet Band.  Services were held at the German Lutheran church, conducted by the  pastor, Rev. Fred. Walter.

Sarah Webster Rice
April 9, 1832-March 3, 1887

Niles Democrat, Saturday, March 12, 1887, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Sarah Webster, wife of John Rice, died in this city March 3, in the fifty-fifth year of her age. She was born in Niles township and has resided in this vicinity all her life. She was an an estimable woman in every respect. She leaves a husband and two sons to mourn a loved wife and mother.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, March 16, 1887, page 5, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARY

Died in Niles, Mich., on the evening of March 3d, 1887, of cancer of the liver, Mrs. Sarah Webster, beloved wife of John Rice of this city.

The subject of this brief sketch was born in Niles township, April 9th, 1832 and, with the exception of a few months, spent her entire life in Berrien County.  She was joined in marriage to him who now mourns his heavy loss on July 11th, 1850, to whom were born two sons and one daughter.

In 1860 Mrs. Rice became the subject of deep religious convictions, when, with her husband, she was led down into the baptismal waters by Rev. Wm. Roe, being upon a profession of her faith symbolically buried with Christ, and united with the Disciple Church of Buchanan. Some seven years, afterwards, she became a member of the Free Will Baptist church of Berrien. Thence removing to Sumnerville, she became identified with the Free Baptist church there, in whose fellowship she continued until summoned to join the church triumphant. Her illness was of long duration extending over several years, but she gave evidence during these years of trial and suffering that Divine grace was able to sustain. What a record is left to her bereaved family after nearly fifty-five years of contact with the world in all its changes, She was indeed a faithful wife and mother. Her words were few, but the quiet influence of her life will be an inspiration in many a trying hour. Those who knew her best could not fail to recognize her life to be a powerful incentive to nobility and virtue. She loved the church of her choice, and although removed from its privileges, maintained her relation to the same as an earnest, faithful member, in the bonds of Christian harmony and love, till her departure from the fellowship of earth to that of the saints in heaven. When nearing the end, with the calmness and composure of one to whom death had no terrors, she arranged the details of her burial, sending for her Pastor that she might communicate with him personally in reference to the service. She also sent a message by him to her brothers and sisters in the church, "Tell them," she said, "it is well with me.  Be faithful, meet me in heaven."

And thus, in the language of the poet, it may be said of her--

Chief among the mourners she leaves the companion of thirty-seven years, two sons, with their companions, and one grandchild, who has a double bereavement in the loss of his two grandmas in death within three days of each other.

Her remains were interred in Silver Brook cemetery, Niles, on Saturday, the 5th inst. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. J.D. McColl, of Pokagon, assisted by the Pastor of the M.E. Church, preaching from Phil. 1:31.

Rebecca Shanahan
1820-Feb. 24, 1893

Niles Daily Sun, Friday, February 24, 1893, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Peter Shanahan died this morning at 10 o'clock at her old home on Oak Lane.

Peter Shanahan
1798-March 7, 1887

Niles Democrat, Saturday, March 12, 1887, page 5, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Peter Shanahan, one of the oldest residents of this city, died at noon on Monday. He was born in Delaware in 1798 and moved to Michigan in 1833, and has resided ever since in Cass and Berrien counties.

Isaiah Carberry
Sept. 17, 1800-Nov. 28, 1887

Niles Republican, Thursday, December 1, 1887, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mr. Isaiah Carberry died a this home in Howard township last Friday, at the advanced age of 88 years.  Mr. Carberry was one of the oldest residents, having passed the last fifty years on the homestead where he died. Everybody in this part of the country knew the pleasant old gentleman and his familiar form will be missed by many. He lived a quiet, upright life and has been gathered to his fathers at a ripe old age. He leaves a widow and one son.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 3, 1887, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Mr. Isaiah Carbery[sic] one of the oldest residents of this vicinity died at his home east of this city on Friday last, in the eighty-eighth year of his age. His declining years have been comforted by the kindly ministrations of a devoted wife who has never left his side. The funeral took place Monday from the Baptist Church of which he was a member.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, December 10, 1887, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARY

Isaiah Carberry was born in Mason county, Kentucky, September  17, 1800, and died at his residence in Howard township, Cass county, November 28, 1887.

When he was but six years of age his parents removed to Brown county Ohio, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Susannah Brickett. There his father died in 1833 and his mother in 1838--others of the family also died there and in Indiana and Mr. Carberry was for many years previous to his death the only survivor of the old stock--he ascribed his own remarkable longevity to a careful attention to the laws of health and a total abstinence from the use of either tobacco intoxicating liquor.

Mr. Carberry removed to Michigan in 1831, previous to the death of his parents, bringing with him his wife and two sons, Aaron and John.  He first engaged at the old Beeson mill and worked for Mr. Jacob Beeson for two years.  He bought several pieces fo real estate only to sell them again--the first piece being patented to him under the signature of Andrew Jackson, as president and the seal of the United States of America--but in 1840 he purchased of a Mr. Bushnell the eighty acres which for the past 47 years constituted his homestead, and here in 1849 his wife died.

November 24, 1850, he was married to Mrs. Catherine Kinsey, who though sometimes absent from home during the night on account of sickness among neighbors or friends has never slept beneath any other roof save his since that day--exactly thirty-seven years and one day previous to his death.

His two sons John and Aaron both emigrated to California some years since where John died two years ago and where Aaron still resides.

His wife, one son, and seven grandchildren and nine great grand-children survive to mourn his loss.

Mr. Carberry was for twenty four years continuously a Justice of the Peace of Howard township, in which office he distinguished himself by fairness, sound judgement and unswerving integrity, retiring from his long term of service against the wishes of his constituents.

Though frequently solicited to accept other offices he declined preferring the quiet of his own home to public affairs.

He was  a true man, one whose influence was ever on the side of the right-sturdy and honorable and one of the pioneer stock whose characters have left an impress on the country.

While not an obituary, this piece 3 years before his death gives his history:

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, September 24, 1884, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

ISAIAH CARBERRY

Isaiah Carberry was 84 years old September 17th, inst., and accompanied by his wife made his way up two flights of stairs to call upon the editor of the MIRROR, who heartily congratulated him on the occasion. His father was a Virginian, and emigrated to Mason county, Kentucky, at an early day, where Mr. Carberry was born in 1800.  He married in 1821, and removed to Niles in 1831 and has resided where he now is for 44 years. He had three children, only one, (Aaron) of whom are living and he in Shasta County, California. He lost his wife in 1849, and in 1850 married Catherine Kinsey, with whom he is now living, and who delights to watch over him in his declining years.

Only four are living here now that were here when he came, viz: J. Beeson, Ed. Griswold, Wm. B Gray and Mrs. E. Crocker. The Carey Mission had just broken up. Mr. Carberry held the office of Justice of the Peace in Howard township for 24 years and had a large business. During his long life he has ever been consider a man of strict honesty and integrity, and will go down to his final rest with the blessings of all who know him.