Daniel Pratt
Nov. 7, 1795-July 18, 1859

Niles Enquirer, Thursday, July 21, 1859, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library; same in Niles Republican, Saturday, July 23, 1859, page 2, col. 5.

Obituary

Died in this City on Monday morning, July 18th, DANIEL PRATT, in the 64th year of his age.

Mr. Pratt was well and favorably known in this community. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and took an active part in whatever concerned its interests. Being naturally and by education fond of music, he was fond of singing and was a prominent bassinger in the choir, under Mr. Coan.  He was at church as usual on the Sabbath, both morning and evening, and in his place in the choir, apparently in better health and spirits than common.  During the day, we are informed he seemed unusually well and joyous in spirit, and very much enjoyed the services of the Church so that, although his health had been feeble for some time, no one apprehended immediate danger. His family supposed that he was rapidly recovering from his illness.

Between ten and eleven he retired to bed, but soon suddenly sprang up and complained of strange feeling in his head.  He immediately sunk into unconsciousness, from which he did not, for the moment, recover, and expired about one o'clock. Thus suddenly was he called away, giving point and impressiveness to the admonitor of our Lord: Be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh.

His funeral was attended from his late residence, on Tuesday , at 4 p.m. No sermon was preached; but we are told that a discourse, appropriate to the occasion, will be preached next Sabbath morning at the Presbyterian Church.

George Mead Sr.
Dec. 12, 1782-Oct. 12, 1859

Niles Republican, Saturday, October 15, 1859, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, on the evening of the 12th inst., Mr. George Mead, sen., aged 76 years and 10 months.

Hannah Cummings
1801-Sept. 27, 1860

Niles Republican, Saturday, October 6, 1860, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this township, on the 27th September last, MRS. HANNAH CUMMINGS, aged 59 years.

Mrs. Cummings was a native of Massachusetts, and the daughter of Capt. Amaziah Park, of the Revolution. She was one of the oldest residents of the township of Niles, and was universally respected.

Martha B. Fish
Jan. 4, 1859-Dec. 9, 1859

Niles Republican, Saturday, December 17, 1859, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

On Friday morning, Dec. 9, after a short illness, MARTHA B., only child of William C. and Martha M. Fish, aged 11 months and 5 days.

To the high and golden palace,
Where the loving Savior dwells,
Where the harping of the harpers,
On the air forever dwells.

There amid the amaranth blossoms,
Beyond the swelling tide;
She smiles on Jesus' bosom.

Jennie Lizzie Forrester
Sept. 7, 1858-Dec. 9, 1859

Niles Republican, Saturday, December 17, 1859, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

At Homer, Ill., on the 9th inst., JENNIE LIZZIE, daughter of J.C. and E.A. Forrester, aged 1 year, 3 months and 2 days. Her remains were brought to this City and interred by the side of a little sister and brother.

Silas Rowley
Aug. 17, 1794-Aug. 9, 1875

Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 14, 1875, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of an Old Citizen

Another of our aged and much esteemed citizens has passed away. Silas Rowley, who but a short time ago was among us, apparently well, is now no more. Mr. Rowley was born in Shoreham, Addison County, Vermont, in the year 1794.  He  took an active part as an officer in the war of 1812.  He came west about 18 years ago,and has been a resident of Niles the most of that time.  A few weeks ago he concluded to visit his son, who resides in Ossian, Iowa, and soon after his arrival there, was taken sick and died after an illness of eight days. His remains were brought to this place and intered[sic] in Silver Brook Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon last.  Mr. Rowley was for many years, and up to the time of his death, an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church. He leaves many friends to morn his loss. He was in the 81st year of his age.