Obituaries

We now have over 7,000 obituaries collected about the interred here at Silverbrook Cemetery.

The obituaries are transcribed by the volunteers of the Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery from various sources.  If you see an opportunity for an addition or a correction, please email our obituary editor at obits@friendsofsilverbrook.org.

Deniston, Thomas

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Thomas Deniston
May 3, 1803-Jan. 25, 1882

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, February 1, 1882, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARIES

Thos. Deniston

 

Another old settler has gone to his long home. On Wednesday last, Thos. Deniston had a fall on the slippery sidewalk and struck directly and solidly upon his right hip bone. He was carried to his home, a short distance, and Dr. Egbert attended him. It was evident his hip bone was broken. He experienced much pain, but on the following day he went into a deep sleep, from which he never awakened, and died about 12 at noon, it being evident that he received severe internal injury by the fall.  We copy from the Republican the following:  "Mr. Deniston was born in Preble county Ohio, May 3, 1803. Fifty-seven years ago he was married to Sarah Redding, of the same age, and who survives him. They celearated[sic] their golden wedding seven years ago. In October of 1830 they came to his place, when there were but four or five houses in Niles. That fall he built a log cabin on the lot southeast corner of Front and Sycamore streets, and on this lot they have lived ever since, the old log cabin serving as a kitchen to his day to the comfortable frame dwelling subsequently erected and in which Mr. Deniston died."  Mr. and Mrs. Deniston were, with the exception of Wm. Kenzie, the Lacey's, Wm. B. Gray, Mrs. Chas. Bond, Hiram Chilson, Thos Huston, Mrs. E. Crocker, Ed. and Juliet Griswold, the oldest Settlers now living her. He was a man of positive points, a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent husband and father, and will be much missed.


Niles Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 4, 1882, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral services of Uncle Tommy Deniston was largely attended on Sunday last by neighbors and friends.


Niles Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 4, 1882, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

The Niles Mirror says:--Mr.and Mrs. Edson, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Webber of Laporte, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Ingersoll and Mrs. A.M. Ingersoll of Louisvillle, Ky., Mrs. Jane Powell, Mrs. Kenyon and Albert Deniston, of Chicago, Nelson and Jas. Redding and wife, of Dayton, were here on Sunday to attend the funeral of Thos. Deniston.



Deniston, Mary

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Mary Deniston
1835-July 22, 1887

Niles Republican, Thursday, July 28, 1887, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

--Miss Mary Deniston, who had been an invalid for a long time, died at her residence on Fifth street, on Friday last, of consumption, and was buried on Sunday. Miss Deniston was a sister of Mr. John J. Deniston. She had many friends in this city who had known her long and intimately, and who esteemed her highly.

 

Deniston, Anna

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Anna Deniston
abt. 1823-Jan. 30, 1882

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, February 1, 1882, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Anna Deniston, widow of Alfred, oldest son of Thos. Densiton, residing with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Platt, got up as usual on Sunday morning, and not coming down  stairs, her daughter went to her room and found her in bed with her clothes on.  She . . .[illegible]. .her eye and hence she lay down after dressing.  A short time afterwards Mrs. Platt went to see her again and she was unable to speak. Medical aid was called but she continued to fail gradually and died at 10:30 on Monday.  She was a most lovely and exemplary Christian lady, whom all delighted to honor.


Niles Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 4, 1882, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

So Soon to Follow

 

On Saturday last, Thomas Deniston was consigned to his last resting place in Silver Brook Cemetery, and on Wednesday, the aged widow of his son, Alfred Deniston, was also consigned to her last resting place. Mrs. Anna Deniston had been residing with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Platt, for some time past, and although feeble, she was still able to be around and up to Friday of last week she was able to visit her father-in-law, and as she left him on that day she promised to see him again but alas, for earthly hopes.  She was stricken down with paralysis, and died on Monday.  She was a good kind christian lady and highly esteemed by all her life-long friends.

 

NB: Death record gives age at date of death as 58 years.

 

Deniston, Alice

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Alice Deniston
April 10, 1858-May 11, 1875

Niles Democrat, Saturday, May 15, 1875, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

 

In this city, at the residence of her grandfather, Thomas Denniston, on Tuesday evening last, Miss ALICE DENISTON, in the 18th year of her age.

Miss Denniston was an amiable and interesting young lady, and was much esteemed by all who knew her. Her mother died about three years ago, and since then  she has had the care of a younger brother and sister over whom she has watched with peculiar devotion in one so young. The perfect calmness with which she spoke of death was a beautiful illustration of that faith which looks beyond the grave for that happiness which this life cannot give.


Niles Democrat, Saturday, May 15, 1875, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral of Miss Alice Denniston was largely attended at the Methodist Church, on Thursday afternoon. The arrangement and display of flowers in and around the altar was very effective and beautiful.  The casket was literally covered with floral tributes--pure, white blossoms, relieved by the delicate green of geranium leaves.

 

NB: Name is variably spelled; gravemarkers for this family use spelling Deniston.

Deniston, Thomas S.

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Thomas S. Deniston
Nov. 11, 1886-May 4, 1952

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 5, 1952, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Thomas S. Deniston, 65, a former Niles resident, died Sunday at the Masonic home in Adrian after a three-year illness.

He was born in Niles on Nov. 11, 1886. When a young man he moved to Adrian where he worked as a tool and die maker and later operated his own shop.

Surviving are a son, Thomas, Jr., of Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie McCune, of Chicago.

Masonic rites will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Silverbrook cemetery here.

 

Deniston, Sarah A. (Redding)

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Sarah A. Deniston (Redding)
1803-March 30, 1884

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, April 2, 1884, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

Mrs. Thomas Deniston died at her home in this city, on Sunday last, aged 80 years and 4 months. She was born in Virginia, in 1803 and came to Niles in 1830, and has lived in the house where she died ever since. She had six children, four daughters and two sons, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren--and all rise up and call her blessed. She was one of eleven children, all of whom have departed hence, except Joseph Deniston [sic], who resides at the old homestead on Front street.

 

Note: In 1880 Census, Joseph Redding, brother-in-law, age 68, was residing in the household of Thomas and Sarah Deniston.

 

Hill, John R.

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John R. Hill
Jan. 7, 1947-May 1, 1952

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, May 3, 1952, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

John R. Hill, five-year-old son of Mr.and Mrs. Richard Hill, of rural route three, died at 11 p.m. Thursday in Coldwater. He was born in Niles on Jan. 7, 1947.

Surviving in addition to his parents are three sisters, Barbara, Nancy and Cynthia, all at home.

Committal services were held at 2:30 p.m. today in Silverbrook cemetery with the Rev. T.M. Greenhoe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating.

 

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