Lucinda Phelps
1788-April 25, 1876

Niles Democrat, Saturday, April 29, 1876, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

At the residence of her son Prof. Wm. F. Phelps at Wynona, Miinnesota, on Tuesday evening last, Mrs. Lucinda Phelps, consort of Halsey Phelps, deceased, formerly of this city, in the 88 year of her age.  Mrs. Phelps was born at Hebron, Washington county, New York.

Niles Mirror, Wednesday, May 3, 1876, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

OBITUARIES

From the Winona Republican, April 26.

"Under our obituary head to-day will be found a notice of the decease of Mrs. Lucinda, mother of Prof. Wm. F. Phelps, of this city, at the advanced age of nearly 88 years. Born in 1788, Mrs. Phelps has lived to see nearly three generations pass away. The oldest of a family of seven children, she survived them all. She was the mother of nine children, two of whom, daughters, preceded her to the "Better Land," while seven still survive to cherish her memory as one of the kindest and best of mothers. She retained to a remarkable degree her faculties to the last, and yielded up her life as calmly, peacefully and painlessly as--

"One who wraps the drapery of his couch

About him, and lied down to pleasant dreams."

For nearly half a century Mrs. Phelps was a member of the Christian church, living and acting the religion she professed and dying in the assured hope of the Christian a "exceeding great reward."

The funeral services will take place at the residence of Prof. Phelps this evening at half-past 7 o'clock, and the remains will be conveyed to Niles, Mich., for interment, leaving here by the midnight train."

Mrs. Phelps was from Auburn, N.Y. She came here with her husband in the fall of 1844, where they resided until 1859, when he died. After this she lived with her son, John H. Phelps, at Burr Oak, in this State, most of the time until she went to Minnesota, two years since. For 35 years she has been nearly blind. During the war she spent nearly all her time knitting socks for the soldiers. She has two sons and a daughter now living in this city.

The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. H. Palmer, who married one of her daughters.

Eliza Ann Morgan
May 30, 1825-April 17, 1876

Niles Democrat, Saturday, April 29 1876, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, Monday, April 17, 1876, Mrs. ELIZA A. MORGAN, relict of Henry Morgan, in her 51st year.

She was born at Liberty, Union county, Indiana, May 30, 1825. Her parents, (Mr. and Mrs. David Deniston) with their family moved to the territory of Michigan in 1836, and settled on Terre Coupee prairie, near where Dayton Village is now situated. In 1851, they moved to Niles--father, mother, two sons and two daughters. Miss Eliza A. Deniston becoming the wife of Henry Morgan, March 19, 1851, and with the exception of about one year's residence in Dowagiac, Cass county, has since lived in Niles. She was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hamilton, Ind., when 15 years of age, and from that time to the day of her death (over thirty-five years) born evidence consistently of her strong faith in God, enjoying an abiding assurance of His acceptance, especially during her severe afflictions, the death of her husband, and her subsequent and last illness of fourteen months, never murmuring or complaining, but striving to be contented with her lot, evidencing a complete resignation, and by manner and words, saying: "Thy will be done." Although kept at home by her enfeebled condition, she, nor any of her relatives, even those of the home circle, had the least thought that her time of departure was so near at hand. On the day of her death she felt better than on the previous day. She was able to be up part of the day as usual. Expecting after a little rest, to join the others of the household, and so expressed her intentions. And those words ("I will come down in a few minutes"), spoken to her devoted sister, were the unexpected farewell words. She laid down on her bed to rest--Went to sleep, Oh! that rest! "those few moments," and that sleep found in a few moments, to be her last, Blessed sleep, the sweeter because of her character and life. Of her it must truly be said, "Best loved, by whom best known." Thus by this sad, sudden death, is the family circle again riven, the neighborhood in which she lived, and the church of which she was a quiet unassuming member, the faithful and consistent, robbed of one of their truest and best members. The mother survives the elder daughter, though perhaps, but for a short time. The brother loses a kind, devoted sister, and the surviving sister parts with her confident, her counselor, her bosom companion during their lives, together sharing griefs and joys. But the blow falls heaviest upon the son and daughter, (Leander and Mary.) Bereft of their best early friend--deprived of the mother's council, loving words and faithful ministrations, their lives seem darkened and the shadows of death sorrows fall about them, and renders life's cup so bitter and unwelcome, but the rememberance[sic] of "mother," her words, acts, and sacrifices for the good and happiness of her children attests her faithfulness to them, whom, if as true to principle and pure as she, shall, in God's own time meet again.

Jane Stafford
1820-Aug. 16, 1873

Niles Democrat, Saturday, Aug. 23, 1873, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

In this city, Aug. 16th, Jane Stafford (colored), aged 52 years. She had been confined to her bed by palsy for four years and a half. She was a native of Maryland, and had been a member of the African M.E. church for 35 years.

Samuel H. Griffin
Oct. 6, 1811*-April 6, 1873

Niles Republican, Thursday, April 10, 1873, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

SAMUEL H. GRIFFIN, one of our oldest and best known citizens, and a man highly esteemed by those who knew him best, died at St. Joseph, Missouri, on Sunday last, after a short illness. Mr. GRIFFIN went to St. Joseph a short time ago to take temporary charge of a business house there and enjoyed unusually good health til with in a few days of his death. his remains were brought to this city on Tuesday.


Niles Democrat, Saturday, April 12, 1873, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

In the death of Samuel H. Griffin our city loses an old and valued citizen, and one who was much esteemed. He died in St. Joseph, Mo., on Sunday last, to which place he had gone a short time since, on a business trip.--He had been in good health to within a few days of time he died, and the announcement of his death was very unexpected. His remains were brought home and interred last Wednesday.

*DOB computed from age 61y 6m on gravemarker per photo.

Mable Griffin
Aug. 12, 1872-Aug. 19, 1873

Niles Republican, Thursday, August 21, 1873, page 3, col., 6, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

GRIFFIN--In this city, on the 19th inst., Mable, daughter of Perry O. and Emma J. Griffin, aged one year.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 23, 1873, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

In this city, August 19th, Mable, infant daughter of Perry O. and Emma J. Griffin, aged one year and 7 days.

Death has snatched from the happy home circle this dear little one-the joy and comfort of devoted hearts. Though lost to earth it is now an angel in the home of the blest, and its little spirit will forever linger in the presence of Him who blesses little children and bids them come.

Clayton J.F. Hill
Oct. 17, 1918-March 28, 1919

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 28, 1919, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

INFANT HILL DIED TODAY

Clayton Hill, five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hill, died this morning after an illness of bronchial pneumonia. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence, one mile west of the city, on the Buchanan road. Rev. W.H. Camfield, pastor of the Evangelical church will officiate. Burial at Sivler Brook cemetery.

Note: Addl. information is from Michigan Death Certificate.