Clara A. (Chapman) Griswold
Jan. 10, 1831-July 16, 1913
Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, July 16, 1913, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. CLARA GRISWOLD PIONEER OF NILES
Passed away this afternoon at age of 81 years
Mrs. Clara A. Griswold passed away about 2 o'clock at her home, 307 north Third street after five weeks' illness with a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Griswold was a pioneer resident of Niles and was highly respected. She was the widow of Edward Griswold. She was past 81 years of age.
Mrs. Griswold is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Belle Jameson of Michigan City and Miss Annie Griswold of Niles.
The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, July 17, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
RESIDED HERE 80 YEARS
Mrs. Clara Griswold's parents reached Niles in 1832
Mrs. Clara A. Griswold, who passed away Wednesday afternoon was one of the oldest residents of Niles having lived here about 80 years. Mrs. Griswold's maiden name was Clara A. Chapman, being a daughter of Arvin and Clarrissa Sprague Chapman. She was born in West Hartford, Vt., Jan. 10, 1831. The following year the family moved to Niles and she has always lived in Niles or immediate vicinity since. During her childhool days the Indians were still here in large numbers and the Indian children often mingled with the children of the Chapman family in their games. Mrs. Griswold was one of a family of nine chidren of whom three, Mrs. Alice Chapman Andersen and Mrs. Emma Wyman of Oakland, Cal., and Frank Chapman of Delta, Col., survive their sister. In 1841 Miss Clara Chapman was married to Edward R. Griswold. They occupied the same house where Mr. Griswold died a number of years ago and where Mrs. Griswold continued to reside until her death, since they were married. Two daughters, Miss Ann Grisowld who resided with her mother and Mrs. Belle Jameson of Michigan City survive. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Trinity Episcopal church of which the deceased was a member. Rev. Huntington will officiate. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery. Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, July 16, 1913, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library Mrs. Clara A. Griswold died at the home, 307 north Third street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, aged 80 years. She came here when a child and was among the oldest and most highly esteemed residents. Two daughters remain, Mrs. Belle Janeson[sic] of Michigan City, Ind., and Miss Anna Griswold, this city. More extended notice tomorrow. Funeral probably Friday afternoon. Niles Daily Star, Thursday, July 17, 1913, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library Mrs. Clara A. Griswold, who died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home, 307 north Third street, was the daughter of Arvin Chapman and Clarissa Sprague. She was born in West Hartford, Vermont, Jan. 10, 1831. The family came west in 1832 and had lived in Niles and vicinity ever since. She was one of nine children, of whom two sisters, Mrs. Emma Wyman and Mrs. Alice Anderson of Oakland, Cal., and the brother, Frank Chapman of Delta, Colorado, survive. In 1851 she was married to Edward R. Griswold. She was the mothers of two daughters, Miss Anna Griswold, with whom she has made her home in Niles, and Mrs. Belle Jameson of Michigan City, Ind., besides the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the soul of honor, and her friends and friendships were sacred to her. A simple memorial is all she asked for. Thus closed the life of a noble woman. Funeral service will be held from Trinity church, of which she was a lifelong member, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George Huntington to officiate. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery DEATH OF MRS. CLARA GRISWOLD
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