Miss Augusta Louise Vought
1853-January 11, 1936

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, January 11, 1936, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

DEATH TAKES AGED PIONEER WOMAN

Miss Augusta Louise Vought, 82, Dies at Hickory Street Home

Miss Augusta Louise Vought, 917 Hickory street, died Saturday morning at 7:15 o'clock at her home. Miss Vought, who was 82 years old, had spent her entire life in Niles.

She leaves a sister, Mrs. Linda E. Landon, of East Lansing, and two nephews, Rufus Landon, Detroit, and Lee Landon,  Gary, Ind.

The body was taken to the Price and Kiger funeral home, where services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Harry L. Nicholson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, of which Miss Vought was a member, will officiate, and burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

Friends of the family are asked to call at the Price and Kiger funeral home until the hour of the services.

Niles Daily Star, Monday, January 13, 1936, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

VOUGHT SERVICE TODAY

Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock in the Price and Kiger funeral home for Miss Augusta Louise Vought, who died Saturday morning at her home, 917 Hickory street.  Miss Vought, who was 81 years old, has been a lifelong resident of Niles. The Rev. Harry L. Nicholson officiated and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery.

Ora Vought
June 8, 1859-Feb. 4, 1915

Niles Daily Star, Thursday, February 4, 1915, page 4, col. 3-4, microfilm Niles District Library

ORA VOUGHT CALLED BY DEATH THIS MORNING

Well Known Citizen Had Been in Poor Health Some Time

The death of Ora Vought occurred this morning at the home, 907 Hickory street. Mr. Vought has been in poor health for several weeks. Last week he went to South Bend and was given an X-ray examination, the conclusion of the physician being that he was suffering from ulceration of the bowels, and that an early operation might be advisable.  Returning home, Mr. Vought was taken with a sinking spell and he has steadily failed unitl death released him this morning.

Mr. Vought leaves two sisters, Miss Gussie Vought of this city, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Linda Landon, librarian at Michigan Agricultural college, Lansing.  Their mother died some time ago.

Mr. Vought was never married. He was well known as a competent workman in his line, that of carriage trimming.  The funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon.

Jane Carr Vought
July 4, 1831-November 16, 1912

Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, November 16, 1912, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. VOUGHT WAS BORN IN MID-OCEAN

Resident of Niles for 50 years died this morning. Daughter of English Sea Captain

Mrs. Jane C. Vought, a resident of Niles for a half centtury[sic], passed away about 12:35 o'clock this morning at her home, 907 Hickory street. Mrs. Vought's health had been failing for several years but her last illness was about 10 day's duration.  The immediate cause of death was pneumonia.

Mrs. Vought was 81 years of age. She was of English parentage and was the daughter of an English sea captain.  She was born July 4, 1831, on board her father's vessel as the family was crossing the Atlantic ocean. For several years the family resided in New York City where the death of both parents occurred.

In 1862, Mr. and Mrs. Vought came to Niles from Centerville, Mich., and she had resided her since continuously until her death.

Mrs. Vought is survived by two daughters and one son, who are Mrs. Linda Landon, librarian at the Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, Miss Gussie and Ora Vaught of Niles.

The demise of Mrs. Vought removes a pioneer and well known resident and one held in high esteem by many friends.

The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the  residence.  Rev. George Huntington of Trinity Episcopal church will officiate.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery beside those of her late husband Justus Vought who passed away a number of years ago.

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 16, 1912, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DEMISE OF MRS. J.C. VOUGHT

Mrs. J. C. Vought, 907 Hickory street, died at 12:34 o'clock last night.

Jane C. Carr was born July 4, 1831 on the Atlantic ocean, while her parents were enroute from England to America. They removed from New York when she was a mere child and came to Niles 60 years ago.

In 1847, she was united in marriage with Justus T. Vought, who died in 1882.  To this union were born three children, Gussie L. and Ora L. of Niles and Mrs. Linda E. Landon, librarian at the M.A.C. in Lansing.

The deceased has two grandsons, Rufus W. Landon of Gatun, Panama, and Lee B. Landon of Elwood, Ind.

The funeral will take place at the home Monday at 2 p.m.  Rev. George Huntington officiating. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Carrie Hurlbut
Aug. 6, 1869-April 10, 1942

Niles Daily Star, Friday, April 10, 1942, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Carrie Hurlbut, 72, Resident of Niles 14 Years, Stricken

Mrs. Carrie Hurlbut, 72, of 717 North Third street, died this morning in the Berrien county hospital, after an illness of three years.  Mrs. Hulbut was born Aug. 6, 1869 at Kirklin, Ind., and came to Niles about 14 years ago from Culver, Ind.

Mrs. Hurlbut leaves her husband, Joseph E.; one son, Charles Barker, Niles; one sister, Mrs. William Tatman, Bertrand; and one brother, Thomas Carmack, Frankfort, Ind.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel, where services will be held at 2 Monday.  The Rev. J. Kenneth Hoffmaster will officiate.

Annie E. Finley
Feb. 2, 1865-Sept. 14, 1910

Niles Daily Sun, Wednesday, September 14, 1910, page 1, col. 2

MRS. WALTER FINLEY

Well Known Cateress Died Today Without Warning

Mrs. Annie Finley, the well known cateress, wife of Walter Finley died very suddenly this morning about 5 o'clock at their home 710 Emmons street while she was still in bed.

Mr. Finley had already arisen for the day and receiving no response from his wife went to her bedside to arouse her.  He found her in a dying condition and although a physician was hurriedly summoned she passed away before he arrived without regaining consciousness.

Mrs. Finley had not been ill and only last evening a social gathering was held at her home when she appeared in excellent health and spirits, hence her death was a great shock to her family and friends.

Mrs. Finley who was 41 years of age came to Niles 14 years [ago] and for the three years following she was employed as a domestic at the home of Mrs. Edward Bacon or until her marriage to Mr. Finley in 1910[sic].

Besides her husband, two children, aged six and three years respectively survive her also four brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Finley was well and favorably known in Niles and her services as a caterer were greatly in demand.  By her industry and thrift she had assisted her husband in acquiring a nicely appointed home of their own in West Niles of which she was justly proud.

The funeral arrangements have not been made.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 14, 1910, page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

MRS. WALTER FINLEY DIES

Was One of the Best Known Caterers in the City

Mrs. Walter Finley, colored, aged 40 years, passed away at her home, 710 Emmons street, this morning at 5 o'clock of heart disease. Her demise comes as a sudden blow to a great many, she having been one of the best known colored women in this city.

She retired last evening about 10:30 o'clock in perfect health, having previously talked to a number of friends who were visiting her, of celebrating her 10th wedding anniversary, which would have occurred Oct. 31.

Mr. Finley having been awakened by her moans in her vain efforts to foil death, quickly ran for help from neighbors, but when he returned five minutes later she had passed away.

For many years Mrs. Finley had been a caterer, preparing luncheons and dinners for elaborate social functions in this city.  She was known as an excellent cook and her services, which had extended to different parties years after year, will be greatly missed.

Besides her husband the deceased is survived by two children--Mary Pauline, aged seven years, and Walter Julian, aged three years; three sisters and three brothers, The brothers and sisters all reside out of town.

The funeral arrangements will not be made until a brother and sister residing in Chicago arrive.

Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 15, 1910, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

The funeral services of the late Mrs. Walter Finley will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the A.M.E. church, also short services at the home.  Chas. Ager will officiate.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Melissa Hill Finley
May 18, 1838-Nov. 14, 1912

Niles Daily Sun, Friday, November 15, 1912, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

A PIONEER RESIDENT

Was Mrs. G.P. Finley who died last evening

Mrs. Melessia Hill Finley peacefully passed away last evening at her home 1011 Lake Street after a four years' illness of paralysis.

The deceased was born in Pike Co. Ohio, 1838.

When she was six years old her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. Hill moved to Niles where she was since lived.  On March 15, 1860, she was united in marriage to G.P. Finley.  To this union 10 children were born of whom seven survive her, also 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held from the Second Baptist church Sunday at 1 o'clock. Interment will occur at Silver Brook.

Niles Daily Star, Friday, November 15, 1912, page 1, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

OLD PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Melissia Hill-Finley quietly passed away last evening at her home, 1011 Lake street after a four years' illness of paralysis.
She was born in Pike county, Ohio in 1838. At the age of six her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Denis R. Hill moved to Niles, where she was since lived.  On March 15 ,1860 she was married to G. P. Finley to whom 10 children were born, seven of whom survive her, Mrs. Belle Wilson Hill of Dowagiac; Wm. P. Finley of Chicago; Herbert L. Finley, Clinton, Mich.; Schuyler, Clarence, Walter and Garfield of Niles. She was the last of a family of 13 children.
The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Second Baptist church.  Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.

Note: Death record gives name as "Malissa Elvira Finley", cemetery record has "Melissa E. Finley".