Charles Wendell Halloway
December 4, 1847-February 15, 1892

Niles Republican, Thursday, February 18, 1892, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Charles Wendall Halloway died at his home on Hickory street Monday morning, Feb. 15, at 5:30 o'clock of pneumonia, after a short illness, aged 44 years.
    Mr.Halloway was born in Philadelphia, December 4, 1847. He came to this city from South Bend nine years ago, where he was engaged in the book bindery business, and he has pursued the business of book binding since he came to this city.  He leaves a wife and three children, the oldest 16 years old and the youngest five. His mother, who survives him, resides in Germantown, Penn., and is 76 year old.  Three children have gone before him.
    Mr. Halloway  was a genial, pleasant genteman, kind and good and honest. He was a Christian gentleman, and a member of the Presbyterian chuch[sic] in good standing.  His funeral took place yesterday at 2 p.m. from his late residence.  Mr. Halloway was a member of the Royal Arcanum and Vice Regent at the time of his death.

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, February 17, 1892, page 5, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    Death has no respect of persons.  It becoames our painful duty to record the death of our esteemed fellow citizens, Charles W. Halloway, who died Monday at 4:30 a.m., of pneumonia, caused by grip, after an illness of one week.
    Mr. Halloway was born in Philadelphia, Dec. 4, 1847, and soon after his parents moved to Germantown, Pa., where he has a mother 76 years old.  He came here from South Bend nine years ago and carried on the book-binding business, having his place opposite this office, making himself useful to the whole surrounding country.  His loss seems irreparable, not only to the community at large, but to his family of a wife and three children, and to the Presbyterian church, of which he was a member.  He belonged to the Royal Arcanum lodge, 628, of this city, having an insurance policy of $3,000.  Then besides he held another policy of a small amount in some life insurance compan. His funeral will take palce on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

    The funeral of C.W. Halloway will occur from late residence on Hickory Lane, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Royal Arcanum will attend in a body, and services are to be conducted by Rev. J.G. Lowry, of the Presbyterian church.

Joseph N. Chipman
September 18, 1803-November 14, 1870

Niles Republican, Thursday, November 17,1870, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    At his residence in this city, on Monday, Nov. 14th, 1870, of congestion of the bowel, Joseph N. Chipman, age sixty-siven years, one month, and twenty-seven days.
    JOSEPH NATHAN CHIPMAN was descended from one of the oldest families of Vermont--a family which included some of the most distinguished lawyers of that State. He was born in Shoreham, near Lake Champlain, Sept. 18, 180.  His boyhood was passed principally in the pursuits of the farm.  He was graduated at Middlebury College with the class of 1829, persisting in his collegiate course through very serious illness, which doubtless sowed the seeds of the disease which brought him to the grave. He afterwards read law with Judge Shepard, of Knox county, New York and others; and was admitted to the bar in Middlebury, where he practiced with success for some time.  In 1834, he came to the West, and settled in Niles for the practice of his profession . Here he speedily commanded a large and profitable business, being one of the first lawyers to locate in this part of Michigan.  Two years thereafter, during a vist to his old home, he received his second degree from Middlebury College.  The next year he was married to Miss Anna Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson, an old resident of this place--the faithful consort who survives Him.  In 1844 he was elected to the State Senate, the legislature at that time sitting in Detroit, and holding some of the most important sessions of its history.  A year afterwards, his health failed under the multiplied labors of his business, and he removed to a  farm near Barron Lake, in Cass county.  He was soon chosen to the position of County Judge under the old system of "able judges," who sat with the judicial officer of the circuit for the hearing of causes.  In the spring of 1849 he undertook the toilsome overland journey to California, and there engaged in mining.  He was absent about two years and a half, when he revisited his home here, and went back to the Pacific coast in 1853.  He was there elected as the first Mayor of Nevada City.  After a year's absence he finally returned to Niles and re-entered the legal profession.  For a time, however, he traveled in the South, as an agent of the Bible Union.  The remainder of his life was spent continuously in this city.  He here served the public for a number of years as Justice of the Peace and Circuit Court Commissioner--at the date of his death holding both offices, and having just received a re-election to the latter post.
    In the decease of Judge Chipman the community has lost a valuable citizen, the bar one of their most honored associates, and his family a most kind and indulgent husband and father.  he was a positive character.  WHat he knew, he knew well; what he saw, he saw clearly; what he believed, he believed thoroughly.  His decisions were careful yet lucid and unambiguous; and he was esteemed one of the most impartial and correct justices Southwestern Michigan.  His information was large, his experience of men and affairs varied and wide. Yet he was singularly modest and unobtrusive, always sensitive to the public mention of his name.  Had he been otherwise, he might have risen to some of the most distinguished positions in the State.  Early in life he made a public profession of religion and remained steadfast in the Christian faith to the end.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, November 19, 1870, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Libary

    Joseph N. Chipman died at his residence in this city, on last Monday evening, the 14th inst., after a short but severe sickness.  The announcement of his death startled the community by its unexpectedness, and was received with deep regret.  The deceased was born on the 18th of September, 1803, in Shoreham, Vermont, being at the time of his death, sixty-seven years, one month and twenty-seven days old.  He came to Niles in 1836, and has thus been a citizen of his place nearly thiry-five years.  In all the relations of life he has been highly esteemed, and a most exemplary citizen. For many years past he had been an acting justice of the peace in this city, and at the late election was re-elected Circuit Court Commissioner of Berrien county, a position which he had occupied for some time. His burial took place on Wednesday afternon, from his late residence, and a large circle of relatives, and a great concourse of friends and acquaintances attended the services--realizing keenly the loss of a kind and affectionate father and husband and brother, and an estimable and Christian citizen. A residence of Thirty-five years makes the death of the deceased the departure of one whose memory will not soon fade from the minds of those who with him have grown up to mature life with the growth of our city.  As these citizens of many years pass away, like the few lingering swallows of the autumnal days, we would recall their many labors and many virtues, and as we say a sad farewell, we would also add--
"The sweet remembrance of the just
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust."

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    Died, at his residence, in this city, last Monday morning, the 14th inst., Hon. JOSEPH N. CHIPMAN, in the 68th year of his age. His death resulted from a complication of chronic diseases of long standing.
    The sentiment of this beautiful and touching hymn, a part of his funeral services, was realized with painful consciousness by all who were present on that occasion, and indeed by our whole community.  Although it was generally known that Judge Chipman had been for a long time in infirm health, yet comparatively few were aware that he was in any immediate danger.  To the early settlers especially, this sad dispensation of Providence proved a forcible reminder that one by one our numbers were being rapidly diminished.  The Judge came to Niles in 1836, with the reputation of being a fine scholar and an accomplished lawyer. He almost at once succeeded in establishing himself in a large practice, and in securing the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens.  During his long residence in Niles he had received from the people many evidences fo their confidence and appreciation of his merits.  He had at different times been elected to the various offices of Judge of the County Court, Senator in the State Legislature, Justice of the Peace, Circuity Court Commissioner for Berien county, and to his last office he had just been re-elected only a few days before his death.
    Judge Chipman was a graduate of Middlebury College, Vermont, studied law with Judge Shephard, and practised his profession several years in Middlebury before coming West.
    His influence was always exerted in behalf of morality and religion.  For many years he was a prominent member of the Baptist Church in this city, and at one time he seriously contemplated devoting himself to the work of the ministry. He frequently, while the Church was without a pastor, occupied the pulpit, and preached with much acceptance to the congregation.  Dignified in appearance and rather reserved in his intercourse with strangers, yet amongst his intimate friends, free, social and genial.  His chief enjoyment, however, and where he shone to the greatest advantage, was in the bosom of his family; always kind, sympathizing and devoted to the promotion of their happiness, his death has left a void that can never be filled.  J.K.F.

Ann (Wilson) Chipman
Dec. 25, 1822-March 7, 1906

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 9, 1906, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library


    For the third time within a short period have the citizens of south Third street
been called upon to mourn the death of old and valued friends and neighbors.  The last one is Mrs. Joseph N. Chipman.  In the summer of 1834, Annie Wilson came to Niles to visit her aunt, Mrs. Judge Green.  Annie was a pleasing little maiden of some twelve years, mature in manner and conversation.  Before Mr. Wilson came to the west he had lived in the vicinity of Washington, D.C. where his daughter could have the advantage of superior schools and refined association.  From a neighboring town Mr. and Mrs. Wilson moved to Niles and for many years were of our notably fine class of citizens.
    Before Annie Wilson had attained her 17th birthday, the persuasions of a promising young lawyer from Vermont, of good character and fine education, had induced her to intrust[sic] her future happiness to his care; a trust he most honorably fulfilled.
    Mrs. Chipman was of a refined nature, possessed a bright quick mind and loved to read. Her husband gratified her taste and wisely selected for her perusal the best books published.
    One daughter, our much esteemed Miss Laura Chipman, and two sons, were given to them.  Soon after Mr. Chipman's return from California they had the misfortune to lose their youngest son, Sylvester, loving and lovable young boy of 15 years.  His sickness was the writer's first experience in watching a human being "fade like a flower" when prayers and tender nursing availeth nothing. Their next casualty was Mr. Chipman's violent sickness and death and, after some years, Robert, the eldest son, stricken with consumption, came from the west to spend the last few days with mother and sister.  All these sorrows told seriously upon Mrs. Chipman's health but her cup was not full, neither was her work done, when the invalid sister, Miss Caroline Wilson, was brought to her home also to die.  Bravely did Mrs. Chipman rally to this new trial.  She was a natural nurse.  No one ever moved about a sick room with greater grace, expedition or effect.  Her touch seemed always to sooth, her word to cheer. Through all these trials and sorrows the mother was sustained and supported by the unfailing love and assistance of her faithful daughter.  Words fail to tell of the devotion of that dear daughter but may her beautiful example spread far and wide and so impress the daughters of this community that they may see its beauty, its worth and its sure reward.
    "Honor thy Father and thy Mother!"  F.S.L.

Julia Chipman
abt. July 1, 1821-Feb. 1, 1872

Niles Republican, Thursday, February 4, 1875, page 3, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library


CHIPMAN--In this City, Monday, Feb. 1, 1875, Mrs. Julia Chipman, wife of Ashley B. Chipman, Esq., Aged 53 years and 7 months.
    Mrs. Chipman had resided in this City with her husband since 1847, and was a much loved member of a very large family circle.  She had been connected with the Presbyterian Church for many years, and was a faithful, devoted Christian, wife, mother, and friend.  Her last sickness, a very painful one, was born with exemplary patience and fortitude, and she left the legacy of a shiningg example and may precious memories.

Niles Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 6, 1875, page 3, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library


    In this city, Monday morning, Feb. 1st, Mrs. JULIA A. CHIPMAN, wife of A.B. Chipman, Esq., aged 53 years and 7 months.

Elder Ashley B. Chipman
Died Abt. Feb. 12, 1892

Niles Daily Sun, Friday, Feb. 12, 1892, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

    A telegram was received here this morning announcing the death of A.B. Chipman, a former well known resident of this city, at his home in Muskegon.  Mr. Chipman was an old resident here, a merchant for many years, and for years an Elder of the Presbyterian Church.  No particulars of his death have been received.


Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, Feb. 13, 1892, page 4, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Word has been received here that the late Elder A.B. Chipman, whose death at Muskegon was announced in yesterday's DAILY SUN, will be buried in Silver Brook cemetery, this city.  His remains will reach here on the Wabash train at 4 o'clock this afternoon and will be taken direct to the cemetery.

Robert Russell Chipman
Abt. 1844-Died July 26, 1884

Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 2, 1884, page 4, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

    ROBERT RUSSELL CHIPMAN died at the residence of this mother in this city, on Saturday, July 26th, after lingering illness, in the fortieth year of his age.  Born and reared to manhood in Niles, his home for many years had been in the far Southwest, and even to those who in days gone by had known him best the announcement of his death was the first intimation had of his return.  With a full knowledge of the fact that it was a question of but a few days when he must pass away he came to the home of his childhood to die.  Wanderer as he had been in foreign climes, when he realized that his days on earth were numbered, and that number small, his most earnest wish was to see his mother 'ere he breathed his last and have his brow smoothed by her gentle hands as he fell into his last sleep.  Brusque and outspoken from boyhood he neither indulged in hypocrisy himself nor admired it in others.  While possibly at times unjust to himself he was singularly true to his friends, and in the hereafter, where honest intention weighs more than worldly pretense, he may rank far higher than many who ostentatiously flaunt the livery of the court of Heaven.  AMICUS.

Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, July 30, 1884, page 5, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library

    Robert R. Chipman died of consumption, Saturday morning last, and was buried from the residence of his mother, Mrs. J.N. Chipman, on Monday.  He had been living in Texas for several years and came home some weeks ago to die among his kindred and friends.