Nathaniel Beall
Died Sept. 10, 1898

From Saturday's Star

    Nathaniel Beall died of Bright's disease, at noon today, in his home on the north Barren[sic] Lake road, about a mile and a half from the city.  Age, 54 years.
    "Than" Beall, as he was generally called, was well and favorably known by almost everyone in the vicinity.  He was a good musician and for many a social event given in this vicinity for years past he has furnished music. He will be much missed among his friends and acquaintances.
    About a month ago Mr. Beall was taken sick with the disease mentioned and this, together with the great grief caused by the death of his daughter, which occurred a few months, ago, hastened the end.  He was confined to his bed but eight days.
    The deceased leaves a wife and son and daughter, George and Vevea; also two sisters and three brothers--Mesdames E.J. Bonine and Laban Harter and S.S. Beall, of this city; Jas. M. Beall, who resides two miles northeast, and Mrs. Osborne, of Vandalia.
    Fraternally he was connected with the Order of Patricians, in which society he carried an insurance policy. 

(Source:  Niles Weekly Mirror, Wednesday, September 14, 1898, page 1, col. 3, reprinted from Niles Daily Star published Monday, September 12, 1898, microfilm Niles District Library)

Page, Lowell Mason
Died Aug. 30, 1882

Lowell Mason Page died at his residence in this city on Wednesday last, after a lingering illness, of consumption. (Source: Niles Democrat, Saturday, Sept. 2, 1882, page 3 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library.)

And

Lowell M. Page, of this city, died on Thursday last.(Source: Niles Mirror, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1882, page 5, col. 1, microfilim Niles District Library)

Mrs. Mary Page
Died June 27, 1892

Mrs. Mary Page, widow of Lowell Page, died this morning at about 5 o'clock at her home in the eastern part of the city.  Mrs. Page has been a resident of this city about 35 years and would have been 57 years old next November.  Her health failed her about a year ago, there being a complication of diseases, and she has been sufferer ever since.  Seven sons are left to mourn her loss.  The funeral will occur Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. from the Episcopal church, of which she was a member. (Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, June 27, 1892, page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library)

Same appeared in Niles Mirror, Wed., June 29, 1892, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library and, in same column "Frank Page and family arrived from Chicago today, called here by the death of his mother."

Also
 
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Page occured[sic] this afternoon at the Episcopal church.. The remains were buried in Silver Brook Cemetery, and the seven sons acted as pall bearers. (Source: Niles Daily Star, Wed., June 29, 1892, page 3, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)

Ann Elizabeth Corell
November 1, 1818 to June 12, 1916


    Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Corell, aged 97 years, a prominent pioneer resident of this section, passed away last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Ferguson, three miles west of Niles. Her death resulted from the injuries received from a fall sustained just seven weeks ago, when the aged lady broke her hip.
    Mrs. Corell was born at Cambridge, N.Y., Nov. 1, 1818. She was married to A. Corell in Sheridan, N.Y. in 1838.  Eleven children were born of this union, five of whom are still living.  They are Mrs. S.E. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, Mo., who has been here for several weeks;  Mrs. D.E. Terriere of Chicago; P.D. and H.G. Corell of Plainview, Ueb.[sic], who are expected tonight and Mrs. John Ferguson of this city.
    Mr. and Mrs. Corell came to Michigan in 1850, from Pennsylvania, and settled on the farm where her death occurred.  Mr. Corell died in 1883.
    The deceased had a number of grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. T.C. Hance and G.E. Corell of Niles are among the grandchildren of the deceased.
    The aged lady was much beloved by a large circle of friends and she will be sadly missed.  She had until lately been in good health in spite of her advanced years, and it was the pleasure of many to seek her company and enjoy a visit with her.
    The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.  Rev. W.H. Phelps will officiate.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery. (Source: Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, June 13, 1916, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library.)
    
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    Ann Elizabeth Corell, age 98, passed away last evening about 8 o'clock, at the homestead where she had resided for the last 66 years. A few weeks ago a fall that resulted in a broken hip marked the beginning of the end, although she was hale and hearty, and probably would have otherwise survived to pass her centenary.
    Mrs. Corell was born In Washington county, N.Y., November 1, 1818.  When seven years of age she removed with her parents to Chautauqua county, New York, and afterward to Erie county, Pennsylvania.  Her parents were from Rhode Island and her father, Benjamin Brownell, was a descendant of Ethan Allen, the noted patriot leader in the Revolutionary war. She was married to Abram Corell February 10, 1839, and in March, 1850, after an overland trip, the couple settled on the site of their present home, which was then all forest land, and where Mrs. Corell has resided ever since.
    Two sons H.G. and P.D. of Plainview, Neb., survive her; also two daughters, Mrs. S.E. Chamberlain of Kansas City, Md.,[sic] who has been at the home for the past month, and Mrs. D.E. Teriere of Chicago.
    She will be laid to rest by the side of her husband who died in 1883. Rev. W. H. Phelps will officiate at the funeral, which will be held from the late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  (Source: Niles Daily Star, Tuesday evening, June 13, 1916, page 1, col 5, microfilm Niles District Library)

William Edwards
October 22, 1834-June 12, 1916

    William Edwards, whose death was briefly referred to yesterday, was born October 22, 1834, on a farm near Sumnerville.
    On June 1, 1869 he was married to Miss Marian Josephine Baxter, who survives.  The wedding occurred in Niles and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards went to Missouri and spent eight years there.  They then returned to the old Edwards homestead and later purchased a farm in Howard township and resided there for 21 years, or until they came to Niles 10 years ago.  Mr. Edwards on two occasions, spent a year in the west.
    Seven children were born to them of whom five survive, viz: Mrs. Ella Leach of Mantan, Mich.: Frank B. of Dowagiac; Mrs. Addie Burkett of St. Joseph; George and Miss Clara Edwards of Niles.  A son, Edwin Clifford Edwards was killed four years ago by a train and a daughter, Mrs. Delbert Mittan died February 28, 1915.
    Mr. Edwards had always followed farming until his health failed. The immediate cause of death was gangrene of the foot from which he had been a sufferer for several months.
    The deceased was highly respected and he enjoyed a wide acquaintance.
    Two brothers, Henry Edwards of Dowagiac and Joseph Edwards of Albany, Ore., who is 92 years old, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Griswold of Denver, survive.
    The funeral services will be held from the residence at 312 Broadway tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. R.A. Wright will officiate.
    The committal service at Silver Brook cemetery, will be in charge of St. Joseph Valley lodge No. 4, F. and A.M. Mr. Edwards had been a Mason for over 50 yars[sic], having joined that fraternity at Pokagon when a young man and later becoming a member of the Niles lodge.
(Source: Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, June 13, 1916, page 4, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library)

AND

    At 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, death claimed William Edwards, pioneer agriculturist of Cass county.  Mr. Edwards had been in failing health for a long time, and had been confined to his bed for about a month.  Death was due to a gangrenous affection.
    Mr. Edwards was born in Sumnerville, Cass county, October 22, 1834, and the greater part of his life was spent in Pokagon and Howard townships up to the time he retired and came to Niles with his family a decade ago. He was married to Miss Marian Josephine Baxter of Sumnerville, on January 1, 1869.  To this union, seven children were born, and the mother and five of the children live to mourn the demise of a kind husband and indulgent parent.  The latter are Mrs. Ella Leach, of Manton, this state; Frank B. Edwards, of Dowagiac; Mrs. John Burket, of St. Joseph, and Miss Clara and George Edwards, who reside at home.
    Mr. Edwards had been affiliated with the Masonic order for over half a century.  He was an honorable, upright man, who was held in highest esteem by his wide circle of acquaintances.
    The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home under Masonic aspices.  The services at the home will be conducted by Rev. R.A. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church, and the ceremony at the graveside will be in charge of the Masonic Order.  (Source:  Niles Daily Star, Tuesday evening, June 13, 1916, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library)

Anson M. Hunt
Died November 14, 1886

Mr. Anson M. Hunt died at his residence in this city last Sunday night, aged 76 years. He was a native of Rochester, New York, and came to this city about 35 years ago, and, with the exception of a year or two spent in California, had lived here ever since. He was a marble cutter by trade, and followed that business until his health failed him. He leaves behind him the name of an honest, upright man.  The deceased was a brother of the Rev. T. Dwight Hunt, a former Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this city.
(Source: Niles Republican, Thurs. Nov. 18, 1886, page 5, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)

Anson M. Hunt died at his home in this city Sunday night, in the 76th year of his age.  Mr. Hunt was born at Rochester, N.Y.  He came to Niles about thirty five years ago, and with the exception of a year or two spent in California had resided here ever since, working at his trade as marble cutter until prevented by failing health. He was an honest, outspoken man of exemplary habits and leaves none but friends behind him.  His wife and two sons (both absent), survive hm. He was a brother of Rev. T. Dwight Hunt, for many years pastor of the Presbyterian church here, but at present in charge of a church at Chili, near Rochester, N.Y.
(Source: Niles Weekly Mirror, Wed., Nov. 17, 1886, page 5 col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library)

Anson M. Hunt, a marble cutter . .for thirty-five years, a resident of Niles, died Sunday.  (Source: Berrien Springs Era, Wed., Nov. 17, 1886, page 3 col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)