Having been in failing health for several months and practically bedfast since June 8, James Brahaney, 86, died last night at 9:20 at his home, 27 N. Thirteenth street.
Mr. Brahaney moved to Niles from Marquette, 28 years ago and since that time had acquired a large circle of friends to whom his death brings deep sorrow.
He was born in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada, May 6, 1840, and spent his early life there. In January 1866, he married Miss Annie Bannister, of Penetanguishene, Ontario, who together with their two daughter, Mrs. John Perkins, of Niles, and Mrs. C.D. Hilderbrand, of South Bend, and a son, Charles, survives him.
Before coming to Niles Mr. and Mrs. Brahaney lived at Au Sable, where he engaged in the lumber business for several years. After his removal to this city he retired from active business life.
The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and a Mason, being affiliated with the Blue Lodge, the Chapter, the Supreme Council and the Knights Templar. For a number of years he held membership in Ahmed Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Marquette. For many years he served as tyler of St. Joseph Valley lodge.
The body was taken to the Troost and Augustine company funeral parlors last evening but will be returned to the home tomorrow where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. H.T. Scherer. Masonic funeral services will also be held at the grave. Interment will be made in Silver Brook cemetery.
Until stricken by his last illness Mr. Brahaney enjoyed a life of unusual activity, taking an active part in all Masonic affairs, and in other enterprises which he was interested. He had served as a member of the Berrien county poor commission, and had, until last .[illegible] .of years been truant officer for the Niles public schools. He was a man of exemplary life and was highly esteemed. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance of old friends and of many younger people and children who mourn with the family his death.
(Source: Niles Daily Star, Monday, September 13, 1926, page 5 col 4, Microfilm Niles District Library)
Obituaries
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Anna Lamberton
Oct. 12, 1846-June 23, 1926
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 23, 1926, page 4 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. LAMBERTON PASSES AWAY
DEATH CLAIMS WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT OF BARRON LAKE DISTRICT
Death removed a prominent pioneer and highly esteemed resident of this section this afternoon about 12:30 o'clock when Mrs. Anna Lamberton, wife of Alonzo Lambertson[sic] died at their home six miles east near Barron lake. While Mrs Lamberton had been in ill health for more than a year, her last illness was of but a few days duration.
Mrs. Lamberton is survived by her husband and by two children. The latter are Mrs. Arthur Moore who resides east of Niles, and Ambrose Laberton[sic], 1201 Oak street. The grandchildren, Lucille and Ralph Moore, and Mrs. John Scamehorn, also survive.
During last April Mr. and Mrs. Lamberton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on the farm which has been their home for most of their married life. The surviving husband is 81 years old.
The funeral plans have not been announced.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, June 24, 1926, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
Funeral Services Saturday For Mrs. Lamberton
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Lamberton, wife of Alonzo Lamberton, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at their home near Barron lake. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.
Anna Dick was born October 12, 1846 in Niles, and lived on Howard street until she was eight years old when the family moved to what is now the Walton Dick home northeast of the city. On March 30, 1876, she was married to Alonzo Lamberton and they lived on the Sterner or John Korn Farms until 1889 when they moved to the farm where her death occurred on Wednesday afternoon. Besides her husband and two children, Mrs. Arthur Moore and Ambrose Lamberton, of Niles, Mrs. Lamberton is survived by two sisters and two brothers who are: Mrs. E.O. Brown, of Benton Harbor; Mrs. Ida Clinton, Hartford; Walton and J.W. Dick, Niles, and William Dick, of Piper, Ill.
Fannie (Lambert) Haggerty
Sept. 9, 1845-March 25, 1927
Mrs. Fannie Haggerty, 81, 322 N. Third street, died Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock following a brief illness with a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Haggerty was born in Colchester, England, September 9, 1845. When she was a years old she was brought to the United States and for nine years lived in Ann Arbor, Mich. She came to Niles in 1855 and had since resided in Niles. She was married to Hampton Haggerty in 1868. He died five years ago. She is survived by one sister, Miss Mary J. Lambert, of Niles, and by several nieces and nephews. One of the nieces is Mrs. Eugene Meyers with whom she made her home.
The funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rutherford Funeral Home. Rev. J.W. Sheehan, of Three Rivers, formerly pastor of the Methodist church in Niles of which Mrs. Haggerty was for many years a member, will officiate. Burial will take place in the family lot in Silver Brook cemetery.
During last December Mrs. Haggerty sustained a fall and broke a pelvic bone. She was an invalid for a number of weeks but eventually was able to walk about the house but about 10 days ago she fell again and sustained injuries which hastened her death. Mrs. Haggerty was widely known and highly esteemed in the community in which she had so long resided. (Source: Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 26, 1927, page 1, col. 7, Microfilm Niles District Library)
Sevilla Lambert
1868-1926
MRS. LAMBERT DIES
Mrs. Sevilla Lambert, 68, widow of Joseph Lambert, died this morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Riddle, 635 St. Joseph avenue, after one week of illness with pneumonia. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1868. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Riddle, and by two sons, Howard and Frank, both of Niles. The funeral services will be held at Mrs. Riddle's home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. John Schurman will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook Cemetery. (Source: Niles Daily Star, Friday, Feb. 12, 1926, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library)
Joseph Lambert
1860-1917
Niles Daily Sun, Sat. Dec. 8, 1917, page 1, col. 4 (Microfilm Niles District Library)
Well Known Citizen Succumbs to Bright's Disease.
Joseph Lambert, aged 57 years, a well known resident of Niles, died last evening about 6 o'clock at this home, 545 St. Joseph ave., after suffering for several months with Bright's disease.
Mr. Lambert was born on a farm west of Niles March 31, 1860, and had practically spent his whole life in this vicinity. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Sybil Howeter, to whom he was married in 1885, and by one daughter, Mrs. John Riddell and two sons, Frank and Howard Lambert, all of Niles. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Leonard S. Lambert, Berrien Center; William Lambert, Chicago; Mrs. Hampton Haggerty, Miss Mary J. Lambert and Mrs. Marian Ives of Niles and Mrs.Henry Kempton of Hills Corners.
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Riddell on St. Joseph avenue. W.F. Putnam will conduct the services. Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
For 14 years Mr. Lambert followed the occupation of a bill poster and for the past few years engaged in the carpet weaving business.
Niles Daily Star, Sat. December 8, 1917, page 1, col. 4 (Microfilm Niles District Library)
LONG TIME NILES CITIZEN IS DEAD
Joseph Lambert, for the last half century a resident of Niles, died at his home 545 St. Joseph ave., last night. All of his life was spent in the immediate vicinity of Niles; he was 57 years of age and succumbed to Brights' disease.
Mr. Lambert was born on the Lambert homestead, three miles west of this city 57 years ago and [the] greater part of his life had been spent in agricultural pursuits, although of late years he had made his home in Niles.
Deceased was married to Sylvia Howoter in 1885 and unto this union three children, two sons, Howard and Frank Lambert and a daughter, Mrs. John Fiddle, all residing in this city. Four sisters, Mrs. Marian Ives, Mrs. Hampton Haggerty, and Mrs. Mary Lambert of Niles and Mrs. Henry Kempton of Glendora, also two brothers, Lenoard [sic], of this city and William Lambert of Chicago, survive.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Mrs. John Riddle, south St. Joseph ave., daughter of the deceased.
Almira R. Kingsley
1802-1872
DIED
In this city, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. C.W. Green, Mrs. Almira R. Kingsley, aged 70 years, 5 months and 20 days.
Mrs. Kingsley served faithfully her "three score years and ten." For about fifty years she had been a member of the Baptist Church, first in New York and for many years in Michigan. She died in the fellowship of the First Baptist Church of Niles. She was busy to the last--sickness found her at her favorite work. Only four days served to bring her to the end, and she "fell asleep."
(Source: Same appeared in both papers--Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 3, 1872, page 2, col. 6 & Niles Republican, Thursday, August 1, 1872, page 3, col. 6. microfilm Niles District Library)
Willie Groomes Glenn
February 21, 1872 -July 27, 1872
Niles Republican, Thursday, August 1, 1872, page 3, col. 6
DIED
GLENN--In this city, on the 27th of July, of cholera infantum, Willie Groomes, Infant son of Henry E. and the late Mary L. Glenn, aged five months and six days.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, August 3, 1872, page 2, col. 6
DIED
In this city, July 27th, of cholera infantum, WILLIE GROOMES GLENN, infant son of Henry E. and Mary L. Glenn, aged 5 months and 6 days. This sweet little bud has gone to join its mother in the beautiful home of the pure in heart.