William B. Gray

Died May 12, 1885

           On Wednesday morning of last week, Wm. B. Gray died, aged 65 years.  Mr. Gray was among the first settlers of Niles, coming here with his parents from Richmond, Ind., in 1825. He has ever been respected by all for his uniform kindness and benevolence.  He was all through the Mexican war, as Second Lieutenant in the First Michigan Volunteers, and marched with Gen. Scott to the city of Mexico.  He has held the office of Recorder, Supervisor and City Treasurer, and has ever been found faithful to his trust.  He was a big-hearted Irishman, honest, honorable and just.  He leaves a wife, a daughter, a younger brother and elder sister, and may relatives and acquaintances to mourn his loss. 

 (Source: Niles Mirror, Wed. May 20, 1885, page 5, Microfilm Niles District Library)