Alton Monroe Tomlinson
October, 16, 1874-May 18, 1941

Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 19, 1941, p. 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library

A. M. TOMLINSON,, NILES RESIDENT 20 YEARS, IS DEAD

Alton Monroe Tomlinson, 1138 Fort street, died Sunday night at 6 in Berrien Center after an illness of two years. He was a member of the Baptist church and the Modern Woodman of America.

Mr. Tomlinson was born October 17, 1874 in Buchanan and come to Niles 20 years ago. He was married July 27, 1898 in Buchanan to Rachel Huff who survives.

He is also survived by a son, Harold; a grandchild, Catherine Jane; an aunt, Mrs. D.D. Pangborn and a niece Mrs. Clyde Catterlin, all of Niles, and a sister, Mrs. Alta Boyer, Seattle, Wash. He was a machinist.

Friends may call at the Price and Kiger funeral home where services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2. The Rev. Floyd Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.