Abbott, John

John Abbott
Nov. 14, 1848-March 14, 1935

Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 15, 1935, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library

JOHN ABBOTT, 85, PIONEER, STRICKEN
Aged Man Dies After Long Illness; Services Saturday

John Abbott, one of Niles' oldest pioneers and the last member of his generation in the Abbott family, died late Thursday afternoon in Pawating hospital.

Mr. Abbott was 86 years old. He had been in failing health for some time and was taken to the hospital Wednesday when his condition became grave.

Born near Niles, Nov. 14, 1848, Mr. Abbott had lived his entire life in Berrien county, the greater part of it on the Ready farm. Following his retirement several years ago, Mr. Abbott made his home with his son, Guy, at 1004 Sycamore street.

Surviving are his son, a grandson, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Bennie, all of Niles.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Guy Abbott, 1004 Sycamore street, the Rev. Robert E. Meader, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.

 

Niles Daily Star, Saturday, March 16, 1935, Page 2, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

ABBOTT RITES TODAY

Funeral services for John Abbott, aged Niles resident who died Thursday afternoon, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, Guy Abbott, 1004 Sycamore street. The Rev. Robert E. Meader officiated and burial was in Silverbrook cemetery. Casket bearers were Joseph Hand, James Burns, William Fedore, George Gilley, George Bailey and Charles Schockley.