1834-1920
WIDOW OF SOLDIER DEAD
Mrs. Lucinda Seeley Had Reached the Age of 86 Years
Mrs. Lucinda Seeley Had Reached the Age of 86 Years
Mrs. Lucinda Seeley, Pokagon street, widow of Horace Seeley, who was a veteran of the Civil war, died last evening at 5 o'clock at the home of her son, Clayton Seeley, in north Fifth street. Mrs. Seeley had reached the advanced age of 86 years, and her death was caused frim[sic] the infirmities of old age.
The deceased was born in Ohio in 1834. She was married to Horace Seeley in 1853. Of the eight children born of this union, but one, Clayton Seeley, survives the mother. She is also survived by one brother, Hampton Haggerty of NIles.
The deceased was a pioneer resident of this section, having come to Michigan in 1848, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance throughout the community and was highly respected.
The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the son's home. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.
((Source: Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 8, 1920, page 1 col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library)