Bridget Johnson
Feb. 4, 1828-May 14, 1900
Niles Republican, Thursday, May 17, 1900, page 1, col. 7, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. B.I. JOHNSON DEAD.
Another Old Settler Passes Away After a Long Illness.
Mrs. B.I. Johnson, an old resident of this city, died this morning, about 5:30 o'clock, after a prolonged illness of many months. Deceased was born in Kilkenney County, Ireland, seventy years ago, and came to his country when about 18 years old, settling at Troy, New York, where she resided until her marriage, when she came to this city about 45 years ago.
She was the mother of seven children, two of whom are living, a son, Calvin R. Johnson, a Michigan Central engineer residing at Jackson and a daughter, Mrs. S.S. Baker, who resided with her mother. She also leaves a brother, Mr. Fitzgerald and a sister Mrs. Kate Frances, both of this city.
Deceased had been a patient sufferer during her long illness and she had the tender love and care of an affectionate daughter. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the late resident at three o'clock. Interment in Silver Brook cemetery.
Note: DOB and maiden name from Michigan Death Certificate