John Schiffman
Sept. 30, 1832*-June 20, 1901
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, June 20, 1901, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
John Schiffman died at his home 1199 north Sixth street, at 7:30 o'clock this morning. Mr. Schiffman had been ill for nine years and Bright's disease, terminating in hemorrhage, was the cause of death. Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, 63 years ago. He came to America in 1869 and to Niles in 1873. He leaves many friends. There are left to mourn his lass, a wife and four children, as follows, Fred, Will, Charles, and Miss Frieda. Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from all of the children.
Note: Computed from age 68y8m20d at dod per Michigan Death record.