The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery, working with the city government of Niles, Michigan, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historic Silverbrook Cemetery.

Monthly Meetings

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery meet the third Thursday each month at 7 p.m. at the Niles Law Enforcement Complex, located at Main St and Silverbrook Ave.

In addition to discussing progress made with our restoration and education projects, we feature a Guest Speaker. Past speakers have given talks about the history of Niles, gravestone restoration, and biographies of leading citizens. Many of our members also have interests in genealogy and local history. Members, nonmembers, and guests are always welcome to attend at no cost.

Meeting Announcements

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery will meet on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Complex, 1600 Silverbrook Ave. in Niles.  As always, the public is welcome.

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Featured News

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The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery, in cooperation with Niles History Center, will present annual tour of Silverbrook Cemetery.    The tour will start at the Office near the entrance at Cherry and Ma...

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After many years of waiting for an improved map, it's finally here!   Many thanks to Zach Holt, City of Niles Dept. of Public Works Assistant Superintendent, and his Autocad skills. 

In addition to all...

Cemetery Office

Cemetery Office

1400 East Main Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-8421

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

City Website and Rules

Report Vandalism when you see it!
 

Donations Welcome

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.  Donations are tax deductible.

You may send checks to:

Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery
P.O. Box 215
Niles, MI 49120

Or online through PayPal:

Recent Obituaries

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Mary Howland Griffin

1803-July 9, 1893

The Republican (Niles, Berrien County, MI), Thursday, July 13, 1893, page 5, microfilm Niles District Library

Sweet Rest

Mrs. Mary Griffin, widow of the late J.S. Gr...

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Isaac Griffin

1775-February 2, 1856

Niles Republican (Niles, Berrien County, MI), Thursday, March 6, 1856, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library

DIED

At the residence of S.H. Griffin, on the 2nd Inst.,...

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Eli A. Griffin

May 1833-June 16, 1864

Niles Democrat (Niles, Berrien County, MI), Saturday, July 2, 1864, page 2, microfilm Niles District Library

Death of Major E.A. Griffin

The body of the late Major El...

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Orlando B. Albert

April 25, 1814-June 25, 1864

Niles Democrat (Niles, Berrien County, MI), Saturday, July 2, 1864, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library,

Killed by the Cars

As the mail train fr...

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Rachel Hughes Spinner

1789-October 30, 1870

The Niles Democrat (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Saturday, November 4, 1870, p 2, microfilm Niles District Library

At her residence, three miles northeast of Niles...

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Richard M. Wilson

1827-November 16, 1872

The Niles Democrat (Niles, Berrien Co., MI) Saturday, November 20, 1872, p 3, microfilm Niles District Library

In Chicago, on the 16th inst., Dr. Richard M. Wilso...