Family/Spouse: CASWELL, Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/12/1937

A link with the romantic early village days in Niagara Falls was broken last night when Mrs. Esther L. Highland, widow of Henry Highland, of 712 Park place, died in Memorial Jiospltal at 11 o'clock. She was 93 years old and had been confined to the hospital since she fractured her hip in a fall at her home three weeks ago.Mrs. Highland was a native of Lewlston. Her maiden name was Esther L. West, her parents, the Rev.Ira and Louise Caswell West, being among the early settlers in the Lewlston area. In 1865 she moved with her family to Michigan, returning to Niagara Falls in 1867,where she married Henry Highland and they resided In the village of Niagara Falls until 1875, when they moved to Goat Island, occupying a frame house on the elevation where the roads now branch off Just past the bridge entrance on the island.In the early days when Goat Island was owned by the Porter family, Mr. Highland was engaged as caretaker of the Island. Later,when the Island was taken over as a part of the state reservation, he was retained by the reservation commission as superintendent of the island until the position was abolished. Mr. Highland died In 1905.One of the features much enjoyed by visitors to Goat Island during Mrs. Highland's residence there washer. very lovely private flower garden, which caused many admiring comments. In addition to maintaining this beautiful garden, Mrs.Highland had unusual artistic ability, as evidenced by numerous paintings of the Falls and island In oil and water color.Mrs. Highland for many years was an active member of. St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church and was associated with many of the church activities. Surviving her are two sons, Harry and Caswell. Highland,both of this city.Funeral services will be from the late home, 712 Park place, Sunday at 2:30 p.m.»

Family/Spouse: HIGHLAND, Henry. Henry was born about 1831 in England; died on 27 Aug 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]