Harlan E. Sawyer
DEATH ENDS SUFFERING
Harlan Sawyer, For Years an Invalid, Is Called by His Maker.
Early Tuesday morning death released the spirit of Harlan Sawyer
aged 63, at his late residence in the Decker Hotel, and his long years
of suffering came to an end. He had been an invalid for the past twenty
years and for ten he has been unable to walk. Until a few months ago he
was patiently cared for by his faithful wife but the strain was too much
and she preceded him to the Beyond. Since then friends have ministered
to his needs.
During all these years of suffering he has shown indomitable courage and
wonderful patience, always appearing cheerful and jovial.
Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the First Presbyterian
Church this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be made
in Lebanon Cemetery.
Source: The Western Star 12 Oct 1916 [copy obtained from obituary collection at the Warren County Genealogical Society]
Arne H Trelvik
3 July 2006
Margaret Sawyer
The Oldest Shaker
The oldest Shaker at Union Village in the person of Margaret Sawyer, passed away Monday, March 20th, 1905. She was born in New York April 29th, 1817, and joined the North Union community (near Cleveland) in 1832. In this community during a period of thirty years, she was an Office Sister. In 1889 she was transferred to the Watervaleit Society. and to the North Family, Union Village, in 1900. She was of a cheerful and amiable disposition, and during her long life never was the cause of complaint. She was devoted to the cause she had espoused and led a blameless life. In old age she had the face of a chlid [sic], which was almost wholly devoid of wrinkles. During her last sickness she was peacefully resigned. and made no complaints to those who watched over her. She was always respected and loved by those who knew her.
Source: The Western Star 30 March
1905 [copy obtained from obituary collection at the Warren
County Genealogical Society]
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Sue Frary
23 August 2005