Talbot-Harris County GaArchives Obituaries.....Sarah Macon Pritchard McDaniel May 13 1904
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The Talbotton New Era, June 16, 1904
The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, June 16, 1904
Page 2
Obituary
On the night of May 13th 1904, Mrs. Sarah M. McDaniel died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. James L. Willis, two miles west of Talbotton. For two years she
has been confined to her home from the infirmities of age. She was only
confined to her bed one week. All that loving friends and relatives could do
was done to alleviate her suffering, but God saw fit in His wisdom to take her
from among us and transport her to the glory land.
Mrs. McDaniel was born October 22, 1820 near Cottonstone Mountain, South
Carolina, and moved with her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Macon, to Harris
County near Hamilton, Ga., in 1828 and was married to James Pritchard on
February 22, 1842. Three children blessed this union, two of whom survive
her. Mr. William H. Pritchard, who resides in Beckville, Texas, and Mrs. James
L. Willis of Talbotton. The eldest, Mrs. William L. McDaniel, died several
years ago at Marshall, Texas. Mr. James M. Pritchard died June 21st, 1830*,
and she was married to George McDaniel in 1831*. Four children blessed this
union, both preceding her to the grave. George McDaniel died April 13th, 1881.
She joined the Methodist church at Hamilton, Ga., when she was thirteen years
of age where she remained a member until a few years ago when she came to maker
her home with her daughter. She moved her membership to Olive Branch Methodist
church in Talbot County.
On Friday evening May 13th funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Tom Stuart. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Baughville in the
presence of many friends and grief stricken relatives.
We weep not for her as one who died without hope in Jesus, for her walk through
life was that of a consecrated child of God. She was ever ready to lend a
helping hand to the sick and distressed and was charitable to the extent of her
worldly means.
In her last days she never murmured and often remarked that she was ready and
waiting the Father’s call to go.
A Friend
*Note - There are several discrepancies regarding the dates listed in this
obituary. The date of Sarah’s first marriage to James M. Pritchard (2/22/1842)
and the death date for Mr. Prichard (6/21/1830). I’m not connected to this
family and do not have any information to compare with this obituary. If
anyone is researching this family and has further details please contact me so
I can include your information on this page. Thanks.
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