Sarah Jane Workman

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah J. Colvin, in the household of Isaac Colvin
• Will: 6 Dec 1892, Highland County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 18 Jan 1912, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States; Obituary; Address:
  The News-Herald
• Obituary: 18 Jan 1912; The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio, 18 January 1912, pag 3
• Probate: 19 Feb 1912, Highland County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

WILL
Sarah J. Colvin
Highland County, Ohio Probate Court, pg. 456
Dated 6 December 1892

The last Will and Testament of Sarah J. Colvin of Hillsboro, Ohio
...Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same. I do make and publish this my last will and testament, as to my worldly estate and all the property, real, personal and mixed of which I shall die signed and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease. I devise bequeath and dispose thereof in the following manner, to wit:
...1st - My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid as soon after my decease as possible.
...2nd - I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Lavinia F. Colvin all my property both real and personal, and in case my said daughter Lavinia should die intestate, then my will is that my second daughter Ethel M. Colvin shall have the whole of said real and personal property to her and to her heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal at Hillsboro, Ohio aforesaid this 6th day of December Eighteen hundred and Ninety Two.
Sarah (x) Colvin
Signed and sealed by the said Sarah (x) Colvin who at the same time published and declared the same as and for her last will and testament in the pressure of us who in her presence and the presence of each other and at her request have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Mary A. Dawson
Annie L. Dawson
H C. Dawson

Will:

Will
Sarah J. Colvin
Highland County, Ohio Probate Court, vol. 16, pg. 456
Dated 6 December 1892
The last Will and Testament of Sarah J. Colvin of Hillsboro, Ohio
—Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same. I do make and publish this my last will and testament, as to my worldly estate and all the property, real, personal and mixed of which I shall die signed and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease. I devise bequeath and dispose thereof in the following manner, to wit:
—1st - My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid as soon after my decease as possible.
—2nd - I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Lavinia F. Colvin all my property both real and personal, and in case my said daughter Lavinia should die intestate, then my will is that my second daughter Ethel M. Colvin shall have the whole of said real and personal property to her and to her heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal at Hillsboro, Ohio aforesaid this 6th day of December Eighteen hundred and Ninety Two.
Sarah (x) Colvin
Signed and sealed by the said Sarah (x) Colvin who at the same time published and declared the same as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who in her presence and the presence of each other and at her request have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Mary A. Dawson
Annie L. Dawson
H C. Dawson

Newspaper:

—Mrs. Sarah Workman Colvin, who died in this city Dec 20, 1911, was 70 years of age and had lived her life in and around Hillsboro.
—When she married Isaac Colvin she became a mother in truth to his orphaned daughter, Ollie, and the tender affection which existed between them was such as seldom does exist in such cases.
—Upon the death of her husband, 24 years ago, she devoted herself to her home and family and learned nursing. Many a man and woman in Hillsboro will remember her kind and sympathetic ministrations to them during sickness and suffering.
—Her children surrounded her at the last and she was conscious of their presence until near the end. Always Patient and thoughtful of others she manifested those characteristics all during her Illness.
—She was a woman of bright intellect and strong character, loyal to her friends and devoted to her children.
—She leaves four children, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren besides a host of friends to mourn her loss.

Obituary:

Mrs. Sarah Workman Colvin, who died in this city Dec 20, 1911, was 70 years of age and had lived her life in and around Hillsboro.
When she married Isaac Colvin she became a mother in truth to his orphaned daughter, Ollie, and the tender affection which existed between them was such as seldom does exist in such cases.
Upon the death of her husband, 24 years ago, she devoted herself to her home and family and learned nursing. Many a man and woman in Hillsboro will remember her kind and sympathetic ministrations to them during sickness and suffering.
Her children surrounded her at the last and she was conscious of their presence until near the end. Always Patient and thoughtful of others she manifested those characteristics all during her Illness.
She was a woman of bright intellect and strong character, loyal to her friends and devoted to her children.
She leaves four children, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren besides a host of friends to mourn her loss.

Sarah married Isaac Colvin on 22 Aug 1854 in Highland County, Ohio, United States. Isaac (son of Thomas Colvin and Hannah Ashcraft) was born in 1816 in Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Sep 1887 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married - In this place on the 22d instant, by Rev. William M. McReynolds, Mr. Isaac Colvin and Miss Sarah Jane Workman. [From The Highland Weekly News, published in Hillsborough, Highland County, Ohio. Thursday, August 31, 1854]

1. Louisa Colvin was born in 1855 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Jul 1928 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States.
2. George Colvin was born about 1858 in Ohio, United States; died after 1870.
3. Harry W. Colvin was born on 3 Jun 1859 in Ohio, United States; died on 27 Nov 1915 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 30 Nov 1915 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States.
4. Maggie E. Colvin was born on 15 Jan 1873 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Nov 1936 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States.