Sarah Jane Workman

Sarah Jane Workman

Female 1835 - 1911  (76 years)

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  • Name Sarah Jane Workman  [1
    Born 6 Sep 1835  Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Census 1870  Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    as Sarah J. Colvin, in the household of Isaac Colvin 
    Will 6 Dec 1892  Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5

    • 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
    Died 30 Dec 1911  Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: of bronchial pneumonia 
    Buried 2 Jan 1912  Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Address:
    Hillsboro Cemetery 
    Newspaper 18 Jan 1912  Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Obituary 
    Address:
    The News-Herald 

    • —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 18 Jan 1912  [7
    The News-Herald (Hillsboro, Ohio, 18 January 1912, pag 3 

    • 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.
    Probate 19 Feb 1912  Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I3983  TangledRoots
    Last Modified 18 Jun 2021 

    Family Isaac Colvin,   b. 1816, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Sep 1887, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 22 Aug 1854  Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10
    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]
    Children 
     1. Louisa Colvin,   b. 1855, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jul 1928, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     2. George Colvin,   b. Abt 1858, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 1870  (Age > 13 years)
     3. Harry W. Colvin,   b. 3 Jun 1859, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Nov 1915, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
     4. Maggie E. Colvin,   b. 15 Jan 1873, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Nov 1936, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
    Last Modified 16 Jan 2022 
    Family ID F1827  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart