Sayre, Rebecca

Passed: 1918-11-16

Age: 78

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1918-11-20

Information: Mrs. Rebecca Sayre was born May 14, 1840, died November 16, 1918, aged 78 years 6 months and 2 days.  She was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Julia Mitch, of Rosemont, Taylor County at the time of her death.  She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her:  Mrs. Trissler of Parkersburg, Mrs. J. D. Knapp of Ripley, Clarence Sayre of Fairplain, R. E. Sayre of Parkersburg, Charles Sayre of Ripley.  The remains were brought to the home of her daughter here, Mrs. Knapp, and funeral services wer conducted by Rev. Auvil.  Interment was made at Pine Hill.   (From handwritten obiturary in Ada Ruth Sayre Collection)