WILLIAMS, Sarah (Parr)

OBITUARY.

Sarah Parr Williams was born near Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 1, 1817. With her parents she removed to Indiana in 1829, coming through by land, Sarah walking much of the way. For three years they lived near Edinburg. From there they removed to what is now know as the John Davis farm, on Hurricane, her father having entered that tract of land. She was married January 1, 1835, to Jackson Williams. Soon after her marriage, with her husband, she settled on the farm where they lived until death called them away from earth. Her husband died in the year 1877, and after almost fourteen years of patient waiting she was called on December 18th, to join him where parting will be no more.

Mrs. Williams leaves nine children and one sister to mourn her loss. Six of the children were boys and three were girls, all of whom belong to church, seven to the Methodist, and two to the Christian church. Mrs. Williams and her husband were among the few who or­ganized and maintained the Methodist church in Hurricane neighborhood and were members until death. Mother Williams knew many of the hardships incident to pioneer life, often walking to Franklin to church and market; helping to clear away the native forest that she and her family might have a home. During her last illness she was patient and resigned; conversing freely of her future prospects, saying “I am prepared to go, I found Jesus precious when young, and many times while alone he has been precious to me.” She passed from labor to rest about noon, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1890, aged seventy-three years, three months and sev­enteen days. Her pastor, Rev. J. L. Barclay, conducted the funeral services at the Hurricane Methodist church on Saturday. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends.

The Franklin Democrat,Friday, December 26, 1890,
Volume XXXI Number 27, page 6 column 1

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OBITUARY.

Mrs. Williams, widow of the late Jackson Williams and mother of Rufus Williams of this city, died at her home in the Hurricane neighborhood on last Thursday after a lingering illness of lung and heart trouble, aged seventy-four. She was a most excellent Chris­tian lady and had scores of friends all over the county. The funeral took place from the Hurricane M. P. church on Saturday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. W. L. Barclay.

Sarah (Parr) Williams was born near Knox­ville, Tenn., February 1, 1817. With her parents in 1829 she came to Indiana, coming through by land, Sarah walking much of the way. For three years they lived near Edinburg, and from there moved to what is now known as the John Davis farm, her father having entered that tract of land. January 1st, 1835, she was married to Jackson Williams. Soon after their marriage Mr. Williams entered the tract of land which has been her home until her death. Her husband departed this life in 1877 and after almost fourteen years of patient waiting she has been called to join him “over there” where parting will be no more. She leaves nine children to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, the best friend on earth, six boys and three girls. In early life she gave her heart to God and with her husband united with the church. She and her husband took an active part in erecting and maintaining the first Meth­odist church in the Hurricane neigh­borhood. She knew many of the labors and cares incident to pioneer life, helping to clear away the forest that she might have a home for herself and family, and often walking to Franklin to church and market. During her last ill­ness she talked freely of her prospects for the future saying,“I am prepared to go, I found Jesus a long time ago and many times while alone he was precious to me.’ Trusting her children into the care of the Lord, she departed from labor to reward Dec. 18, 1890, aged 73 years, 10 months and 17 days.

Link to Sarah (Parr) Williams’s grave

Submitted by Mark McCrady, Cathea Curry and Lois Johnson