Randolph County, Indiana
Obituaries
A Randolph County Area NewspaperSEAGRAVES, Mrs. Emma, wf/o John C. wishes to thank the people for assisting during the illness and death of her husband, John C. Seagraves of North Main St. in Winch. He died of consumption. He was b.1851 and d. July of 1888. He m. Emma L. Boltz Ocl. 10, 1875. She was b. 1858 and d. in 1920, bur Fountain Pk. Cem.
1920
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperSarah J. Segraves, ninety-three, died Sunday at her home on North West street from the infirmities of old age. She was born in Pennsylvania and came to this county in 1844 and has lived in Winchester since 1850. From 1858 until last September she had not been in the business district of Winchester. One day in September her grandson took her an automobile ride around the city, but she did not recognize many of the old places. She is the mother of four children, one of whom is living. Until two years ago she cultivated her own garden and until recently did her housework. She has four great grandsons in the army, being the sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Storms of this city. Her mother died at the age of one hundred and six years. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, followed by interment in the White River cemetery.
November 29, 1917
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SARAH J. SEGRAVES
CALLED BY DEATH
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Contributed by Tam
Notes: Sarah Jane Essich Segraves was born August 1827 in Pennsylvania, and died November 25, 1917 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. She married Stephen Segraves, Jr. on November 16, 1848. Their children were: Zachary, Melissa "Lizzie", Frances "Fannie", and Warren C..
A Randolph County Area NewspaperSEAGRAVES, Mrs. Mary A. (Henizer), d. Winch. Ind. Mar. 7, 1889; b. Jay Co. near Ridgeville, Mar. 10, 1851, ae 37y 3m 27d. She was the d/o Frederick and Sarah Caroline Henizer, both b. in Germany. She m. James M. Segraves, Jan. 20, 1871, they had 6 children, 3 d. in infancy. She had peritonitis. Prob. bur. Ridgeville.
1889
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area NewspaperDied, in Winchester, Ind., Thursday, January 14, 1886, Stephen Segraves, aged 75 years, 2 months and 2 days.
January 20, 1886
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SEGRAVES.
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The deceased was the son of Stephen and Prudence Segraves, and was born November 16, 1812, in Guilford county, North Carolina. About 1830 his father moved to Ross county, Ohio. About 1849 Stephen moved to Miami county, Indiana, from which place he enlisted in the U.S. service and served in the Mexican war under Capt. Wilson until its close. He was married to Sarah J. Essick at Peru, Indiana, November 16, 1848. They had by said union two sons and two daughters, three of whom are living. He united with the M.E. church near Williamsburg, Indiana, in 1850, and had been a faithful believer ever since. For a part of his life he had his membership with the United Brethren church, by whom he was licensed to preach. He labored in this work until failing health compelled him to cease. He was a man who loved the word of God, and during his life he had carefully read the Bible through seven times. He read it daily and talked on scripture much of his time and died in the triumph of his faith. He leaves an aged companion, two daughters, and one son to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder I. P. Watts at White River meeting house after which he was laid away to await the resurection day.I. P. W. Contributed by Tam
Notes from Tam: Stephen Segraves husband of Sarah Jane Essick, was born in Guildford County, North Carolina, and died January 14, 1886 in Randolph County, Indiana.
A Randolph County Area NewspaperIn this city, on Thursday last, October 31st, Miss JANE SEGRAVES, aged about 69 years.
November 6, 1872
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The deceased has resided in this city for many years. She was an industrious and quiet lady, and but few knew of her illness until her death was announced. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Rev. R. D. Spellman officiating, after which the remains were intered in the cemetery.
Contributed by Tam
Notes from Tam: Elizabeth Jane Segraves was born October 5, 1804, and died October 30, 1872, in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Stephen Segraves Sr. and Prudence Sivils.
A Randolph County Area NewspaperSEAGRAVES, Stephen, d. Thur. Jan. 14, 1886 ae 75y 2m 2d. The s/o Slephen and Prudence Segraves. Born Nov. 12, 1812 in Guilford Co. N.C. Aboul 1830 his father moved to Ross Co. OH and he enlisted in the U.S. Service in the Mexican War under Capt. Wilson. He married Sarah J. Essich at Peru, Ind. Nov. 16, 1848, they had 4 children, 2 sons and 2 dts. He joined the M..E. church at Williamsburg, Ind in 1850, also a mem. of the U.B. Church. He was bur.at White River.
1886
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Contributed by Sandra Mumah