Submitted by: Dan Rich

Sarah Ann Eberhart

Jan. 28, 1829 – Dec. 27, 1903

South Bend Tribune
Saturday, January 2, 1904

Mrs. Sarah Ann Eberhart, widow of Adolphus Eberhart, who died June 2, 1893 and one of Mishawaka's oldest and well known Christian women, passed away at 5:15 o'clock Sunday evening at the family residence, 301 East Second street, aged 76 years. Mrs. Eberhart had been ill with pneumonia for about one week and her condition was considered critical almost from the first. She passed away unconscious of pain and surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Eberhart was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Boyd. She was born in Lynchburg, Va., Jan. 28, 1829 and came to Mishawaka with her parents when six years old. She was united in marriage with Adolphus Eberhart, on April 21, 1847. Eight children were born to them, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. R. S. Grimes, of Lincoln, Neb.; J. C. Eberhart, Jr., F. C. Eberhart, Jr., and E. G. Eberhart, who occupy the positions of treasurer, superintendent and president of the Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing company. One sister, Mrs. Margaret Sosserman, and one brother, J. W. Boyd, reside in this city.

Mrs. Eberhart united with the M.E. church in early girlhood and she remained true to the church of her choice. When her health permitted she was a worker in the church and Sabbath school and in the Women's Foreign and Home Missionary societies. Mrs. Eberhart loved her home and there she reigned supreme. The excellent God fearing manner in which she reared her family is a living testimonial to her character and worth.

The remains laid in state Tuesday from 10 to 1:30 o'clock. At 2 o'clock and funeral was held from the residence, The Rev. C. W. Smith, pastor of the M. E. church officiating. The brothers-in-law, J. C. Eberhart, Sr., E. G. Eberhart, Sr., F. B. Eberhart and the sons of the first two named, George Eberhart, William Eberhart and Harry Eberhart acted as pallbearers. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery