Sarah S. Battle
SARAH S. BATTLE
AT THE TOMB.
McKinney Democrat, March 19, 1903
Mrs. Sarah S. died Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Eakins, in Madill, I T.
The news of her death was received with great sorrow by her many friends in McKinney, where she formerly lived for twenty years, up to 1893.
Mrs. Battle had been in feeble health for several years, and for the past few months her passing away had been expected any day. She was fully prepared to go and surrounded by her children, who were all at her bedside the end came in great peace, as she entered the home of "many mansions."
Mrs. Battle was born in Columbia, Henry county, Ala. July 19, 1824 and was seventy-eight years, seven months and twenty-five days old. She was the only child of Sion D. and Mary R. Russ Smith, who were among the pioneer settlers of that country.
At the early age of sixteen years she was married to James Edward Battle, who died in McKinney, March 25, 1880. She became the mother of ten children, five of whom lived to be full grown. One son, Tom, died just as he gained his majority. Another son, James E. Jr., who was engaged in business here for a number of years, died in Fort Worth in 1895 and was brought here for burial. Three children are living, namely Mrs. A. G. Eakins, of Madill, I. T., Mrs. Samuel F. King of Denver, Col., and Charles S. Battle of Fort Worth. The latter was a well known business man McKinney up to 1893.
Mrs. Battle and her husband were large slave owners before the war. They refugeed to Texas in 1863, and located near Marlin, Falls county. At the close of the war, after their slaves were freed they moved to Minter Springs, in Brazos county, near Welborn. When the Houston & Texas Central railroad was built through to North Texas. Mr. Battle took a contract to furnish cross ties to the company. He moved his family to Dallas on the first passenger train that was run over the new road. They lived there for two years, then moved to McKinney in 1875. After Mr. Battle’s death his widow continued to reside here.
She was a woman of great energy and business tact, as was shown in her younger days, when her personal supervision was required for the management of five hundred slaves, and in her latter years and widowhood, when left with a family to raise, she conducted her affairs with prudence and great business judgment, her children growing into useful manhood and womanhood.
No family who ever lived in McKinney made more friends. Their home was always a center of social life. During slavery times many social functions were given, when carriages would be sent for miles for the guests.
Hospitality and good cheer were always on the threshold.
Blessed with early religious instruction, the subject of this notice united with the Methodist church, and exhibited the life of a consistent christian in every capacity in which she lived. She was a regular attentant at the house of God as long as her health and strength permitted. She delighted in all the ordinances of her church.
During her latter years of feebleness and helplessness she was very tenderly cared for by children. They watched over her constantly, day and night, and her every want and wish was supplied and granted, with hearts filled with love and tenderness. She’s gone now, but not a regret of duty neglected can haunt them.
The writer, who is a relative of the deceased, and who shared her love and kindness for fifteen years, offers there words in loving gratitude to her memory.
Her body, accompanied by her children and grandchildren, was shipped here for burial.
The funeral took place for the H. & T. C. depot last Sunday at 6:38 o’clock. Services were conducted at the grave in Pecan Grove cemetery by Rev. W. A. Stuckey, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by DR. J. S. Moore of Sherman, who for twenty-five years has been an intimate friend of the family. [....]
AT THE TOMB.
McKinney Democrat, March 19, 1903
Mrs. Sarah S. died Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Eakins, in Madill, I T.
The news of her death was received with great sorrow by her many friends in McKinney, where she formerly lived for twenty years, up to 1893.
Mrs. Battle had been in feeble health for several years, and for the past few months her passing away had been expected any day. She was fully prepared to go and surrounded by her children, who were all at her bedside the end came in great peace, as she entered the home of "many mansions."
Mrs. Battle was born in Columbia, Henry county, Ala. July 19, 1824 and was seventy-eight years, seven months and twenty-five days old. She was the only child of Sion D. and Mary R. Russ Smith, who were among the pioneer settlers of that country.
At the early age of sixteen years she was married to James Edward Battle, who died in McKinney, March 25, 1880. She became the mother of ten children, five of whom lived to be full grown. One son, Tom, died just as he gained his majority. Another son, James E. Jr., who was engaged in business here for a number of years, died in Fort Worth in 1895 and was brought here for burial. Three children are living, namely Mrs. A. G. Eakins, of Madill, I. T., Mrs. Samuel F. King of Denver, Col., and Charles S. Battle of Fort Worth. The latter was a well known business man McKinney up to 1893.
Mrs. Battle and her husband were large slave owners before the war. They refugeed to Texas in 1863, and located near Marlin, Falls county. At the close of the war, after their slaves were freed they moved to Minter Springs, in Brazos county, near Welborn. When the Houston & Texas Central railroad was built through to North Texas. Mr. Battle took a contract to furnish cross ties to the company. He moved his family to Dallas on the first passenger train that was run over the new road. They lived there for two years, then moved to McKinney in 1875. After Mr. Battle’s death his widow continued to reside here.
She was a woman of great energy and business tact, as was shown in her younger days, when her personal supervision was required for the management of five hundred slaves, and in her latter years and widowhood, when left with a family to raise, she conducted her affairs with prudence and great business judgment, her children growing into useful manhood and womanhood.
No family who ever lived in McKinney made more friends. Their home was always a center of social life. During slavery times many social functions were given, when carriages would be sent for miles for the guests.
Hospitality and good cheer were always on the threshold.
Blessed with early religious instruction, the subject of this notice united with the Methodist church, and exhibited the life of a consistent christian in every capacity in which she lived. She was a regular attentant at the house of God as long as her health and strength permitted. She delighted in all the ordinances of her church.
During her latter years of feebleness and helplessness she was very tenderly cared for by children. They watched over her constantly, day and night, and her every want and wish was supplied and granted, with hearts filled with love and tenderness. She’s gone now, but not a regret of duty neglected can haunt them.
The writer, who is a relative of the deceased, and who shared her love and kindness for fifteen years, offers there words in loving gratitude to her memory.
Her body, accompanied by her children and grandchildren, was shipped here for burial.
The funeral took place for the H. & T. C. depot last Sunday at 6:38 o’clock. Services were conducted at the grave in Pecan Grove cemetery by Rev. W. A. Stuckey, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by DR. J. S. Moore of Sherman, who for twenty-five years has been an intimate friend of the family. [....]
