# Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Sarah Vaughan died on 15 Jan 1901 at age 79. Born Sarah Jenkins in Hertford County, she married Col. Urian Vaughan on 16 Jun 1842. She was a Methodist and left seven children. She lived with her daughter Rosa for seven years before her death. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The interment took place at Southall cemetery on 24 Jan 1901 at 11:00. Rev. J. A. Rood conducted the burial services. Col. J. M. Wynn, Capt. L. C. Lawrence, H. T. Lassiter, T. H. Nicholson, C. T. Vaughan, and J. W. Hicks acted as pall bearers. # Transcript Death of Mrs. Sarah Vaughan (Murfreesboro Index) On the morning, 15 January 1901, eleven o'clock the gentle spirit Mrs. Sarah Vaughan winged its way to the great beyond. For several years her health has been failing and she has had frequent attacks of illness, but the last attack was so short that her death came as shock. She caught cold on Friday and sank rapidly until she died. She was in her eightieth year. Mrs. Vaughan was formerly Miss Sarah Jenkins, and was native of Hertford county, having been born at what is now known as Mapleton. On 16 June 1842, she became the wife of the late Col. Urian Vaughan, whom she survived eleven years. She leaves seven children, Mr. T. J. and Mr. U. Vaughan, Mrs. Bettie Barnes, Mrs. B. B. Winborne, and Miss Rosa Vaughan, of Murfreesboro, Mrs. R. H. Stancill of Margarettsville, and Mrs. T. W. Hawkins of Charlotte. One daughter, Mrs. Arps, preceded her to the Morning land. For more than seven years the subject of this sketch has lived at the Vaughan homestead with her daughter, Miss Rosa, whose tender care of her mother and entire forgetfulness of self make her a shining example of filial devotion. Mrs. Vaughan was from early years a member of the Methodist church. She was womanly woman, a kind friend, a wise loving mother, and true child of God. The interment will take place at the Southall cemetery at 11 o'clock this morning on 24 January 1901. Rev. J. A. Rood will conduct the burial services; and Col. J. M. Wynn, Capt. L. C. Lawrence and Messrs. H. T. Lassiter, T. H. Nicholson, C. T. Vaughan and J. W. Hicks will act as pall bearers. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of the community. Publication information: Rich Square, North Carolina Roanoke-Chowan Times 24 January 1901 Page 1 # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mrs. Sarah Vaughan | |-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 1822 (estimated); Hertford county, North Carolina | | Death | 15 January 1901; Unknown location | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship to Decedent | Residence | |-----------------------|----------------------------|-----------------| | Col. Urian Vaughan | Husband (deceased) | Unknown | | Mr. T.J.Vaughan | Son | Murfreesboro | | Mr.U.Vaughan | Son | Murfreesboro | | Mrs.Bettie Barnes | Daughter | Murfreesboro | | Mrs.B.B.Winborne | Daughter | Murfreesboro | | Miss Rosa Vaughan | Daughter | Murfreesboro | | Mrs.R.H.Stancill | Daughter | Margarettsville | | Mrs.T.W.Hawkins | Daughter | Charlotte | | Mrs.Ars | Daughter (deceased) | Unknown | # Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------|-----------------------------| | Publication Date | 24 January 1901 | | Publication Location | Rich Square, North Carolina | | Newspaper Name | Roanoke-Chowan Times | | Page Number | Page 1 | # Other Relevant Information Mrs.Sarah Vaughan was a member of the Methodist church and known for her kindness and devotion to family. She lived with her daughter Rosa for over seven years prior to her death. ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Mrs. Sarah Vaughan passed away on 15 Jan 1901 at the age of 79. Born on 26 Aug 1822, she was a native of Hertford County. She was survived by seven children and was remembered as a kind friend and devoted mother. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The interment took place on 16 Jan 1901 at Southall Cemetery. Rev. J.A. Rood conducted the burial services. **Transcript of the Edited Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Vaughan** Mrs. Sarah Vaughan (Murfreesboro Index) On the morning of 15 January, at eleven o'clock, the gentle spirit of Mrs. Sarah Vaughan winged its way to the great beyond. For several years, her health had been failing, and she had frequent attacks of illness, but the last attack was so short that her death came as a shock. She caught cold on Friday and sank rapidly until she died. She was in her eightieth year. Mrs. Vaughan was formerly Miss Sarah Jenkins and was a native of Hertford County, having been born at what is now known as Mapleton. On 16 June 1842, she became the wife of the late Col. Urian Vaughan, whom she survived by eleven years. She leaves seven children: Mr. T.J. Vaughan and Mr. U. Vaughan, Mrs. Bettie Barnes, Mrs. B.B. Winborne, and Miss Rosa Vaughan of Murfreesboro; Mrs. R.H. Stancill of Margarettsville; and Mrs. T.W. Hawkins of Charlotte. One daughter, Mrs. Arps, preceded her to the Morning Land. For more than seven years, the subject of this sketch lived at the Vaughan homestead with her daughter, Miss Rosa, whose tender care of her mother and entire forgetfulness of self make her a shining example of filial devotion. Mrs. Vaughan was from early years a member of the Methodist Church. She was a womanly woman, a kind friend, a wise loving mother, and a true child of God. The interment will take place at Southall Cemetery at 11 o'clock this morning. Rev. J.A. Rood will conduct the burial services; and Col. J.M. Wynn, Capt. L.C. Lawrence, and Messrs. H.T. Lassiter, T.H. Nicholson, C.T. Vaughan, and J.W. Hicks will act as pallbearers. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of the community. Rich Square, North Carolina Roanoke-Chowan Times 24 January 1901 Page 1 Obituary for Sarah Vaughan ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Mrs. Sarah Vaughan | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 years | | Birth | 26 August 1822; Hertford County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 15 January 1901; Hertford County, North Carolina, USA | ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Mrs. Sarah Vaughan | Decedent | Hertford County, North Carolina, USA | | Col. Urian Vaughan | Spouse (deceased) | N/A | | Mr. T.J. Vaughan | Son | Murfreesboro, North Carolina, USA | | Mr. U. Vaughan | Son | Murfreesboro, North Carolina, USA | | Mrs. Bettie Barnes | Daughter | Murfreesboro, North Carolina, USA | | Mrs. B.B. Winborne | Daughter | Murfreesboro, North Carolina, USA | | Miss Rosa Vaughan | Daughter | Murfreesboro, North Carolina, USA | | Mrs. R.H. Stancill | Daughter | Margarettsville, North Carolina, USA | | Mrs. T.W. Hawkins | Daughter | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA | | Mrs. Arps | Daughter (predeceased) | N/A | ** Publication Details** | Detail | Information | |-------------------------|----------------------| | Publication Date | 24 January 1901 | | Publication Location | Roanoke-Chowan Times | | Page Number | Page 1 | ** Other Relevant Information** Mrs. Sarah Vaughan was remembered for her kindness and devotion to her family and faith as a long-time member of the Methodist Church in her community.