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Obituary of Sarah Magee, wife of John Magee

She was the mother of the wife of Rev. Stephen Ellis, who organized the
Magee Methodist Church at Clifton.
"Died at her residence in Washington Parish, LA on Friday Jan. 26, 1889.
Sister Sarah Magee, wife of the late John Magee, aged 89 yrs., 1 month and
13 days. Sister Magee was born in South Carolina Nov. 14, 1800. While in
her youth moved with her parents to Washington Parish, LA where they
remained but a short time, removing to Marion County, Mississippi where she
remained until her marriage to John Magee. She was formerly a Miss Magee
but of no relation to her husband whose ancestors immigrated from Georgia
about the same period. After marriage Mr. Magee secured a place now owned
by Bro. M. J. Pitman and lived there for several years afterwards, moving
to each one's last residence more than 60 years ago. Her remains were
buried beside her husband in the family grave yard. The service was
conducted by Eld. W. J. Fortenberry. She joined the Mt. Pisgah Baptist
Church in 1854; afterwards moved her membership to Hays Creek, where she
remained a consistent member until her death."
Respectfully submitted,
C. D. Lewis, Chairman
Magee's Creek Baptist Association 1889