Sage Family Obituaries OBIT: Hannah (Teachout) Sage, June 30, 1893: Olivet, Hutchinson, South Dakota Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by James Sage, jsage@chartermi.net ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** The follow is Hannah (Teachout) Sage obituary as found in her husband's Rev. Charles Henry Sage autobiography "Autobiography of Charles H Sage and also published in "The Battle was the Lords" History of the free Methodist in Canada. "Mrs. C. H. Sage was born May 5, 1823, in the town of York, Genesee County, New York, and died June 30, 1893. "Her maiden name was Hannah Teachout. She was converted at the age of seventeen, and joined the M. E. Church. She moved to Wisconsin in 1846, and was married to C. H. Sage, April 25, 1847. She united with the Free Methodist Church in 1866, and held her Christian integrity up to the time of her death. She had two light paralytic strokes during the last summer and winter, and a very severe one April 30, from which she never recovered. Her mind and speech were confused, but as long as she could kneel she prayed quite understandingly and fervently. She died suddenly, without a struggle, and went to her reward. "She was the mother of six boys. Four have gone before two remain, with her husband and many friends and relatives, to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at Olivet, South Dakota, in the Free Methodist church. Her funeral sermon was preached by the writer, at her request, from the text, 'she hath done what she could (Mark 148). F. W. Moon assisted in the services. She selected the text and the hymns, and sent them to me September Last. She has gone to rest with Jesus. OBIT: Rev. Charles Henry Sage, April 4, 1908: Port Huron, St Clair County, Michigan Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by James Sage, jsage@chartermi.net ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Rev. Charles Henry Sage OBITUARY From the Free Methodist, May 19, 1908 Rev. Charles G. Sage was born in the town of Wheatland, Genesee county, New York, December 14, 1825, and died at his home in Port Huron, Michigan, April 4, 1908. In 1844 he moved to Wisconsin, settling near Palmyra, where he lived for about a year. He then moved to Little Prairie. While at this place he received his call to preach the gospel. In 1863 he moved to Ionia, Michigan, where he lived until he entered the ministry. In September 1870, he united with the Michigan conference, Free Methodist Church. Since then his life has been that of itinerant preacher. He was united in marriage April 25, 1847, to Hanna Teachout. To them six sons were born, all of whom have died excepting Frank, of Mishawaka, Indiana. Mrs. Hannah Sage died June 30, 1893 while he was laboring as district elder in South Dakota. With his son Frank, a number of other relatives and a host of friends mourn their loss. July 9, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Maggie J. Hagle in Olivet, South Dakota. Brother Sage in early life felt the claims of God, and several times sought the Lord, but soon gave up. At the age of fourteen he was clearly converted, but failed to walk in the light and soon after went back. Not long after his twenty- second year he was reclaimed, and shortly after was wholly sanctified. After this time he continued to keep a good, clear, Christian experience. Soon after being reclaimed he began to labor as a local preacher , and served for several years in the local ranks. He finally decided to give his entire time to the work of the ministry. He labored in the Michigan conference from 1870 to 1876, at which time he was appointed to the work in Canada, where he spent the largest part of his life, serving as pastor and chairman for many years. The Canada work was then in its infancy and many were the hardships and privations encountered: but God was with him and the work was firmly established. It has grown to three good, strong conferences. Brother Sage has been a hard worker and a faithful, earnest minister of the gospel. His labors have extended over Michigan, Canada, Tennessee, South Dakota and Washington. In 1901 on account of failing health, he retired from the active work, and became a superannuate. He lived in Ovid, Michigan, until about four years ago, when he moved to Port Huron, MI. There being no Free Methodist church there, he and his faithful wife went about to establish one. They found a few pilgrims and for over two years held regular services in a private house. About a year and a half ago Brother Sage found a deserted church in a good location which was for sale. He purchased the property and had it repaired. He hoped he might live to see it dedicated, but was taken to his reward a little over one month before the time arrived for this service. The last testimony the writer heard given by Father Sage was at a quarterly meeting last winter. He was too feeble to sit during the service, but rested on a cot. In the love-feast, supported by his wife, he stood and gave in a clear, ringing, victorious testimony. He was very ill and feeble during the past winter and at the last dropped away very quickly and without a struggle. The funeral services were held in the Free Methodist church at Port Huron, conducted by the writer, who was assisted by Revs. J. M. Eagle and T. A. Drury , of Sarnia. Text, Timothy 4:6-8. Six ministers served as pall hearers and the body was laid to rest in the Sarnia cemetery, in the Dominion of Canada, to await the resurrection. > > S. H. PORTERFIELD