At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Loofborro, Welton, Iowa, Mrs. Margaret Sayre, in the 71st year of her age.
She was born in Clark County, Ohio, May 24, 1829. Her maiden name was Margaret Babcock. She gave her heart to God in early girlhood, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist church. On May 20, 1845, she was married to Mr. Lewis Sayre, who died Aug. 15, 1873, at Farina, Ill., whither they had moved some years before. To them were born nine children, all but one of whom survive her. Since her husband's death she has lived with her children. Her life was unassuming, but one of genuine devotion, and unwavering faith enabled her to accept loneliness and responsibilities without shrinking. One son, Charles, of Berlin, Wis., is a minister of the blessed gospel of peace. He was a member of the Milton Quartet, which labored at Holgate, Ohio, a year or two since; and Mrs. M. G. Townsend, who was brought to the Sabbath at that time, preached the mother's funeral sermon from Rev. 14: 13, in which was given due honor to the influence of such a mother, and to the truth that though God's servants rest from their labors on earth, "Their works do follow them." A crowded service told the esteem in which Mrs. Sayre was held. M. G. T.
