Person:Sarah Chew (5)
Sarah Jane Melissa Chew
b.4 Mar 1859 Iowa, United States
d.8 Nov 1923 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 27 Sep 1856
  1. Alfred Lennox Chew1857 - 1926
  2. Sarah Jane Melissa Chew1859 - 1923
Spouse and Children
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m. 16 Aug 1877
  1. Guy Snowden1882 - 1964
  2. Ethel E. Snowden1883 -
  3. Elsie J. Snowden1886 -
  4. Atha L. Snowden1888 - 1972
  5. Hillard T. Snowden1891 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Silas Brown1849 -
  • W.  Sarah Jane Melissa Chew1859 - 1923
m. 7 Oct 1897
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Sarah Jane Melissa Chew
Alt Name Lissie _____
Gender Female
Birth? 4 Mar 1859 Iowa, United States
Census? 1870 Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States
Marriage 16 Aug 1877 Hamilton, Indiana, United Statesto James Frank Snowden
Census? 1880 Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States
Marriage 7 Oct 1897 Madison, Indiana, United Statesto Silas Brown
Census? 8 Jun 1900 Madison, Indiana, United StatesPipe Creek township
Occupation[3] 1910 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United StatesDressmaker
Death? 8 Nov 1923 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States

Per 1880 Census, Sarah is listed as Melissa. She went by the nickname "Lissie", as proven by postcards her son, Guy Snowden, sent her.

WPA INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY: James F. Snoden [sic] m. Julia [sic] M. Chew on August 16, 1877 (book 5, p. 368)


Death Notice:

MOTHER OF OPERA HOUSE MANAGER

Dies Thursday Morning in Dayton At the Miami Valley Hospital in That City -- Funeral Services Were Held Saturday Afternoon at 2 O'Clock at Dayton.

Mrs. Melissa Brown, who has been making her home at 1530 Viola Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, died at the Miami Valley Hospital in that city Thursday morning. She was a most estimable lady, and was the mother of H.T. Snowden, manager of the Opera House in this city.

The deceased is survived by three daughters, two sons, two grandchildren and two brothers, and many friends.

Funeral services were held in Dayton Saturday afternoon, November 10th, at 2 P.M.

References
  1. ↑ 1860 Hamilton Co., Noblesville, IN Census
    Library History Film: 1254281, NA Film Number T9-0281, Page 439D.
  2.   WPA INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY (IN)
    Book 5, Page 368.
  3. ↑ [1], in 1910 Federal Census, Precinct
    T624; Roll 369; Page 166A; E235.

    Melissa Brown, widow, age 52

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