Sarah M. Furrow Van Horn was born in Clark County, Ohio, March 29, 1835, and died on April 6, 1918, at the age of 83 years and 8 days.
In early life she moved with her parents to Logan County, Ohio. She was married to Lewis R. Van Horn on March 1, 1856. To this union were born eight children, - three boys and five girls. Four survive her, - two boys and two girls.
She with her husband moved to Richardson County, Neb., in the year 1878, and entered into the life of the Long Branch Church, where Brother Van Horn was chosen and ordained deacon. With this church she held her membership to the time of her death. From April, 1912, Sister Van Horn made her home with her son, Robert, and at his home she passed away after only a few days sickness. The son, Robert, was present.
She leaves to mourn her death, two sons and two daughters, - Robert Van Horn, of Farnam, Neb., Ella Davis, of North Loup, Neb., W. S. Van Horn, of North Loup, Neb., and Hanna Davis, of Farnam, Neb.; also R. V. Hurley, a nephew whom she raised from infancy, of Milton Wis., and two sisters, one living at Humboldt, Neb., and the other at Nortonville, Kan. Sister Van Horn was well known in this community, and the friends have the sympathy of all.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Monday, April 8, conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. E. Gillet. Interment was made in the Farnam Cemetery, beside her husband.
