Sarah Magee. Died at her residence in Washington Parish Louisiana on Friday, January 26, 1889. Sister Sarah Magee, wife of the late John Magee, aged 88 years, 1 month and 13 days. Sister Magee was born in South Carolina November 14, 1800, and while in her youth, moved with her parents to Washington Parish Louisiana where they remained but a short time, removing to Marion County Mississippi residing there until her marriage to John Magee. She was formerly a Miss Magee, but of no relation to her husband, whose ancestors emigrated from the State of Georgia about the same period. After marriage, Mr. Magee secured the place now owned and resided on by Bro. M. J. Pitman, and lived there for several years afterwards, moving to each ones last residence more than sixty years ago. Her remains were buried beside her husband in the family grave yard. The funeral service was conducted by Eld. W. J. Fortenberry. She joined the Baptist church at Pisgah in 1854, afterwards moved her membership to Hays Creek, where she remained a consistent member until her death. Sleep on mother.
