Rev Absalom S Sayre

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When Rev. Absolom Sayre was born on 6 March 1819, in Taylor, West Virginia, United States, his father, Samuel Sayre, was 21 and his mother, Sarah E. McVicker, was 17. He married Rachel S. McDaniel on 18 March 1849, in Taylor, West Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Iowa, United States in 1870 and South Township, Madison, Iowa, United States in 1880. He died on 6 March 1887, in Madison, Iowa, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in King Cemetery, Madison, Iowa, United States.

Spouse

   Rev. Absolom Sayre

   Male1819–1887 • Male

   Rachel S. McDaniel

   Female1829–1904 • Female

Marriage
18 March 1849Taylor, West Virginia, United States

Children (11)

   Melvina Sayre

   Female1847–1913 • Female

Almira D. Sayre

Female1849–1906 • Female
Minerva Jane Sayre

Female1852–1941 • Female
Joseph Knotts Sayre

Male1852–1937 • Male
Dr Samuel Newton Sayre

Male1855–1919 • Male
Samantha Virginia Sayre

Female1857–1933 • Female
David Worthington Sayre

Male1858–1938 • Male
Iona Sayre

Female1860–1861 • Female
Milton F Sayre

Male1866–1936 • Male
Artimus Clarence "Artie" Sayre

Male1871–1875 • Male

   Artimus Clarence Sayre

   Male1871–1876 • Male

Parents

   Samuel Sayre

   Male1798–1886 • Male

   Sarah E. McVicker

   Female1801–1863 • Female

Siblings (12)

   Rev. Absolom Sayre

   Male1819–1887 • Male

Rebecca Sayre

Female1822–1905 • Female
Belinda Sayre

Female1824–1899 • Female
Matilda Sayre

Female1826–1869 • Female
Mary Sayre

Female1828–1900 • Female
Edith Sayre

Female1830–1917 • Female
David Wilson Sayre

Male1831–1910 • Male
Elizabeth Sayers

Female1833–1915 • Female
Hannah Sayre

Female1835–1897 • Female
Nancy A. Sayre

Female1837–1917 • Female
Emily W Sayre

Female1840–1909 • Female
Pvt. John M. Sayre

Male1842–1862 • Male

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Absolom Sayre, died November 6, 1887, 68 years, 8 months, Madison County, Buried in the King Cemetery, Madison County, Iowa, husband of Rachel S. .Absalom and Rachel (McDaniel) Sayre were the parents of *ten children: Malvina (Allcock), Almira (Willis), Minerva (King), Joseph K., Samuel N., Samantha V. (King), David W, Iona, Milton F., and Artimus - SAYRE. Information from Madison County Cemetery Web Site.

Obituary (Publisher unknown), March 1887:

"Sayre, Rev. A. - Another Old Settler Gone. On last Sunday at 1 O'clock P.M. Rev A. Sayre, living four miles west, passed away after a long sickness with Brights disease. Mr. Sayre was born in West Virginia, March 4th, 1819, was married to Miss Rachel McDaniel in 18--.

He moved to Iowa in 1854 and has been a resident of south township for 17 years. He has been a faithful, consistent member of the M. E. church for 50 years, serving the last few years as a local minister. He was a widely known in this country, and during the past year of life he has been an invalid, although able most of the time to be around. His funeral was conducted at Elm Grove on Monday, and the remains of this respected citizen, faithful Christian, devoted husband and noble father, were laid quietly to rest in the Elm Grove Cemetery.

He leaves nine living children, and goes home to Heaven to meet another who preceded him. His aged wife also survives him. J. K. and D. W. Sayre, two of his sons, were present at the funeral coming from Lone Lake, Kansas in response to a telegram.

We know of no better way to close this printed tribute to one with whom we have been personally acquitted, and who has left such a noble history behind him as an example, than by quoting a poem written by Rev. N. C. Weede, now deceased, and given to us before his death:

THE BLESSED DEAD.

Blest are the dead in Christ that die; Who by his blood were once broât nigh; Who did by faith on him rely, With hope of endless rest on high.

For death of friends, who can but weep! But if in Christ they fell asleep, We should rejoice; He will them Keep, And wake Heavens golden fruits to reap

They are not lost, but sent before, To dwell upon that peaceful shore, Where richest blessings are in store; Where death and sorrow are all oâer.

Of perfect holiness possest, In Shining robes of glory blest; They shall enjoy unending rest, With all Christian ransomed ever blessed."

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