Sarah Davis

Sarah Dyer Davis BIRTH 1740 DEATH 1816 (aged 75–76) West Virginia, USA BURIAL Temple-Davis Cemetery #12 Brandywine, Pendleton County, West Virginia,

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Children Photo Hannah Hawes Trumbo 1755–1852

Photo John Davis 1766–1854

Rachel Davis Dickenson 1772–1861

Photo Esther Davis Trumbo 1778–1845

Children of Roger Dyer and Hannah

• 5. (3). Sarah d. 1818 m. Henry Hawes

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Sarah is the daughter of Roger and Hannah (Smith) Dyer. Sarah was the wife of Maj. Robert Davis. They had at least one son, John Sr.

Sarah was captured by Indians at Fort Seybert.

Notes

From "A History of Pendleton County, West Virginia", by Oren Frederic Morton:

James Dyer is said to have been instrumental in effecting the recovery of his sister Sarah Hawes, whose captivity lasted three and a half years. She thought better of the Indians than of the French who sometimes visited the village. There was usually an abundance to eat, but in time of scarcity colt steak was prominent on the Indian bill of fare, and to this she demurred. But Killbuck asked her why she should have prejudice against an animal that eats only clean food, when all palefaces were fond of eating the flesh of the hog, an animal that searches in all manner of filth for something to eat. Her captivity worked some change in her appearance and manner, and when she returned her little daughter was not for a while willing to own her, but at length accepted the fact of identity. Her husband died either before her return or shortly thereafter, and then she married Robert Davis

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Sarah Dyer Davis BIRTH 1740 DEATH 1816 (aged 75–76) West Virginia, USA BURIAL Temple-Davis Cemetery #12 Brandywine, Pendleton County, West Virginia

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Children Photo Hannah Hawes Trumbo 1755–1852

Photo John Davis 1766–1854

Rachel Davis Dickenson 1772–1861

Photo Esther Davis Trumbo 1778–1845

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<p>Sarah Hawse is listed as being taken captive by Indians in the "Ft. Seybert Massacre" on 28 April 1758 in Augusta (later Pendleton) County, Virginia (later West Virginia), which ismentioned in the <a title="Indian Attacks of 1755-1758 in Augusta County, VA" href="http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Indian_Attacks_of_1755-1758_in_Augusta...">Indian Attacks of 1755-1758 in Augusta County</a> of settlers killed or captured by "the enemy" (most likely Shawnee Indians being spurred on by the French) in Augusta County.</p>
<p>James Dyer is said to have been instrumental in effecting the recovery of his sister Sarah Hawes, whose captivity lasted three and a half years. She thought better of the Indians than of the French who sometimes visited the village. There was usually an abundance to eat, but in time of scarcity colt steak was prominent on the Indian bill of fare, and to this she demurred. But Killbuck asked her why she should have prejudice against an animal that eats only clean food, when all palefaces were fond of eating the flesh of the hog, an animal that searches in all manner of filth for something to eat. Her captivityworked some change in her appearance and manner, and when she returned her little daughter was not for a while willing to own her, but at length accepted the fact of identity. Her husband died eitherbefore her return or shortly thereafter, and then she married Robert Davis.</p> <p> Sarah may well have been the best looking of the Dyer girls. she had been married to Henry Hawes in 1753 and he died in 1754 or early 1755. Sarah was as independent as could be, a trait that served her well during the four years with the Indians. Her red hair and green eyes and fine figure of a woman may havewell saved her from massacre. The fact that she had a fine bone spoon which she brought home also shows she faired better than most squaws. She and Robert bought back her land from Matthew Patton. The fact that she had 1/5 of Roger Dyer's estate as her share of her fathers money and her own property she had inherited from Henry Haws, made her a wealthy person in her own right. [Source: Bowman Family History]</p>

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MH:SC506727 https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-40001/familysearch-f... https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-40001/familysearch-f... <p>Sarah Dyer
Birth names: Sarah "Mary" DyerSarah Dyer
Gender: Female
Birth: 1741 - Augusta, Hampshire, West Virginia, United States
Marriage: Between 1753 and 1755 - Virginia, United States
Marriage: 1764
Death: 1816 - Brandywine, Pendleton, West Virginia, United States
Burial: Davis Cem., Brandywine, Pendleton, West Virginia
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