Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-11-18

In Greene, Trumbun Co, o., Oct. 22d, of ty.
phOid fever, MARY AMELIA FAUNCE
wife Of c. p. Faunce, Esq, and daughter OF
q Henry Tew, Of BaZetta.
Mrs. SARAH DANA HARMON was born
-at Enfield, Connecticut, Sept 18th, I7S6. HeI
7parents were Daniel and Dolly Kibbe Dana.
She was the eighth child of a family of hf-
4teen, of whom eleven grew to adult life, but
4Only six-three sons and three daughters, at
5tained much beyond the period of youth.
n health Of her mother being poor, the care
tOf the other members of the family early fell
Eupon Sarah, and developed a maturity of
acare beyond her physical strength, but after
wards made her a most capable woman in
the discharge Of her domestic duties. Her
1father graduated at Yale College, and for
Emany years held various positions Of public
4honor and trust, and was extensively en-
gagged in different brauehes Of business.
From him she acquired AZ c a knowledge
7of business affairs, and a love OF reading and
tliterature not common with young women
4Of her lint, and caused her in after life to be
jealous for the education and business activ-
lily of her children.
In 1898 her parents remOVed to Guildhall,
Vermont. Tn climate there proved too Sc
Fyere for her delicate constitution, and she
Twas early sent TO reside with friends in Can
4andaigua, Buffalo and New York. In ISL
iher home was removed to Pembroke, Gen
lessee Co, n. Y, where she lived till Feb. 9Th,
3lS2, msen she married the late Dr. John Il.
Harmon, and at once removes 10 this place.
sHer influence here was soon felt for good IN
cher family, the church and the community.
with but very limited means, the poor of
5Warren have long known her as their most
efficient helper, and the unfortunate, as a
smOSt charitable friend. Many a young wo-
imam has awaited herself Of her kindly advice
land aid in meeting duties and responsible
for which previous experience had net
sguaIided her. The severe tabors OF her late
Husband were greatly relieved by her almost
Exclusive attention TO the want Of their
family, and caused him to say in view of his
Expected departure, sarah, you have been
"a good and faithful wife and devoted moth-
Ter. ] owe much to ou-without your help
II could not have done what 1 have in my
profession such words from n of no
common force Of character, and of most re-
served habits of expression, form one of the
best tributes that can be paid TO the worth
1 In ab6ut her twentieth year she united
with the Presbyterian church in Buffalo, and
sremaineda consistent and faithful christian
Firm in her own belief, she avoided dis
5cussing disputed doctrines, but contented
herself with practical duties, while she
with Q broad charity upon the appa-
grenterrors M forthcoming of Others. Her
sbuOyant spirit amid all the troubles of life,
land her fOrtitude during a long series of Sc
were attacks Of disease, and repeatedinjurieS,
make her n ft example Of encouragement to
all.
/, From twelve TO twenty-five years of age
she was as a frail flower, ready to wither any
Hour. and vet very few have ever done, in
1.-The same time, so much useful work. From
twenty-five to over seyenty-two years there
Twas no one year which seemed unlikely to
be her last, but during them all she accom-
fplished for herself and family far more than
zmany in robust health.
I Other six children only one died in infancy.
fOne was killed at Stone River, in full power
of vigorous manhood. The others survive,
with at least average prospects Of a reason
liable longevity. If II be asked how such re-
suits were attained? IL is answered: First,
by a hopeful faith in 0 Second, by a.