Bailey, Sarah (Higham) 1838 – 1906

BAILEY, HIGHAM, COLVILLE, STODDARD, KINNIE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:46

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Feb. 9, 1906, FP, C3,5

H. A. Kinnie and wife were called to Decorah Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. A. K. Bailey. Mr. Kinnie and Mr. Bailey are cousins.

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Mrs. A. K. Bailey,
Universal surprise and deepest sorrow was caused throughout the city on Monday afternoon, by the announcement that Mrs. A. K. Bailey had suddenly passed away from heart trouble. She had been on the streets but a few days before, and very few knew that she was feeling poorly. At various times of late she has suffered from rheumatism, and on Saturday it was necessary to call in a physician. On Monday morning she seemed very much improved, but about two o’clock in the afternoon she was taken with convulsions, and passed away within a few moments, the immediate cause of her death being angina pectoris.
Sarah Higham was born in Albany, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1838, and in April 1859, was married to A. K. Bailey at Utica, N. Y., coming to Decorah March 30, 1860, where their home has since been. Five children were born to them, two of whom preceded her, Arthur K., in infancy, and Charles T., a few years ago. Three children, Mrs. D. F. Colville, of St. Paul, Mrs. L. M. Stoddard and Edward C., of this city with the husband, survive her.—Decorah Public Opinion.

Source: Decorah Republican Feb. 8, 1906, P2 C3

SARAH HIGHAM BAILEY

DIED—At her home in Decorah, February 5th, of Angina Pectoris, Mrs. Ansel K. Bailey, aged 67 years, 3 months and 14 days.
Sarah Higham was born in Albany, N. Y., but most of her childhood and maidenhood was lived in Utica, N. Y. Married in April, 1859, and coming to Decorah in March, 1860, all her years of activity and usefulness were lived in this community. She was the youngest member in a family of five sons and three daughters, all of whom are now departed this life. In early years she enjoyed the privileges of a liberal education and in music excelled to a pre-eminence only acquired by the truly gifted. The best traits of her character were seen only in the home circle, for she was a home-maker indeed. As a wife and mother she developed her finest faculties. Five children were born to her, three of whom survive her,--Mrs. D. F. Colville of St. Paul, Mrs. Lester M. Stoddard and E. C. Bailey. When grandchildren began to grow up about her, they seemed to renew her youth, and she easily came to love and have a care for them akin to that of her own. She was brought up in the Episcopal faith and form of worship, but soon after arriving in Decorah she united with others of the family in joining the Congregational church. Her religious life was one of deeds rather than words—of living every day rather than professions; and those who knew her best feel that “all’s well.” This pen has written many obituaries, but none that so reaches the tenderest of feeling or so wrenches the heart-strings She was his right hand in all good things and true; his source of courage in all the dark days of life, and his comfort when the days were brightest. As wife, mother, friend, there were those who may have equaled her—none that excelled.
Funeral services were held at the family home yesterday afternoon; her pastor, Dr. Willett, officiating.

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