Daughter of James Sloan Harris of the Bellwood community, and Matilda Jane Waters of Watertown, both in Wilson County, Tennessee.
Sarah Alice Harris married James Edward Scobey on 31 Aug 1859, in Wilson County. They were parents of six children: Sarah Jane ("Jennie"), Mary Augusta, James Berry, John Edward, Alice, and Robert Harris Scobey.
Before they moved to Murfreesboro, Mrs. Scobey taught for her husband at both Union Academy (1856-1862) in Tucker's Crossroads and Oakland Academy (1867-1872) in Mt Juliet, schools that her husband had opened in Wilson County.
Mrs. Scobey's descendant Rachel Shields Austin provided this obituary published in the Gospel Advocate, 8 Sep 1851, p. 571:
Died in the Lord, August 26th, 1881 at Female Institute, Murfreesboro, Tenn., sister Sallie A., wife of James E. Scobey, and daughter of James S. and M. J. Harris. She was born in Williamson county, Tenn., May 7th, 1843, and became a Christian in her fifteenth year. Was educated at Franklin College, at which place she graduated in June 1859, and was married to Bro. James E. Scobey August 31st of the same year. It is but simple truth to say that she was a faithful member of the church from the time she entered to the day of her death.
As a wife, she was affectionate, kind, and in every way a pleasant companion. She was truly an helpmeet for her husband. She presided as queen of her home in the true sense of that term, and ruled in love and kindness, and was the centre of attraction in that department.
As head of the boarding department of the Institute, she was fully at home, furnishing bountifully her table, but managing everything at the same time with care and economy. She was kind and attentive to the many girls and young ladies placed under her care, and they went away her friends, carrying with them much good influence received from her, to radiate and extend through life. Eternity alone can reveal the extent of good done in this way.
As a mother, it would be difficult indeed, to express the full truth as to her character in this department of her life and work. She was gentle and kind, yet firm, and faithful to the true interest of her children, of whom she has left six to mourn their loss of her, three girls, and three boys. To make her home happy, was the study of her life, and in this she succeeded as only true mothers do. She was always ready to sustain, support and help her husband in every good work, and to share with him in full sympathy and faithfulness the trials and disappointments of life.
Her faithfulness, and her self-denials for the good of her husband and children, and for the happiness of her home, will not die out upon the altar of those grief-stricken hearts. Never while memory lasts can these fade away. But her loss will be felt not by the family alone, but by the school, the church, and by the whole community. A bright light has gone out that will be deeply felt by all these. But by all these will she be remembered as one who lived and died the Christian, as one who lived to bless, as well as be blessed.
Her family and friends therefore have full right to enjoy the hope of eternal happiness for her, and to realize that their loss is her gain; that like Paul desired to do, she has departed, "to be present with the Lord." Thus while so strong a tie is broken on earth another equally strong one is placed in the home beyond the river, where no pain, no anxiety, no suffering can ever reach the pure and holy. Let all therefore, husband, children, friends, strive to prepare to meet her where farewells shall be no more, and where the weary shall forever be at rest.
--E. G. S.
Her husband remarried after her death.
Sarah Alice Harris married James Edward Scobey on 31 Aug 1859, in Wilson County. They were parents of six children: Sarah Jane ("Jennie"), Mary Augusta, James Berry, John Edward, Alice, and Robert Harris Scobey.
Before they moved to Murfreesboro, Mrs. Scobey taught for her husband at both Union Academy (1856-1862) in Tucker's Crossroads and Oakland Academy (1867-1872) in Mt Juliet, schools that her husband had opened in Wilson County.
Mrs. Scobey's descendant Rachel Shields Austin provided this obituary published in the Gospel Advocate, 8 Sep 1851, p. 571:
Died in the Lord, August 26th, 1881 at Female Institute, Murfreesboro, Tenn., sister Sallie A., wife of James E. Scobey, and daughter of James S. and M. J. Harris. She was born in Williamson county, Tenn., May 7th, 1843, and became a Christian in her fifteenth year. Was educated at Franklin College, at which place she graduated in June 1859, and was married to Bro. James E. Scobey August 31st of the same year. It is but simple truth to say that she was a faithful member of the church from the time she entered to the day of her death.
As a wife, she was affectionate, kind, and in every way a pleasant companion. She was truly an helpmeet for her husband. She presided as queen of her home in the true sense of that term, and ruled in love and kindness, and was the centre of attraction in that department.
As head of the boarding department of the Institute, she was fully at home, furnishing bountifully her table, but managing everything at the same time with care and economy. She was kind and attentive to the many girls and young ladies placed under her care, and they went away her friends, carrying with them much good influence received from her, to radiate and extend through life. Eternity alone can reveal the extent of good done in this way.
As a mother, it would be difficult indeed, to express the full truth as to her character in this department of her life and work. She was gentle and kind, yet firm, and faithful to the true interest of her children, of whom she has left six to mourn their loss of her, three girls, and three boys. To make her home happy, was the study of her life, and in this she succeeded as only true mothers do. She was always ready to sustain, support and help her husband in every good work, and to share with him in full sympathy and faithfulness the trials and disappointments of life.
Her faithfulness, and her self-denials for the good of her husband and children, and for the happiness of her home, will not die out upon the altar of those grief-stricken hearts. Never while memory lasts can these fade away. But her loss will be felt not by the family alone, but by the school, the church, and by the whole community. A bright light has gone out that will be deeply felt by all these. But by all these will she be remembered as one who lived and died the Christian, as one who lived to bless, as well as be blessed.
Her family and friends therefore have full right to enjoy the hope of eternal happiness for her, and to realize that their loss is her gain; that like Paul desired to do, she has departed, "to be present with the Lord." Thus while so strong a tie is broken on earth another equally strong one is placed in the home beyond the river, where no pain, no anxiety, no suffering can ever reach the pure and holy. Let all therefore, husband, children, friends, strive to prepare to meet her where farewells shall be no more, and where the weary shall forever be at rest.
--E. G. S.
Her husband remarried after her death.
Daughter of James Sloan Harris of the Bellwood community, and Matilda Jane Waters of Watertown, both in Wilson County, Tennessee.
Sarah Alice Harris married James Edward Scobey on 31 Aug 1859, in Wilson County. They were parents of six children: Sarah Jane ("Jennie"), Mary Augusta, James Berry, John Edward, Alice, and Robert Harris Scobey.
Before they moved to Murfreesboro, Mrs. Scobey taught for her husband at both Union Academy (1856-1862) in Tucker's Crossroads and Oakland Academy (1867-1872) in Mt Juliet, schools that her husband had opened in Wilson County.
Mrs. Scobey's descendant Rachel Shields Austin provided this obituary published in the Gospel Advocate, 8 Sep 1851, p. 571:
Died in the Lord, August 26th, 1881 at Female Institute, Murfreesboro, Tenn., sister Sallie A., wife of James E. Scobey, and daughter of James S. and M. J. Harris. She was born in Williamson county, Tenn., May 7th, 1843, and became a Christian in her fifteenth year. Was educated at Franklin College, at which place she graduated in June 1859, and was married to Bro. James E. Scobey August 31st of the same year. It is but simple truth to say that she was a faithful member of the church from the time she entered to the day of her death.
As a wife, she was affectionate, kind, and in every way a pleasant companion. She was truly an helpmeet for her husband. She presided as queen of her home in the true sense of that term, and ruled in love and kindness, and was the centre of attraction in that department.
As head of the boarding department of the Institute, she was fully at home, furnishing bountifully her table, but managing everything at the same time with care and economy. She was kind and attentive to the many girls and young ladies placed under her care, and they went away her friends, carrying with them much good influence received from her, to radiate and extend through life. Eternity alone can reveal the extent of good done in this way.
As a mother, it would be difficult indeed, to express the full truth as to her character in this department of her life and work. She was gentle and kind, yet firm, and faithful to the true interest of her children, of whom she has left six to mourn their loss of her, three girls, and three boys. To make her home happy, was the study of her life, and in this she succeeded as only true mothers do. She was always ready to sustain, support and help her husband in every good work, and to share with him in full sympathy and faithfulness the trials and disappointments of life.
Her faithfulness, and her self-denials for the good of her husband and children, and for the happiness of her home, will not die out upon the altar of those grief-stricken hearts. Never while memory lasts can these fade away. But her loss will be felt not by the family alone, but by the school, the church, and by the whole community. A bright light has gone out that will be deeply felt by all these. But by all these will she be remembered as one who lived and died the Christian, as one who lived to bless, as well as be blessed.
Her family and friends therefore have full right to enjoy the hope of eternal happiness for her, and to realize that their loss is her gain; that like Paul desired to do, she has departed, "to be present with the Lord." Thus while so strong a tie is broken on earth another equally strong one is placed in the home beyond the river, where no pain, no anxiety, no suffering can ever reach the pure and holy. Let all therefore, husband, children, friends, strive to prepare to meet her where farewells shall be no more, and where the weary shall forever be at rest.
--E. G. S.
Her husband remarried after her death.
Sarah Alice Harris married James Edward Scobey on 31 Aug 1859, in Wilson County. They were parents of six children: Sarah Jane ("Jennie"), Mary Augusta, James Berry, John Edward, Alice, and Robert Harris Scobey.
Before they moved to Murfreesboro, Mrs. Scobey taught for her husband at both Union Academy (1856-1862) in Tucker's Crossroads and Oakland Academy (1867-1872) in Mt Juliet, schools that her husband had opened in Wilson County.
Mrs. Scobey's descendant Rachel Shields Austin provided this obituary published in the Gospel Advocate, 8 Sep 1851, p. 571:
Died in the Lord, August 26th, 1881 at Female Institute, Murfreesboro, Tenn., sister Sallie A., wife of James E. Scobey, and daughter of James S. and M. J. Harris. She was born in Williamson county, Tenn., May 7th, 1843, and became a Christian in her fifteenth year. Was educated at Franklin College, at which place she graduated in June 1859, and was married to Bro. James E. Scobey August 31st of the same year. It is but simple truth to say that she was a faithful member of the church from the time she entered to the day of her death.
As a wife, she was affectionate, kind, and in every way a pleasant companion. She was truly an helpmeet for her husband. She presided as queen of her home in the true sense of that term, and ruled in love and kindness, and was the centre of attraction in that department.
As head of the boarding department of the Institute, she was fully at home, furnishing bountifully her table, but managing everything at the same time with care and economy. She was kind and attentive to the many girls and young ladies placed under her care, and they went away her friends, carrying with them much good influence received from her, to radiate and extend through life. Eternity alone can reveal the extent of good done in this way.
As a mother, it would be difficult indeed, to express the full truth as to her character in this department of her life and work. She was gentle and kind, yet firm, and faithful to the true interest of her children, of whom she has left six to mourn their loss of her, three girls, and three boys. To make her home happy, was the study of her life, and in this she succeeded as only true mothers do. She was always ready to sustain, support and help her husband in every good work, and to share with him in full sympathy and faithfulness the trials and disappointments of life.
Her faithfulness, and her self-denials for the good of her husband and children, and for the happiness of her home, will not die out upon the altar of those grief-stricken hearts. Never while memory lasts can these fade away. But her loss will be felt not by the family alone, but by the school, the church, and by the whole community. A bright light has gone out that will be deeply felt by all these. But by all these will she be remembered as one who lived and died the Christian, as one who lived to bless, as well as be blessed.
Her family and friends therefore have full right to enjoy the hope of eternal happiness for her, and to realize that their loss is her gain; that like Paul desired to do, she has departed, "to be present with the Lord." Thus while so strong a tie is broken on earth another equally strong one is placed in the home beyond the river, where no pain, no anxiety, no suffering can ever reach the pure and holy. Let all therefore, husband, children, friends, strive to prepare to meet her where farewells shall be no more, and where the weary shall forever be at rest.
--E. G. S.
Her husband remarried after her death.
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