"The LaFayette Sun" - May 7, 1913:

In Memory of Grandmother.

Mrs. S. E. Etchinson, nee Oliver, was born in Elbert County, Ga., Nov. 12, 1834. She joined the Methodist Church in her early years. Was married to Chas. Sanford Etchinson, Oct. 1st, 1851, by her grandfather, Rev. McCarthy Oliver.

To this union was born ten children, four sons and six daughters. She is survived by six children, one son, Jno. Costly Etchinson, Arab, Ala., five daughters, Mrs. Ella Nunn, Arkadelphia, Ark., Mrs. Annie Nunn, Sims, Texas, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Wellington, Ala., Mrs. Ida Andrews, LaFayette, Ala. (fifth daughter is not named). Her husband preceded her 8 years. Grandmother's death was due to a stroke of paralysis, which she sustained about 4:30 on Friday morning. Sunday morning when the end came without a struggle, she entered Heaven. She lived to the age of 78 years.

She lived a life of love for God and devoted to his cause. Grandmother was modest, kind and affectionate.

It is hard to think and realize that she can never be with us on earth again, but may her sweet spirit hover near us to help us push bravely on till the broken circle be reunited in a happy, bright home that's everlasting.

I know it was a happy meeting when she beheld her Savior and all that had gone before her, for she had said she wished she were there with them. But what an enemy is death. It has robbed her children of a mother. A place is vacant, which never can be filled, for God can give us but one mother. Grieve not dear ones, for she now is at rest in the realms above to forever enjoy the bliss of "Over There."

She loved her family well.

But loved her Savior more;

And now she's gone with Him to dwell

On Canaan's happy shore.

The family joins with me in thanking all the neighbors and friends for their kindness in this sad affliction.

– E.E.H.

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1850 Chambers County, (Dist. 19) AL Census:

#H536

James O. Oliver 38M Farmer R$__ (17 Slaves) Born GA

Charity A. Oliver 32F Born GA

SARAH E. OLIVER 16F Born GA

Louiza C. Oliver 12F Born GA

Lucinda C. Oliver 10F Born AL

Martha J. Oliver 7F Born AL

Mary S. Oliver 5F Born AL

Catherine Oliver 3F Born AL

William E. Oliver 7/12M Born AL

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1900 Chambers County, (Hamburg) AL Census:

#H158

Charley S. Etchison 68M Farmer Born April 1832 in GA

SARAH E. ETCHISON 65F Wife Born Nov. 1834 in GA (Married 49 years. Mother of 10 children; 8 children living)

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