Mrs. Sarah Beggs was first married to Rev. Joseph H Frost. They were pioneer Methodist missionaries in the Oregon Territory in 1839-1843. Their first mission was amongst the Clatsop Indians near Astoria, Oregon. The Frosts helped the crew of the US Navy USS Peacock (part of the US Exploring Expedition) when it was shipwrecked near the mouth of the Columbia River on July 18, 1841. She and her husband are mentioned in the journals of the expedition. Her maiden name was Sarah Ruhamah DeBell. Born 1/01/1816 in Colchester. Married Frost on 1/01/1834 (her 18th birthday). Had a son with Rev. Frost.
Sarah later married Reverend Stephen Beggs 1/01/1866 (on her 50th birthday). After Rev. Beggs passed away, she lived with her nephew Dr. E F De Bell, physician on the Rosebud reservation, South Dakota.
Thank you Amy for creating this memorial and Jeanine for the photo.
Sarah later married Reverend Stephen Beggs 1/01/1866 (on her 50th birthday). After Rev. Beggs passed away, she lived with her nephew Dr. E F De Bell, physician on the Rosebud reservation, South Dakota.
Thank you Amy for creating this memorial and Jeanine for the photo.
Mrs. Sarah Beggs was first married to Rev. Joseph H Frost. They were pioneer Methodist missionaries in the Oregon Territory in 1839-1843. Their first mission was amongst the Clatsop Indians near Astoria, Oregon. The Frosts helped the crew of the US Navy USS Peacock (part of the US Exploring Expedition) when it was shipwrecked near the mouth of the Columbia River on July 18, 1841. She and her husband are mentioned in the journals of the expedition. Her maiden name was Sarah Ruhamah DeBell. Born 1/01/1816 in Colchester. Married Frost on 1/01/1834 (her 18th birthday). Had a son with Rev. Frost.
Sarah later married Reverend Stephen Beggs 1/01/1866 (on her 50th birthday). After Rev. Beggs passed away, she lived with her nephew Dr. E F De Bell, physician on the Rosebud reservation, South Dakota.
Thank you Amy for creating this memorial and Jeanine for the photo.
Sarah later married Reverend Stephen Beggs 1/01/1866 (on her 50th birthday). After Rev. Beggs passed away, she lived with her nephew Dr. E F De Bell, physician on the Rosebud reservation, South Dakota.
Thank you Amy for creating this memorial and Jeanine for the photo.
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