Pioneer J. M. Sayre
In the death of Mr. J. M. SAYRE, which occurred at Hayden last Sunday, Routt county loses its oldest pioneer and one of its most honored citizens.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 11, 1825, and died in Hayden, Routt county, Colo., April 16, 1905. He was 79 years, 7 months and 5 days.
In 18_7 he moved from Ohio to Kansas where he took an active part in public affairs and was twice elected to the legislature. In his active days he was a brilliant speaker and was often heard in defense of his principles, where of the old fashioned Republican quality.
In 1875 he again moved westward, this time going to El Paso county, California. In 1883 he came to Routt county, where he has lived ever since. Here, as elsewhere, his straightforward, manly dealing won for him the love and esteem of his neighbors. He was the oldest citizen of Routt county.
On September 10, 1811, he was married to the wife who departed this life last November by old Father Quinn, one of the great pioneer preachers of Methodism and for 60 years the lived the ideal lovers together. When Mrs. SAYRE’s died and the companion of more than half a century was taken from him, he received a blow from which he never recovered. In his heart there was the longing for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that was still. Thus day by day the sliver cord grew more slender till finally the captive spirit was ________ and went to join her for whom his soul longed.
When Bishop JAYNES first came west to establish the outpost of the Methodist Episcopal church, Mr. SAYRE was his traveling companion from Cincinnati, O., down the Ohio river to the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi, thence up the Mississippi to the mouth of the Missouri and thence to Kansas City.
Deceased was a member of the Blooming Grove lodge, F. & A. M. of Kansas. He leaves four daughters, one son and one grandchild – Mrs. DUQUETTE, of Steamboat Springs, Mrs. BARNARD, Mrs. WILLIAMS, Mrs. COLEMAN, Mr. Fred SAYRE of Haden, and Mrs. Dr. JEFFERSON, to mourn his loss.
Interment was in Steamboat Springs cemetery, where his body now rests by the side of his wife to await the call of the great resurrection. The Rev. D. F. Travis officiated at the grave.
Routt County Sentinel – April 21, 1905
In Memoriam
In the passing of J. M. SAYRE of Hayden Routt county loses one of its most prominent pioneers, and a man who has, practically to the time of his death, exerted a wonderful influence throughout the county. In politics as a republican since republicanism was established he exercised a greater power than most of even his close friends suspected.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio in 1825 being at the time of his death one of the oldest people in the county, nearly 80 years.
As an early Kansas settler and member of the Kansas legislature Mr. SAYRE had plenty of opportunity to develop the penchant for leadership that has made him one of the most famous of Routt’s county pioneers. Here he settled in 1882, one of the earliest. Here has remained ever since, developing his ranch above Hayden and engaged in stock raising, but always ready to give the county the assistance of his foresight and common sense when questions of general interest have arisen.
In a three year’s sojourn in our neighboring town we had many opportunities to converse with Mr. SAYRE and hear him discourse on subjects of mutual interest. At all times we found him level-headed – a good citizen with good ideas – a man whom to lose is to regret.
Routt County Courier – April 27, 1905
In the death of Mr. J. M. SAYRE, which occurred at Hayden last Sunday, Routt county loses its oldest pioneer and one of its most honored citizens.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 11, 1825, and died in Hayden, Routt county, Colo., April 16, 1905. He was 79 years, 7 months and 5 days.
In 18_7 he moved from Ohio to Kansas where he took an active part in public affairs and was twice elected to the legislature. In his active days he was a brilliant speaker and was often heard in defense of his principles, where of the old fashioned Republican quality.
In 1875 he again moved westward, this time going to El Paso county, California. In 1883 he came to Routt county, where he has lived ever since. Here, as elsewhere, his straightforward, manly dealing won for him the love and esteem of his neighbors. He was the oldest citizen of Routt county.
On September 10, 1811, he was married to the wife who departed this life last November by old Father Quinn, one of the great pioneer preachers of Methodism and for 60 years the lived the ideal lovers together. When Mrs. SAYRE’s died and the companion of more than half a century was taken from him, he received a blow from which he never recovered. In his heart there was the longing for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that was still. Thus day by day the sliver cord grew more slender till finally the captive spirit was ________ and went to join her for whom his soul longed.
When Bishop JAYNES first came west to establish the outpost of the Methodist Episcopal church, Mr. SAYRE was his traveling companion from Cincinnati, O., down the Ohio river to the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi, thence up the Mississippi to the mouth of the Missouri and thence to Kansas City.
Deceased was a member of the Blooming Grove lodge, F. & A. M. of Kansas. He leaves four daughters, one son and one grandchild – Mrs. DUQUETTE, of Steamboat Springs, Mrs. BARNARD, Mrs. WILLIAMS, Mrs. COLEMAN, Mr. Fred SAYRE of Haden, and Mrs. Dr. JEFFERSON, to mourn his loss.
Interment was in Steamboat Springs cemetery, where his body now rests by the side of his wife to await the call of the great resurrection. The Rev. D. F. Travis officiated at the grave.
Routt County Sentinel – April 21, 1905
In Memoriam
In the passing of J. M. SAYRE of Hayden Routt county loses one of its most prominent pioneers, and a man who has, practically to the time of his death, exerted a wonderful influence throughout the county. In politics as a republican since republicanism was established he exercised a greater power than most of even his close friends suspected.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio in 1825 being at the time of his death one of the oldest people in the county, nearly 80 years.
As an early Kansas settler and member of the Kansas legislature Mr. SAYRE had plenty of opportunity to develop the penchant for leadership that has made him one of the most famous of Routt’s county pioneers. Here he settled in 1882, one of the earliest. Here has remained ever since, developing his ranch above Hayden and engaged in stock raising, but always ready to give the county the assistance of his foresight and common sense when questions of general interest have arisen.
In a three year’s sojourn in our neighboring town we had many opportunities to converse with Mr. SAYRE and hear him discourse on subjects of mutual interest. At all times we found him level-headed – a good citizen with good ideas – a man whom to lose is to regret.
Routt County Courier – April 27, 1905
Pioneer J. M. Sayre
In the death of Mr. J. M. SAYRE, which occurred at Hayden last Sunday, Routt county loses its oldest pioneer and one of its most honored citizens.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 11, 1825, and died in Hayden, Routt county, Colo., April 16, 1905. He was 79 years, 7 months and 5 days.
In 18_7 he moved from Ohio to Kansas where he took an active part in public affairs and was twice elected to the legislature. In his active days he was a brilliant speaker and was often heard in defense of his principles, where of the old fashioned Republican quality.
In 1875 he again moved westward, this time going to El Paso county, California. In 1883 he came to Routt county, where he has lived ever since. Here, as elsewhere, his straightforward, manly dealing won for him the love and esteem of his neighbors. He was the oldest citizen of Routt county.
On September 10, 1811, he was married to the wife who departed this life last November by old Father Quinn, one of the great pioneer preachers of Methodism and for 60 years the lived the ideal lovers together. When Mrs. SAYRE’s died and the companion of more than half a century was taken from him, he received a blow from which he never recovered. In his heart there was the longing for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that was still. Thus day by day the sliver cord grew more slender till finally the captive spirit was ________ and went to join her for whom his soul longed.
When Bishop JAYNES first came west to establish the outpost of the Methodist Episcopal church, Mr. SAYRE was his traveling companion from Cincinnati, O., down the Ohio river to the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi, thence up the Mississippi to the mouth of the Missouri and thence to Kansas City.
Deceased was a member of the Blooming Grove lodge, F. & A. M. of Kansas. He leaves four daughters, one son and one grandchild – Mrs. DUQUETTE, of Steamboat Springs, Mrs. BARNARD, Mrs. WILLIAMS, Mrs. COLEMAN, Mr. Fred SAYRE of Haden, and Mrs. Dr. JEFFERSON, to mourn his loss.
Interment was in Steamboat Springs cemetery, where his body now rests by the side of his wife to await the call of the great resurrection. The Rev. D. F. Travis officiated at the grave.
Routt County Sentinel – April 21, 1905
In Memoriam
In the passing of J. M. SAYRE of Hayden Routt county loses one of its most prominent pioneers, and a man who has, practically to the time of his death, exerted a wonderful influence throughout the county. In politics as a republican since republicanism was established he exercised a greater power than most of even his close friends suspected.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio in 1825 being at the time of his death one of the oldest people in the county, nearly 80 years.
As an early Kansas settler and member of the Kansas legislature Mr. SAYRE had plenty of opportunity to develop the penchant for leadership that has made him one of the most famous of Routt’s county pioneers. Here he settled in 1882, one of the earliest. Here has remained ever since, developing his ranch above Hayden and engaged in stock raising, but always ready to give the county the assistance of his foresight and common sense when questions of general interest have arisen.
In a three year’s sojourn in our neighboring town we had many opportunities to converse with Mr. SAYRE and hear him discourse on subjects of mutual interest. At all times we found him level-headed – a good citizen with good ideas – a man whom to lose is to regret.
Routt County Courier – April 27, 1905
In the death of Mr. J. M. SAYRE, which occurred at Hayden last Sunday, Routt county loses its oldest pioneer and one of its most honored citizens.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 11, 1825, and died in Hayden, Routt county, Colo., April 16, 1905. He was 79 years, 7 months and 5 days.
In 18_7 he moved from Ohio to Kansas where he took an active part in public affairs and was twice elected to the legislature. In his active days he was a brilliant speaker and was often heard in defense of his principles, where of the old fashioned Republican quality.
In 1875 he again moved westward, this time going to El Paso county, California. In 1883 he came to Routt county, where he has lived ever since. Here, as elsewhere, his straightforward, manly dealing won for him the love and esteem of his neighbors. He was the oldest citizen of Routt county.
On September 10, 1811, he was married to the wife who departed this life last November by old Father Quinn, one of the great pioneer preachers of Methodism and for 60 years the lived the ideal lovers together. When Mrs. SAYRE’s died and the companion of more than half a century was taken from him, he received a blow from which he never recovered. In his heart there was the longing for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that was still. Thus day by day the sliver cord grew more slender till finally the captive spirit was ________ and went to join her for whom his soul longed.
When Bishop JAYNES first came west to establish the outpost of the Methodist Episcopal church, Mr. SAYRE was his traveling companion from Cincinnati, O., down the Ohio river to the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi, thence up the Mississippi to the mouth of the Missouri and thence to Kansas City.
Deceased was a member of the Blooming Grove lodge, F. & A. M. of Kansas. He leaves four daughters, one son and one grandchild – Mrs. DUQUETTE, of Steamboat Springs, Mrs. BARNARD, Mrs. WILLIAMS, Mrs. COLEMAN, Mr. Fred SAYRE of Haden, and Mrs. Dr. JEFFERSON, to mourn his loss.
Interment was in Steamboat Springs cemetery, where his body now rests by the side of his wife to await the call of the great resurrection. The Rev. D. F. Travis officiated at the grave.
Routt County Sentinel – April 21, 1905
In Memoriam
In the passing of J. M. SAYRE of Hayden Routt county loses one of its most prominent pioneers, and a man who has, practically to the time of his death, exerted a wonderful influence throughout the county. In politics as a republican since republicanism was established he exercised a greater power than most of even his close friends suspected.
Mr. SAYRE was born in Ross county, Ohio in 1825 being at the time of his death one of the oldest people in the county, nearly 80 years.
As an early Kansas settler and member of the Kansas legislature Mr. SAYRE had plenty of opportunity to develop the penchant for leadership that has made him one of the most famous of Routt’s county pioneers. Here he settled in 1882, one of the earliest. Here has remained ever since, developing his ranch above Hayden and engaged in stock raising, but always ready to give the county the assistance of his foresight and common sense when questions of general interest have arisen.
In a three year’s sojourn in our neighboring town we had many opportunities to converse with Mr. SAYRE and hear him discourse on subjects of mutual interest. At all times we found him level-headed – a good citizen with good ideas – a man whom to lose is to regret.
Routt County Courier – April 27, 1905
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