Sarah R. (Crook) Canfield was the daughter of Aaron and Dianah (Pierce) Crook. She was the 1st wife of Rev. John Thomas Canfield. They were married July 4, 1858. Rev. Canfield was a minister in the East Genesee Conference/Central New York Conference and Genesee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died July 21, 1909.
Death Notice
Northern Christian Advocate
March 19, 1891
CANFIELD.--Mrs. Sara R. Canfield, wife of the Rev. J. T. Canfield, Presiding Elder of Corning District, Genesee Conference, died at Corning, New York, March 7. The funeral was attended on the 9th inst. A large number of the pastors of the district were present and the Official Board of the Methodist Episcopal church in Corning attended in a body. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery at Tyrone, New York, by the side of those of her only son, Ernest, who passed on before thirteen years ago. A brother minister, sending this announcement, adds: "Brother Canfield has the sympathy and prayers of his brethren in this hour, which, though one of trial, is not one of doubt and darkness. The experiences of Mrs. Canfield in her last days and those of her husband in these hours of affliction give emphasis to the words of the apostle, "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1891, Pgs. 147-148
Death Notice
Northern Christian Advocate
March 19, 1891
CANFIELD.--Mrs. Sara R. Canfield, wife of the Rev. J. T. Canfield, Presiding Elder of Corning District, Genesee Conference, died at Corning, New York, March 7. The funeral was attended on the 9th inst. A large number of the pastors of the district were present and the Official Board of the Methodist Episcopal church in Corning attended in a body. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery at Tyrone, New York, by the side of those of her only son, Ernest, who passed on before thirteen years ago. A brother minister, sending this announcement, adds: "Brother Canfield has the sympathy and prayers of his brethren in this hour, which, though one of trial, is not one of doubt and darkness. The experiences of Mrs. Canfield in her last days and those of her husband in these hours of affliction give emphasis to the words of the apostle, "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1891, Pgs. 147-148
Sarah R. (Crook) Canfield was the daughter of Aaron and Dianah (Pierce) Crook. She was the 1st wife of Rev. John Thomas Canfield. They were married July 4, 1858. Rev. Canfield was a minister in the East Genesee Conference/Central New York Conference and Genesee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died July 21, 1909.
Death Notice
Northern Christian Advocate
March 19, 1891
CANFIELD.--Mrs. Sara R. Canfield, wife of the Rev. J. T. Canfield, Presiding Elder of Corning District, Genesee Conference, died at Corning, New York, March 7. The funeral was attended on the 9th inst. A large number of the pastors of the district were present and the Official Board of the Methodist Episcopal church in Corning attended in a body. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery at Tyrone, New York, by the side of those of her only son, Ernest, who passed on before thirteen years ago. A brother minister, sending this announcement, adds: "Brother Canfield has the sympathy and prayers of his brethren in this hour, which, though one of trial, is not one of doubt and darkness. The experiences of Mrs. Canfield in her last days and those of her husband in these hours of affliction give emphasis to the words of the apostle, "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1891, Pgs. 147-148
Death Notice
Northern Christian Advocate
March 19, 1891
CANFIELD.--Mrs. Sara R. Canfield, wife of the Rev. J. T. Canfield, Presiding Elder of Corning District, Genesee Conference, died at Corning, New York, March 7. The funeral was attended on the 9th inst. A large number of the pastors of the district were present and the Official Board of the Methodist Episcopal church in Corning attended in a body. The remains were interred in the beautiful cemetery at Tyrone, New York, by the side of those of her only son, Ernest, who passed on before thirteen years ago. A brother minister, sending this announcement, adds: "Brother Canfield has the sympathy and prayers of his brethren in this hour, which, though one of trial, is not one of doubt and darkness. The experiences of Mrs. Canfield in her last days and those of her husband in these hours of affliction give emphasis to the words of the apostle, "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1891, Pgs. 147-148
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Sarah R.
wife of
Rev. J. T. Canfield
died
Mar 7, 1891
Aged
53 years
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