Horry Herald May 19, 1910

Death of Mrs. Sarah Delano Dusenbury



Mrs. Sarah Delano Dusenbury was born on November 24th, 1837, in Piscataquis, County, Maine, and departed this life at her home at Socastee on May 3rd, 1910. She was a daughter of John and Mehitble Delano. She graduated from the State Normal School at Castine and taught near her parent's home in that State for several years, also taught school at Seasport, Maine, and one or two terms in the State of Illinois.



Early in life she united with the church and up to the time of her death was a devoted church worker, being always particularly interested in missionary work. She was a devoted member of Socastee Methodist Church at the time of her death.



While teaching at Seasport, Me, the late Mr. William Buck met her and engaged her to come to South Carolina with his family as governess and to teach school at Bucksville. She taught at that place for several terms making many friends. After this, she returned to Maine where she was engaged in her profession of teaching for a number of years.



On October 2nd, 1881, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Blanchard, at Abbott. Me., she was married to Mr. James E. Dusenbury and moved with him to Socastee where the rest of her life was spent. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Blanchard, two brothers, John Delano and Washington W. Delano of Maine; and eight stepchildren as follows: Messers. Chas. Dusenbury and C. B. Dusenbury of Port Harrelson; Mr. R. G. Dusenbury, Dr. J. S. Dusenbury and Mrs. L. H. Burroughs of Conway; Mrs. S. S. Dusenbury of Florence, Mrs. R. B. Clark of Whitesell, N.C., and Mr. J. F. Dusenbury of Pensacola, Fla.

Her life was one of usefulness and might well be imitated by others. Her loving kindly spirit will be remembered by all. She was a loving and devoted stepmother.