THE GOSPEL MESSENGER
Williamston, NC June 1905
Mrs. B. G. McKenney, Sr.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney, wife of Mr. B. G. McKenney, Sr., deceased, was born Jan 18, 1827, in Crawford County, Ga.
Her parents were Joseph and Nancy McKindley.
She was married to Mr. B. G. McKenney, Jan 4, 1844.
To this union were born eighteen children, fourteen living to be grown. One son, Joseph, died during the Confederate War. Thirteen children were living at the time of her death, also forty six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
One son and four daughters have joined the Primitive Baptist Church and one daughter joined the Missionary Baptist.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Trinity by experience August 7 1873 (was baptized by Elder John W. Bassett), where she lived a consistent member until Saturday before the second Sunday in June 1887, when she was dismissed by request by letter and united with Emmaus Church in Upson County, GA on Saturday before the forth Sunday in June 1887, by letter, where she remained until the time of her death.
Mother was most devoted to her church meetings and took great pleasure in attending as often as circumstances would permit. So great was her love for the cause of Christ and to hear the word of God preached, she would sometimes leave home during the week and attend the Union Meetings and Associations and return home much refreshed in spirit and body.
She was most devoted to her husband and children never tiring never refusing to answer when duty called; if able to respond; and a kind and obliging neighbor; having lived a life worthy to be emulated by her children and acquaintances.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Adams of Temple, TX and Mrs. Malindy Perryman of Lula Miss together with a large family circle and friends to mourn her departure. Yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we feel that our loss is her eternal gain.
She was stricken with pneumonia in September 1904 and suffered bodily afflictions until the time of her death.February 14 1905 when her spirit was wafted away into the realms of eternal bliss.
Her funeral was preached by Elder W. W. Childs, of Yatesville, Ga after which her remains were interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Thomaston, Ga.
She being 78 years and 29 days old at the time of her death. Her husband B. G. McKenney, Sr. preceded her to the grave one year, four months and 29 days, being at the time of his death 79 years, 3 months and 5 days old. While he had never united with the curch organic, yet he had great respect for the church of Christ , and as we believe, was a believer in the doctrine of salvation by grace, of election and predestination, was a lifelong member of the Masonic order, and held many positions of honor and trust in the county. While we lament the death of father and mother, we try to bow in humble submission to the will of the Lord and say "Thy will be done". Henry L. McKenney
Williamston, NC June 1905
Mrs. B. G. McKenney, Sr.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney, wife of Mr. B. G. McKenney, Sr., deceased, was born Jan 18, 1827, in Crawford County, Ga.
Her parents were Joseph and Nancy McKindley.
She was married to Mr. B. G. McKenney, Jan 4, 1844.
To this union were born eighteen children, fourteen living to be grown. One son, Joseph, died during the Confederate War. Thirteen children were living at the time of her death, also forty six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
One son and four daughters have joined the Primitive Baptist Church and one daughter joined the Missionary Baptist.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Trinity by experience August 7 1873 (was baptized by Elder John W. Bassett), where she lived a consistent member until Saturday before the second Sunday in June 1887, when she was dismissed by request by letter and united with Emmaus Church in Upson County, GA on Saturday before the forth Sunday in June 1887, by letter, where she remained until the time of her death.
Mother was most devoted to her church meetings and took great pleasure in attending as often as circumstances would permit. So great was her love for the cause of Christ and to hear the word of God preached, she would sometimes leave home during the week and attend the Union Meetings and Associations and return home much refreshed in spirit and body.
She was most devoted to her husband and children never tiring never refusing to answer when duty called; if able to respond; and a kind and obliging neighbor; having lived a life worthy to be emulated by her children and acquaintances.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Adams of Temple, TX and Mrs. Malindy Perryman of Lula Miss together with a large family circle and friends to mourn her departure. Yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we feel that our loss is her eternal gain.
She was stricken with pneumonia in September 1904 and suffered bodily afflictions until the time of her death.February 14 1905 when her spirit was wafted away into the realms of eternal bliss.
Her funeral was preached by Elder W. W. Childs, of Yatesville, Ga after which her remains were interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Thomaston, Ga.
She being 78 years and 29 days old at the time of her death. Her husband B. G. McKenney, Sr. preceded her to the grave one year, four months and 29 days, being at the time of his death 79 years, 3 months and 5 days old. While he had never united with the curch organic, yet he had great respect for the church of Christ , and as we believe, was a believer in the doctrine of salvation by grace, of election and predestination, was a lifelong member of the Masonic order, and held many positions of honor and trust in the county. While we lament the death of father and mother, we try to bow in humble submission to the will of the Lord and say "Thy will be done". Henry L. McKenney
THE GOSPEL MESSENGER
Williamston, NC June 1905
Mrs. B. G. McKenney, Sr.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney, wife of Mr. B. G. McKenney, Sr., deceased, was born Jan 18, 1827, in Crawford County, Ga.
Her parents were Joseph and Nancy McKindley.
She was married to Mr. B. G. McKenney, Jan 4, 1844.
To this union were born eighteen children, fourteen living to be grown. One son, Joseph, died during the Confederate War. Thirteen children were living at the time of her death, also forty six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
One son and four daughters have joined the Primitive Baptist Church and one daughter joined the Missionary Baptist.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Trinity by experience August 7 1873 (was baptized by Elder John W. Bassett), where she lived a consistent member until Saturday before the second Sunday in June 1887, when she was dismissed by request by letter and united with Emmaus Church in Upson County, GA on Saturday before the forth Sunday in June 1887, by letter, where she remained until the time of her death.
Mother was most devoted to her church meetings and took great pleasure in attending as often as circumstances would permit. So great was her love for the cause of Christ and to hear the word of God preached, she would sometimes leave home during the week and attend the Union Meetings and Associations and return home much refreshed in spirit and body.
She was most devoted to her husband and children never tiring never refusing to answer when duty called; if able to respond; and a kind and obliging neighbor; having lived a life worthy to be emulated by her children and acquaintances.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Adams of Temple, TX and Mrs. Malindy Perryman of Lula Miss together with a large family circle and friends to mourn her departure. Yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we feel that our loss is her eternal gain.
She was stricken with pneumonia in September 1904 and suffered bodily afflictions until the time of her death.February 14 1905 when her spirit was wafted away into the realms of eternal bliss.
Her funeral was preached by Elder W. W. Childs, of Yatesville, Ga after which her remains were interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Thomaston, Ga.
She being 78 years and 29 days old at the time of her death. Her husband B. G. McKenney, Sr. preceded her to the grave one year, four months and 29 days, being at the time of his death 79 years, 3 months and 5 days old. While he had never united with the curch organic, yet he had great respect for the church of Christ , and as we believe, was a believer in the doctrine of salvation by grace, of election and predestination, was a lifelong member of the Masonic order, and held many positions of honor and trust in the county. While we lament the death of father and mother, we try to bow in humble submission to the will of the Lord and say "Thy will be done". Henry L. McKenney
Williamston, NC June 1905
Mrs. B. G. McKenney, Sr.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney, wife of Mr. B. G. McKenney, Sr., deceased, was born Jan 18, 1827, in Crawford County, Ga.
Her parents were Joseph and Nancy McKindley.
She was married to Mr. B. G. McKenney, Jan 4, 1844.
To this union were born eighteen children, fourteen living to be grown. One son, Joseph, died during the Confederate War. Thirteen children were living at the time of her death, also forty six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
One son and four daughters have joined the Primitive Baptist Church and one daughter joined the Missionary Baptist.
Mrs. Sarah Ann McKenney joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Trinity by experience August 7 1873 (was baptized by Elder John W. Bassett), where she lived a consistent member until Saturday before the second Sunday in June 1887, when she was dismissed by request by letter and united with Emmaus Church in Upson County, GA on Saturday before the forth Sunday in June 1887, by letter, where she remained until the time of her death.
Mother was most devoted to her church meetings and took great pleasure in attending as often as circumstances would permit. So great was her love for the cause of Christ and to hear the word of God preached, she would sometimes leave home during the week and attend the Union Meetings and Associations and return home much refreshed in spirit and body.
She was most devoted to her husband and children never tiring never refusing to answer when duty called; if able to respond; and a kind and obliging neighbor; having lived a life worthy to be emulated by her children and acquaintances.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Adams of Temple, TX and Mrs. Malindy Perryman of Lula Miss together with a large family circle and friends to mourn her departure. Yet we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we feel that our loss is her eternal gain.
She was stricken with pneumonia in September 1904 and suffered bodily afflictions until the time of her death.February 14 1905 when her spirit was wafted away into the realms of eternal bliss.
Her funeral was preached by Elder W. W. Childs, of Yatesville, Ga after which her remains were interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Thomaston, Ga.
She being 78 years and 29 days old at the time of her death. Her husband B. G. McKenney, Sr. preceded her to the grave one year, four months and 29 days, being at the time of his death 79 years, 3 months and 5 days old. While he had never united with the curch organic, yet he had great respect for the church of Christ , and as we believe, was a believer in the doctrine of salvation by grace, of election and predestination, was a lifelong member of the Masonic order, and held many positions of honor and trust in the county. While we lament the death of father and mother, we try to bow in humble submission to the will of the Lord and say "Thy will be done". Henry L. McKenney
Family Members
Children
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George Washington McKenney
1846–1931
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Mary Jane "Mollie" McKenney Abercrombie
1848–1913
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Travis Gresham McKenney
1852–1930
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Myra McKenney Marshall
1855–1947
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Martha McKenney Dickey
1857–1941
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Benjamin Gresham McKenney Jr
1859–1952
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Preston Brooks McKenney
1860–1916
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Henry Lum McKenney
1862–1939
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Julia Malinda McKenney Chatfield
1866–1942
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