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1902

Jesse Stone

1836 - 1902

1922

Sara Stone

1836 - 1922

Mrs. Jesse (Sarah) Stone

Esteemed Resident Called by Death

Widow of Lieutenant Governor Jesse Stone

Answers Final Summons This Morning

Came of Sturdy Irish Stock

The angel of death has removed from this community another old and respected resident, Mrs. Sara Stone, who entered into eternal rest in the family home this morning at 5 o’clock, closing a long and active life, the most part of which was spent in Watertown. She had been in failing health the past two years and for the past year her condition was critical, but she received the tender care and solicitude of those about her until called by death.

Mrs. Stone, nee Welch, first saw the light of day at Ticonderoga, N. Y. April 1, 1836. The family later removed to Waterford, N.Y. where she was married to Jesse Stone in 1854. Her husband died May 11, 1902 and he had served in several capacities of trust and honor, among them that of lieutenant governor of the state. In 1869 Mrs. Stone and her husband came to Watertown and she has since resided here, an esteemed and valued citizen whose influence for good in this city was markedly felt and whose friendship was of the lasting kind.

Mrs. Stone came of that sturdy Irish stock, ever ready to assail an injustice or defend their principles. Her ancestors were among the defenders of Fort Ticonderoga against the English in the revolutionary war and one of them, Lieutenant Welch, was killed in the French and Indian war fighting in the ranks at the age of 84. Her mother lived to the advanced age of 87 dying as the result of an accident, active in her household duties to the last. Four of her brothers served in the Civil war. Waterford, N.Y., where the family lived at the time of her marriage was named after the place in Ireland where her ancestors lived for many years.

William C. Stone

Mrs. Stone was the mother of two children, one of whom died in infancy. One son, William C. Stone, survives her, as does also two grandchildren, Jesse C. Stone, Chicago, and Mrs. R. D. Easton of this city. There are also two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Stone was greatly devoted to her home and ever found comfort and happiness in the company of those dearest to her. She was a member of the Congregational Church during her residence here and always generously contributed to its welfare and by precept and example was a force for good among its members. Her home was her kingdom, a veritable sanctuary of all that was refined, cultured and religious.

In the passing of Mrs. Stone, Watertown loses one of its most respected and esteemed women, one who was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need or distress both in acts of kindness and expressed sympathy. She was a good neighbor and friend and goes to her reward with the consciousness of a well spent life.

The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon with services in the home at 2 o’clock. The burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Stone, Jesse, Mrs, 1902, Residence of, Picturesque Watertown booklet

Stone, Jesse, Mrs, 1908, First Congregational Church donaton