Luse, Sarah Catherine

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• Reference Number: LUSE.S002
• _FGRAVE: 23245105

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Sarah Catharine Luse was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio Oct. 27, 1847. She was the oldest of twelve children bom to Joseph and Elizabeth Luse. She came with her parents to Clay county, Illinois the fall of 1864. Was married to Edward Higginson, April, 18, 1866.

To this union was born ten children. Three daughters dying in infancy and one daughter. Mrs. Liszie Carroll, three years ago during the flu epidemic.

Four daughters and two sons survive her. Mrs. H. W. Shriner and Mrs. L. E. Campbell of tbis city. Mrs. Jesse Soper, of Bement, Ills.; Mrs. T. E. King, of East St. Louis; W. E. Higginson, of Colorado Springs Col.; J. A. Higginson ot Paxton, III.

Her husband preceded her to the Great Beyond Dec. 15, 1885 leaving seven children. The mother and children stayed on the farm until the education of the children prompted her to move to this city in 1895.

She Joined the Christian church when a girl in Ohio. Soon after coming to this state she with her parents, brothers and sisters placed her membership with the Flora church. She was ever faithful and much concerned about her Father's business.

Her life was so consecrated and exemplary that her entire family followed in her foot steps and are all members of the Christian church.

When the church felt the need of a new building there was no one more eager and anxious to do their part than she. We remember so well how happy she was the day this church was dedicated. Her daughter, Mrs. Ettle Soper, was the first to be married in the new building and her daughter-ln-law, Mrs. H. E. Higglnson's funeral was the first funeral in the new building. The life of Sister Higginson was an Inspiration to us all. Her kind deeds and cheering words will live on and on in the minds ot those who knew her. At the time of her departure of the life she was the oldest member we had in our congregation. Serving the Master more years than any of us! Her fnneral perhaps will be the last in the old church she loved and worshiped in so long.

After a life of love and devotion the end came peacefully at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Soper, of Bement, Aug. 24 1921, aged 73 yrs., 9 mo. and 27 days.

She was patient and faithful through her Illness of about two years and has gone to her reward.

She leaves besides her Immediate family, three brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Sheehan, of Kansas City Mo.; Mrs. Linnie Stanford, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Alice Bothwell, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. J. E. Luse, of Salem, Ind.; Mr. J. M. Luse, of Flora, III.; C. L. Luse in the west; fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

We can truly say "She fought a good fight, she finished her course and kept the faith, henceforth there is a crown ot righteousness laid up for her."

The funeral was from the Christian church Friday, p. m., Aug. 26, 1921,
conducted by U. S. Johnson, of Carbondale, her former pastor. Interment
in Jenkins cemetery.

(The Flora Journal-Record, Sept 1, 1921)

Family/Spouse: Higginson, Edward. Edward was born on 22 Jul 1840 in Ireland; died on 15 Dec 1886; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Higginson, Infant Daughter was born on 15 Jan 1867; died on 16 Jan 1867.
2. Higginson, Mary Frances was born on 5 Apr 1869 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 1963; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
3. Higginson, William Edward was born on 29 Nov 1872 in Clay County, Illinois; died in Aug 1964; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
4. Higginson, Emma Grace was born on 13 Apr 1875 in Clay County, Illinois; died in 1964; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
5. Higgason, Effie Jane was born on 20 Mar 1878 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Nov 1947 in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Bement Cemetery, Bement, Piatt County, Illinois.

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• Reference Number: LUSE.J001
• _FGRAVE: 8407310

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Joseph Luse, of the firm of Warner & Luse, Flora, Ill., was born June 13, 1824, in Washington County, Penn. While he was yet a child, his parents, Daniel and Susan (Hartley) Luse, removed to Ohio and settled in Guernsey County, where he grew to manhood, being reared upon the farm and educated in the common schools.

He was married, November 10, 1847, in Guernsey County, to Miss Elizabeth Starr, daughter of James and Catherine (Hiskett) Starr. She was born, July 4, 1827, in Guernsey County, Ohio.

Mr. Luse continued on the farm in Ohio until the fall of 1864, when, having completed a term of enlistment in the military service, he removed his family to Illinois, and settled in Harter Township, Clay County. He here prosecuted his farming interest until coming to Flora, in 1881, and still owns a landed interest of several hundred acres. Since coming to Flora he has engaged in an extensive mercantile business, associated with C. H. Warner.

His family are Sarah C, wife of Ed Higginson; Susan M. . wife of Samuel Finley; Mary E., wife of L. Sheehan; William A. (deceased); John M.; Cynthia A., and Matilda, both of whom died in infancy; Linna, wife of R. L. Stanford; James S. (deceased); Joseph E., Alice and Charles L. Luse.

Mr. Luse is an Elder in the Christian Church, of which Mrs. Luse is also an honored member.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884."

Joseph married Starr, Elizabeth on 10 Nov 1847 in Guernsey County, Ohio. Elizabeth was born on 4 Jul 1828 in Belmont County, Ohio; died on 23 Feb 1910; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: STAR.E002
• _FGRAVE: 8407300

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Joseph Luse, of the firm of Warner & Luse, Flora, Ill., was born June 13, 1824, in Washington County, Penn. While he was yet a child, his parents, Daniel and Susan (Hartley) Luse, removed to Ohio and settled in Guernsey County, where he grew to manhood, being reared upon the farm and educated in the common schools.

He was married, November 10, 1847, in Guernsey County, to Miss Elizabeth Starr, daughter of James and Catherine (Hiskett) Starr. She was born, July 4, 1827, in Guernsey County, Ohio.

Mr. Luse continued on the farm in Ohio until the fall of 1864, when, having completed a term of enlistment in the military service, he removed his family to Illinois, and settled in Harter Township, Clay County. He here prosecuted his farming interest until coming to Flora, in 1881, and still owns a landed interest of several hundred acres. Since coming to Flora he has engaged in an extensive mercantile business, associated with C. H. Warner.

His family are Sarah C, wife of Ed Higginson; Susan M. . wife of Samuel Finley; Mary E., wife of L. Sheehan; William A. (deceased); John M.; Cynthia A., and Matilda, both of whom died in infancy; Linna, wife of R. L. Stanford; James S. (deceased); Joseph E., Alice and Charles L. Luse.

Mr. Luse is an Elder in the Christian Church, of which Mrs. Luse is also an honored member.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884."

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Daniel + Hartley, Susannah. Susannah was born on 1 Jan 1806 in Browns, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Dec 1876 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Jenkins Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HART.S004

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Mattias + ?, Susannah. Susannah was born in 1766; died in 1811. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.S117