Sarah M. Brandon

Jun 29, 1851 - Dec 13, 1862

1862 was a tragic year for the Brandon family; by the time the year came to a close, they had lost three of their young daughters.

Following her twin sister, Agnes, and younger sister, Alice, in death one would guess that illness played a part. Though Agnes and Alice died days apart - young Sarah lived for eleven more months.

Could the poor child have grieved herself to death over the loss of her twin?

Inscription

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH M.

Daughter of GERARD & CHARLOTTE S. BRANDON

who was born Jun. 29th, 1851. Died Dec. 13th, 1862.

Footstone:

S.M.B.

Back of Headstone:

Forever and ever, all in a blessed home, and there to wait a little while 'til you and sister come! To lie within the light of God as I lie upon your breast and the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.

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