Sarah Jane Grubb1,2

b. 6 November 1857, d. 6 September 1944
FatherJacob Grubb1,3
MotherLouisiana Carter3
Birth6 Nov 1857 Sarah Jane Grubb was born on 6 Nov 1857 in Scott County, Virginia.4,1,3 
Marriage22 Mar 1883 She married Rev. John Milton Maiden, son of William Lee Maiden and Rebecca Jane Butt, on 22 Mar 1883 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Residence For a period Sarah and John lived near John's parents on Maiden Creek. 
Cens-19002 Jun 1900 At the time of the 1900 census they lived in Tazewell County, Virginia, where John was a preacher. S[arah] J[ane] at age 45 was listed as the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom were living. All 6 were enumerated living at home with their parents.5 
  The 2 children who were deceased died in the early 1890s, both at about 3 months of age. 
1908  Poor health forced John to retire in 1908 at which time the couple returned to Washington County where they built a house on Rich Valley Rd.2 
Cens-191019 Apr 1910  There three of their adult children (Marvin, Roxie and Mary) found employment as teachers at local schools.6 
Widowed1918  Sarah was widowed when John died in 1818. Her son Carter, who did not marry, continued to make his home with her. 
Death6 Sep 1944 Sarah died on 6 Sep 1944 at age 86.4,3 
Burial She was buried at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

Research Comment:

For a detailed account of the lives of John Milton Maiden and Sarah Jane (Grubb) Maiden see The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families by Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins and "John Milton and Sarah Jane (Grubb) Maiden" by Jane (Reynolds) Bellamy in Families of Washington County, Virginia.

Family

Rev. John Milton Maiden b. 4 Dec 1854, d. 17 Apr 1918
Children
Last Edited28 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 44, 68; Sarah J. Grubb, 25, sgl, b. Scott Co. VA, d/o Jacob A. & L. Grubb AND J. Milton Maiden, 28, sgl, b. & resid WCV, teacher, s/o W.L. & Rebecca Maiden; marr: 22 Mar 1883.
  2. [S23] Jane (Reynolds) Bellamy, "John Milton and Sarah Jane (Grubb) Maiden" in Families of Washington Co. and Bristol, VA, p. 231.
  3. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 695.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 127. Stone reported to read: Sarah Grubb Maiden, 6 Nov. 1857-6 Sept 1944.
  5. [S934] J. M. Maiden household, 1900 U.S. census, Tazewell County, Virginia, population schedule, Clearfork District, Enumeration District (ED) 92, sheet 2A (p. 41 stamped), dwelling 26, family 29; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 1730, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 3 of 32. Household includes: J. M. Maiden, 45, b. Dec. 1854, marr 17 yrs, [occup not clear, poss preacher]; S.J., wife, 42, b. Nov. 1857; M.G., son, 16, b. Jan. 1884; S.R., dau, 15, b. May 1885; M.L., dau, 13, b. Jan. 1887; H.C., son, 11, b. Jul 1888; C.B., son, 6, b. Nov. 1893; Grace, dau, 4, b. Nov. 1895; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  6. [S237] John M. Maiden household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 115, sheet 3A (p. 214 stamped), dwelling 37, family 37, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 5 of 37. Household includes: John M. Maiden, 55, marr #1, marr 27 yrs, retired minister; Sarah J., wife, 52, marr #1, marr 27 yrs, mother of 8 children, 6 are living; Marvin G., son, 26, teacher at free school; Roxie, dau, 24, teacher at free school; Mary L., dau, 23, teacher at free school; H_ick C., son, 21, in school; Carter B., son, 16, b. TN, odd jobs; Grace, dau, 14, b. TN; all others b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  7. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 698.
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Willie Jake Maiden, s/o J. Milton & Sarah J. Maiden, 1890.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 129. Stone reported to read: Zollie Maiden, d/o J. Milton & Sarah J. Maiden, 1891.