Sarah Ann Scott1

b. 20 July 1846, d. 27 December 1888
FatherRobert Scott2 b. 22 Jun 1801, d. 17 Sep 1886
MotherMartha Scott b. 14 Nov 1817, d. 4 Jun 1853
Birth20 Jul 1846 Sarah Ann Scott was born on 20 Jul 1846 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Marriage27 Dec 1874 She married Andrew F. Rambo, son of David Rambo and Matilda Kelly, on 27 Dec 1874 in Washington County.4,2 
  Sarah gave birth to at least 7 children, however 2 were stillborn, including the twin brother of son Henry, born in 1877. 
Cens-188029 Jun 1880  Sarah and Andrew lived in the Holston district of Washington County.5 
Legatee12 Jul 1883  Sarah's aunt Sarah Edmondson wrote her will in July of 1883. She left her namesake $50, as well as a large picture frame. Sarah's aunt Elizabeth (Scott) Snead remembered Sarah and each of her siblings with $200 when she wrote her will in 1872.6,1 
Death27 Dec 1888 Sarah died of womb disease on 27 Dec 1888 in Washington County at age 42.3,7 
Burial She was buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

Family

Andrew F. Rambo b. 5 Jul 1843, d. 9 May 1926
Children
Last Edited20 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S707] Elizabeth Snead will and codicil (recorded 1876), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 19: 101. The will was dated 19 June 1872 with a codicil added June 25th 1872 and a second codicil added June 15th, 1876. It was recorded in court on June 26, 1876; M. M. Morris, executor.
  2. [S366] Robert Scott will (written 1885 - recorded 1886), Washington Co., VA Will Book 22: 313.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 256. Stone reported to read: Sallie A. Rambo, w/o A.F. Rambo, 20 Jul 1846-27 Dec. 1888.
  4. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 292; transcription reads: Andrew F. Rambo 28y, sgl. b. & resid Wash. Co. VA, s/o David & Matilda Rambo AND Sally A. Scott, 28y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, parents not named; 27 Dec. 1874.
  5. [S162] A.F. Rambo household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 100, page 53A, dwelling 451, family 451, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Aug. 2008, image 53 of 54. Household includes: A.F. Rambo, 34, farmer; Sarah A., 34, wife; Mattie, 4, dau; Henry _, son, 3; James W. Scott, nephew, 9; Jno Watson, 16, servant; all b. VA.
  6. [S711] Sarah Edmondson will (recorded 1886), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 22: 247. Sarah's will was written in 1883 and recorded in court on 24 May 1886. Since the will did not name an executor, the distributees asked that M.M. Morris be appointed administrator.
  7. [S85] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Births 1889-1896" online database from original data, <www.Ancestry.com>. Sarah Rambo entry.
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 256. Stone reported to read: stillborn son of A.F. & S.A. Rambo, 8 Aug. 1877.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 256. Stone reported to read: stillborn son of A.F. & S.A. Rambo, 9 Mar 1884.
  10. [S634] Andrew F. Rambo household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 13B, dwelling 231, family 233, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 50 of 67. Household includes: Andrew F. Rambo, 56, b. Jul 1843, marr 10 yrs, farmer; Satina C., wife, 40, b. June 1860, marr 10 yrs; Thomas S., son, 19, b. Oct. 1890; Eva L., dau, 16, b. May 1884; Edgar W., son, 12, b. Jul 1887; Malindy Wil__n, boarder, 65, sgl, b. June 1835; all b. VA/VA/VA.