Submitted by Judy Tate

Grandma Sally

Sarah Ellen Theodothia Guthrie was the second child born to Edmond Guthrie and Mary Reed Harkey Guthrie. Sarah Ellen was born February 1, 1869 northwest of Russellville, Clark Township, Pope County, Arkansas. She was named after Sarah Ellen Theodothia Reed, her mother's younger sister. Family and friends most often called her Sally; sometimes Sarah, which by custom of area folks, came out with the attached "ie or y" sound, hence Sister Sarrie, as she was refered to in church.

Shortly after Sally's second birthday, her mother died. She was soon sheltered by the love of her father and his third wife, Liza Childress Hughes. In April of 1878, when Sally was nine years old, Liza died...she was the first person buried in the Mossville Cemetery in Newton County, Arkansas. Three months later, July 21, 1878, Sally's father married his fourth wife, Sarah Lucinda Bull. Sally received the love of a mother from Sarah Lucinda Bull Guthrie. Sarah Lucinda helped Sally learn to sew and taught her other household tasks that were expected of females of that time. She helped Sally make the dress that Sally is wearing in the above picture. Sally learned the skill of carding cotton, spinning wool, drying and storing fruits and vegetables, shelling and hand grinding of corn, the salting of meat, and numerous other chores of the day. All which in turn helped Sally to also provide for her family, to be a good wife and loving mother.

Sally was married to Edward Edgmon by Richard Thomas, May 27, 1888, at Cassville, Newton County, Arkansas. Sally's father and family received mail at Cassville, as did the parents of Edward Edgmon. Edmond Guthrie later moved his family near Boxley, Newton County. Edward's parents, Philemon and Abigail Sparks Edgmon, had came to that area of Arkansas from Roane County, Tennessee in the mid 1850's. They resided at Cassville the remainder of their lives. Sally and Edward were living near Cassville when their first child was born, 1889. They were living at Mossville by 1890 when their second child was born. Sally endured many harsh and rough times during her life. But always gave tender love and understanding to her children who were so very dear to her. She died Chirstmas Eve, 1919, at her home in Mossville. Is buried at Mossville Cemetery in Newton County, Arkansas.

          Husband:    Edward Edgmon
             Born:    October 22, 1866 Swain, Newton County, Arkansas
             Died:    April 18, 1952
           Buried:    Mossville Cemetery Newton County, Arkansas
             Note:    Farmer, Casket Maker, Justice of Peace
           Father:    Philemon Edgmon
           Mother:    Abigail Sparks

             Wife:    Sarah Ellen Theodothia Guthrie Edgmon "Sally"
             Born:    February 1, 1869 Pope County, Arkansas
             Died:    December 24, 1919 Mossville, Newton County, Arkansas
           Buried:    Mossville Cemetery Newton County, Arkansas
             Note:    Wonderful Mother
           Father:    Edmond Guthrie
           Mother:    Mary M. Reed Harkey Guthrie
          Married:    May 27, 1888 Cassville, Newton County, Arkansas
   
                      Children, who were dearly loved by their Mother...

                      Philemon Edgmon
                      April 1, 1889
               
                      Edmond Edgmon
                      September 14, 1890

                      Josie Edgmon
                      August 28, 1892

                      Hesse Edgmon
                      June 30, 1894

                      Jesse Edgmon
                      November 30, 1896

                      Leither Edgmon
                      October 31, 1898

                      Samie Edgmon
                      February 20, 1900

                      Mattie Grace Edgmon
                      October 12, 1902

                      Eldridge Edgmon
                      December 5, 1905

                      Mary Lynn Edgmon
                      October 7, 1907

                      Virgil Edgmon
                      October 3, 1910