Memories of the Coes 24 - Father and Mother

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 A lady was vising Sarah once, when they, father and mother, were old people. Father told this lady something of his love story, and said that he loved her more and more as the years went by. He made some pretty remark about mother after she dressed for their Golden Wedding "As sweet as she was fifty years ago!" I am sorry I cannot recall exactly. The winter of his last illness he so wanted her by his side all the time, and could would turn with such a look of utter weariness to lay his head against her. Before he went away he said, "You won't be long, will you, Mother?" In their old age, they used a playful wit and humor and badinage with each other that was most charming, but I doubt if I could reproduce it in writing, even if I could remember it. 

They were strict Methodists, and were against card playing and dancing, which were never introduced in our home. They played other games, however, tho I think neither of them cared for them much. I doubt if there was a family in the neighborhood who had better times than did ours. 


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Patty's notes on this entry


Sarah - Sarah Frances Ward (1856-1941) daughter of Charles Kendall Ward (1819-1898) and Laura Caroline Davenport (1822-1876). Sarah married Ezra Frank Coe (1853-1942) son of Albert Coe and Deborah Prentice in 1883. 


Deborah Prentice (1833-1910) and Albert Coe (1827-1907)
Photo courtesy of Marion Sperry Howe

Marion's blog with Coe photos is at https://mlsperry.blogspot.com/2020/07/coe-family-this-post-presents-pictures.html

Father - Albert Coe (1827-1907), son of Ezra Coe (1796-1869) and Elizabeth Ann Sornberger (1795-1888)

Mother - Deborah Prentice (1833-1910) daughter of Southwick Prentice (1800-1876) and Elizabeth Ann Smith (1802-1846)

Golden Wedding - Albert Coe and Deborah Prentice were married on December 31 1850 in Pavilion, Genesee County, New York. They held a golden anniversary party at their home on December 31, 1900. 


Methodists, card playing and dancing - Many early Methodists practiced outward holiness which often meant wearing of plain and modest clothing. They also avoided "worldly" habits such as playing cards, dancing, gambling and attending the theater. They often devoutly observed the Sabbath and abstained from alcohol. 


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