Tom... and everyone: Great discussion of the Blackburns. Tom, quite a while ago you sent me the following obit on Sabra. The only point I want to make is: Her children would have certainly knew her maiden name to be Watson, wouldn't they? Why else did they put it in her obit? Edgar Hunt - Sabra's gg grandson. Since the reunion, I have received a newspaper obituary on Sabra Watson Blackburn. It was presumably printed in a Missouri newspaper after her death on Oct. 3, 1914. It reads as follows: "Old Settler Passes Away" "Sabra Watson Blackburn was born in Pittsylvania Co. Va., Dec. 14, 1827. She was married in White Co., middle Tenn., to William S. Blackburn who preceded her to the home beyond 41 years ago. To this union were born eleven children, ten of which lived to be grown, eight of which are still living. "She came with her husband to North Missouri in about 1848 and in 1869 came to Lawrence county and settled on the farm where she lived until her death. She leaves 77 living descendants, there being 8 children, 30 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. "She professed faith in Christ at about 17 years of age and united with the Methodist church and remained a member for many year. In about 1875 she united with the Round Grove Baptist church and lived a faithful member until her death. "She was a kind and faithful friend, a true Christian and a devoted mother. During her long life of widowhood she devoted her life to her children, five of whom were small when she was left to care for them alone. "Sabra Blackburn died Oct. 3, 1914, and her remains were laid to rest beside her husband in the Round Grove cemetery Oct. 4. Rev. J. F. Williams preached her funeral in the presence of a large congregation. "Six of her children were present during her last sickness. They were: V. V. Blackburn, Mrs. Mary Hunt, and Mrs. Leona Helm of Miller; Mrs. Elizabeth Trimble of Fairplay, Missouri, T. W. Blackburn of Trinchera, Colo, A. A. Blackburn of Pueblo, Colo, also her neice of Iantha, Mo., was with her. Two sons, W. R. Blackburn of Olatha, Colo., and C. C. Blackburn of Austin, Colo., were unable to be present. "Another tie has been broken, another loved one gone to the home beyond, but Heaven is nearer and dearer than ever before. So good bye, mother, sweet be thy rest till we all meet at home in our Fathers house. (Signed: "Her Children"