Brief Life History of Sarah
When Sarah McGary was born on 15 September 1840, in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States, her father, Charles James McGary, was 32 and her mother, Charlotte Elizabeth Earl, was 24. She married James Allen Browning on 16 October 1855, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. She died on 15 January 1883, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 42, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (6)
Do you know Sarah? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (56)
- Sarah Browning in household of James Browning, "United States Census, 1870"
- Sarah McGary, "United States Western States Marriage Index"
- Sarah Browning, "Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1841 · The Nauvoo Legion
In 1841, the Nauvoo Legion was organized. It was a group of men formed to protect the people of Nauvoo but also fought in different wars. Joseph Smith was the Lieutenant General of this group. Other leaders included Brigham Young, John C. Bennett, and others. They were part of the Illinois Mormon War (1844-1846), Mexican-American War (March of California, Capture of Tucson), Indian Wars (Battle Creek Massacre, Battle of Fort Utah, Walker War, Ute Black Hawk War, Mountain Meadows Massacre), American Civil War, and Morrisite War. The Legion was disbanded in 1887.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1856 · The Largest Map Company in the World
William Rand opened a small printing shop in Chicago. Doing most of the work himself for the first two years he decided to hire some help. Rand Hired Andrew McNally, an Irish Immigrant, to work in his shop. After doing business with the Chicago Tribune, Rand and McNally were hired to run the Tribune's entire printing operation. Years later, Rand and McNally established Rand McNally & Co after purchasing the Tribune's printing business. They focused mainly on printing tickets, complete railroad guides and timetables for the booming railroad industry around the city. What made the company successful was the detailed maps of roadways, along with directions to certain places. Rand McNally was the first major map publisher to embrace a system of numbered highways and erected many of the roadside highway signs that have been adopted by state and federal highway authorities. The company is still making and updating the world maps that are looked at every day.
Name Meaning
Irish or Scottish: variant of McGarry .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
BIOGRAPHY OF SARAH McGARY BROWNING
Sarah McGary was born on 15 September 1840 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois to Charles James and Charlotte Elizabeth Earl McGary. She was the fourth of seven children, four girls and three boys. …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.