Feb 1833 – Feb 16, 1907
Namesake of the Sarah Ward Day Nursery, which has been in operation since 1892. The story states that she began caring for several children and soon had dozens in her care. The property at 27 Jay Street, where it still stands today, was donated soon after by Sarah Wallace. Her obituary called her “the founder and superintendent” of the Jay Street Day Nursery, which later was named in her honor.
She was also a Bible reader at Second Presbyterian Church for 37 years and the founder of the mission which became Fewsmith Memorial Church.
Bibliography
Newark Civic and Social Agencies – Issues 1-32
“Somebody Cared”One Hundred Years of Social Work, Commemorating Newark Charter Centennial, 1836-1936
“Four Clergymen Will Take Part in Funeral” Newark News Feb 19, 1907