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Mr. Sewall came to Boston by about 1830, and went into the grocery business as head of the firm of Sewall, Kendrick & Co. Subsequently he was engaged in shipping, and was president of the Fishing Insurance Company, afterwards the City Marine Insurance Company, until its dissolution. About the year 1831 Mr. Sewall became interested in the manufacture of cordage, and entered into partnership with Mr. Moses Day for the purpose of carrying it on. The present firm of Sewall, Day & Co. dates from that time. Mr. Sewall was a director of the Market Bank from its incorporation until his death, and was also for many years a director of the Neptune Insurance Company.
From his early commercial education Mr. Sewall retained a deep interest in Navigation, and was engaged a large part of his life in shipping on his private account. Hence his interest in the cause of seamen, as evidenced, among his bequests, of five thousand dollars to the " Sailors' Snug Harbor." The academy in Hallowell, which was founded under the auspices of his father and his uncle David Sewall, and is now known as the Hallowell Calcicole and Scientific School, also received generous donations from him while living. Industrious, affectionate and brave, he was from his boyhood the helper of his widowed mother. From the age of fourteen he supported himself ; and through life, even to extreme old age, he was remarkable for his strict application to business. He was connected with the Orthodox Congregational denomination, to the support of which he contributed.^6,7

"[he] ..... graduated at Bowdoin College in 1883. The death of his sister left him the only child of his parents. He early consecrated himself to Christ and to the Christian ministry. He spent four summers in the Summer Schools at Amherst, Burlington, and Boston, and two in Europe, going the second time for study in Germany. During the two years that intervened between College and Seminary he was Principal of the Academy in Shoreham, Vt., and entered upon his work there with the vigor of youth and the high aims of a Christian. His labors proved an inspiration not only to his pupils but throughout the community. Returning he entered Bangor Theological Seminary in the autumn of 1885, and would have graduated next June. At the close of his middle year he spent three months in home missionary work in Iowa, to which he devoted the energies of a robust body, a clear brain, an earnest purpose, and a warm heart. The results were remarkable, and the churches he served are praising God for his fidelity and success.

His youthful culture took a wide range, from such work as preparing the Index for Professor Harper’s Hebrew Grammar, to the study of art and music, of both which he was very fond. He was well read in the master minds of literature. He had for a long time purposed to offer himself to the Board for service as a foreign missionary. Three years of his college course and the whole of his seminary work were made to point steadfastly in this direction. But while yet his preparations were going forward, his Master has transferred him to another sphere, where his youthful promise will find fuller fruition, where his ardor will find larger scope, and where the Lord can make his ministrations - even perhaps to the pagan empires over whom his heart yearned - more effective than any service he might have rendered in a longer life below."²

With her family by her side our beautiful mother passed on to her next journey, surrounded by love.
She was a mother, a wife, sister, auntie, a friend and a nana to many – not just our immediate family. She was the matriarch extraordinaire, always with room for one more at the table and her doors open for anyone night or day.
Her family was her all and rarely missed an event. She was also a sports fanatic and you didn’t call when football was on!!
Bernye was predeceased by her husband; Bill, her son Sandy and brothers Bob and Tom. She leaves her three daughters; Lynn Peters (Gary), granddaughter; Aaron Cooper (Gary) and their children; Jordan, Tessa, Tyler (Monique) and her great-great grandchildren; Brooklynn, Brayden and Briella; her grandson Mike Peters (Lindsey) and their sons Madden and Ryland and grandson Murray Peters(Julia) and their children Jackson and Jayla. Bernye’s daughter; Cindy Smith (Roger) and their son Ryan (Adera), and Bernye’s daughter; Janie Mowatt (Jack) and their two daughters; Morgan (fiance – Chris Rankin), Gina and her partner Tai Alfred and his son Kai. She is also survived by her dear sister-in-law; Betty and many Sewall family relations in Alberta.
There will be no service by request.
Please remember our mother as the beautiful, kind and caring soul that she was.
Thanks for the legacy of love mom.²

Mrs. Bess Hull Succumbs At 79
Mrs. Bess Sewall Hull, 79, died in Bucyrus Community Hospital at 11:25 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. Hull had entered the hospital from Maplecrest Kings Daughters Home July 23. She was a resident at the Maplecrest Home since July 19 after moving from her former address of 129 Wayne Ave.
Mrs. Hull was born July 12, 1891, in Urbana, Ill. to the late Henry Middleson Sewall and Clara J. Baird Sewall. She was married April 27, 1919, to Jacob Claude Hull, who died in 1959. There is also one son who preceded her in death, Jacob Claude Hull Jr., who died in 1968
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. J.C. (Sidney) Hull of Omaha, Neb., three granddaughters, Mrs. Earl (Claudia) Branes, Omaha, Neb., Mr. William (Cholly) McLochlin, Omaha, Neb; and Miss Sidney Hull, also of Omaha, one great granddaughter, Jill Barnes of Omaha, and a half-sister, Mrs. Clarence (Isabelle) Bower of Paulding.
Mrs. Hull was in charge of a nursing unit for the Red Cross during World War I and of Red Cross nursing classes during World War II. She came to Bucyrus from Memphis, Tenn., in 1938 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She also belonged to the Ladies Oriental Shrine and the Bucyrus Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Crocus Club. She was a past regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hull will be held Tuesday at the Wise Funeral Home at 2 p. m. with the Rev. C. David Wright officiating. Friends may call this evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.⁶

MORETON, Betty Lou (nee Sewall)
Betty Lou slipped away peacefully, on June 18, 1999, at her home in Sidney, B.C., at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her husband John Porter (Jay), children Susan (Tony), Steven (Maggi), Paddy, Peter (Jane) and ten grandchildren. At her request there will be no service. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Her life and passing were a portrait in class. Flowers are gratefully declined.³

Jones, Betty Louise age 94, passed away October 7, 2020 at Family Residence, in Northfield, Minnesota. Betty was formerly from Zimmerman, Minnesota. She was born October 12, 1925 in St Louis Park, MN to Earl and Irene (Sipe) Sewall. Betty graduated from high school at St Louis Park High School. Betty meet her true love Oscar Jones through his sister Barb. On November 14, 1946 Oscar and Betty were united in marriage in St Louis Park. Oscar and Betty built their first home in Golden Valley where they also started their family. Oscar and Betty had two children whom they adored Jerry and Mary Jones. From Golden Valley they moved to Zimmerman, MN to Elk Lake where they built their beautiful log home. Betty enjoyed antiquing, dancing, sewing, music, and spending time with her grandson Corey, who was everything to her. Betty was a very generous, caring, and giving person who often gave of herself. She will be missed by many. Betty is survived by her son Jerry Jones, grandson Corey Jones both from Princeton, MN, (2) siblings, nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Oscar Jones (1997); Mary Jones (1977); and (4) siblings.⁵

Bruce G. Sewall of Maybrook, NY, a loving husband and father, died on Saturday September 9, 2017 after a short illness.
The son of the late Karl and Eileen Sewall, he was born June 09, 1947 in White Plains, NY.
Bruce was a retired manager of CVS Pharmacy in Pearl River, NY.

Bruce grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ. He was drafted into the Army in 1967 and served his Country honorably. Bruce was an Army Non Commissioned Officer who served with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion of the 22nd Infantry, (Triple Deuce), attached to the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam & Cambodia. Bruce distinguished himself during combat operations in the jungles and rice paddies of War Zone C in Vietnam. In the spring of 1970 he took part in the bloody fighting to push the NVA out of their border sanctuaries during the major offensive into Cambodia. Among his awards are the Combat Infantry Badge, three Bronze Stars for Valor,and Purple Heart.
He was a member of the Maybrook VFW, 25nd Infantry Regiment Society and Vietnam Triple Deuce. Bruce was extremely proud of his military service and loved his Triple Deuce brothers with his whole heart and soul.

Survivors include his
Wife, Ann at home, Son, Brian Sewall of Town of Newburgh, NY, Daughter, Valerie Sewall of Latham, NY, Daughter, Colleen Sewall of Maybrook, NY, Daughter,Elizabeth Murtagh & Micheal of Warwick, NY, Daughter, Mary Hasbrouck of Tacoma, WA, Son, Michael Hasbrouck and Rebecca of Cocoa, FL, Granddaughter Giada Hasbrouck of Cocoa FL, Brother, Karl "Skip" Sewall and his wife Donna of Paramus, NJ, And is also survived by a niece, Gloria and two nephews, Karl and Danny.