Her husband would guide her, and she would know instantly when she found her new home. Sarah was told she must sell her property in New Haven and head west, towards the setting sun.
Thousands of persons have died because of it and their spirits are now seeking vengeance.” It is a curse that has resulted from the terrible weapon created by the Winchester family. “He says for me to tell you that there is a curse on your family, which took the life of he and your child. “Your husband is here,” the medium told her. Sarah sought the help of a medium a spiritualist, to help her with her loss.
But money could not ease her pain, and as she grieved for her husband, she was also reminded of her daughter, taken too soon. She and William never had another child, and on March 7, 1881, William died, a result of pulmonary tuberculosis.Īs a result of William’s death, Sarah inherited over $20 million dollars, 48.9% of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, and an income of about $1000 per day, which was not taxable until 1913.
It took her nearly a decade to break free of her depression and return to her home and family. Overcome with sadness, Sarah withdrew into herself, teetering on the edge of madness. Unfortunately, a short time later, Annie contracted an illness known as “marasmus,” and on July 24, at only 9 days old, she passed away. Things were great, and on July 15, 1866, Sarah gave birth to a daughter, named Annie Pardee Winchester.
On September 30, 1862, Sarah and William were married.