Sarah Ann and her younger sister, Theora Lucy were the daughters of George Washington and Mary (maiden name unknown) Corey.
George Washington Corey was born September 7, 1814 in Hornellsville, Allegany Co., NY and died on September 21, 1907 in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was the oldest of seven sons and five daughters born to Rufus and Martha McIntosh Corey. Rufus was son of Joseph and Prudence Parks Corey of Luzerne Co PA and Allegany Co NY.
Theora, married Jacob Becker born Germany, lived out her life in Cleveland OH. The sisters certainly proved to be one of the hardest families that I have traced down. It just goes to show that persistence does pay off.
Abt 1863 -1864 Steuben Co NY, Sarah married Simon L. McCain, son of Thomas L. and Rebecca Nevins McCain. Simon was born Steuben Co NY.
Sarah and Simon's children and numerous grandchildren, etc. have spread across Michigan from the northern peninsula, to the cities of automobile manufacturing.
The following information was provided by the creator of Sarah's Find a Grave memorial.
Death certificate shows Sarrah Ann McCain was the daughter of George Corey (NY) and mother unknown. female, white, widowed, housewife, married at age 18, mother of 10 children, 8 living, born August 25, 1843 NY and died on July 15, 1909 Evart, Osceola Co., Michigan at the age of 66 years 10 months and 20 days, cause of death Paresis (?).
Informant shown as Wm ? McCain of Evart. Burial was on July 19, 1909 Striker Cemetery, Evart, Michigan.
1863 Civil War Hartsville Steuben Co NY Simon L. McCain 21 yrs enlisted 22 Jul 1863 Co B 1st Reg NY Calvary Mustered out 17 Oct 1863 at Geneva NY.
1865 Census Hartsville Steuben Co NY Simon McCain 20 yrs b Steuben Co Farmer, Ann 24 yrs b Steuben Co William 4 yrs b Steuben Co.
1909 Jul 23 Evart MI Review
OBITUARY
Sarah Ann Corey was born in Pennsylvania Aug 23, 1842 and had departed this life, July 15, 1909. Her husband, one daughter and one son preceded her.
She was married to Simon L. McCain who died nineteen years ago this July, there being three daughters, five sons and one sister to mourn her death.
The funeral was held Sunday, at the home, Rev. McGarth officiating, and burial made in Lake cemetery.
Her children wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors for their help in caring for her, also the Woodman, L.O.T.M.M. and friends for the beautiful flowers.


Family tree sources shows the following:

Simon L. McCain (1843-1890) Husband

Children:

William A. McCain 1864 – 1934 born PA
Thomas Denzel McCain 1866 – 1957 born Steuben Co NY
Mary L. McCain 1869 – 1963 born NY
Edson L. McCain 1872 – 1963 born PA
Alice May McCain 1875 – 1969 born MI
Effie Viola McCain 1877 – 1915 " "
Franklin McCain 1879 – 1970 " "
Cora Ann McCain 1882 – 1951 " "
John McCain 1886 – 1886 " "
Earl A. McCain 1887 – 1961 " "


Name: Sarah A. Mccain
Home in 1880: Evart, Osceola, Michigan
Age: 32
Estimated birth year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's name: Simon L. Mccain
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keep. House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Simon L. Mccain 33
Sarah A. Mccain 32
William A. Mccain 16
Thomas D. Mccain 14
Edson L. Mccain 8
Alice M. Mccain 5
Effie Mccain 3
Franklin Mccain 6m