Sarah Wesley also known as Sally Wesley born Sarah Gwynne was the wife of itinerant Methodist Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley, the main founder of Methodism.
Background
The daughter of a wealthy family, Sarah once performed musically for George III and passed this talent onto two of her sons, both of whom were musical prodigies. Sarah Wesley was born in Garth, Powys to Sarah (née Evans) and Marmaduke Gwynne. By 1747 her father was offering accommodation to evangelical travellers and for five days in August he offered a place to stay to Charles and his brother John Wesley.
Career
Marmaduke was a wealthy man and a committed Anglican who employed his own chaplain. A local magistrate, he went to arrest Howell Harris for stirring up sedition, but while listening to Harris" sermon was converted to his beliefs. The age gap between Sarah and Charles Wesley was nearly twenty years but they were both attracted to each other.
The house that Charles and Sarah (aka Sally) had in Marylebone, London has now been demolished.
Ironically the blue plaque that records the location of this couple"s house, who were part of the temperant Methodist movement, is now attached to a public house.
Membership
Sarah was painted in her lifetime and she has a contemporary portrait by David Keal. Who has also painted other members of her family.