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Sarah Stacy Hunt1
Child with William Aaron Canney (b. 22 March 1866, d. 22 April 1894)
- Aaron W Canney (b. 24 April 1894)
Biography
- Sarah Stacy Hunt was born estimated 1871 in Milton, Massachusetts.2,3
- She married William Aaron Canney, son of John Canney and Susan F Sargent, on 27 June 1891 in North Attleborough, Massachusetts.1,4
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Aaron W Canney
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- Sargent Lineage: William8, Susan F Sargent7, Nathan6, Amos5, Silas4, Jabez3, Joseph2, John1, William0
Parents
- Father: William Aaron Canney (b. 22 March 1866, d. 22 April 1894)
- Mother: Sarah Stacy Hunt (b. estimated 1871)
Biography
- Aaron W Canney was born on 24 April 1894 in Franklin, Massachusetts.1
Other Information
- Relationship: 6th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant
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Citations
Edward Oakes Sargeant1,2
Parents
- Father: Ezra Sargent (b. 24 November 1777, d. 6 May 1856)
- Mother: Betsey Putnam (b. 9 January 1781, d. 12 August 1865)
Children with Joanna Stewart Atwood (b. 18 June 1805, d. 31 December 1892)
- Augusta B Sargent+ (b. 6 August 1831, d. 14 September 1900)
- Edward Sargent+ (b. 8 December 1832, d. 15 January 1918)
- Ellen Sargeant+ (b. 26 November 1836, d. 31 October 1922)
- Mary Jane Sargent (b. 24 November 1838, d. 22 August 1841)
- Atwood Sargeant+ (b. 26 November 1841, d. 5 May 1932)
Biography
- Edward Oakes Sargeant was born on 4 August 1801 in Chester, Vermont.1,3,2
- He married Joanna Stewart Atwood on 1 January 1829.1
- He died on 26 February 1872 in Chester, Vermont, at age 70.1,2
Other Information
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Joanna Stewart Atwood1,2
Children with Edward Oakes Sargeant (b. 4 August 1801, d. 26 February 1872)
- Augusta B Sargent+ (b. 6 August 1831, d. 14 September 1900)
- Edward Sargent+ (b. 8 December 1832, d. 15 January 1918)
- Ellen Sargeant+ (b. 26 November 1836, d. 31 October 1922)
- Mary Jane Sargent (b. 24 November 1838, d. 22 August 1841)
- Atwood Sargeant+ (b. 26 November 1841, d. 5 May 1932)
Biography
- Joanna Stewart Atwood was born on 18 June 1805 in Chester, Vermont.1,3,2
- Father: Rufus Atwood.1
- She married Edward Oakes Sargeant, son of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 1 January 1829.1
- Joanna Stewart Atwood died on 31 December 1892 in Chester, Vermont, at age 87.1,2
Other Information
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Eliza Sargent1
Parents
- Father: Ezra Sargent (b. 24 November 1777, d. 6 May 1856)
- Mother: Betsey Putnam (b. 9 January 1781, d. 12 August 1865)
Biography
Other Information
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Eliza Sargent1
Parents
- Father: Ezra Sargent (b. 24 November 1777, d. 6 May 1856)
- Mother: Betsey Putnam (b. 9 January 1781, d. 12 August 1865)
Child with Abner Field (b. estimated 1807)
- Eralia Field (b. about 1832)
Children with Ezra F Dean (b. 1794)
- Ezra Dean (b. about 1841)
- Elisa Dean (b. about 1843)
Biography
- Eliza Sargent was born on 15 August 1806 in Chester, Vermont.1,2
- She married Abner Field on 9 April 1829.1
- She married Ezra F Dean on 21 September 1837 in Vermont.1,3
- Ezra F Dean and Eliza appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 12 September 1850. Also listed is Lucia Dean who is probably Ezra's daughter from a prior marriage. They report real estate of $1500.4
- She appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 17 July 1860. This was the household of Alvin W Davis age 38 and Zilla Davis age 2. She is listed as housekeeper. They could be no relation, or Alvin could have been married to her eldest daughter Eralia.5
- She died on 10 February 1873 at age 66.1
- She was buried in Simsbury Cemetery, Chester, Vermont.6
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Abner Field1
Child with Eliza Sargent (b. 15 August 1806, d. 10 February 1873)
- Eralia Field (b. about 1832)
Biography
- Abner Field was born estimated 1807.2
- He married Eliza Sargent, daughter of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 9 April 1829.1
Other Information
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Citations
Ezra F Dean1
Children with Eliza Sargent (b. 15 August 1806, d. 10 February 1873)
- Ezra Dean (b. about 1841)
- Elisa Dean (b. about 1843)
Biography
- Ezra F Dean was born in 1794 in Vermont.2,3
- He married Eliza Sargent, daughter of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 21 September 1837 in Vermont.1,2
- Ezra F Dean was a farmer.3
- He and Eliza appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 12 September 1850. Also listed is Lucia Dean who is probably Ezra's daughter from a prior marriage. They report real estate of $1500.3
Other Information
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Citations
Mary Sargent1
Parents
- Father: Ezra Sargent (b. 24 November 1777, d. 6 May 1856)
- Mother: Betsey Putnam (b. 9 January 1781, d. 12 August 1865)
Child with Webber Andrews (b. 19 July 1801, d. 6 March 1845)
- Mary E Andrews (b. 2 September 1844)
Biography
- Mary Sargent was born on 5 August 1808 in Vermont.1,2
- She married Webber Andrews on 1 March 1832.1
- She married Absalom Miner in 1848.1
- Absalom Miner and Mary appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, enumerated on 16 August 1850. Absalom reported real estate valued at $20,000 and Mary reported real estate valued at $4000. Four other children (of Absalom) resided in the home, along with two laborers.2
- Absalom Miner and Mary appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, enumerated on 2 June 1860. reporting real estate valued at $10,000 and personal estate of $30,000. Also listed in the census are Charles Miner age 20, Maria Miner age 17, James Miner age 26, Nettie Miner age 21, George Barrett age 23 and Kate Zimmerman age 18 a servant.3
- She died on 10 February 1863 at age 54.1
- The cause of her death was congestive heart fever.4
- She was buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Section K Block 33 Lot 1 Space 3.4
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Webber Andrews1
Child with Mary Sargent (b. 5 August 1808, d. 10 February 1863)
- Mary E Andrews (b. 2 September 1844)
Biography
- Webber Andrews was born on 19 July 1801 in Andover, Vermont.2
- He was also known as Webster.2
- He married Mary Sargent, daughter of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 1 March 1832.1
- Webber Andrews died on 6 March 1845 in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, at age 43.2
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Absalom Miner1
Biography
- Absalom Miner was born about 1810 in New York.2
- He married Mary Sargent, daughter of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, in 1848.1
- Absalom Miner was a B (maybe Baptist, the census person abbreviated everything) Clergyman.3
- He and Mary appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, enumerated on 16 August 1850. Absalom reported real estate valued at $20,000 and Mary reported real estate valued at $4000. Four other children (of Absalom) resided in the home, along with two laborers.3
- Absalom Miner was a banker.4
- He and Mary appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, enumerated on 2 June 1860. reporting real estate valued at $10,000 and personal estate of $30,000. Also listed in the census are Charles Miner age 20, Maria Miner age 17, James Miner age 26, Nettie Miner age 21, George Barrett age 23 and Kate Zimmerman age 18 a servant.2
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Mary E Andrews1
Parents
- Father: Webber Andrews (b. 19 July 1801, d. 6 March 1845)
- Mother: Mary Sargent (b. 5 August 1808, d. 10 February 1863)
Biography
- Mary E Andrews was born on 2 September 1844 in Wisconsin.1,2
- She appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, enumerated on 2 June 1860, in the household of Absalom Miner and Mary Sargent, her step-father and mother.2
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Eralia Field1
Parents
- Father: Abner Field (b. estimated 1807)
- Mother: Eliza Sargent (b. 15 August 1806, d. 10 February 1873)
Biography
- Eralia Field was born about 1832 in Vermont.1
- She appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 12 September 1850, in the household of Ezra F Dean and Eliza Sargent, her stepfather and mother.1
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Ezra Dean1
Parents
- Father: Ezra F Dean (b. 1794)
- Mother: Eliza Sargent (b. 15 August 1806, d. 10 February 1873)
Biography
- Ezra Dean was born about 1841 in Vermont.1
- He appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 12 September 1850, in the household of his parents Ezra F Dean and Eliza.1
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Elisa Dean1
Parents
- Father: Ezra F Dean (b. 1794)
- Mother: Eliza Sargent (b. 15 August 1806, d. 10 February 1873)
Biography
- Elisa Dean was born about 1843 in Vermont.1
- She was also known as Julia E.2
- She appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 12 September 1850, in the household of her parents Ezra F Dean and Eliza.1
- Elisa Dean appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 17 July 1860, in the household of her mother Eliza Sargent.2
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
John Harvey Sargent1
Parents
- Father: Ezra Sargent (b. 24 November 1777, d. 6 May 1856)
- Mother: Betsey Putnam (b. 9 January 1781, d. 12 August 1865)
Children with Ellen O Evans (b. 26 September 1827, d. 26 August 1872)
- Mary Ellen Sargent+ (b. 12 July 1847, d. 24 November 1923)
- Charles Harvey Sargent (b. 9 October 1852, d. 4 August 1868)
- William Evans Sargent (b. 3 September 1854, d. 21 October 1875)
- George Clarence Sargent (b. 2 August 1864, d. 14 February 1884)
Biography
- John Harvey Sargent was born on 27 March 1824 in Vermont.1,2
- He married Ellen O Evans on 7 October 1846.1
- He and Ellen appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 19 September 1850. reporting real estate value of $4,000.2
- He married Olive M Bigelow on 14 October 1873.1
Other Information
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Ellen O Evans1
Children with John Harvey Sargent (b. 27 March 1824)
- Mary Ellen Sargent+ (b. 12 July 1847, d. 24 November 1923)
- Charles Harvey Sargent (b. 9 October 1852, d. 4 August 1868)
- William Evans Sargent (b. 3 September 1854, d. 21 October 1875)
- George Clarence Sargent (b. 2 August 1864, d. 14 February 1884)
Biography
- Ellen O Evans was born on 26 September 1827 in Vermont.1,2
- Father: Jesse Evans.1
- She married John Harvey Sargent, son of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 7 October 1846.1
- John Harvey Sargent and Ellen appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 19 September 1850. reporting real estate value of $4,000.2
- She died on 26 August 1872 at age 44.1
Other Information
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Olive M Bigelow1
Biography
- Olive M Bigelow was born on 9 February 1834.1
- Olive married previously Mr. Harwood.1
- She married John Harvey Sargent, son of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 14 October 1873.1
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Mary Ellen Sargent1
Parents
- Father: John Harvey Sargent (b. 27 March 1824)
- Mother: Ellen O Evans (b. 26 September 1827, d. 26 August 1872)
Children with Henry Gorham Harlow (b. 24 October 1844, d. 3 October 1923)
- Grace Ellen Harlow (b. 21 August 1876, d. 27 June 1906)
- May Emma Harlow (b. 21 May 1880, d. 15 April 1960)
Biography
- Mary Ellen Sargent was born on 12 July 1847 in Chester, Vermont.1,2,3
- She appeared on the 1850 US Federal Census of Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, enumerated on 19 September 1850, in the household of her parents John Harvey Sargent and Ellen.2
- Mary Ellen Sargent married Henry Gorham Harlow on 26 May 1874 in Westminster, Vermont.1,4
- Henry Gorham Harlow and Mary appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont, enumerated on 2 June 1880.5
- She died on 24 November 1923 in North Adams, Massachusetts, at age 76.3
- She was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Keene, New Hampshire. Plot: NEW Sec 12, Lot 416.3
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Willie H Sargent1
Children with Alice Jesse Sargeant (b. 1 August 1858, d. 29 October 1899)
- Herbert Putnam Sargent+ (b. 13 February 1887, d. 13 February 1973)
- Anita Florence Sargent+ (b. 13 October 1894, d. 2 August 1967)
Biography
- Willie H Sargent was born estimated 1858.2
- He married Alice Jesse Sargeant, daughter of Ezra Putnam Sargeant and Maria Antoinette Williams, on 28 April 1885 They were not related.1
Other Information
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Citations
Ezra Putnam Sargeant1,2
1819-1883
Parents
- Father: Ezra Sargent (b. 24 November 1777, d. 6 May 1856)
- Mother: Betsey Putnam (b. 9 January 1781, d. 12 August 1865)
Children with Maria Antoinette Williams (b. 1 June 1830, d. 23 August 1878)
- Alice Jesse Sargeant+ (b. 1 August 1858, d. 29 October 1899)
- Carrie Belle Sargeant+ (b. 28 November 1869, d. 14 May 1962)
Biography
- Ezra Putnam Sargeant was born on 10 April 1819 in Vermont.1,3
- He married Maria Antoinette Williams on 1 January 1856.1
- Ezra Putnam Sargeant was a stock raiser.3
- He and Maria appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Monroeville, Colusa County, California, enumerated on 1 July 1860. also listed is James P Stilwell age 43 a laborer. They reported real estate valued at $4,000 and personal estate of $2,500.3
- He appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of 2827 South LaSalle, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated on 2 June 1880.4
- He died on 17 July 1883 in Chicago, Illinois, at age 64.1,5
- The cause of his death was pneumonia.5
- He was buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Plot: Section A Division 4 grave 112 could not find a headstone.5
Obit Notice
Obit:
Ezra Putnam Sargeant born at Chester,Vermont in 1819 and died July 17, 1883 of pneumonia.
He was reared and educated at Chester. When a young man he went to Tennessee and engaged in merchandizing; thence to Mukwanago, Wisconsin, where he opened a general store and did a successful business. In 1856 he sailed from New York on the steamer Northern Light, crossed Nicaragua, sailed to San Francisco, Sacramento, and finally to Maryville, California. He engaged profitably in mining. He returned in 1860 and located in Chicago, investing his means in real estate on South LaSalle Street, corner of 29th street, which was a dealer in school-furnishing supplies, and continued in that business, until he died.
He married Maria Williams, of Chester, Vermont, in 1850. She died in 1879. They had two children who survived their parents; Alice, the elder, is the wife of W.H. Sargent of Chicago. Carrie B., the younger lives with her sister, Mrs. Sargent.
Other Information
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Maria Antoinette Williams1,2
Children with Ezra Putnam Sargeant (b. 10 April 1819, d. 17 July 1883)
- Alice Jesse Sargeant+ (b. 1 August 1858, d. 29 October 1899)
- Carrie Belle Sargeant+ (b. 28 November 1869, d. 14 May 1962)
Biography
- Maria Antoinette Williams was born on 1 June 1830 in Chester, Vermont.1,3,2
- Father: Thomas Williams (b 1798) - Mother: Betsey Sawyer (b 1801.)1,2
- She married Ezra Putnam Sargeant, son of Ezra Sargent and Betsey Putnam, on 1 January 1856.1
- Ezra Putnam Sargeant and Maria appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Monroeville, Colusa County, California, enumerated on 1 July 1860. also listed is James P Stilwell age 43 a laborer. They reported real estate valued at $4,000 and personal estate of $2,500.3
- She died on 23 August 1878 in Chester, Vermont, at age 48.1,2
- She was buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Plot: Section A, Division 4.2
Story
Maria kept a diary of the trip from New York to California, via Nicaragua......
“Tuesday, January 22, 1856 Maria A. & Ezra “Putnam” Sargeant traveled to New York City to board a Steamer called “Northern Light”.
“Thursday, January 24, 1856, Pleasant in the morn. Went out shopping, after noon went down to take the steamer for California. We set sail about
3 o’clock on the steamer Northern Light.”
“Friday, January 25, 1856, Cloudy, windy, quite rough. Quite seasick, not able to be up without feeling very unpleasant and sick. Most of the ladies sick on board
“Sunday, February 2, 1856, Arrived San del Norte early in morn. Left the Northern Light for a small steamer up this river, scenery very beautiful. Went very slow. Staid all night on the boat”
“Sunday, February 3, 1856, Reached Castillo Tropius about noon. Took dinner at the Nicaragua Honor, has a good dinner. Had not had anything to eat excepting crackers and coffee since Friday night. All starved to death, spent the day and night there.”
“Monday, February 4, 1856, Slept on the floor, mosquitoes liked to ate us up. Saw plenty of thee natives. Had beautiful fruits. The boat came for us that night. Did not start out till the next morn. Had a pleasant day. That night staid on the boat. One boy drowned of our crew.”
“Tuesday, February 5, 1856, Tuesday on Lake Nicaragua, very rough. Had a hard time landing. Started off in a mule carriage, went as far as the halfway house, slept in hammocks.”
“Wednesday, February 6, 1856, Very warm, finished crossing the Isthmus this morning. Too breakfast at the Pacific House, had a miserable fare. Went aboard the Steamer Sierra Nevada this afternoon. Did not set sail. Waiting for Capt.”
“Thursday, February 7, 1856, Warm, Capt. Arrived. Set sail this morning, had a pleasant day, but very warm. Occupied the day by reading & sewing, chatting.”
“Sunday, February 10, 1856 Quite rough early in the morn. Passed the Gulf of Fonseca?. Not up to breakfast, but in season for lunch, no Sabbath to me. All days seem alike. Thinking of the privilege that I hop my friends are enjoying this day. “
“Monday, February 11, 1856, Had a pleasant day having a fine scenery of the mountainous coast of Mexico, at night saw two sail vessels.”
“Tuesday, February 12, 1856, Some cooler. Scenery same as day before. Passed the California steamer, had a large crowd of passengers. Finished m jacket.”
“Wednesday, February 13, 1856, Very calm. Reached thew Gulf of Calif. about noon. Very smooth. Usually very rough. Putnam sick. Had a hill. Feeling better at night. To work on the waist of my dress.”
“Thursday, February, 14, 1856, very calm and cool. Reached Cape St. Lucas, one barren mass of rocks and mountains, inhabited some in the valleys. All usually well, sewing.”
“Tuesday, February 19, 1856, cold, reached San Francisco about 8 o’clock, staid all night on the boat. Those that reside in San Francisco went ashore. A great rush for passengers to go ashore. Had some showers in the night.”
“Wednesday, February 20 1856, went ashore early in the morn. Stopped at the Temperance Hotel in company with Mr. Stewart; Harr & Stewart, much pleased with the place. Took the boat at 4 o’clock p.m. for Sacramento. Bought shoes for 6.25”
“Thursday, February 21, 1856, arrived at Sacramento in the morn. Separated from our company. Feeling some lonely. Stopping at Dawson’s in afternoon went out to see the city. Putnam called on W. Barrett. The days seem rather long. Very pleasant and mild.”
“Friday, February 22, 1856, fine pleasant day. Went out to get our furniture & crockery for housekeeping and other articles. In the night heard the alarm of fire, burned out a block of buildings.”
“Saturday February 23, 1856, took the boat for our place, passed the boat for Marysville. Had a pleasant time. Feeling rather tired and the days seem long. Did not go to bed, thinking we should land before morning.”
“Sunday, February 24, 1856, arrived at landing. Mr. Pratt’s 5o’clock, took breakfast.Went up to our place, found Miner gone, House was not prepared to receive company at present, staid a few hours. Went back to Mr. Pratt’s, staid all night. Feeling some discouraged. Spent the remainder of the day reading.”
“Monday, February 25, 1856, went in the morning to our house. Putnam took the team, carried our goods. I went up hours back, set up some of our things. Looks as though we could not live in such a place. No windows, no nothing, put up the stove and bed.”
“Tuesday, February 26, 1856, quite windy. Put the windows in the afternoon. Miner came down much pleased to see us. Had for supper bread and beans, wedding cake, currant wine, brought from home”
“Wednesday, February 27, 1856, Cold and windy. Putnam making a cupboard, I washed, have water to bring half a mile, did not wash but a few things”
“Thursday, February 28, 1856, Miner gone for lumber to finish building. Had a call from a peddler, also the Indians by looking in the window. I ironed, got very tired.”
“Tuesday, March 4, 1856, Put out my clothes this morn. Mr. Pratt called with some meat. Miner ploughed the garden. Talks of selling out his share of stock, going home. Had some pig liver for sinner.”
“Friday, March 7, 1856, commenced ironing my starched clothes. Putnam sick. Miner came home at night with some game. Two geese, In the evening dressed them.”
“Tuesday, March 11, 1856, quite cool in the morning, made curtains for the windows. Miner gone to look for some cattle. Took a walk at night down to the old house. Folded my clothes.”
“Saturday, March 15, 1856, Cleared off very pleasant. The man digging well came to water in afternoon. Putnam had a call from a gent to buy his horses. Did not trade. Sewing on a dress, finished it”
“Wednesday, March 19, 1856, warm, ironed in the morn, Mrs. Busham and Mrs. Weston call, Miner sown to Mr. Pratt Sarah came home with him, staid all night, Putnam commenced digging a cellar.”
“Saturday, April 19, 1856, Putnam and I went down to the garden, planted some, seeds have come up, looking very well, prepared some washing fluid, Putnam to work on the house, Miner gone a fishing with Gibbs, did not get home till late, did not get any fish.”
“Friday, April 25, 1856, Putnam putting down floor.”
“Tuesday, May 13, 1856, Miner changed his mind dividing stock and branding, Abraham here to work, Mrs. Gills called.”
“Wednesday, May 14, 1856, Finished branding, went up to Monroeville P.O. Miner taken his things, gone to Gibbs to board, I sold the horses 475”
“Friday, May 23, 1856, Pleasant, went blackberrying.”
“Sunday, May 25, 1856, Cloudy and cool, our necessaries came from Sacramento, Mrs. W called.”
“Sunday, June 1, 1856, My twenty sixth birthday.”
"Saturday, June 28, 1856, 29 1/2 lbs. of butter----Commence using the 21st. of October.......
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Citations
Alice Jesse Sargeant1,2
1858-1899
Parents
- Father: Ezra Putnam Sargeant (b. 10 April 1819, d. 17 July 1883)
- Mother: Maria Antoinette Williams (b. 1 June 1830, d. 23 August 1878)
Children with Willie H Sargent (b. estimated 1858)
- Herbert Putnam Sargent+ (b. 13 February 1887, d. 13 February 1973)
- Anita Florence Sargent+ (b. 13 October 1894, d. 2 August 1967)
Biography
- Alice Jesse Sargeant was born on 1 August 1858 in Colusa County, California.1,3,2
- She appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Monroeville, Colusa County, California, enumerated on 1 July 1860, in the household of her parents Ezra Putnam Sargeant and Maria.3
- Alice Jesse Sargeant appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of 2827 South LaSalle, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated on 2 June 1880, in the household of her father Ezra Putnam Sargeant.4
- She married Willie H Sargent on 28 April 1885 They were not related.1
- She died on 29 October 1899 in Chicago, Illinois, at age 41.2
- She was buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Plot: Section O Division 3 grave 298 could not find a headstone.2
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
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Citations
Herbert Putnam Sargent1,2
- Sargent Lineage: Alice Jesse Sargeant8, Ezra7, Ezra Sargent6, Ezra5, Deborah4, Joseph3, Joseph2, John1, William0
1887-1973
Parents
- Father: Willie H Sargent (b. estimated 1858)
- Mother: Alice Jesse Sargeant (b. 1 August 1858, d. 29 October 1899)
Children with Hattie May Palmer (b. 16 August 1886, d. 13 April 1952)
- Mary Alice Sargent+ (b. 5 August 1912, d. 12 July 2003)
- Harriet Palmer Sargent+ (b. 29 November 1919, d. 17 November 1996)
Biography
- Herbert Putnam Sargent was born on 13 February 1887 in Chicago, Illinois.1,3
- He married Hattie May Palmer on 24 September 1910 in Chicago, Illinois.4
- He died on 13 February 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, at age 86.3
- He was buried in Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Illinois.3
Gravestone
Obit Notice
Herbert Putnam Sargent was the son of Willie H. Sargent and Alice (Sargeant) Sargent and received his education in the public schools of Chicago. He married Hattie May Palmer on September 24, 1910 in Chicago. Herbert P. Sargent was a career accountant and spent his entire working life, before retirement in this profession.
In addition to his family, Masonry was his first love. Illustrious Brother Sargent joined Harbor Lodge No.731 on May 17, 1919 and served as Master of that lodge in 1926. He joined the Scottish Rite, Valley of Chicago, on February 1, 1945 and was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in 1962. Illustrious Brother Sargent was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33rd. degree, in 1965 for distinguished service in Freemasonry and for his man contributions to the Scottish Rite and all of Masonry. This well-loved brother was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center in March of 1953 and served until 1971 when he was made an honorary trustee for life. Active in the Grand Lodge, Brother Sargent had served as Tyler from 1957 until 1971 and He was a Masonic Scholar. He was president of the Grand Lecturers Association of Cook County in 1936 and served as secretary of that distinguished group until recently. He was active in the Ancient Craft Degree Team within the Scottish Rite and was known as one of the outstanding ritualists in the Chicago area.
Masonic services and a memorial service were conducted from the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Chicago on Saturday February 17, 1973. Rev. William R. Myers, pastor of the North Shore Baptist Church officiated.
Brother Sargent is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Norman and Mrs. Harriet Honchell, along with six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
May rest in the eternal be granted unto this devoted Mason, and may the light, which he sought, perpetually shine upon him.
Grant E. Biddle, M.S.A.
The Chicago Scottish Rite Magazine,
April 1973.
Other Information
- Relationship: 5th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Carrie Belle Sargeant1,2
1869-1962
Parents
- Father: Ezra Putnam Sargeant (b. 10 April 1819, d. 17 July 1883)
- Mother: Maria Antoinette Williams (b. 1 June 1830, d. 23 August 1878)
Child with Michael William Carr (b. 15 April 1849, d. 30 April 1922)
- Cyril Sargent Carr (b. 2 February 1893, d. May 1975)
Biography
- Carrie Belle Sargeant was born on 28 November 1869 in Chicago, Illinois.1,3
- She appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of 2827 South LaSalle, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated on 2 June 1880, in the household of her father Ezra Putnam Sargeant.3
- She married Michael William Carr on 28 November 1889 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.1,4
- Michael William Carr and Carrie appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 820 North Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, enumerated on 14 June 1900.5
- She died on 14 May 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 92.4
- She was buried in Holy Cross & Saint Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana. Plot: Sec. 5F,Lot 574W.1/2 Sp.-3.4
Gravestone
Obit Notice
Daughter of:
Maria Alice Williams &
Ezra Putnam Sargeant
Sister of:
Alice Julia "Jesse" Sargeant 1858-1899
Married:
Michael William Carr (1851-1922)
on November 28,1889 at Waukesha, Wisconsin
Mother of:
Dr. Cyril Sargeant Carr 1893-1975
Monday May 14, 1962
Mrs. Carr Dies; Husband was Writer, Editor…
Mrs. Carrie Sargeant Carr, 92 years old, 1720 North Pennsylvania Street, died yesterday at a local nursing home after a three-month illness.
A resident of Indianapolis since 1890, Mrs. Carr was born in Chicago where her family had moved from Vermont after the Civil War. She was a member of an old New England family and a descendant of William Sargeant, who came to Massachusetts from England in 1638. Her husband, Michael W. Carr, was a writer for the former Indianapolis Sentinel for many years and was editor of Pen Magazine, a literary magazine here, in the 1890's. He was the author of several books on Indiana county and Catholic history, including "A History of Catholicity and Catholic Institutions in Indianapolis" in 1887. Mrs. Carr was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish and the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the last surviving charter member of the Proctor Club. During World War 1 she did Red Cross work.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in the Feeney-Kirby Mortuary and at 9 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Cyril Sargeant Carr of Indianapolis.
Daughters of the American Revolution #86584
1.Ezra Putnam Sargeant 1819-1883 &
Maria Williams 1830-1878
2.Ezra Sargeant,Jr. 1777-1856 &
Betsey Putnam 1781-1865
3.Ezra Sargeant 1752-1839 &
Sarah Oakes 1757-1808.
Other Information
- Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2)
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29