91y 11m 11d
Married Eunice Brown in 1846
From VanBuren Co. Ia Obituaries Forum
Alonzo Sargeant was born January 14, 1823, in Downerville, Caledonia County, Vermont, in a "little log cabin at the foot of the hill" as he so often reminiscently remarked to his friends. With the family he came to N.Y., thence to Illinois and afterwards to Iowa. In the early 40s he secured employment in Burlington and while there he met Miss Eunice Brown to whom he happily married in the year 1846. To this union was born eight children; four of them dying in infancy and the remaining four reaching manhood and womanhood, being a blessing and comfort to the aged father until his death.
In early life he united with the Methodist Church but because of his belief that Saturday was the Sabboth God wished observed he transferred his membership to the Adventist Church and for more than 50 years was a most faithful and consistent member of same; but he never transferred his interest with this Methodist Church, and until his hearing became so defective, he enjoyed its services and delighted in participating in its meetings. As a Bible student he had few equals, delighting in memorizing and repeating favorite passages from its sacred pages. As a neighbor he enjoyed the social life of his friends and nothing pleased him more that to know he was bringing cheer and good will especially to the sick room. He was an ardent advocate of the theory that "a merry heart doeth good like medicine" and practised it in his daily life. Throughout a long life he enjoyed good health and at the last was spared a lingering sickness, passing peacefully away early Christmas morning at the advanced age of 91 years, 11 months and 11 days.
Grandpa Sargeant, as he was affectionately called by his many friends, will be greatly missed in the community where he has resided for over 60 years. Of him may it be truthfully said, "he was a grand old man", a thorough Christian gentleman. His wife passed away 40 years ago and for many years he has made his home with the family of his son, Marion. From them, he received all the loving care and attention possible.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his son Marion, of this place, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Thomas and Mrs. Lelia Wasson of Des Moines, and one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Wilkinson of Ames, with nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren, a number of other relatives and a host of friends and acquaintances.
God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly what He has given. They live on earth, in thought and deed, as truly as in His Heaven.
Funeral services were held at the Vernon church Sunday afternoon at two o"clock, with Rev. Behrens of Keosauqua in charge, and internment in the Vernon cemetery.
7y 6m 13d
daughter of Mr & Mrs W. A. Lippincot of Keosauqua, Iowa
wife of Oliver Sargeant
From VanBuren Co. Ia Obituaries Forum
Mrs. Almira E. Sargeant was the elder of the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lippincot of Keosauqua, and was born in the town of Bentonsport, IA, on the 15th day of Aug., 1865. Her early life was spent with her parents and in her eighteenth year she was united in marriage to Mr. Oliver Sargeant, one of the sons of Luther Sargeant, a prominent farmer in the neighborhood of her parents' home. To this union were born three sons, the first of whom died in infancy.
Nearly all of Mrs. Sargeant's married life was spent upon the farm and the last eighteen years she and her husband have lived on what is known as the George Ellis farm in Vernon township.
A number of years ago she united with the Congregational church of Keosauqua of which she was a member when she was called to a higher and better life. Mrs Sargeant was also a valued member of the Royal Neighbors, being an efficient worker in that organization.
Mrs. Sargeant's health became impaired over a year ago. Though for a time she sought bravely to carry on her home duties, she was finally compelled to remove to her parents' home in Keosauqua that she might be within easier reach of medical assistance and care. For six months Mrs. Sargeant cheerfully bore without complaint her extreme suffering, which everything that efficient medical skill and careful nursing could not alleviate, until finally on the morning of February 28th, 1913, at a quarter past one o'clock, she "fell on sleep" after just thirty years of married life, her age being 47 years, 6 months and 13 days. She leaves to mourn their great loss her parents, a sister, her husband and two sons, besides a host of friends.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. J. Wilkins, were held Monday afternoon at the Congregational church at 2 o'clock, and the body was laid to rest in the Purdom cemetery.
Buried next to his mother, Almira E.Sargeant
From VanBuren Co. Ia Obituaries Forum
Clare L. Sargeant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sargeant, was born in Vernon township, Van Buren county, Iowa, January 2, 1896, and died at Camp Pike, Arkansas, January 10, 1918, aged 22 years and 8 days. About five weeks ago he took the measles which developed into pneumonia, causing his death. He was in the first draft, leaving home th 21st of last Sept. for Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was transferred to Camp Pike, Dec. 2, being a member of Bettery C, 336 Field artillery. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sargeant of Vernon Prairie. His mother died several years ago. His home had always been with his parents. He was an industrious and highly respected young man. On Feb. 20, 1917, he was united in marriage with Miss Pluma Marriott, whose parents reside a short distance northwest of Bentonsport. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, a father, a brother and a host of other relatives and friends. The body was brought home from Camp Pike, reaching Bentonsport, Wednesday, Jan 16, and on Friday, January 18, funeral services were held at Center chapel in charge of Rev. G. H. Smith, pastor of the Mt Sterling M.E. church. Internment was in the Purdom cemetery at Keosauqua by the side of his mother
THE AMERICAN LEGION IN VAN BUREN COUNTY
BONAPARTE
Organized on July 21, 1921. the Legion Post was named in memory of Clare Sargeant who died in service during the World War. The Auxiliary unit of the Clare Sergeant Post of the American Legion was organized at Bonaparte, Iowa June 30, 1927 at the Masonic Hall.
From Van Buren County Iowa American Guide Series, pg 108 & 109.