Luther Sargeant 1821-1904

SARGEANT, BROWN, DEHART, CONNOR, WILSON, DOUGHTY, FORBES, SMITH, NEAL

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 9/27/2001 at 04:33:22

LUTHER SARGEANT
OBITUARY SKETCH.

Luther Sargeant was born at Danville, Caladonia Co., Vermont, April 9th 1821 and died at his home near Vernon Feb. 25, 1904. His age was 82 years, 10 months and 15 days of age at the time of his death; and was the oldest living settler in this part of the county.

He was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Brown of Burlington, Iowa, at that place June 18, 1843.

Ten children were born to them. Seven of whom survive him, viz. Mrs. **** [torn] DeHart of Chualar, Cal., Mrs. ***line Connor, of Des Moines, Ia.; ****er of Bentonsport , Iowa; Mrs. ***nelia Wilson and Mrs. Harriet Doughty, of Bonaparte, Iowa, Mrs. **** Forbes, of Milton, Iowa; and Mel***, who resides at the old homestead. *** children died in infancy, and a daughter Mrs. Laura Smith died December 5, 1895. There are 12 grand children and 5 great grand children *****. All of his children except **** DeHart were present at the funeral.

Mr. Sargeant came to Van Buren county Sept. 20, 1839 ********* in Van Buren Co. September ****** 1849 he with his brother and *******in-law crossed the plains du*** ************ ** to the gold fiels in Calif******* he remained for three ********** returned to his home in Van Buren Co., and has resided here continuously ever since.

His wife died at the old home May 3, 1867. One brother, Alonzo Sargeant of Vernon and Mrs. Rocinda Neal of Fort Madison, Iowa, are all now left of eight brothers and sisters.

Father Sargeant was a man of strong and fixed moral principles, and an unyielding believer in right and justice, and while he never affiliated with any religious denomination, he was a believer in a future life and lover of the Bible and its teachings, and always did what he could to help his fellow-men, extending his open generous hand at all times, and offering assistance and sympathy, while his home was ever open to those in sickness or distress. Such was the life of Luther Sargeant whom we now mourn, and when in life all that knew him loved and respected him. The affliction that finally snapped the life cord of Mr. Sargeant, made its first appearances about two years ago.

Funeral from the late home, Feb. 28, at 2 o'clock p. m. with interrment [sic] in Vernon cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. F. L. Ayrault.

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Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 3, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.