SARGEANT, Clare L.: 1896-1918

SARGEANT, MARRIOTT

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Date: 6/27/2013 at 06:46:40

Obituary of Clare L. Sargeant.

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 pnuemonia, causing his death. He was in the first draft, leaving home the 21st of last Sept. for Camp Dodge, Iowa. He was transferred to Camp Pike, Dec. 2, being a member of Battery 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, January 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. Interment was in the Purdom cemetery at Keosauqua by the side of his mother.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 125, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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