STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1891

ELIZA J. (THORNSBURY) SARGENT, 15 Oct 1828 - 01 Oct 1891

   DIED-In Garrett, Ind., October 1, 1891, Eliza J., wife of 
W. E. Sargent, aged 67 years, 11 months and 17 days. 
   Deceased was for many years a resident of Metz, where her 
husband kept hotel, and was well known to very many of our 
citizens and highly esteemed for her rare social qualities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Eliza J. (Thornsbury) Sargent, 15 Oct 1828 - 01 Oct 1896, 
in 1843, married William E. Sargent, 09 Aug 1821 - 20 Feb 
1897.  They died at Garret, DeKalb County, Indiana.  The 1880 
United States Census, Garrett, DeKalb, Indiana, Family 
History Library Film #1254274, NA Film #T9-0274, page #215A, 
lists them as Hotel Keepers.  William's obituary lists her as 
Eliza B. while the Old Settlers article lists her as Eliza J. 
and the census lists her as Eliza J.
   In 1861, husband William enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant in 
Co. A, 29th Ind.  Resigned his commission in 1862 due to poor 
health.  He was the first commander of Charles Case Post, 
G.A.R. at Garrett, Indiana.

CHILDREN:  
   William's obituary states they had six children but only 5 
are named:
   Theodore C. Sargent
   Mary Sargent
   Harriett Sargent
   Belle Sargent 
   Minna Sargent
   #6, name unknown

Steuben Republican, 24 Aug 1892, "Old Settlers" death list, 
Eliza J. Sargent.
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