Harriet Lucretia Sargent 
Harriet Lucretia was born on May 17th, 1857 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County Iowa. Harriet Lucretia's father was Emery Holden Sargent and her mother was Louisa M. Sargent. Her paternal grandparents were Timothy Lorenzo Sargent and Wealthy Lorinda Holden; her maternal grandparents were Ira H. Sargent and Mary. She had seven brothers and a sister, named Ira Horton, Allen Jenia, Chauncy Harry, Ora P., C. P., Emery Harford, Sylvester and Phebe L.. She died at the age of 93 on August 10th, 1950 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County Iowa. She was buried in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa.General Notes
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Copy received via email from Pat Sheldon <rpshel@@frontiernet.net> on June 21, 2000
[Note: This bio contains incorrect info on the Sargent line. Timothy C. Sargent was the grandfather of both Emery H. Sargent and Louisa M. Sargent, who married about 1844. Emery was the son of Timothy Lorenzo Sargent and Louisa A. was the daughter of Ira S. Sargent]
Source: 1984 History of Clayton County Iowa, pg. 6314? -Clayton County Gen Society
HARRY AND JUNE BERRY Sargent
Strawberry Point, Cass Twp., Claton County, Ia., is my birthplace as it was for my mother and her parents. My grandparents were children of the DUNSMOORS and SARGENTS who came to this area before 1855. County Corners Cemetery is the final resting place of manyof the DUNSMOORS and their families. Strawberry Point Cemetery has many of the Sargents. There are cousins of mine still living in this area.
I am June SARGEANT, born BERRY. I started school in Strawberry Point and settled in Cedar Rapids, Ia. in 1918, where I still live. I married Harry SARGEANT whose ancestors settled in Van Buren County, Ia, in 1838. We have three children and five grandchildren. The oldest is Dr. Peter SARGEANT, who lives in North Carolina and has three sons, Jeffrey, James, and Jon. Next is Dr. Douglas SARGEANT who lives in Maryland and has two daughters, Kristin and Kathy. Our youngest is Susan who is married to Rich McDONALD and lives in Champaign, Ill.
My mother, Nancy Louisa DUNSMOOR, married Howard BEERY, son of Albert and Elizabeth BERRY, who lived in Clayton Co at that time. My father d. 1919 and my mother 1966.
My mothers parents were Frederick M. DUNSMOOR who married Harriet Sargent. Their other children were Jessie, Thomas, Ida, Grace, Bertha, Lilliette, Fred and Mabel.
Frederick DUNSMOORs father was Thomas DUNSMOOR and Harriets father was Emery A. Sargent who were the early settlers in Clayton County.
Dr. John DUNSMOOR, b. 1720, d. 1794, came from Scotland to mass., m. Ruth Fisher, b. 1718, d. 1789. Children were John, Phineas, Ruth, Rebecca, Hannah, Ebeneazer.
Ebenezer DUNSMOOR, b. 1758 d. 1827; m. Susanna SANDERSON, b. 1757 d. 1840. Children were John, Abraham, Isaac, Sukey, Jose, Samuel, Thomas, Joseph, William, Ebenezer.
William DUNSMOOR, b. 1787 d. 1836 Iowa; m. Parnella BROOKS, b. 1788 d. 1869. Children were William, Joseph, Thomas, Parnella.
Thomas DUNSMOOR, b. 1828 Vermont d. 1921 Iowa; m. Nancy Louisa WEATHERBEE, b. 1833 d. 1921 Iowa. Children were Charles, Ellis, James, Myron, Orrin, Judge, Mary, Frederick. Frederick was my grandfather.
Ira H. SARGE(A)NT, b. 1793 Vermont d. 1863; m. Mary, 1799-1869. One child known, Emery A.
Emery A. Sargent, b. 1823 Vermont, traveled via Sydney, Canada, in 1840 to Illinois 1851 to Strawberry Point 1855. Married Louisa Turner, b. 1827 Canada. Children were Ira, Emery, Allen, Ora, Phoebe, Harriet, Chauncey, C.P., Sylvester. Harriet was my grandmother.
My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and are happily retired. We continue to pursue our interest in genealogy and finding more of our family history.
Mrs. Harry (June) SARGEANT
374 Foot Street S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.26 Mar 1725 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.1754 in Bay of Fundy - Drowned while in French & Indian war
- b.01 Feb 1749 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.1827 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.08 Aug 1729 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.17 Jul 1778 in Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d.21 May 1867 in Blood's Point, DeKalb County, Illinois
- b.01 Jun 1717 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts d.02 Apr 1800 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
- b.21 Jul 1752 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts d.~ 1829 in Hubbardton, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.12 Jan 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts d.11 Oct 1799 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
- b.06 Jun 1798 in Rutland County, Vermont d.01 May 1838 in Orford, Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- b.23 Mar 1728 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts d.~ 1800 in Danby, Rutland, Vermont
- b.16 Sep 1754 in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island d.~13 May 1822 in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.~ 1732
- b.~ 1780 in probably in Danby, Rutland County Vermont d.BET 1818 AND 1830 in Probably Rutland County, Vermont
- b.26 Jan 1726 in Barrington, Bristol County, Massachusetts now Rhode Island d.16 Feb 1803 in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.Sep 1766 d.Sep 1810 in Danby, Rutland County Vermont
- b.04 May 1734 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts d.11 Apr 1807
- b.18 Mar 1823 in Rutland County, Vermont d.18 Apr 1905 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa
- b.~ 1807 in Rutland County, Vermont d.10 Apr 1894 in Georgetown, Ottawa County, Michigan
- b.17 May 1857 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County Iowa d.10 Aug 1950 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County Iowa
- b.11 Mar 1698 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.~27 Nov 1769 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.26 Mar 1725 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.1754 in Bay of Fundy - Drowned while in French & Indian war
- b.~02 Jul 1697 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.> 1756 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.01 Feb 1749 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.1827 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.22 Apr 1744 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.08 Aug 1729 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.22 May 1703 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.> 1745
- b.May 1793 in Vermont d.22 Aug 1863 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa
- b.14 Oct 1679 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts d.07 Jan 1751 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts
- b.01 Jun 1717 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts d.02 Apr 1800 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
- b.28 Jan 1680 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts d.>25 Mar 1728 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts
- b.21 Jul 1752 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts d.~ 1829 in Hubbardton, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.20 Aug 1695 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts d.05 Dec 1775 in Lunenberg, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- b.12 Jan 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts d.11 Oct 1799 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
- b.12 Sep 1696 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts d.05 Jul 1738 in Milton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- b.19 Feb 1826 in Dunham, Quebec, Canada d.20 Oct 1896 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa
- b.BET 1799 AND 1809 in Canada d.20 Feb 1869 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa
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‌Harriet Lucretia and Frederick Melvin were married in a religious ceremony on January 23rd, 1876 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County Iowa. They had three sons and six daughters, named Jessie, Thomas, Frederick, Ida May, Grace Belle, Bertha Blanche, Lilliette, Nancy Louisa and Mabel Sargent.
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Children
Jessie Dunsmore
Jessie was born on March 14th, 1878 in Clayton County Iowa. He died at the age of 1 on May 19th, 1879 in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa. He was buried in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa.
Thomas Dunsmore
Thomas was born on February 7th, 1880 in Clayton County Iowa. He died at 5 months old on July 10th, 1880 in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa. He was buried in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa.
Ida May Dunsmore
Ida May was born on September 1st, 1881 in Clayton County Iowa. She died at the age of 92 on June 20th, 1974 in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa. She was buried in Lamont, Buchanan County Iowa.
Grace Belle Dunsmore
Grace Belle was born on November 28th, 1883 in Clayton County Iowa. She died at the age of 73 on November 23rd, 1957.
Bertha Blanche Dunsmore
Bertha Blanche was born on July 21st, 1886 in Clayton County Iowa. She died at the age of 96 on October 14th, 1982. She was buried in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Lilliette Dunsmore
Lilliette was born on September 11th, 1888 in Clayton County Iowa. She died at just 28 days old on October 9th, 1888 in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa. She was buried in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa.
Nancy Louisa Dunsmore
Nancy Louisa was born on May 19th, 1891 in Clayton County Iowa. She died at the age of 75 on December 22nd, 1966 in Marion, Linn County Iowa. She was buried in Cass twp, Clayton County Iowa.
Frederick Dunsmore
Frederick was born on June 18th, 1894 in Clayton County Iowa. He died at the age of 24 on November 10th, 1918 in France. He was buried in France.
Mabel Sargent Dunsmore
Mabel Sargent was born on November 28th, 1897 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County Iowa. She died at the age of 93 on July 7th, 1991 in La Crosse, La Crosse County Wisconsin.
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