Ignatius and Henrietta were siblings of Charles Sprague Sargent, a founder of the Museum along with William Sumner Appleton and Levi Powers. Winthrop Sargent took the lead when it became a family restoration project. The heads of the children were painted after the bodies and background were painted.
was the daughter of George Washington Sargent and granddaughter of Gov. Winthrop Sargent. Her father was killed by intruders at Gloucester Place when he was awakened by their movements and went downstairs to investigate (intruders were off-duty Union soldiers)
Painted by an itinerant artist at time of his marriage to Mary Elizabeth Foster Rogers in 1827 here at 49 Middle Street where she lived. Mary Elizabeth was (step) granddaughter to Benjamin Kent Hough.
He was a successful merchant. He married Clarissa Sargent (1783-1867) in 1805. Their daughter, Elizabeth, married BK Hough Jr.
Painted by an itinerant artist. William is wearing his wedding garments. He married Clarissa Sargent -
is noted for his beautifully detailed faces. An example are the lovely highlights and shadows of Henrietta Sargent portrait.
Henry was the brother of Hannah D. (Low) Pearce
is noted for his beautifully detailed faces. An example are the lovely highlights and shadows of Henrietta Sargent portrait.
Hannah Low married George Washington Pearce, son of William Pearce (major supporter of Universalism and John Murray). They were married at the Sargent House; their silver wedding chalice is in our collection.
Daughter of Paul Dudley Sargent, sister of Lucy Sargent Turner
Elwell was a Gloucester painter. Given by Anne French Taylor in memory of Joan Sargent Hunter.
Niece to B K Hough I. She married Eli Stacy. After his death she moved into 49 Middle Street. She brought the Judith Sargent wing chair to the house.
Niece to BKHough 1 - After death of husband, Eli Stacy (1780-1833) she lived with her uncle BKH1 (Her home on Main Street (see Pru Fish) The 18th century home survived the 1830 fire along the wharf because Its large trees protected it from the flames. House torn down in 1959) Mary Stacy owned the wing chair that was originally Judith Sargent Steven' on Middle Street)