by Thomason, I in unknown year
Sister of Sarah Sawyer Parsons who was the mother-in-law of Fitzwilliam Sargent
Unknown donor and donation date
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Sister of Sarah Sawyer Parsons who was the mother-in-law of Fitzwilliam Sargent
Engaged in the shipping trade here in Gloucester and served as a delegate to the Convention for forming the State Constitution (1779)
"The Patriot" - Married to Dorcas Babson in 1772 - SHM has portrai of his nephew Epes VI (1813-1880) painted by Charles Osgood.
his portrait subjects included Thomas Jefferson, George Washington
During the Revolution, Reverend Murray was appointed as a chaplain of the Rhode Island Brigade by George Washington. During the war, Murray retired from this position and returned to Gloucester due to poor health.
Son of William Pearce, brother of Wm Pearce, Jr. He and his brother were in business with their Father
AKA Epes VI. An editor, poet and playwright.
Epes VI, brother of John Osborne Sargent (1811-1891)
Marked "Rogers"
Scalloped edges
came with 432_A
donated to the Museum for working collection
Fragment of upholstery fabric found when the Marie Antoniette chair (accession # 514) was reupholstered in 1973.
Section 5 of the series titled 'Cape Ann in Story, Legend and Song'. Describes the location in Gloucester of the property and mansions owned by Col. Epes Sargent and his descendents.