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1941

Gloucester CAPE ANN TICKET AND LABEL COMPANY GLOUCESTER. MASSACHUSETTS 19 4 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Foreword 1 Reccrd of Title 6 Agreement of Association 7 Charter 9 Amendment to Charter 11 By-Laws of Sargent-Murray-Gilman-Hough House Ass'n .... 12 Amendments to By-Laws 15 Organization 17 Membership 18 Report of Treasurer for fiscal year ending August 31, 1940 23 Collections Entrance Hall, First Floor and Main Staircase 25 Sargent Room, First Floor 27 Small Sargent Room on First Floor 37 Office of the Secretary 43 Main Dining-Room 45 Side Hall on First Floor 46 Side Hall on Second Floor 46 Side Hall on Third Floor 46 Gilman Room, Second Floor 46 Plumer-Burnham Room, Second Floor 48 Library, or John Sargent Room 50 Universalist-Hough Room, Second Floor 53 Parsons Room, Second Floor 58 Large Room, Third Floor 60

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS The Judith Sargent House Frontispiece Main Staircase 26 Palladian Window on Main Staircase 28 Sargent Room, First Floor 30 Universalist-Hough Room, Second Floor 54 The Illustrations are from photographs taken by Samuel Chamberlain, Esq., of Marblehead and made available by his courtesy. THE JUDITH SARGENT HOUSE FOREWORD The Board of Managers, at a meeting in 1940, decided that there were several reasons for gathering into accessible form the records of the organization and of the acquisitions of the Judith Sargent House, together with an occasional illustration of the House itself. The Board felt that, as a modest booklet, such a record might be acceptable and useful to the Convention of the Universalist Church to be held in Gloucester in 1941. It also felt that such a record, widely distributed, might preserve the House for future genera­ tions more surely than continued reliance on its freedom from the vicissitudes of human affairs and the hazards of destruction. The House has stood for more than one hundred and fifty years—at first, as one among many, but latterly as a rare example of a day that was more civilized than the present. It was built midway between the beginnings of the Town and today. The history of its site goes back to the 1640's when the land, on which the House is built, was known as "Ashley's Lott"—about two acres, extending from the water's edge, on the Harbor, to what is now Middle Street. Title passed from Thomas Ashley to Thomas Millward to Isabel Babson, all three early settlers, and remained in the Babson family for a century and a half. The next owner was John Stevens, first husband of Judith Sargent, for whose use her father, Winthrop Sargent, bought the land and built the House. Judith Sargent married, for her second husband, the Reverend John Murray, the first preacher of Uni­ versalism in this country, and the House was their home while they lived in Gloucester. The history of the House continues with its sale by the heirs of Winthrop Sargent to Frederick Gilman in 1797 and proceeds with the sale by the latter's heirs to Benjamin Kent Hough in 1801. Then the ownership of the House divides for a time: the West­ erly portion was sold by the Houghs to the Stanwoods who passed it on by inheritance and eventually by sale to the Plumers. The Plumers then sold their portion to Miss Bunce. The Easterly portion was sold by the Houghs to the Sanfords, from whom the passing of the title to the same Miss Bunce, under her married name of Shaw, brought the two portions of the original property back again to a single owner. From her daughter and heir, Mrs. French, title came to the Universalist General Convention and the present Sargent-Murray- Gilman-Hough House Association and finally the complete title to the Association alone.* In 1915 it was expected that the House would be dismantled for its fine interiors and demolished. From this fate it was saved by the imagination and energy of the Reverend Levi Moore Powers, D. D., sometime Minister of the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester (Universalist). He was assisted in the project by his Church and by its Con­ vention and amongst others of the Sargent family—especially by two descendants of the Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793) who built the House, Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) and Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). He received the assistance, too, of Harvard Alumni, interested because of the association of the House with the Reverend Samuel Gilman (1791-1858), author of the song, "Fair Harvard." The principal sponsor of this group was William Sumner Apple- ton, '96. Aid was generously given also by many of the residents of Gloucester who desired to preserve the House for the greater honor of their city, and very many of whom were related by blood or marriage to the families associated with the House.

The House, the land on which it stands, and the land imme­ diately adjacent, on the upper or Middle Street level, were first acquired, then the buildings and land on the lower or Main Street level. Next the several buildings on that level were demolished.

* See page 6 for Record of Title. the level cleared, the old terraces revealed and renewed, over which the House looked again on Fore Street, as Main Street was called when the House was built. The restoration of the grounds and gardens with the planting was directed by Professor Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) head of the Arnold Arboretum, assisted by Joseph Everett Chandler of Boston, in his professional capacity, and aided by members of the Sargent family—Miss Georgianna Welles Sargent of Lenox, with an occasional inspection by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) and his sisters Emily (1857-1936) and Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent). The exterior and interior of the House proper received the attention of the many interested members of the Sargent and Hough families, the Reverend and Mrs. Powers, many citizens of Gloucester, and members of the Board of Managers of the Asso­ ciation, under the general direction and advice of Winthrop Sar­ gent (1853-1932). In view of the loose application of the word "restorations" to imaginary and pseudo-authentic reconstructions it is well to rec­ ognize that both the exterior and interior of the House have come from the past in their original form and that "restoration," in this case and in homely phrase, has been merely "repainting." The wallpapers are not, however, original but were designed after the style of those uncovered by the removal of successive layers. The Entrance Portico, opening into the Entrance Hall, from which the Staircase rises with its carved balustrade to emphasize a magnificent Palladian window are all recorded by the illustra­ tions which the Board has ordered included. The panelling of the mantles, the fireplaces with their pillars and pediments are also shown. The illustrations speak for them­ selves.*

* The Illustrations are from photographs taken by Samuel Cham­ berlain, Esq., of Marblehead and made available by his courtesy. The House has a spiritual interest for many. To Universalists it was, as has been said, the home of John Murray (1741-1815), the first minister to preach Universalism in this country. He came to Gloucester in 1774, at the urging of Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793) and made Gloucester his home until appointed Chaplain on the 17th of September, 1775, to the Rhode Island Regiments, Continental Army. From this post he returned in 1776, in ill health, after some eight months in service. Shortly thereafter began the struggle to establish Universalism, which struggle continued until the passing of the Act of Incor­ poration on the 28th of June, 1792. In this task took part, in Murray's behalf, many of the families whose names are associated with the House—Sargent, Hough, Babson, Plumer, Somes, Par­ sons and Pearce and many others whose names are associated with its preservation. It is a commonplace to say that the legal proceedings invoked confirmed to all religious denominations an equality of liberty by freeing one from taxation for the benefit of another. Murray's adherents recognized the responsibility they carried when they said through the words of Epes Sargent (1748-1822), "Providence has so ordered it that we should, in the first instance, be called upon to contend for those religious liberties preserved by our excellent Constitution." * For the several families connected with the House and the followers of the Rev. John Murray, specific rooms have been ded­ icated, wherein are placed the Collections of the Association per­ taining to the respective interest, as will be seen below. The Catalogue of the Collections does not list each and every item, particularly where the generic term can be considered reason­ ably descriptive, as in the case of the Downes Collection of pitchers and the two Collections of Sargent silhouettes. It is, however, expected that it is sufficiently detailed to call attention to many

* "An Appeal to the Impartial Public by the Society of Christian Independents Congregating in Gloucester," by Epes Sargent. Page 31. Copy in Plumer-Burnham Room. pieces that might otherwise be overlooked and it is also hoped that its data will be found accurate and authoritative. The Board of Managers has felt that there might be added, appropriately, their statement of their responsibility: They wish to maintain the House and its properties so as to preserve an original record for the general interest of the residents of Gloucester and their guests, and for the special interest of the families connected with the House, and for the special interest, again, of the members of the Independent Christian Church. They are glad to welcome as members of the Association those interested in furthering these purposes. They believe that the availability of facilities for luncheon and afternoon tea permits a leisurely and pleasant study of the House and encourages a wider usefulness. They commend the House and its Collections to the continued affectionate consideration of the Membership to whom this book­ let is respectfully offered.

By order of the Board,

Eliza S. Hersey Secretary RECORD OF TITLE Thomas Ashley first appears in Gloucester in 1642, as does Thomas Mill ward, Essex Court Records, Vol. 1 page 42. Isabell Babson first appears in 1637. Babson, "History of Gloucester," page 59, and 1641 Essex Court Records, Vol. 1 page 29. John Babson deeds to John Stevens 15 January 1781. James Babson deeds to John Stevens 18 April 1783. Both deeds recorded 27 August 1783. Essex South District Deeds Book 141, Leaf 73. John Stevens deeds to Winthrop Sargent 24 October 1783. Recorded 28 December 1785. Book 145 Leaf 29. Heirs of Winthrop Sargent, namely: Winthrop Sargent by attorney John Murray and his wife, Judith Sargent Murray John Stevens Ellery and his wife, Esther Sargent Ellery, and Fitzwilliams Sargent deed to Frederick Gilman, 28 April 1797 Recorded 31 March 1801 Book 168 Leaf 161. Abigail Gilman, widow and administratrix, deeds to Benjamin Kent Hough, 28 December 1801 Recorded 4 January 1802, Book 169, Leaf 181. Benjamin Kent Hough deeds Westerly portion, 1 October 1805 to Solomon Stan wood Recorded 14 January 1806, Book 177, Leaf 129. Lydia Ann Stanwood Saville deeds Westerly portion, 18 May 1867 to Sarah E. Plumer. Recorded Book 723 Leaf 234. Sarah E. Plumer deeds Westerly portion 11 September 1890 to Ellen M. Bunce Recorded 19 September 1890 Book 1289 Leaf 335. Heirs of Benjamin Kent Hough deed Easterly portion 1 January 1876 to Harriet Eliza Sanford Recorded 15 January 1876 Book 946 Leaf 178. Foreclosure deed to Easterly portion dated 29 July 1899 runs to Ellen M. Bunce Shaw- Recorded 9 August 1899, Book 1585 page 29. Lelia F. French, daughter and heir of Ellen M. Bunce Shaw, deeds major portion of property 23 June 1917 to Universalist General Convention Recorded 25 June 1917. Book 2368 page 345. and deeds remaining portion 29 March 1920 to Sargent- M urray-Gilman House Association. Recorded 17 May 1920, Book 2446, page 145. Universalist General Convention deeds' their holding 30 April 1919 to Sargent-Murray-Gilman House Association Recorded 14 May 1919, Book 2413, page 408. AGREEMENT OF ASSOCIATION We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do, by this agree­ ment, associate ourselves with the intention to constitute a cor­ poration according to the provisions of the one hundred and twenty-fifth chapter of the Revised Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto. The name by which the Corporation shall be known is SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN HOUSE ASSOCIATION. The Corporation is constituted for the following purposes, namely: To acquire the colonial residence in Gloucester, Massachusetts, of Judith Stevens, daughter of Winthrop Sargent, one of Glouces­ ter's leading merchants and later the wife of Rev. John Murray, Father of American Universalism, and in which was born in 1791, the Rev. Samuel Gilman, author of the song "Fair Harvard," and an adequate amount of land; and thereafter to hold, preserve and maintain the same and keep it open to the public as a place of architectural, historic and educational interest; To receive and hold any funds or other personal property which may be contributed or acquired for the purpose of furnishing and preserving said house, improving said land and acquiring other adjoining land, providing a custodian therefor and keeping the same open to the public; and To apply all the income which may be received from any funds, first to the purposes aforesaid, any surplus of income to be applied, in the discretion of the directors or managers of said association, to educational or scientific purposes. The place within which the Corporation is established or located is the city of Gloucester within said Commonwealth. We hereby waive all requirements of the statutes of Massachu­ setts for notice of the first meeting for organization, and appoint the 15th day of March, 1919, at 3:30 o'clock P. M., at No. 88 Prospect Street, Gloucester, Mass., as the time and place of holding said first meeting. IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands this tenth day of March in the year nineteen hundred and nineteen.

Winthrop Sargent, Frank C. Spinney, Haverford, Penn. Lynn, Mass.

Charles S. Sargent, Clifford G. Corliss, Brookline, Mass. Gloucester, Mass.

Levi M. Powers, Jeremiah Foster, Gloucester, Mass. Gloucester, Mass.

Clarence R. Skinner, Frank C. Pearce, Somerville, Mass. Gloucester, Mass.

Charles K. Bolton, J. Hollis Griffin, Brookline, Mass. Gloucester, Mass.

George O. Stacy, Lincoln S. Simonds, Gloucester, Mass. Gloucester, Mass.

Edward Dolliver, Frank H. Gaffney, Jr., Gloucester, Mass. Gloucester, Mass.

Upon motion, it was Voted to adjourn to meet at the same place at seven o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 1919.

A true record. Attest: Clifford G. Corliss Temporary Secretary CHARTER THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BE IT KNOWN That whereas Winthrop Sargent, Edward Dol­ liver, Frank H. Gaffney, Jr., George O. Stacy, Clifford G. Corliss, Frank C. Pearce, J. Hollis Griffin, Jeremiah Foster, Charles S. Sargent, Levi M. Powers, Clarence R. Skinner, Charles K. Bolton, Frank C. Spinney, and Lincoln S. Simonds have associated themselves with the intention of forming a cor­ poration under the name of the Sargent-Murray-Gilman House Association, for the purpose of the following:—To acquire the colonial resi­ dence in Gloucester, Massachusetts, of Judith Stevens, daughter of Winthrop Sargent, one of Gloucester's leading merchants, and later the wife of Rev. John Murray, Father of American Univer­ salism, and in which was born in 1791, the Rev. Samuel Gilman, author of the song "Fair Harvard," and an adequate amount of land; and thereafter to hold, preserve and maintain the same and keep it open to the public as a place of architectural, historic and educational interest; to receive and hold any funds or other per­ sonal property which may be contributed or acquired for the pur­ pose of furnishing and preserving said house, improving said land and acquiring other adjoining land, providing a custodian therefor and keeping the same open to the public; and to apply all the income which may be received from any funds, first to the pur­ poses aforesaid, any surplus of income to be applied, in the dis­ cretion of the directors or managers of said association, to educational or scientific purposes; and have complied with the provisions of the statutes of this Commonwealth in such case made and provided, as appears from the certificate of the President, Treasurer, Secretary and General Managers of said corporation, duly approved by the Commissioner of Cor­ porations and recorded in this office: NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALBERT P. LANGTRY, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DO HEREBY CER­ TIFY that said Winthrop Sargent, Edward Dolliver, Frank H. Gaffney, Jr., George O. Stacy, Clifford G. Corliss, Frank C. Pearce, J. Hollis Griffin, Jeremiah Foster, Charles S. Sargent, Levi M. Powers, Clarence R. Skinner, Charles K. Bolton, Frank C. Spinney, and Lincoln R. Simonds, their associates and successors, are legally organized and estab­ lished as, and are hereby made, an existing corporation under the name of the Sargent-Murray-Gilman House Association, with the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limit­ ations, duties and restrictions, which by law appertain thereto. WITNESS my official signature hereunto subscribed, and the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts hereunto affixed, this thirty-first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. Albert P. Langtry, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

10 AMENDMENT TO CHARTER THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BE IT KNOWN that whereas Sargent-Murray-Gilman House Association a corporation organized under the laws of this Commonwealth, has complied with the provisions of section eleven of Chapter one hundred and eighty of the General Laws, as amended, as appears from the petition, duly executed by the President and a director of said corporation, authorizing said corporation to change its name and adopt the name of Sargent-Murray-Gilman-Hough House Association, duly approved and filed in this office, and said officers of the corporation having given public notice of such change of name by publication two times in the Gloucester Times, a newspaper published in the City of Gloucester, and County of Essex, in said Commonwealth: NOW, THEREFORE, I, FREDERICK W. COOK, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify, that the name which said corporation shall bear is Sargent-Murray-Gilman-Hough House Association which shall hereafter be its legal name. WITNESS my official signature hereunto subscribed, and the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts hereunto SEAL affixed, this twenty-seventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. F. W. COOK Secretary of the Commonwealth

11 BY-LAWS of SARGENT-MURRAY-GILMAN-HOUGH HOUSE ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE I. MEMBERSHIP. The subscribers of the Articles of Association and any other person over sixteen (16) years of age, who shall have been elected by the Board of Managers, shall by the payment of the annual dues fixed by these By-Laws, become a member of the class of which the dues paid are required annually and shall continue a member so long as his or her annual dues shall be paid. There shall be three classes of members—life, active, and associate. Only life members and active members shall have the privilege of voting and holding office. Any associate member may become an active member or life member, and any active member may become a life member, by paying the required dues.

ARTICLE II. OFFICERS. The Officers of this Association, all of whom shall be elected annually from among the members of the Asso­ ciation, shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and nine (9) Directors, one of whom shall be a mem­ ber of the Sargent family, one a Harvard University Alumnus, one a member of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, one a representative of the Universalist General Con­ vention, one a representative of the Universalist Convention of Massachusetts, and four (4) members of the Independent Chris­ tian Church of Gloucester; only Directors shall be eligible for the office of President and the office of Vice-President. These eleven (11) officers shall constitute a Board of Managers, who shall have the general control and management of all the

12 affairs of the Association and shall exercise all its powers, except such as are conferred by law or by these By-Laws upon other officers of the Association. These shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting and shall hold their offices for one year and until their successors are duly elected. The Board of Managers are empowered to fill any and all vacancies in its own number or any other office of the Association until the next annual meeting.

ARTICLE III. DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. President. The President shall preside at all meet­ ings of the Association and of Board of Managers and perform any other duties usually incident to his office; and the Vice- President shall perform all the duties of President in case of his absence or disability. Section 2. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the roll of members, shall issue all notices of the meetings of the Association and of the Board of Managers and keep a record of such meetings and perform all other duties usually pertaining to his office. Section 3. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the Association and shall deposit the same in its name in such bank or banks as the Board of Managers may desig­ nate; and shall pay all bills and demands against the Association properly approved as required by the Board of Managers. He shall keep accurate books cf account showing his receipts and disbursements, which shall always be open to the inspection of the members of the Board of Managers, and he shall render to them at the regular meetings of the Board, or whenever the Man­ agers may require it, a brief statement of the financial condition of the Association, and shall also present to the members, at their annual meeting, a report giving the receipts and disbursements of the preceding financial year and the then financial condition of the Association. He shall have the custody of the corporate seal and all deeds and other evidences of property belonging to the Association and shall give a bond for the faithful performance of his duty if and whenever so required by the Board of Managers.

13 ARTICLE IV. MEMBERS

ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meeting of the members which shall be held in Gloucester, Massachusetts, unless other­ wise provided in the notice, shall be called on the last Thursday of August in each year at three o'clock in the afternoon, but such meeting may be held in any other place in the Commonwealth named in the notice of the meeting cr the waiver thereof. Special meetings of the members may be called at any time by the Presi­ dent or by vote of the Board of Managers, and shall be called by the Secretary upon request, in writing, of ten members of the Association having the right to vote. Notice of the annual or any other special meeting of the members shall be given by the Secretary by delivering the same in hand, or depositing the same in the mail addressed to each member at least seven days before such meeting. Ten members shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting.

MEETINGS OF BOARD OF MANAGERS. There shall be a meeting of the newly elected Board of Managers immediately after each annual meeting in the place where such meeting shall be held; and other regular meetings of said Board shall be held on the last Thursday of November, February and May in each year, at seven o'clock P. M., all of which meetings shall be held in the principal office of the Association, unless otherwise specified in the notice calling the same. Notice of all meetings of the Board of Managers, other than the meeting held immediately after the annual meeting, shall be given by the Secretary by delivering the same in hand or depositing the same in the mail addressed to each member at least four days before such meeting. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time and at any place within the Commonwealth by the President, and shall be called by a written request signed by three members of the Board. Any meeting of the Board of Managers shall be a legal meeting with­ out notice, if each member, by a writing which is filed with the records of such meeting, waives such notice. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.

14 ARTICLE V. DUES. The dues of a life member shall be Fifty Dollars ($50) with an exemption from any further dues. The dues of an active member shall be Two Dollars ($2) annually and an associate member One Dollar ($1) annually.

ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS. These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Asso­ ciation by a majority vote of the members present, provided, however, that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given each member at least seven days before the meeting at which the proposed amendment is to be acted upon.

AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS September 16, 1921 TO ARTICLE II. The Officers of this Association, all of whom shall be elected annually from among the members of the Association, shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and thirteen (13) Directors, Two (2) of whom shall be a member of the Sar­ gent family; Two (2) of Harvard University Alumni; One (1) member of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities; One (1) a representative of the Universalist General Convention; One (1) a representative of the Universalist Con­ vention of Massachusetts; and Six (6) members of the Independ­ ent Christian Church of Gloucester. Only Directors shall be elig­ ible for the office of President, and the office of Vice-President. These Thirteen (13) officers shall constitute a Board of Mana­ gers who shall have general control and management of all the affairs of the Association and shall exercise all its powers, except such as are conferred by Law, or by these By-Laws, upon other officers of the Association.

15 These shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting and shall hold their offices for one year, and until their successors are duly elected. The Beard of Managers are empowered to fill any and all vacancies in its own members or any other office of the Asso­ ciation until next annual meeting.

September 14, 1927 TO ARTICLE II. The officers of the Association, all of whom shall be elected annually from among the members of the Association, shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Eighteen (18) Directors, in addition to the officers who are also Directors, Two of whom shall be members of the Sargent family; two of the Harvard University Alumni; one, a member of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities; one, a representative of the Universalist Convention of Massachusetts; and six members of the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester, and the remainder representatives at large, etc., the purpose of the amend­ ment being purely to increase the number of Directors from 18 to 22.

September 15, 1930 TO ARTICLE IV. Voted to adopt the amendment to Article IV of By-Laws so it shall read: "Ten members of the Board of Managers shall consti­ tute a quorum at any meeting."

September 18, 1933 TO ARTICLE IV.

Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to amend Article IV of By-Laws, substituting the word "six" for the word "ten" so it shall read: "Six members shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting."

16 ORGANIZATION Board of Managers Reverend Lyman Achenbach (1) Mrs. Clarence Birdseye Sargent Bradlee (2) Miss Amanda Davis (3) William Ellery Lawrence J. Hart Benjamin Kent Hough Mrs. Frank C. Pearce (3) Isaac Patch (4) E. Rotan Sargent (2) Mrs. Winthrop Sargent (5) Hon. Lincoln S. Simonds B. K. Stacey (3) Carroll K. Steele Mrs. Charles Tappan (3) The Mayor of Gloucester, ex-officio, Hon. Sylvester Whalen The Officers, who are also Members of the Board Winthrop Sargent,, Jr., President (4) William E. Kerr, Vice-President J. Hollis Griffin, Treasurer (3) Mrs. Cheever L. Hersey, Secretary (3) Finance Commitee J. Hollis Griffin Isaac Patch William E. Kerr House Committee B. K. Stacey Mrs. J. Hollis Griffin Miss Rachel Coffin Mrs. Charles Tappan Miss Amanda Davis Mrs. Levi Moore Powers Grounds Committee Mrs. Cheever L. Hersey Lawrence J. Hart Membership Committee Reverend Lyman Achenbach Sargent Bradlee Benjamin Kent Hough Winthrop Sargent, Jr.

(1) Representative of the Universalist General Convention. Representative of the Universalist Convention of Massachusetts (2) Member of the Sargent Family. ( 3) M ember of the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester. (4) Harvard University Alumnus. (5) Member of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

17 MEMBERSHIP Honorary Life Member NAME ADDRESS Mrs. Levi Moore Powers 58 Walnut St., Somerville, Mass.

Life Members NAME ADDRESS Babson, Mrs. Francis M. 40 Broad St., Boston, Mass. Babson, Roger W. Wellesley Hills, Mass. Barnard, Mrs. Kate S. Ipswich, Mass. Bissell, Miss Eleanor 580 Prospect Boulevard, Pasadena, Cal. Bray, Mrs. Grace L. Fears 115 Western Ave., Gloucester, Mass. Corliss, William F. 48 Wall St., New York, N. Y. Curtis, Mrs. Horatio G. 179 Marlborough St., Boston, Mass. Dyer, Mrs. George P. Yellowjacket Ranch, Calistoga, Napa County, Cal. Ellery, William 166 Fisher Ave., Brookine, Mass. Farrell, Mrs. James C. Miami Beach, Florida and Gloucester, Mass. The First Universalist Society Care Edmund B. Choate, 593 Prospect St., Methuen, Mass. Fischer, Mrs. Harriet L. 245 Bradley St., New Haven, Conn. Frothingham, Mrs. Mary Ames North Easton, Mass. Griffin, Mrs. Edward S. 10 Granite St., Gloucester, Mass. Griffith, Mrs. Paul H. 216 Williamsburg Road, Ardmore, Pa. Hall, Frederick G. Eastern Point, Gloucester, Mass. Harvard University Cambridge, Mass. Higgins, Ira 112 Caval St., Brattleboro, Vermont Holt, Mrs. Celia Stafford Springs, Conn. Hornblower, Henry 60 Congress St., Boston, Mass. Hunter, Mrs. Thomas Oakford 1 Waterhouse St., Cambridge, Mass. Huntington, James Lincoln 311 Marlborough St., Boston, Mass. and Hadley, Mass. Ladies Union Church of Our Father Detroit, Mich.

18 NAME ADDRESS Layton, Mrs. Bendyski Hong Kong, China Lewis, Herman E. 180 Grove St., Haverhill, Mass. Mrs. Lewis Longan, Patrick Visalia, California Lowell, Mrs. Guy Brookline, Mass. Luden, William H. Reading, Pa. Mason, Arthur E. 56 Fisher Ave., Newton Highlands, Mass. McArthur, Miss Lena G. 272 Elm St., Biddeford, Maine Mead, Mrs. A. F. 27 Jason St., Arlington, Mass. Moore, Mrs Ada S. Prides Crossing, Mass. Nickerson, Mrs. B. B. New Boston, N. H. Paine, Mrs. Frederic W. 1007 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota Patterson, Mrs. Theresa Hornet 544 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, California Pearce, Mrs. Frank C. 53 Academy St., Arlington, Mass. Pickman, Mrs. D. L. Beverly, Mass. Pope, Mrs. Ruth G. 31 Lothrop St., Beverly, Mass. Porter, Miss Sarah A. Langdon, N. H. Prentiss, Mrs. John W. "Blighty", Eastern Pt., Gloucester, Mass. Robbins, Miss Jenny L. 223 W. Shipp St., Louisville, Ky. Rutherford, Mrs. Helen Mason Box 811, New Rochelle, N. Y. Sargent, Mrs. Alberta J. 68 Summer St., Maiden, Mass. Sargent, Compton Buck Lane, Haverford, Pa. Sargent, Edward Rotan 501 Boylston St., Brookline, Mass. 'Mrs. Sargent Sargent, Fitzwilliam Buck Lane, Haverford, Pa. Mrs. Sargent Sargent, Fitzwilliam 3rd. Manchester, Mass. Sargent, Miss Georgiana W. Lenox, Mass. Sargent, Gorham P. 100 Main St., Riverton, N. J. Mrs. Sargent Sargent, Gorham P. Jr., 100 Main St., Riverton, N. J. Sargent, Samuel Worcester Box 186, Narberth, Pa. Mrs. Sargent Sargent, Miss Wilda June Box 186, Narberth, Pa. Sargent, Mrs. Winthrop 521 Panmure Road, Haverford, Pa. and Gloucester, Mass.

19 NAME ADDRESS Sargent, Winthrop, Jr. Glyn Wynn Road, Haverford, Pa. Mrs. Sargent and Gloucester, Mass. Sargent, Winthrop, 3rd. Buck Lane, Haverford, Pa. Simonds, Lincoln S., Esq. 367 Essex Ave., Gloucester, Mass. Spaulding, John F. Prides Crossing, Mass. Spring, Mrs. John C. 40 Chestnut St., Boston, Mass. Stedman, Mrs. F. Osmund "Bramcote," Weybridge, Surrey, Eng. Sweet, Florence M. 42 Peak St., Attleboro, Mass. Sweet, H. E. Attleboro, Mass. Sweet, Joseph L. Attleboro, Mass. Tappan, Mrs. Ella C. 5 Proctor St., Gloucester, Mass. Warner, Mrs. DeVer 444 N. Sycamore Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Waterbury, William H. 136 Litchfield St., Frankfort, N. Y. Wigglesworth, Mrs. Mary Milton, Mass.

Annual Members

Achenbach, Rev. Lyman 88 Prospect St., Gloucester, Mass. Adams, Dr. Charles E. 29 W. Broadway, Bangor, Maine Allen, George F. 9 Granite St., Gloucester, Mass. Andrews, Charles H. 223 Granite St., Pigeon Cove, Mass. Appleton, Miss Margaret Sargent 145 E. 74th St., New York, N. Y. Appleton, Miss Mary W. 145 E. 74th St., New York, N. Y. Appleton, William Sumner 141 Cambridge St., Boston, Mass. Birdseye, Mrs. Clarence Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, Mass. Bonsfield, Mrs. Alfred Colonial Apartments, St. Johnsbury, Vt. Bradlee, Reginald 6 Ledgewood Road, Winchester, Mass. Mrs. Bradlee Bradlee, Sargent Beverly Farms, Mass. Mrs. Bradlee Brewer, Mrs. Francis A. 132 Carlton St., Brookline, Mass. Brooks, Miss Mary 47 Pleasant St., Gloucester, Mass. Brown, Walter L., Jr. 6 Kent Circle, Gloucester, Mass. Bulkley, Miss Fannie A. 21 Washington St., Gloucester, Mass. Burnham, Miss Ella W. 15 Western Ave., Gloucester, Mass.

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NAME ADDRESS Burnham, Miss Mary B. 29 Elm St., Gloucester, Mass. Clement, Miss Alice M. 221 Mountain Ave., Maiden, Mass. Clement, Miss Annie D. 221 Mountain Ave., Maiden, Mass. Clifford, Mrs. Herbert G. 58 N. San Rafael Ave., Pasadena, Cal. Coffin, Mrs John A. 39 Beacon St., Gloucester, Mass. Coffin, Miss Rachel B. 39 Beacon St., Gloucester, Mass. Daughters of the American Revolution Lucy Knox Chapter Mrs. R. Ernest Joyce, Regent 1182 Washington St. Gloucester, Mass. Davis, Miss Amanda S. 24 Granite St., Gloucester, Mass. Dean, Miss Hester B. 24 Courter Ave., Maplewood, N. J. Dean, Miss Margaretta L. 24 Courter Ave., Maplewood, N. J. Dolliver, Miss Josephine 34 Main St., Gloucester, Mass. Ellery, James B. 42 Dennison St., Annisquam, Mass. Mrs. Ellery Faull, Mrs. Annie B. Sargent 72 Fresh Pond Lane, Cambridge, Mass. Felton, Mrs. E. C. Haverford Court, Haverford, Pa. Flickenger, Mrs. Louise M. 68 Rumsey Road, Buffalo, N. Y. Gage, Frank H. 130 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, Mass. Mrs. Gage Greenough, Mrs. John 38 E. 63rd St., New York, N. Y. Griffin, J. Hollis 305 Washington St., Gloucester, Mass. Mrs. Griffin Hart, Lawrence J. 5 Essex Ave., Gloucester, Mass. Hodges, Mrs. Henry Wyllys 308, "The Ontario" Washington, D. C. Hough, Benjamin Kent 201 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Kerr, William E. 71 Western Ave., Gloucester, Mass. Kidder, Miss Alice V. 2 Lookout St., Gloucester, Mass. King, Mrs. Guy B. 44 Morningside Drive, New York, N. Y. Knowles, Miss Alice H. 3 Proctor St., Gloucester, Mass. Lane, Miss Isabel B. 10 River Road, Gloucester, Mass. Le Bosquet, Albert 20 Arlington St., Haverhill, Mass. Lehmer, Miss Caroline 3 Beechcrest Lane, E. Walnut Hill Cincinnati, Ohio Low, Frank D. Prospect Square, Gloucester, Mass. Lowe, Mrs. Emma S. 14a Atlantic Ave., Rockport, Mass.

21 NAME ADDRESS Mielziner, Mrs. Leo Truro, Mass. Moore, Mrs. Hoyt A. 898 Park Ave., New York, N. Y. Moore, Mrs. William H. Prides Crossing, Mass. Morey, Richard L. 119 Western Ave., Gloucester, Mass. Ogilby, Mrs. C. F. R. 613 15th St. N. W., Washington, D. C, and Grape Vine Road, Gloucester, Mass. Parsons, Harold H. 7 Summit St., Gloucester, Mass. Patch, Isaac 31 Eastern Point Road, Gloucester, Mass. Perkins, Mrs. John F. 37 Pleasant St., Gloucester, Mass. Pitman, Mrs. Harold A. 57 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. and Cohasset, Mass. Publicover, William A. 10 Fremont St., Gloucester, Mass. Mrs. Publicover Purdy, Dr. A. H. 128 Main St., Gloucester, Mass. Rae, Mrs. Rebecca Gilman 1801 K. St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Sargent, Joseph H. 2317 Federal Ave., Seattle, Wash. Sargent, Paul Dudley Eastland Hotel, Portland, Maine Searle, Miss Martha E. Brandon Hall, 1501 Beacon St., Brookline, Mass. Spinney, Frank C. 270 Ocean St., Lynn, Mass. Stacey, B. K. 56 East Main St., Gloucester, Mass. Steele, Carroll K. 120 Main St., Gloucester, Mass. Tener, Mrs. George E. Ardarra, Sewickley, Pa. and Gloucester, Mass. Thompson, Mrs. Annie C. 32 Beacon St., Gloucester, Mass. Thurston, Miss Helen L. Rockport, Mass. Wiggin, Mrs. Arthur M. 151 Tappan St., Brookline, Mass. Wolcott, Mrs. Henry 130 Warren St., Brookline, Mass. Wcrthen, Mrs. T. W. 183 Bloomfield Ave., Hartford, Conn.

22 Sargent-Murray-Gilman-Hough House Association, Inc. Report of Treasurer for Year Ending August 31, 1940 Cash Balance from Last Report $ 859.11 RECEIPTS Membership Dues and Contributions $99.12 Interest and Dividends 1,062.21 Income from Winthrop Sargent Fund 196.05 Tea Room, 1939 Net 71.86 House Admissions, Net 37.70 1,466.94

$2,326.05 EXPENDITURES Telephone $24.78 Expense of Grounds 185.53 Expense of House 247.94 Insurance 259.68 Salary of Secretary 250.00 Auditing Treasurer's Books 5.00 Bookkeeper 20.00 Gas and Electricity 12.17 Advertising 64.91 Safe Deposit Box Rent 6.60 Restoring, Cleaning and Varnishing seven Paintings 260.00 Transfer to Reserve Fun d for Impro remen ts 100.00 1,436.61

CASH BALANCE SEPT EMBER 1, 1940 $899.44

RESERVE FUND FOR IMPROVEMENT August 31, 1939 Balance of Fund $255.58 Transfer from Regular Account as of August 31, 1940 100.00 Interest for Year 3.08 Sept. 1, 1940 Total Fund, Savings Account, Cape Ann National Bank. $358.66

23 MARIA A. PARSONS FUND OF $600.00 (Inccme to be used for Upkeep of Georgiana Parsons Room) Unexpended Income from Report of August 31, 1939 $62.19 Interest received during the year 9.96

Unexpended Income on Hand September 1, 1940 $72.15

Both principal and interest of this fund are invested in a Savings Account in the Cape Ann National Bank of Gloucester. ENDOWMENT FUND August 31, 1939 Amount of Fund $19,794.01 Changes During Year none

$19,794.01

INVESTMENT OF ENDOWMENT FUND, AUG. 31, 1940 $1,000 Bass Rocks Golf Club 6% bond due 1953 $1,000.00 1,000 Essex County Club 4% bond due 1944 1,000.00 1,000 Louisville & Nashville R. R. 4J4% bond due 1945 1,042.50 1,000 Ohio Edison Co. 4% bond due 1965 1,062.50 1,000 Ohio Public Service Co. 4% bond due 1962 1,072.50 1,000 Shell Union Oil 2^% bond due 1954 963.75 1,000 Western Maryland R. R. 4% bond due 1952 975.00 7 shares American Tel. & Tel. Co. 805.92 11 shares Eastman Kodak Co. 1,372.65 100 shares Selected Industries $5.50 Prior stock 6,300.00 10 shares Timken Roller Bearing 627.85 32 shares U. S. Tobacco 1,092.92 15 shares Westinghouse Electric 1,221.08 Deposit Cape Ann Savings Bank 1,100.00 Deposit Cape Ann National Bank Savings Account 157.34

$19,794.01 Respectfully submitted, J. Hollis Griffin Treasurer

24 COLLECTIONS ENTRANCE HALL, FIRST FLOOR AND MAIN STAIRCASE Portraits Of Captain William Pearce, Jr. (1777-1841) Gift of the Misses Hough.* Elizabeth Pearce Hough (1847-1926) Mary Sargent Hough (1843-1927) Annie Anderson Hough (1847-1928) Of Charlotte Sanders Sargent (1782-1865), daughter of Colonel Paul Dudley Sargent (1745-1827) and wife of Joseph Parsons (1769-1854) By Joseph Greenleaf Cole Gift of Mrs. M. F. Blaisdell, a descendant Of Lucy Sargent (1773-1853) eldest daughter of Colonel Paul Dudley Sargent and wife of the Rev. John Turner (1768-1830) By Joseph Greenleaf Cole Gift of Mary Sexton Turner (1855- ) Of Mary Sargent Plumer (1740-1831) wife of David Plumer (1738-1801) By Christian Gullager Of David Plumer (1738-1801) "A Distinguished Universalist." By Christian Gullager. Gifts of Mariquita Plumer Burnham ( -1928), their great granddaughter

Paintings Ships by Fitz Hugh Lane Gift of the Misses Hough* Stage Fort across Gloucester Harbor by Fitz Hugh Lane Gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932)

Subsequent references to the Misses Hough will be marked with an asterisk and a reference to this page. 25

/ MAIN STAIRCASE Colored Photographs Benjamin Kent Hough, Esq. (1805-1875) Elizabeth Pearce (1811-1899) his wife Gift of the Misses Hough* Marble Bust of Winthrop Sargent (1753-1820) First Governor of the Mississippi Territory Gift of Paul Dana (1853-1930) husband of Mary Butler Duncan (1861-1922), a descendant.

The Hall is furnished by: A Hall Clock A Hanging Lamp Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) A Corner Chair Gift of Mrs. A. P. Burnham, formerly Secretary of the Association There is also displayed a sofa pillow covered by Needle Point Gift of Miss Adeline W. Procter

SARGENT ROOM, FIRST FLOOR In this room is displayed a part of a Collection of Likenesses of the Descendants of William Sargent, 2d, of Gloucester and their connections. The Collection was made by Charles Sprague Sargent (1841- 1927) and Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and was their joint gift. To the Collection was added the portrait of Charles Sprague Sargent drawn by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) on 3 July 1919 and then given by him to the Sargent-Murray-Gilman House at the request of Winthrop Sargent. The Collection contains photographs of portraits, original draw­ ings, engravings, portraits, photographs from life, etc. This room holds that part of the Collection that shows two of the sons of Colonel Epes Sargent (1690-1762), namely Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793) and Daniel Sargent (1731-1806) and their respective descendants. * See page 25. 27 PALLADIAN' WINDOW ON MAIN STAIRCASE Descendants and connections of Winthrop Sargent (1727- 1793) fourth son of Epes Sargent.

A. Judith Sargent (1751-1820) oldest child of Winthrop, and wife of the Rev. John Murray (1741-1815) From her portrait (1805) by Gilbert Stuart.

Judith Sargent, again. From her portrait (1768) by John Singleton Copley.

Rev. John Murray (1741-1815) husband of Judith Sargent An engraving by Charles B. J. F. de St. Memin

Julia Maria Murray (1791-1822) daughter of Judith Sargent and the Rev. John Murray From her portrait (1805) by Gilbert Stuart.

Adam Lewis Bingaman (1795-1869) husband of Julia Maria Murray. From his portrait by Henry Sargent (1770-1845)

B. Winthrop Sargent (1753-1820) elder son of Winthrop. First Governor of the Mississippi Territory. From his portrait (1805) by Gilbert Stuart. Mary Mcintosh (1764-1844) wife of Winthrop Sargent, First Governor of the Mississippi Territory. From her portrait (1805) by Gilbert Stuart.

Mary Mcintosh, again From a painting, by an unknown artist, belonging to her great granddaughter Mrs. Cora Urquhart Potter. Winthrop Sargent, again. First Governor of the Mississippi Territory and Mary Mcintosh, again, his wife. Mezzotints engraved (1800) by Charles B. J. F. de St. Memin Descendants of Winthrop, elder son of Winthrop. William Fitz Winthrop Sargent (1799-1822) From a miniature by an unknown artist.

29 SARGENT ROOM, FIRST FLOOR George Washington Sargent (1802-1864) From a miniature by an unknown artist.

George Washington Sargent From his portrait by David

Margaret Jessie Isabella Percy (1802-1865), wife of George Washington Sargent. From a photograph.

Descendants of George Washington Sargent

Winthrop Sargent (1825-1870), oldest son of George Wash­ ington Sargent. Photograph from life.

Robert Percy Sargent (1827-1859), second son of George Washington Sargent. From a daguerrotype.

Mary Sargent (1829-1912), elder daughter of George Wash­ ington Sargent. From a portrait painted in New York before 1855.

George Sargent (1831-1893), third son of George Washing­ ton Sargent. Photograph enlarged from a carte-de-visite.

Jane Percy Sargent (1830-1912), younger daughter of George Washington Sargent Photograph from life.

Jessie Percy Butler Duncan (1855- ), oldest child of Jane Percy Sargent and widow of William Wilton Phipps of London. Alderman of the London County Council. Chair­ man of the London Education Committee. Justice of the Peace for the County of London. Dame of the British Empire. From a drawing by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) London 1912.

31 Mary Duncan Butler Duncan (1861-1922), youngest child of Jane Percy Sargent and wife of Paul Dana (1852-1930).

C. Fitzwilliam Sargent (1768-1822), younger son of Winthrop (1727-1793). From his portrait by Michael Felice Come.

Descendants of Fitzwilliam Sargent.

Winthrop Sargent (1792-1874), oldest son of Fitzwilliam Sargent. From a miniature by Sarah Goodridge. Descendants of Winthrop, oldest son of Fitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam Sargent (1820-1889), oldest son of Winthrop. Photograph from life. Mary Newbold Singer (1826-1906), wife of Fitzwilliam Photograph from life. Descendants of Fitzwilliam Sargent (1820-1889) John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), son of Fitzwilliam Sargent and Mary Newbold Singer, his wife. From a portrait of John Singer Sargent painted by him­ self and in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. John Singer Sargent, again From a drawing by Raymond M. Crosby, Boston, 1917. John Singer Sargent, again From a portrait by Augustus Saint Gaudens, Paris, 1880. John Singer Sargent, again From a photograph from life. John Singer Sargent, again, and Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) From a photograph from life. Descendants of Winthrop Sargent (1822-1896), second son of Winthrop. Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) From a photograph from life.

32 Sarah Sargent (1793-1883), second daughter of Fitzwilliam (1768-1822), wife of Samuel Worcester (1793-1844) From a miniature by Sarah Goodridge. Descendants of Sarah Sargent. Samuel Howard Worcester (1824-1891) From a photograph from life. Samuel Worcester (1847-1918) From a photograph from life. Juliana Sargent (1797-1842), third daughter of FiUwilliam Sargent (1768-1822), wife of Captain Edward Babbitt, U. S. Navy. From a miniature by Sarah Goodridge. Fitzwilliam Sargent (1799-1818) From a miniature by Sarah Goodridge.

2. Descendants and Connections of Daniel Sargent, 5th son of Epes Sargent. Daniel Sargent (1731-1806) From his portrait by his son Henry Sargent (1770-1845). Mary Turner Sargent (1743-1813), his wife. From her portrait by John Singleton Copley. Mary Turner Sargent, again. From her portrait by her son, Henry Sargent (1770-1845).

A. Daniel Sargent (1764-1842), oldest son of Daniel Sargent. From a painting by an unknown artist. Daniel Sargent Curtis (1825-1908), son of Maria Osborne Sargent (1803-1835), only child of Daniel Sargent (1764- 1842) From his portrait by Antonio Mancini. Mary Turner Sargent (1792-1874), daughter of Ignatius Sargent (1765-1821), second son of Daniel Sargent (1731- 1806), wife of Samuel Torrey (1787-1878). From her miniature by Sarah Goodridge.

33 Esther Sargent Amory (1798-1847), daughter of Ignatius Sargent (1765-1821), and wife of Thomas Coffin Amory (1796-1865). From her miniature by Sarah Goodridge. B. Ignatius Sargent (1800-1884), second son of Ignatius Sargent (1765-1821). Photograph from life, about 1855. Ignatius Sargent, again. From his miniature by Sarah Goodridge. Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927), son of Ignatius Sargent (1800-1884). His portrait, drawn by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) on 3 July 1919 and presented there­ upon to the Sargent-Murray-Gilman House. This Portrait is placed over the mantel.

Andrew Robeson Sargent (1876-1918), elder son of Charles Sprague Sargent. From a photograph from life about 1910.

C. John Turner Sargent (1769-1813), third son of Daniel Sargent (1731-1806). From his portrait by his brother, Henry Sargent (1770- 1845).

Christiana Keadie Swan (1778-1867), wife of John Turner Sargent (1769-1813). From a miniature.

John Turner Sargent (1807-1877), eldest son of John Turner Sargent From a photograph from life.

Franklin Haven Sargent (1856-1923), youngest son of John Turner Sargent (1807-1877). From a photograph from life.

Henry Jackson Sargent (1808-1867), second son of John Turner Sargent From his portrait by Chester Harding.

34 Henry Jackson Sargent (1834-1862), oldest child of Henry Jackson Sargent, a Commander of a Clipper Ship at twen­ ty-one. Lost with a later command, the "Emily C. Starr," in the China Sea in 1862. From a daguerreotype.

Howard Sargent (1810-1872), youngest son of John Turner Sargent (1769-1813) From his portrait by Chester Harding.

D. Henry Sargent (1770-1845), fourth son of Daniel Sargent gent (1731-1806) A miniature, 1806, by Robert Field.

Henry Winthrop Sargent (1810-1882), son of Henry Sargent From a photograph from life.

Winthrop Henry Sargent (1840-1916), son of Henry Win­ throp Sargent (1810-1882). From a photograph from life.

E. Winthrop Sargent (1783-1808, fifth son of Daniel Sar­ gent (1731-1806) From his portrait by his brother, Henry Sargent (1770-1845). Winthrop Sargent, again. From a second portrait by his brother, Henry Sargent (1770-1845). Lucius Manlius Sargent (1786-1867), sixth and youngest son of Daniel Sargent (1731-1806). From a miniature by Alvin Clarke.

Lucius Manlius Sargent, again. From a photograph from life.

Lucius Manlius Sargent, again. From his portrait by Alvin Clarke.

Mary Binney (1786-1824), wife of Lucius Manlius Sargent. From her portrait by Gilbert Stuart.

35 Horace Binney Sargent (1821-1908), elder son of Lucius Manlius Sargent. From a photograph from life. Elizabeth Hazard Sargent (1850-1920), daughter of Horace Binney Sargent and wife of Admiral Bowman Hendry McCalla (1844-1910) From a photograph from life. Lucius Manlius Sargent, Jr. (1826-1864), younger son of Lucius Manlius Sargent. From a photograph from life. Lucius Manlius Sargent, 3d (1848-1893) To the original collection there has been added by gift of Frederick C. Dumaine, Esq., a photographic portrait of Lucius Manlius Sargent, 3d (1848-1893), younger son of Horace Binney Sargent. TI.ere is also in this room an equestrian bronze of Mary Sargent (1829-1912), great granddaughter of Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793) and wife of George Parish of Senf- tenberg, Bohemia. A gift of Mrs. Guy Lowell (Henrietta Sirgent).

- lo.m is furnished by: A Sheraton Sofa 6 Chippendale Chairs An Astral Lamp 2 Lamps and Globes A Crystal Chandelier 2 Candelabra Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) 2 Heppelwhite Card Tables 1 Heppelwhite Card Table, Satinwood Inlay 2 Japanese Vases A Black and Gold Mirror Gifts of the Misses Hough.* * See page 25. 15 A Drawing-room Chair, and Gilded Andirons, once owned by Marie Antoinette Gifts of Franklin Haven Sargent (1856-1923) A Second Drawing-Room Chair, companion piece to the above and also once owned by Marie Antoinette A loan of Mrs. Frederick J. Bradlee The above three pieces were brought to this country by Colonel James Swan (1754-1830), father of Mrs. John Turner Sargent (1778-1867), an ancestress of Mrs. Brad­ lee and Franklin Haven Sargent. There is also displayed on the mantel a piece of the orig­ inal covering of the Marie Antoinette Chairs. Gift of Arthur Winthrop Sargent (1853-1937)

SMALL SARGENT ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR In this room is displayed a second part of a Collection of Like­ nesses of the Descendants of William Sargent, 2d, of Gloucester and their connections. To the Collection of Likenesses has been added some other exhibits relating to the same family. This part of the Collection together with the additions was made by Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) and Winthrop Sar­ gent (1853-1932) and was their joint gift. This room holds that part of the Collection that shows Epes Sargent (1690-1762), his sister, Ann Sargent (1692-1782), wife of Nathaniel Ellery (1683-1761), his sons, Epes Sargent, Jr. (1721- 1779), and Paul Dudley Sargent (1745-1827), his daughter, Sarah Sargent (1729-1792), wife of Nathaniel Allen (1718-1778), and their descendants and connections.

1. Epes Sargent (1690-1762) From his portrait by John Singleton Copley. Catherine Winthrop (1711-1781), second wife of Epes Sargent. From her portrait by John Smibert.

37 2. Epes Sargent, Jr. (1721-1779), oldest son of Epes Sargent. From his portrait by John Singleton Copley. Catherine Osborne (1722-1788), wife of Epes Sargent, Jr. From her portrait by John Singleton Copley. Descendants and connections of Epes Sargent, Jr. (1721-1779). Esther Sargent (1776-1865), second daughter of Epes Sargent, 3rd, and wife of Dr. John Dixwell (1777-1834). From a daguerreotype Anna Sargent (1782-1873), sister of Esther Sargent, im­ mediately above, and wife of John Parker (1783-1844). From a sketch by John James Dixwell (1806-1876), her nephew. Henrietta Sargent (1785-1871), sister of Esther and Anna Sargent, immediately above. From a photograph from life. Dorcas Sargent (1787-1837), sister of Esther, Anna and Henrietta Sargent, and wife of Abiel Chandler ( -1851). From a miniature by Charles Fraser.

Abiel Chandler ( -1851), husband of Dorcas Sargent. From a miniature by Charles Fraser. The photographs of these two miniatures have been added to the Collection as the gift of Mrs. Oswald Whitman Knauth, a descendant of Epes Sargent, Jr.

John James Dixwell (1806-1876), son of Esther Sargent, wife of Dr. John Dixwell (1777-1834). From a photograph from life. Epes Sargent Dixwell (1807-1899), brother of John James Dixwell. From a photograph from life. Epes Sargent (1784-1853), son of John Osborne Sargent (1750-1789), younger son of Epes Sargent, 3d. From his portrait by an unknown artist.

38 George Barnard Sargent (1818-1875). John Osborne Sargent (1811-1891), son of Epes Sargent (1784-1853), son of John Osborne Sargent (1750-1789). From his portrait, 1889, by Hermann Schmiechen. Epes Sargent (1813-1880), brother of John Osborne Sargent (1811-1891). From his portrait, 1835, by Samuel S. Osgood. Epes Sargent (1813-1880), again. From his portrait, 1840-1845, by Charles Loring Elliott. James Otis Sargent (1823-1897), brother of John Osborne and Epes Sargent above. From a photograph from life. Sarah Sargent (1729-1792), second daughter of Epes Sargent (1690-1762) and wife of Nathaniel Allen (1718-1778). From her portrait by John Singleton Copley. Nathaniel Allen (1718-1778), husband of Sarah Sargent. From his portrait by John Singleton Copley. Paul Dudley Sargent (1745-1827), eighth son of Epes Sar­ gent (1690-1762), From a portrait sketch by John Trunbull. Lucy Sanders (1752-1840), wife of Paul Dudley Sargent. A silhouette. John Arthur Turner (1844-1846), great grandson of Paul Dudley Sargent and Lucy Sargent, his wife. A crayon of a child. This crayon has been added to the Collection as a Gift of Miss Martha E. Searle, a descendant of Paul Dudley Sargent and his wife, Lucy Sanders. Charlotte Sanders Cushman (1816-1876), great niece of Lucy Sanders, wife of Paul Dudley Sargent. From her portrait by Thomas Sully. This reproduction has been added to the Collection as the gift of Mrs. Victor Cushman.

39 Catherine Winthrop Sargent (1775-1848), second child of Paul Dudley Sargent, and wife of Theodore Jones (1760- 1842). From a portrait by an unknown artist. Charles Harrison Tweed (1844-1917), great grandson of Catherine Winthrop Sargent, above. From a photograph from life. Ann Sargent (1692-1782), sister of Epes Sargent (1690- 1762) and wife of Nathaniel Ellery (1683-1761). From her portrait by John Singleton Copley. Rachel Stevens Ellery (1750-1833). From her portrait by an unknown artist. Daniel Rogers (1734-1800), husband of Rachel Stevens Ellery. From a pastel about 1780 by Benjamin Blyth. John Stevens Ellery (1773-1845), great grandson of Ann Sargent (1692-1782). From his portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Harrison Ellery (1841-1919), great great grandson of Ann Sargent (1692-1782). From a photograph from life. Exhibits other than likenesses added by Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) and Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) to their Collection pertaining to the Sargent Family, and given by them, jointly. Houses. House built by Daniel Sargent (1731-1806) on Main Street, Gloucester, and occupied by him and later by his son, Ignatius (1765-1821). House moved from Massachusetts to Barrington, Nova Scotia about 1782 and occupied until 1824 by John Sargent (1750- 1824), youngest son of Epes Sargent (1690-1762). House on Main Street, Gloucester, built in 1750 and occupied by Nathaniel Ellery (1726-1778), son of Ann Sargent (1692- 1782). Now "Gilbert Home for Aged People."

40 Gloster Place, built by Winthrop Sargent (1753-1820), first governor of Mississippi Territory, at Natchez, Mississippi, and occupied by himself and his descendants until 1880. House on Middle Street, Gloucester, built in 1790 and occupied by John Stevens Ellery (1748-1797), grandson of Ann Sargent (1692-1782). Wodenethe, at Beacon, New York, home of Henry Winthrop Sargent (1810-1882) and his son Winthrop Henry Sargent (1840-1916) from 1841 to 1916. Casa Arretini, Lung' Arno Accaioli, Florence, Italy, in which John Singer Sargent was born, 12 January 1856.

Graves. Grave of Mary Duncan (1659-1725), wife of William Sargent 2nd ( -1711). Bridge Street Cemetery, Gloucester. Grave of Epes Sargent (1690-1762). Bridge Street Cemetery, Gloucester. Monument over the Grave of Paul Dudley Sargent (1745-1827) on the shore of Frenchman's Bay, Sullivan, Maine. Grave of Judith Sargent (1751-1820), wife of the Reverend John Murray (1741-1815) at Natchez, Mississippi. Family Burying Ground of Winthrop Sargent (1753-1820) at Gloster Place, Natchez, Mississippi.

Miscellaneous Papers. Commission to Epes Sargent (1690-1762) as Justice of Peace, 1720. Facsimile. Commission to Epes Sargent (1690-1762) as Captain, 1727. Facsimile. Commission to Epes Sargent (1690-1762) as Major, 1729. Facsimile. Commission to Paul Dudley Sargent as Colonel, 1778.

41 Deed of Sale to the Shallop "Speedwell" executed by William Sargent 2nd, 1699. Masonic Testimonial, Tyrian Lodge, to Fitzwilliam Sargent (1768-1822) A. L. 5805.

Book Plates. (In chronological order) 1. Engraved for Epes Sargent, Jr. (1721-1779) by Paul Revere. 2. For Winthrop Sargent (1753-1820) Adjutant General and First Governor of Mississippi Ter- tory. By Joseph Callendar. 3. For Ignatius Sargent (1765-1821) by Joseph Callendar. 4. For Winthrop Sargent (1783-1808). By Joseph Callendar. 5. For Lucius Manlius Sargent (1786-1867). Hatchment with Parsons impaling the Sargent Arms, embroidered by Mary Parsons (1730-1802), wife of Nathaniel Ellery (1726-1778), son of Ann Sargent (1692-1782), wife of Nathaniel Ellery (1683-1761). Genealogical Trees of the Descendants of Ann Sargent (1692- 1782), wife of Nathaniel Ellery (1683-1761)

The Room is furnished by: 12 Chairs, which were the first chairs anciently used in the Vestry Room of the Universalist Church. A gift of the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester. A Chippendale Chair A Colonial Convex Mirror A Maple Drop Leaf Table A Hanging Lamp A Lamp and linen shade Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932)

42 A Heppelwhite Sideboard A gift of the Misses Hough.* A Mahogany Drop Leaf Table A gift of Mrs. Joseph Stevens.

There are on display in this Room: 2 Sheffield Candlesticks A Liverpool Pitcher, Shrewsbury 1815 A Liverpool Tray, Herculaneum 1815 2 Waterford Sweet-Meat Jars. Gifts of the Misses Hough.* A Collection of Pitchers. A gift of Mrs. Helen Downes. A Reproduction of the Oil Painting of Santa Maria Delia Salute, Venice, by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). A gift of his sister, Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent). A Collection of Silhouettes. A gift of Mrs. George Wigglesworth. A Collection of Silhouettes

A gift of Mrs. Oswald Whitman Knauth

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

The Office of the Secretary displays the following: An Oil Painting by Kilby Elwell. A gift of F. W. Tibbetts, Esq. A Portrait of "Little Margaret" by an unknown artist A gift of Miss Martha E. Searle. A Photograph of the Portrait of Lady Rock-Savage, by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) A gift of his sister, Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent) A Photograph of the Independent Christian Church, Gloucester A gift of Sherman Wilhelm. * See page 25. 43 A Plate, "Boy Blue" A China Tea Set, decorated by a Blue and Gold Band and used by the Hough Family during their residence in the House. A Red Etched Decanter A Brass Candlestick with Glass Chimney Gifts of the Misses Hough.* A Small Lamp with a Marble Base. A Lamp and Globe A Hanging Lamp Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932).

Champagne Glasses (Ruby, Green, Red, and White) Hobnail Compote Wine Glasses, Garnet, etched A Ruby Glass Decanter Gifts of Charles Burnham, Esq. A Liverpool Pitcher A gift of the Daughters of Chester Marr, Esq. Sugar Bowls A gift of Mrs. Mary Gilmore. An Half Hour Glass A Brass Candlestick. Gifts of Mrs. Ida Harvey. A pair of Wine Glasses, owned by the Reverend Thomas Jones, installed as Pastor, 26 September 1804, our First Independent Society. A gift of Mrs. George H. Perkins. Mantle Lamps of Sandwich Glass A gift of Mrs. B. K. Stacey.

The Office of the Secretary is furnished by: The Desk of the Secretary, formerly owned by Peregrine White A gift of the Misses Hough.* * See page 25.

44 2 Chairs, from the second set anciently used in the Vestry Room of the Universalist Church A gift of the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester. A Walnut Extension Table A gift of Mrs. Joseph Stevens. A Chair A gift of Mrs. David Presson A Table, once the property of the Reverend Thomas Jones, installed as pastor, 26 September 1804, our First Inde­ pendent Society. A gift of Mrs. Martha Crowe A Clock, which was one of the pieces of furniture originally in the House A gift of Miss Fannie Story. A Fire Set. A Loan by Mrs. Frank C. Pearce

THE MAIN DINING-ROOM

The furnishings are: A Set of Canton China, containing a carafe brought from China by Winthrop Sargent (1727-1793) A gift of Mrs. Winthrop Sargent. A Globe A gift of Mrs. Helen Downes A Tray A gift of the Misses Hough.* A Glass Chandelier A Lamp A Lamp with Globe An Oval Mirror in a Gilt Frame. A Mirror, showing the Battle of the Constitution and the Guerriere * See page 25. 45 A Card Table An Empire Table A Rope Leg, Drop Leaf Table in Mahogany Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) A Banjo Clock of 1830, by Willard A gift of Mrs. Joseph Stevens

SIDE HALL—FIRST FLOOR The Desk of the Reverend Thomas Jones, installed as Pas­ tor, 26 September 1804, over First Independent Society. A gift of Mrs. Frank W. Parsons. A Lamp with Globe A Lantern A Pine Settle. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932)

SIDE HALL—SECOND FLOOR An Etching of Magnolia. Benjamin K. Hough, Jr., a Photograph. Gifts of the Misses Hough* A Lantern A Sofa. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932)

SIDE HALL—THIRD FLOOR A Lantern. A Gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932).

GILMAN ROOM The Reverend Samuel Gilman, D. D. (1791-1858) His Portrait by Thomas Sully. Portrait of Caroline Howard, his wife (1794-1888). His Harvard Diploma. His Wash Stand, Bowl and Pitcher and the Shaving Glass used by him at Harvard. See page 25. 46 His Fire Dogs and Fender. The Order of Exercises at his Installation. Two of his canes Richard Howard Bowen, his great great grandson (Harvard '20) His portrait. Gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gilman Bowen, in memory of Richard Howard Bowen, their son, who died from effects cf service in the War of 1917-18. Ensign, United States Navy.

The Light Stand of the Reverend Samuel Gilman. The Duncan Fyfe Table used by him as his Communion Table in his Church at Charleston, South Carolina. His Bible of 1791, Two photographs of Rev. Samuel Gilman, D.D. and his wife. The summer residence of Mrs Caroline Gilman at Sullivan Island, South Carolina. An Engraving. The Birthplace of Frederick Gilman, the father of Samuel Gilman. An Engraving. Gifts of Rebecca Gilman Rae.

A Pendant, presented to Mrs. Caroline Gilman by the Ladies Aid of the Church of which her husband was Pastor. Photographs of the Church in Charleston, South Carolina, wherein the Reverend Samuel Gilman preached. A Third Cane used by him. Gifts of Miss Claire Jervey, a Descendant. Reverend Samuel Gilman, D.D. (1791-1858). A photograph at the time he wrote the words of "Fair Harvard." A gift of the Reverend Levi Moore Powers, D.D. (1864- 1920).

A Paper on Dr. Gilman. A sermon by the Reverend Samuel Gilman. Gifts of Miss Susan Babson.

47 "The Unitarian Faith." A gift of Mariquita Plumer Burnham ( -1928).

There are displayed in this room: A Watercolor: After Turner, by Emily Sargent (1857-1936). A Second Watercolor: After Turner, by Emily Sargent (1857-1936).

The furnishings include:

A Balboa Mirror. A Gift of the Misses Hough* A Sewing Table. A Gift of Mrs. Jane A. Nelson. In Memory of the Rev­ erend Levi Moore Powers, D.D. (1864-1920).

PLUMER-BURNHAM ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR Photograph of Mariquita Plumer Burnham ( -1928) Framed list of Officers and Men on the Ship "Dromo," of which Addison Plumer (1785-1835) was Captain. Gifts of Charles Burnham. Coat-of-Arms, worked by Judith Norwood (1738-1762), first wife of David Plumer (1738-1801). A Gift of Mrs. Joseph Stevens.

Coat-of-Arms, "By the Name of Plumer." A Gift of the Misses Hough.* A Collection of Antique Dresses and Coverings in Silk. A Photograph of Mariquita Plumer Burnham with Charles Burnham, her husband, and friends, 1877. A Glass Case. Containing bits of lace, old coins and other small articles of interest to the house. A Second Glass Case. Containing pieces of old silver, china and jewelry. A Watercolor. A Second Water Color, by John A. Cook. * See page 25. 48 \

A Third Water Color, by G. Harvey. A Braided Rug. A Document entitled "An Appeal to the Impartial Public," by Epes Sargent (1748-1822). Photograph of Charles Burnham. Gifts of Mrs. Charles Burnham. A Sampler of 1821 by Elizabeth Pearce (1811-1899), wife of Benjamin K. Hough, Jr. A Sampler of 1821 by Mary Sargent Pearce (1807-1895). Gifts of the Misses Hough.* A Water Color—"Egypt," by Emily Sargent (1857-1936). A Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent). Daniel Sargent (1731-1806). From his portrait by Henry Sargent (1770-1845). A Gift of Reuben Harris. This room is furnished by: A Maple High Boy. A Gift of Mrs. George H. Perkins. A Low Boy. Two Small Chairs. A Mahogany, Serpentine Front, Claw Foot Bureau. A Heppelwhite Light Stand. A Sea Chest. Gifts of Charles Burnham. A Swinging Mirror. An Empire Rocker. Gifts of Mrs. Joseph Stevens. Two Chippendale Chairs with Seats of Old Needle Point on Blue Damask. Two Lamps and Shades. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). An India Shawl. A gift of Mrs. Amanda Wadleigh. * See page 25. 49 LIBRARY, OR JOHN SARGENT ROOM Original Works of John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) Drawings: By the Artist at the ages of four, five and nine years. Oil Portraits: Of his father, Fitzwilliam Sargent (1820-1889). Of his mother, Mary Newbold Singer Sargent (1826-1906) Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927). Water Colors: "1917," Meeting of British and American Troops in France. A Gift of the Artist's sister, Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent). "Fountains," at Pocantico Hills, in the Gardens of John D. Rockefeller. A Gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927).

Bronzes: "Dancing Girl." . "Mercury." "Hand," of Rose Marie Ormond Michel (1893-1918), his niece. Gifts of the Artist's sister, Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent). Reproductions of sketches or portraits by John Sargent of members of the Sargent family. Mary Robeson Sargent (1853-1919), wife of Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927). Alice Sargent, daughter of Charles Sprague Sargent. Natalie Potter, granddaughter of Charles Sprague Sargent. Rose Marie Ormond Michel (1893-1918), niece of John Sargent. An Elderly Lady, said to be a relative. Reproduced from the Collection of John Maxwell of Philadelphia.

50 "On Board a Yacht at Marblehead," being a sketch of Mrs. Guy Lowell (Henrietta Sargent) and Mrs. Nathaniel Bowditch Potter (Mary Sargent), daughters of Charles Sprague Sargent. Likenesses of John Sargent. Photograph of a self portrait painted before the age of twenty. A Medallion in Bronze, by Augustus St. Gaudens. A Collection of eight photographs. A Photograph of John Sargent with his sister, Emily. A Photograph of John Sargent with Charles Sprague Sargent. Reproductions of Works of John Sargent. At the Boston Public Library. Four murals. At the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Four murals. Reproductions of certain works of John Sargent, selected by Winthrop Sargent and Charles Sprague Sargent, in collaboration with John Sargent, as listed below. The order and designation is that of "The Work of John S. Sargent" by Mrs. Meynell, London, 1903, where shown therein. 1. El Jaleo. 2. Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. 3. Children of E. D. Boit. 4. Coventry Patmore. 5. Miss Octavia Hill. 6. Lord Russell of Killowen. 7. H. G. Marquand. The following are not shown in the "Work of John S. Sargent" 1903. 8. Mrs. Alexander. 9. Mrs. St. Gaudens and Her Son. 10. Carolus Duran.

51 11. Edwin Booth. 12. Ada Rehan. 13. Henry James. 14. Portrait, reproduced from the Collection of John Max­ well, of Philadelphia. 15. A second Portrait reproduced from that Collection. 16. Manuel Garcia. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and Charles Spra­ gue Sargent (1841-1927.) Reproductions of Original Lithographs, by John Sargent. The Lithographs of Sargent, by A. Bellercocke. Cashmere, Lithograph signed by John Sargent. His nieces, Rose Marie Ormond Michel (1893-1918) and Reine Violet Ormond were the two models for the four figures. A Gift of his sister, Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent) Photograph of Painting of Meeting of Royal Academy. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927.) In this room is also to be seen the palette used by John Sargent when last working at the Boston Public Library. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927).

Watercolor—"Fountain in Roman Garden" By Emily Sargent (1857-1936) sister of John Sargent. Water Color—"The Nile" By Emily Sargent. Gifts of Mrs. Francis Ormond (Violet Sargent).

"The Tea Party"—from the Painting by Henry Sargent (1770-1845) "The Dinner Party"—from the Painting by Henry Sargent. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) and Charles Spra­ gue Sargent (1841-1927)

52 General Benjamin Lincoln, from his painting by Henry Sargent. A Gift of Mrs. Horatio A. Lamb. Degree of Doctor of Arts Received by John Singer Sargent from Harvard, 1916 Degree of Doctor of Laws Received by John Singer Sargent from Yale, 1916. Gifts of Emily Sargent (1857-1936) This room is furnished by: Andirons and Fire Set. A Spinning Wheel. Gifts of Mrs. Joseph Stevens. Gateleg Table. 6 Windsor Chairs. 2 Candle Lamps. A Lamp. A Secretary. A Bird Cage Tip Table. The Writing Desk of Epes Sargent (1690-1762). Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). A Powdering Closet opening from this Room shows Bits of Embroidery, Old Lace and Old Silver in its Cabinets. Bookcases containing books written by various members of the Sargent Family, as catalogued in the volume "Epes Sargent of Gloucester and his Descendants," Houghton- Mifflin, 1923.

UNIVERSALIST-HOUGH ROOM The Hough Coat-of-Arms. A gift of the Misses Hough.* The Hough Coat-of-Arms, again. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). Chart of Hough Genealogy. A gift of Benjamin Kent Hough. * See page 25. 53 X o o fe Q Z O u u to

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If, X Hough Genealogical Records from the year 1647. A gift of the Misses Hough.* Benjamin Kent Hough (1766-1855), who owned and occu­ pied the House from 1802 to 1855, and was treasurer of the Universalist Church from 1813 to 1853. From his portrait by an unknown artist. A gift of Benjamin Kent Hough. The Pearce Coat-of-Arms. A gift of the Misses Hough.* Colonel William Pearce (1751-1845). From his portrait by Joseph Greenleaf Cole. A gift of his great grandson, C. E. Pearce. Captain William Pearce, Jr. (1777-1841). From his portrait. Clarissa Sargent (1783-1867), his wife. From her portrait. Captain Nathaniel Sargent (1754-1819), her father. From a medallion. Julia Maria Pearce (1819-1891), daughter of Samuel Pearce (1788-1863). From her portrait by an unknown artist Gifts of the Misses Hough.* This room is furnished by: Twelve Painted Bent-back Chairs which were the second twelve chairs anciently used in the Vestry Room of the Universalist Church. A gift of the Independent Christian Church of Gloucester. A set of Andirons. A set of Fire Tools. A Bed Warmer. A Swinging Mirror. A Round Top Table. A Queen Ann Table. A Mahogany Bureau. A second Mahogany Bureau. A Ladder-back Rush Seat Chair. All formerly used in the House. * See page 25. 55 Gifts of the Misses Hough.* A Sewing Table. An Heirloom of the Pearce Family. A bequest of Miss Susan L. Pearce, a granddaughter of Colonel William Pearce (1751-1845). There is in this Room a Powdering Closet containing small articles of interest to the House. Rev. Levi Moore Powers, D.D. (1864-1920), Pastor of the Universalist Church at Gloucester, whose foresight made possible the preservation of this House. A photograph. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). Deed cf Pew in Universalist Church, at Gloucester. Right in Burying Ground of Universalist Church, at Glou­ cester. Gifts cf Mrs. Brookland. Lamp, anciently used on the Pulpit of the Universalist Church at Gloucester. A gift of Walter L. Rowe. The Old Church of the West Parish. An Engraving. Frame made from sounding board above pulpit. A gift of Mrs. C. E. Richardson. The Old Church of the West Parish in 1714. A Sign. A gift of Miss Edith Haskell. There is on display in this room: A Paisley Scarf with Red center. A gift of Mrs. Mary Gilmore. An Embroidery on Satin. A Spinning Wheel with Flax. Gifts of the Misses Hough.* House occupied by the Rev. Thomas Jones, from 1823 to 1865, second Pastor of the Universalist Church in Glou­ cester, installed on 26 September 1804. * See page 25. 56 A photograph. A gift of Rev. Levi Moore Powers, D.D. (1864-1920). A Child's High Chair used in the family of the Rev. Thomas Jones. A gift of Mrs. Hotchkiss. A Light Stand, likewise used in his family. A gift of Mrs. Emma E. Currier. The Order of Exercises at his Funeral. A gift of Francis Bennett. Rev. Hosea Ballon. A Minister of the Universalist Church, who preached at Gloucester, from time to time, from 1793 to 1843. An Engraving. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). Rev. Hosea Ballou, again. An Engraving. A gift of Mrs. M. Bradford and Mrs. George Taylor. Rev. A. A. Miner, a Minister of the Universalist Church, who preached the sermon at the Ordination of the Rev. Elmer H. Capen in the year 1865. An Engraving. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). Rev. William H. Rider, D.D. Installed as Pastor over the Universalist Church at Gloucester on 3 October 1883. A photograph. A gift of Mrs. B. F. Ellery. Rev. John Murray (1741-1820). His portrait by Henry Sargent (1770-1845). A gift of the Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Fischer. Rev. John Murray, again. His portrait on glass by Henry Beacon A gift of E. M. Grant. Rev. John Murray, again. An Engraving. A gift of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932) Rev. John Murray, again, and Judith Sargent (1751-1820),

57 his wife. Silhouettes. A lock of Hair of the Rev. John Murray. Gifts of Rev. F. A. Dillingham. Letters from the Rev. John Murray to Colonel Paul Dudley Sargent (1745-1827), dated 1786. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). Book Plates of the Rev. John Murray. Gifts of Rev. Levi Moore Powers, D.D. (1864-1920). A Floor Warmer, used in Rev. John Murray's church. A gift of the Misses Hough.* Charles Chapin Sargent (1843-1913). A photograph. Herbert Reading Sargent (1804-1848). From his portrait by an unknown artist. Captain Abimilech Haskell Sargent (1766- ). A silhouette. Dr. Thomas Sargent (1739-1828). An engraving. Drawn from life and engraved by J. B. Longacre. John Sargent (1682- ). Gifts of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock (Helen Sanborn Sargent). Parsons and Sargent Hatchment. A gift of Harrison Ellery (1841-1919). A Parchment of the Good Luck Association of the Univer­ salist Convention. A gift of Miss Susan Babson. A Cradle. A gift of the Misses Hough.* PARSONS ROOM There is shown herein pieces of interest to the Parsons family and others connected with the House. Miss Georgiana Parsons, Clerk of the Independent Chris­ tian Church in Gloucester, elected in 1869. A Framed Photograph. Captain John Parsons, her father. See page 25. 58 A Framed Photograph. Gifts of Mrs. B. F. Ellery. Rev. Thomas Jones, Second pastor of the Universalist Church in Gloucester. A photograph of an engraving. A gift of B. F. Ellery. The Somes Coat-of-Arms A gift of Miss Alice H. Knowles. A Doll wearing the baby clothes of Colonel Paul Dudley Sargent (1745-1827). A gift of Miss Martha E. Searle, a descendant. Ancient Dolls. Gifts of Mrs. Frederick Van Duyne, a descendant of Epes Sargent, Jr. (1721-1779). View of Gloucester, by Fitz Hugh Lane. A gift of the Misses Hough.* View of Gloucester after the Fire of 1864. A gift of Mrs. L. A. Burnham. Oil Painting, "Ships" (Artist unknown). Oil Painting, "Watch House Point" By Fitz Hugh Lane Gifts of Miss Maria Parsons. Water Color by Theodosia Willard. Framed Needlework on Satin. Gifts of the Misses Hough.* This room is furnished by: A Warming Pan. An Oval Light Stand. An Empire Sewing Table. An Empire Card Table. Gifts of Mrs. Joseph Stevens. An Ancient Incense Burner. A gift of Mrs. Frederick Stevens. Andirons and Fire Tools. Four Fan-back Windsor Chairs. A Lamp. A Secretary, containing books of interest to the House. * See page 25. £9 JUN 3 194]

A Brass Kettle Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). A Bed Warmer. A Small Child's Chair. Two Hoop-back Windsor Chairs. A Fireside Chair, formerly used in the House. Gifts of the Misses Hough.* A Lamp A gift of Miss Belle Procter. An Arrow-back Comb-back Rocker. A gift of Mrs. George Henry Perkins. A Sheraton Card Table. A gift of Miss Maria Parsons. THE LARGE ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR There is on display in this room: David Plumer (1738-1801) "A Distinguished Universalist." An Oil Portrait by Christian Gullager. This portrait is similar to the one by the same artist of the same individual on the Main Staircase. Abraham Sawyer, Jr. (1760-1856), a signer of the Charter of Compact. Oil portrait by an unknown artist. A gift of Miss Alice H. Knowles, his great great grand­ daughter. This room is furnished by: A Connecticut Maple Bed. A Boston Rocker. A Blue Cradle. Gifts of Mrs. Joseph Stevens. Two Ladder-back Chairs with Rush Seats. A Chest. A Card Table. A Lamp. Gifts of Winthrop Sargent (1853-1932). A Mahogany Bureau. A gift of the Misses Hough.* * See page 25. 60 J?eto (gnglanb Historic (genealogical Society

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