Wesley Ethan Sargent (1961 - 2009)

Born 28 Nov 1961 in Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire, United States

Died 14 Jul 2009 at age 47 in Gilmanton, Belknap, New Hampshire, United States

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Biography

Wes Sargent is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Army xxxx-xxxx
SP 4 served in Korea

Wesley was born 28 November 1961 in Laconia, Belknap, New Hampshire. He died 14 July 2009 in Gilmanton Iron Works. He was buried at Guinea Ridge Cemetery, Gilmanton.^[1][2][3]

Obituary

"Gilmanton Iron Works-----Wesley Ethan Sargent, 47, died suddenly on July 14, 2009 at the home he built at 456 Mountain Road.

"Wes was born November 28, 1961 in Laconia and attended local schools in Gilmanton and Gilford. As a young teen, he worked as a roustabout and clown, traveling with the Great American Circus. He served with the U. S. Army, including overseas duty in Korea.

"Wes was employed by the State of NH as a chef for over fifteen years and with several construction companies before becoming a self-employed carpenter prior to his passing.

"Wes loved family activities and trips with his sons. He enjoyed the Patriots, the Red Sox and his interests included cooking, fishing, boating, cars, motorcycles and music. He took pleasure in having discussions with his friends and playing his guitar. He was a former coach with the Gilmanton Elementary School soccer team and with the Gilmanton Little League.

"Wes loved to work with his [eldest] son, and spent a great deal of time with [the others] at his mother’s home. Wesley made friends wherever he went.

"Wes is survived by three sons; a brother; two nieces; a nephew; his father, and his wife and his mother and her husband; three aunts, and many cousins.

"Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

"A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 11:00AM at the Gilmanton Community Church, 1807 NH Route 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, N.H.

"Burial, with full Military Honors, will follow in the family lot at Sargent Cemetery, Guinea Ridge, Gilmanton, NH.

"Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com."^[4]

Research Notes

• This is a non relative, as far as I know, who's profile I adopted December 21, 2014 due to the interest I have for both the Last Name and Military Vet. Please help Honour this Profile with any info you come across. THANK YOU

• Wesley's father Prescott Sargent </br>
• Wesley's mother Elizabeth Unknown

• Research Needed:

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Military Record / Discharge: The DD Form 214 (discharge) is available to the service member and next of kin, but not unrelated individuals. "Military personnel records are open to the public 62 years after they leave the military." Since the minimum age to enlist is 17 and the minimum enlistment 2 years, the earliest his records would be available to the public is the year 2042.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Obituary: "Currentobituary.com index, 2001-2014"
   Citing FHL microfilm: 100579245;
   FamilySearch (accessed 29 January 2022)
   FamilySearch Image Image number 00271
   Name: Wesley Ethan Sargent; Obituary Date: 2009; Obituary Place: United States; Birth Date: 28 Nov 1961; Birth Place: Laconia, ,; Death Date: 14 Jul 2009; Age: 47; Relationship To Head: Deceased; Role Type: Deceased; Ims Ctl File Id: 962763.
2. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   Citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
   FamilySearch (accessed 29 January 2022)
   Wesley Ethan Sargent death 14 Jul 2009 (age 48) in New hampshire.
3. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
   Citing record ID 57097762, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
   FamilySearch (accessed 29 January 2022)
   Wesley Ethan Sargent burial (died on 4 Jul 2009) in Gilmanton, Belknap, New Hampshire, United States of America.
4. ↑ Obituary: "Wesley E. Sargent," Currentobituary.com (https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/66554 : accessed 29 January 2022). Obituary edited to protect the privacy of living individuals.
5. ↑ https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records