John Sargent (merchant)
John Sargent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 April 1792 |
| Died | 7 August 1874 (aged 82) |
| Spouse |
Sarah Wright Doane (m. 1818) |
| Parent(s) | John Sargent Margaret Whitney |
| Relatives | William Browne Sargent (brother) Winthrop Sargent (brother) |
John Sargent (April 6, 1792 – August 7, 1874) was a farmer, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Barrington township in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1736 to 1740 as a Conservative.
He was born in Barrington, Nova Scotia, the son of John Sargent and Margaret Whitney. In 1818, he married Sarah Wright Doane. Sargent was a justice of the peace and a captain in the militia. He died in Barrington at the age of 82.
His brothers William Browne and Winthrop also served in the assembly.
References
[edit]- Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1984). Elliott, Shirley B (ed.). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: A biographical directory. Province of Nova Scotia. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
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