About John Sargent
Lived 1792 – 1874 (aged 82). John Sargent was a Canadian politician.
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.
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Who was John Sargent?
Canadian farmer, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
When was John Sargent born?
John Sargent was born on 6 April 1792.
When did John Sargent die?
John Sargent died on 7 August 1874.
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John Sargent was a politician.
What nationality was John Sargent?
John Sargent was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sargent (merchant)
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