John Sargent (merchant), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian farmer, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia
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About John Sargent (merchant)
- 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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