The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-24
OBITUARY.
Died 10 Jehnasown, Pa, JuDe i7th 81 The
residence OF bic daughter, Leonard SAr'
gent, aged 81 years.

Died 10 Jshns,own, Pa, Jane i7th 81 abs
residence OF bic daughter, Leonard SAF.
gent, aged 81 years.
Mr.. Sargent was born at Dorset, VT,
March 18th, 1898, being the fifth child 10
q large family of sons and daughters, IL
in number. His father, DIR. John Sargent,
entered the Revolutionary service, was
taken prisoner, and suffered 20 much
from hardship ~ 10 disable him from bard
labor. Having pursued = course OF medi-
cal study be settled in Dorset IS phyai.
clan. There aud Ia Pawlet 10 which
place be subsequently removed be was In
high Eepute as physician and useful cit
lien. Such educational advantages -
the times afforded be sought 10 have bis
children enjoy and these, HE son Leonard
indnstFionsly improvsa. Before be be-
came OF age, however, the war OF 1872
with Great Britain occurred AID when
men were summoned 10 the northern
frontier 20 repsl the Invasion OF the enemy
be volunteered bis services and with his
accontrements ~ q soldier was found do
ing duty 10 the army when the enemy
surrendered ct PiAttsburgh.
When peace was restored he came 10
Manchester and choosing the profession
OF law became stHdeDt In the Office OF
the late Governor Skinner. This led 70
his marriage and settlement In MAnches-
ter. Here bic four children who grew to
maturity were born and reared. Not
long after his admission TO the bar he was
employed as associate counsel with Gev.
Skinner 10 the famous Boorn trial, and
was the last survivor Of the principal 40.
tors in that case which 10 one of the most
celebrated on record. During his long
professional life be bad fair amon1t OF
practice, aud though he retired from the
active duries OF the bar many years ago
he was 3 constant attendant upon the
courts, for more than fifty years, never
missing q term, becoming . familiar
"landmsrk" whom all were glad 10 rec0g-
nize. Though not q politician" in the
common acception Of the term he possess
cd qualities OF mind aud character, and q
degree OF popularity which endeaFed him
TO the hearts OF the people so that he was
frequently called TO the discharge Of many
civil offices. He represented the town In
both branches OF the state legislature.
He was chooses member of the council
of censors twice, with an interval OF forty-
two years and was once president of that
body. He was also states attorney and
Judge of probate for several years and
WAS twice elected Lieutenant Governor OF
the state. He discharged the duties of
these aeveralssthces with ability aud en-
joyed the reputation Of an upright and
useful citizen. He took an active part In
securing tho building OF the railroad from
Troy 10 Rutland assisting in the prelimi-
nary survey amid the SHOWS of winter.
/ He Joined the Masonic fraternity in
1878, being the fret mason ever made in
this town when the old lodge was fret In
stituted in the house ofGen. Roberts, and
BIO always took great pride in living up 10
the highest principles Of the order. For
two years be was Grand King OF the
Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons in
the state, and TO the last was ever ready
TO fulfil bis duty as man and 20 broth.
err. AZ an officer OF the Grand Chapter
during the Morgan excitement be was the
last to consent to yielding up the charters
aud was one oil the frat to advocate their
restoration.
No man In the county was mere widely
known and few men ever lived TO such
hn advanced age with so much experience
10 public life who could look back upon
their acts both public and private and
hud SO liile TO regret. The fuherAl ser
vices were held At the residence OF II. X.
Fowler, Sunday afternoon, being con-
Quoted by the venerable DIR. Wickham,
aud though but short notice was given q
large number OF our citizens were present
to show their respect Tor the deceased.
The bar was represented by all the law
yere of this town. j v. Han and w. b.
Sheldon OF Bennington aud j. X. Batch
elder OF Arlington.
The venerable Gov. Hall not being able
TO be present It tue funeral cent the fol-
lowing letter:
NoRTH BENNINGTON, june 20, 1880.
Hos, n. X. FOWLER Sir:-T
have just learned thatthe funeral services
of my old and esteemed friend Leonard
Sargent are TO be attended ct Manchester
/ this Afternoon. should be very glad 10
show my respect for his memory BY being
present al bis burial but regret that the
state OF my Aaslth 81 my advanced age
renders IL impractiesble.
| Mr.. Sargent Was one of the few living
men of my acquaintance who's age was
greater than mine. lie preceded me 1t
the bar and was, In fact, one of the com.
mittee at my examination 10 1919. Sam
uel II. Biackmer and w. NJ. Robinson
were admitted 10 the bar under hIa ex.
animation, with me, both OF whom have
deceased.
Again rsgrettipg my inability to b
present at the funeral Of my lifelong and
highly respected friend, am, dear sir,
Very respectfully yours,