James Pattee Sargent | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 7th district | |
In office September 6, 1871 – 1873 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Thornton, New Hampshire, US | February 11, 1823
Died | March 22, 1900 Gilroy, California, US | (aged 77)
Resting place | San Carlos Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Agnes Bowie |
Children | 5 |
James Pattee Sargent (February 11, 1823 – March 22, 1900), also known as J. P. Sargent, was an American politician who was a member of the California State Assembly, representing Santa Clara County, California from 1871 to 1873. He owned Rancho Juristac in Santa Clara County and was one of the wealthiest landowners in the county. Sargent Station, situated between Watsonville and Gilroy on the Southern Pacific Railroad, was named after him.[1][2]