James Pattee Sargent

James Pattee Sargent
Sargent in 1888
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 7th district
In office
September 6, 1871 – 1873
Personal details
Born(1823-02-11)February 11, 1823
Thornton, New Hampshire, US
DiedMarch 22, 1900(1900-03-22) (aged 77)
Gilroy, California, US
Resting placeSan Carlos Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAgnes Bowie
Children5

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]

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