Biographical Sketch of

Edmund N. Sargent

Transcribed by Robert Schieber

Source: Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography of Citizens of Columbia, 
Sauk and Adams Counties, Wisconsin, published 1901 by G. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, 1901, Pages 713 - 714


Edmund N. Sargent, deceased, for many years a prosperous farmer of New Haven township, who resided later in the 
village of Big Spring, was one of the prominent settlers of Adams county, and did much to further the interests 
of his community.  He was the fortunate possessor of a fine estate in New Haven township, and gained a competence 
sufficient to tide him through life, and gained for himself the respect of those who knew him in a social as well 
as financial sense.

Mr. Sargent was born in Madrid, Maine, March 23, 1820, and was the son of John, Jr., and Hannah (Dunham) Sargent.  
His father was born in Hubbleston, Massachusetts, and was of English Descent.  He was a farmer and watchmaker by 
occupation, and both he and John Sargent, Sr., were prominent citizens of Maine, and the latter served as a member 
of the state legislature.  The mother of our subject was born in Maine, and was the daughter of Joseph and Abigail 
(Bates) Dunham.

Our subject resided on a farm in Maine until 1857, when he came to Adams county, Wisconsin, and located on land in 
New Haven township, where before his death he had a well improved farm.  He enlisted in Company F, Thirty-seventh 
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, August 22, 1864, and served about 10 months.  He took part in numerous skirmishes in 
the vicinity of Petersburg, and although he escaped without a wound, was broken in health, from which he never 
recovered, and during the past few years was an invalid.  He was discharged from the service May 24, 1865.  A few 
years since Mr. Sargent removed to the village of Big Spring, and retired from active farm labors.

Our subject was married, march 23, 1843, to Sybil Clough, daughter of Moses and Polly (Davenport) Clough, natives 
of Maine.  Mrs. Sargent's parents came to Wisconsin in 1850, and after spending one summer in Walworth county, moved 
to Adams county, and resided in New Haven township during the remainder of their lives.  Mr. Clough served in the 
War of 1812, and his father, John Clough, was a Revolutionary veteran.  Mrs. Sargent's father lost his sight while 
blasting rock in Maine.  Three brothers or Mrs. Sargent served in the Civil war: John, who died at Mound City, 
Illinois, from the effect of wounds; Orrin, a prisoner for some time in a Confederate prison; and Daniel, wounded 
in battle.  One son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, George S., born March 5, 1844, and died February 9, 1870.  
Mr. Sargent died May 16, 1900.  His remains were accompanied to their last resting place by the Kilbourn Post and 
many friends.  Mrs. Sargent is a consistent member of the Methodist church of Big Spring, Mr. Sargent was a member 
of John Gillespie Post, G. A. R., at Kilbourn.  In early life he was a Democrat and voted for James K. Polk, in 
1844, but from the organization of the Republican party was identified with its movements.  He was a gentleman 
strong in his convictions, always to be found standing on the side of right and justice.  He risked his life for 
the cause of his country, and at all times displayed a public spirit, and zealously worked for the upbuilding of 
the better enterprises.


Transcribed by Robert Schieber






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