JEFFERSON COUNTY NEW YORK CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS' BIOGRAPHIES

WILLIAM SARGENT

Union Soldier - Distinguished Service

William Sargent was born in Orleans, NY, the son of Edmund and Louisa Sargent, and at the age of 19 enlisted in the 94th N. Y. Volunteer Infantry, Company B, for 3 years at Hounsfield, NY, on November 13, 1861. He was honorably discharged February 13, 1865. William died February 17, 1915 in Clio, MI.

Veteran of 94th Dies In Michigan Enlisted With Lafargeville Men In '61

Wm Sargent, Late of Orleans Served in Numerous Battles, Returned to Lafargeville After the War, Later Going West.

Lafargeville, Feb 23. - Word has been received here of the death of William H. Sargent of Clio, Genesee county, Michigan. William Sargent was born in the town of Orleans about 72 years ago, the son of Edmund and Louisa Sargent. When Lincoln called for volunteers he enlisted in Company B, 94th regiment, under Capt Lansing Snell, together with Walter Loucks, the late George Myers and the late Jacob Barner of Lafargeville. He fought in the battles of Cedar Mountain, second Bull Run, South Mountain, Petersburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Gettysburg and was at the surrender of General Lee. He was once wounded. He served three years and three months.

Shortly after the war Mr Sargent was married to Emogene Marble of this town.

Forty-two years ago he left for Michigan, where he owned a farm. Later he retired and lived in Clio, where he served as justice of the peace for many years and at his death was holding this office. He was a very prominent member of the GAR.

He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs Harry Hudson of Clio, Michigan; two brothers, George Sargent of Perch River, Byron Sargent of Lafargeville, and one sister, Mrs Elnora Petrie of Lafargeville.

In a notice from the home town, it is learned the man was in good health, having attended a speech by Governor Ferris the evening before. A relapse from an attack of grip followed by heart failure was given as the cause of death, which came very suddenly, Feb 17, about 11 am. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Clio.

Sources:
Jefferson County NYGenWeb, US Civil War Service Records, "Electronic," for William Sargent
Newspaper - The Watertown Daily Times - Wednesday, February 24, 1915

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