John G. Sargent
John Garibaldi Sargent | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Ludlow, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1939 (aged 78) Ludlow, Vermont, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, public servant |
| Known for | United States Attorney General |
John Garibaldi Sargent (October 13, 1860 – March 5, 1939) was a prominent American attorney and public servant who held the position of United States Attorney General during President Calvin Coolidge's administration.
Biography
Originally from Ludlow, Vermont, Sargent completed his education at Black River Academy before obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts College in 1887. That same year, he wed Mary Lorraine Gordon, and together they had a daughter named Gladys Gordon Sargent.
After pursuing legal studies within his community, Sargent gained admission to the bar in 1890 and entered into partnership with William W. Stickney, a relative of Coolidge. Their law practice was notable for mentoring future legal professionals such as Julius A. Willcox and Joseph F. Radigan. Beyond his legal career, Sargent engaged in the insurance sector, led the Ludlow Savings Bank as president, and held directorships on various railroad and corporate boards.
As a member of the Republican Party, he served as Windsor County State's Attorney from 1898 to 1900, acted as Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs under Governor Stickney between 1900 and 1902, and fulfilled the role of Vermont Attorney General from 1908 until 1912. In recognition of his achievements, Tufts conferred upon him an honorary master's degree in 1912.
Following the Senate's rejection of President Coolidge’s first nominee for Attorney General in 1925, Sargent was put forward as the replacement candidate, receiving unanimous confirmation and serving in the role until 1929. After leaving office, he returned to private legal practice alongside Paul A. Chase, who had been his special assistant during his tenure. Additionally, Sargent chaired the Vermont Commission on Uniform State Laws and acted as a trustee for Black River Academy.
Sargent passed away in Ludlow in 1939 and was interred there. His accolades included honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degrees awarded by Tufts, Norwich University, Middlebury College, and Dartmouth College.
External links
- 1860 births
- 1939 deaths
- People from Ludlow (town), Vermont
- American bank presidents
- Tufts University alumni
- Vermont lawyers
- Vermont Republicans
- State's attorneys in Vermont
- Vermont attorneys general
- Attorneys general of the United States
- Coolidge administration cabinet members
- 20th-century American politicians