Jacob T. Sargent is one of the representative men of
Macoupin County. He came from New Hampshire in 1857 and has since resided on
his farm north of Carlinville with the exception of two years spent in
Nebraska. He is an enterprising and progressive farmer, striving to enrich
and beautify his farm rather than reap great gain therefrom.
Mr.
Sargent was born July 28, 1832, his parents being descended from the old
Puritan stock. He inherited from his "Yankee" forefathers a vein of
ingenuity which made him the inventor of several practical appliances to be
used on farms for the most part.
In 1857 Mr. Sargent was married to
Maria L. Braley, also a native of New England. Five children were born of
this union, four of whom are living. While not remaining in Macoupin County,
each one is a worthy addition to the place chosen for his home. Capt.
Herbert H. is a United States Army officer and a military author of marked
ability. Charles E. of Chicago is a mechanical engineer — the inventor of
the "Sargent Gas Engine" and several other mechanical devices which have
brought him some fame in his profession. Grace Venus is a teacher in the
Chicago public schools and a progressive student. Edith M. is the wife of
Roy B. Peebles, a successful business man of Chicago. Mr. Sargent's family
is an honor to him and he is well repaid for his determination to educate
his children even though it was a struggle in the early days.
Mr.
Sargent's marked interest in Christianity, temperance, education and charity
has won for him a place in the hearts of all who know him.
Extracted 2018 May 06 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, page 118.
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