Winthrop Sargent
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For his first cousin the Nova Scotia politician, see Winthrop Sargent (politician).
Not to be confused with Winthrop Sargeant.
Winthrop Sargent (May 1, 1753 – June 3, 1820) was a United States patriot, politician, and writer; and a member of the Federalist party.[1]
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Winthrop Sargent | |
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Governor of Mississippi Territory | |
In office May 7, 1798 – May 25, 1801 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | William C. C. Claiborne |
Secretary of Northwest Territory | |
In office July 9, 1788 – May 31, 1798 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | William Henry Harrison |
Adjutant General of the U. S. Army (Acting) | |
In office September 4, 1791 – November 4, 1791 | |
Preceded by | John Pratt (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Ebenezer Denny (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1753-05-01)May 1, 1753 Gloucester, Massachusetts |
Died | June 3, 1820(1820-06-03) (aged 67) New Orleans, Louisiana |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse(s) |
Roewena Tupper
(m. 1789; died 1790)Mary McIntosh Williams |
Relations | Judith Sargent Murray (sister) Benjamin Tupper (father-in-law) Paul Dudley Sargent (uncle) |
Parent(s) | Winthrop Sargent Judith Saunders |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
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