Jonathan Everett Sargent (October 23, 1816 â January 6, 1890) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, as the President of the New Hampshire Senate and as the chief justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature.
Sargent was born in New London, New Hampshire on October 23, 1816.
Sargent's father was Ebenezer Sargent (1768 - 1859), his mother was Prudence Chase (1774 - 1858).
Sargent had 5 children. Marie Louise Sargent (1856 - 1894), Annie Lawrie Sargent (1862 - 1865), George Lincoln Sargent (1863 - 1894) and John Jones Sargent (Unknown - 1870).
Sargent graduated from Dartmouth College receiving his A.B. in 1840, and his A.M. in 1843
Sargent was appointed as the Chief Justice March 17, 1873, his term ended when the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature was abolished on August 17, 1874.