James Sargent, a resident of this city for over half a century and recognized as one of its most progressive businessmen, died last night at his home, 98 East avenue, after an illness of but a few hours following a hemorrhage. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning. The body will be take to Buffalo for cremation after which the ashes will be interred in the family lot at Mt. Hope.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John W. [Josephine] Force, and one grandson, Midshipman Sargent Force of Annapolis Academy. Mr. Sargent was a member of First Universalist Church and also a member of Valley Lodge, F. & A. M.
Mr. Sargent was born in Chester, Vt., December 5, 1824. Later he removed to New Hampshire, where in 1847 he married Miss Angelina Morse Foster, who died only three years ago. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Sargent moved to Rochester where both resided until the time of their deaths. It was in this city that Mr. Sargent perfected numerous inventions which in many places have given him the name the "Rochester Edison."
In 1873 he invented the time lock which has been in use ever since, defying the attack of the most skilled burglars. He also brought into existence an automatic railway signal and a smoke consumer which pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal. His inquiring mind saw an improvement possible in brewing and the result was a glass enameled steel tank which reduced to a minimum the time necessary for producing beer.
For many years it was the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent to spend the winter in the south. The following is an extract from an Augusta, Ga., paper of January 22, 1905:
"James Sargent of Rochester, N.Y., who has been stopping with us for some time, is known as the Rochester Edison. He is one of the most distinguished inventors of the Age. The invention which made his name well-spoken, was that of the well-known time-lock. This device has defied the skill of all safe-burglars, and has saved millions for rightful owners. The invention places Mr. Sargent's name in history as one of the greatest benefactors of the period in which he lives.
"A recital of the dramatic incidents and experiments connected with his lock-picking accomplishments, with which he startled the treasury department officials of the United States government and a world of bankers, financiers, and safemakers, would form a fascinating book.
"Another of his valuable inventions is a glass enameled steel tank, which makes it possible to manufacture beer under the vacuum process, from start to finish, within twenty days. In wooden tanks by the old process it requires three months' time to age it.
"Then there is the ‘Sargent automatic railway signal,' warning the approaching train of danger. Also his patent ‘automatic smoke consumer,' which soon pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal heretofore used. It as been adopted by the government and many other large manufacturing plants giving general satisfaction. The above are only a few of the many successful inventions wrought by this persistent man of genius and apparently inexhaustible energy.
"Mr. Sargent is president of the Sargent, Greenleaf and Company's lock factory, and the Association of Summerland Island, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence [County]. He has been president of the Pfaulder Fermentation Company, the Waterloo Gold Mining Company, and the Railway Signal Company.
"Mr. Sargent is a Vermonter by birth, and has now passed the limit of four score years. He has crossed the ‘hot sands,' is vigorous and cheerful, and always ready for golf and other games of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have celebrated their fifty-seventh anniversary, have traveled extensively in this country, and have found no place more beautiful and delightful than Hampton Terrace, Ga."
Mr. Sargent was about his affairs as usual on Tuesday. In the evening he complained of not feeling well. Yesterday morning, however, he seemed to be in his usual health. Later in the day he suffered a hemorrhage and died a short time later.
Union and Advertiser, Rochester NY, Thu. 13 Jan 1910
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John W. [Josephine] Force, and one grandson, Midshipman Sargent Force of Annapolis Academy. Mr. Sargent was a member of First Universalist Church and also a member of Valley Lodge, F. & A. M.
Mr. Sargent was born in Chester, Vt., December 5, 1824. Later he removed to New Hampshire, where in 1847 he married Miss Angelina Morse Foster, who died only three years ago. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Sargent moved to Rochester where both resided until the time of their deaths. It was in this city that Mr. Sargent perfected numerous inventions which in many places have given him the name the "Rochester Edison."
In 1873 he invented the time lock which has been in use ever since, defying the attack of the most skilled burglars. He also brought into existence an automatic railway signal and a smoke consumer which pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal. His inquiring mind saw an improvement possible in brewing and the result was a glass enameled steel tank which reduced to a minimum the time necessary for producing beer.
For many years it was the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent to spend the winter in the south. The following is an extract from an Augusta, Ga., paper of January 22, 1905:
"James Sargent of Rochester, N.Y., who has been stopping with us for some time, is known as the Rochester Edison. He is one of the most distinguished inventors of the Age. The invention which made his name well-spoken, was that of the well-known time-lock. This device has defied the skill of all safe-burglars, and has saved millions for rightful owners. The invention places Mr. Sargent's name in history as one of the greatest benefactors of the period in which he lives.
"A recital of the dramatic incidents and experiments connected with his lock-picking accomplishments, with which he startled the treasury department officials of the United States government and a world of bankers, financiers, and safemakers, would form a fascinating book.
"Another of his valuable inventions is a glass enameled steel tank, which makes it possible to manufacture beer under the vacuum process, from start to finish, within twenty days. In wooden tanks by the old process it requires three months' time to age it.
"Then there is the ‘Sargent automatic railway signal,' warning the approaching train of danger. Also his patent ‘automatic smoke consumer,' which soon pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal heretofore used. It as been adopted by the government and many other large manufacturing plants giving general satisfaction. The above are only a few of the many successful inventions wrought by this persistent man of genius and apparently inexhaustible energy.
"Mr. Sargent is president of the Sargent, Greenleaf and Company's lock factory, and the Association of Summerland Island, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence [County]. He has been president of the Pfaulder Fermentation Company, the Waterloo Gold Mining Company, and the Railway Signal Company.
"Mr. Sargent is a Vermonter by birth, and has now passed the limit of four score years. He has crossed the ‘hot sands,' is vigorous and cheerful, and always ready for golf and other games of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have celebrated their fifty-seventh anniversary, have traveled extensively in this country, and have found no place more beautiful and delightful than Hampton Terrace, Ga."
Mr. Sargent was about his affairs as usual on Tuesday. In the evening he complained of not feeling well. Yesterday morning, however, he seemed to be in his usual health. Later in the day he suffered a hemorrhage and died a short time later.
Union and Advertiser, Rochester NY, Thu. 13 Jan 1910
James Sargent, a resident of this city for over half a century and recognized as one of its most progressive businessmen, died last night at his home, 98 East avenue, after an illness of but a few hours following a hemorrhage. The funeral will take place to-morrow morning. The body will be take to Buffalo for cremation after which the ashes will be interred in the family lot at Mt. Hope.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John W. [Josephine] Force, and one grandson, Midshipman Sargent Force of Annapolis Academy. Mr. Sargent was a member of First Universalist Church and also a member of Valley Lodge, F. & A. M.
Mr. Sargent was born in Chester, Vt., December 5, 1824. Later he removed to New Hampshire, where in 1847 he married Miss Angelina Morse Foster, who died only three years ago. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Sargent moved to Rochester where both resided until the time of their deaths. It was in this city that Mr. Sargent perfected numerous inventions which in many places have given him the name the "Rochester Edison."
In 1873 he invented the time lock which has been in use ever since, defying the attack of the most skilled burglars. He also brought into existence an automatic railway signal and a smoke consumer which pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal. His inquiring mind saw an improvement possible in brewing and the result was a glass enameled steel tank which reduced to a minimum the time necessary for producing beer.
For many years it was the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent to spend the winter in the south. The following is an extract from an Augusta, Ga., paper of January 22, 1905:
"James Sargent of Rochester, N.Y., who has been stopping with us for some time, is known as the Rochester Edison. He is one of the most distinguished inventors of the Age. The invention which made his name well-spoken, was that of the well-known time-lock. This device has defied the skill of all safe-burglars, and has saved millions for rightful owners. The invention places Mr. Sargent's name in history as one of the greatest benefactors of the period in which he lives.
"A recital of the dramatic incidents and experiments connected with his lock-picking accomplishments, with which he startled the treasury department officials of the United States government and a world of bankers, financiers, and safemakers, would form a fascinating book.
"Another of his valuable inventions is a glass enameled steel tank, which makes it possible to manufacture beer under the vacuum process, from start to finish, within twenty days. In wooden tanks by the old process it requires three months' time to age it.
"Then there is the ‘Sargent automatic railway signal,' warning the approaching train of danger. Also his patent ‘automatic smoke consumer,' which soon pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal heretofore used. It as been adopted by the government and many other large manufacturing plants giving general satisfaction. The above are only a few of the many successful inventions wrought by this persistent man of genius and apparently inexhaustible energy.
"Mr. Sargent is president of the Sargent, Greenleaf and Company's lock factory, and the Association of Summerland Island, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence [County]. He has been president of the Pfaulder Fermentation Company, the Waterloo Gold Mining Company, and the Railway Signal Company.
"Mr. Sargent is a Vermonter by birth, and has now passed the limit of four score years. He has crossed the ‘hot sands,' is vigorous and cheerful, and always ready for golf and other games of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have celebrated their fifty-seventh anniversary, have traveled extensively in this country, and have found no place more beautiful and delightful than Hampton Terrace, Ga."
Mr. Sargent was about his affairs as usual on Tuesday. In the evening he complained of not feeling well. Yesterday morning, however, he seemed to be in his usual health. Later in the day he suffered a hemorrhage and died a short time later.
Union and Advertiser, Rochester NY, Thu. 13 Jan 1910
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John W. [Josephine] Force, and one grandson, Midshipman Sargent Force of Annapolis Academy. Mr. Sargent was a member of First Universalist Church and also a member of Valley Lodge, F. & A. M.
Mr. Sargent was born in Chester, Vt., December 5, 1824. Later he removed to New Hampshire, where in 1847 he married Miss Angelina Morse Foster, who died only three years ago. In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Sargent moved to Rochester where both resided until the time of their deaths. It was in this city that Mr. Sargent perfected numerous inventions which in many places have given him the name the "Rochester Edison."
In 1873 he invented the time lock which has been in use ever since, defying the attack of the most skilled burglars. He also brought into existence an automatic railway signal and a smoke consumer which pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal. His inquiring mind saw an improvement possible in brewing and the result was a glass enameled steel tank which reduced to a minimum the time necessary for producing beer.
For many years it was the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent to spend the winter in the south. The following is an extract from an Augusta, Ga., paper of January 22, 1905:
"James Sargent of Rochester, N.Y., who has been stopping with us for some time, is known as the Rochester Edison. He is one of the most distinguished inventors of the Age. The invention which made his name well-spoken, was that of the well-known time-lock. This device has defied the skill of all safe-burglars, and has saved millions for rightful owners. The invention places Mr. Sargent's name in history as one of the greatest benefactors of the period in which he lives.
"A recital of the dramatic incidents and experiments connected with his lock-picking accomplishments, with which he startled the treasury department officials of the United States government and a world of bankers, financiers, and safemakers, would form a fascinating book.
"Another of his valuable inventions is a glass enameled steel tank, which makes it possible to manufacture beer under the vacuum process, from start to finish, within twenty days. In wooden tanks by the old process it requires three months' time to age it.
"Then there is the ‘Sargent automatic railway signal,' warning the approaching train of danger. Also his patent ‘automatic smoke consumer,' which soon pays for itself by reducing the amount of coal heretofore used. It as been adopted by the government and many other large manufacturing plants giving general satisfaction. The above are only a few of the many successful inventions wrought by this persistent man of genius and apparently inexhaustible energy.
"Mr. Sargent is president of the Sargent, Greenleaf and Company's lock factory, and the Association of Summerland Island, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence [County]. He has been president of the Pfaulder Fermentation Company, the Waterloo Gold Mining Company, and the Railway Signal Company.
"Mr. Sargent is a Vermonter by birth, and has now passed the limit of four score years. He has crossed the ‘hot sands,' is vigorous and cheerful, and always ready for golf and other games of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have celebrated their fifty-seventh anniversary, have traveled extensively in this country, and have found no place more beautiful and delightful than Hampton Terrace, Ga."
Mr. Sargent was about his affairs as usual on Tuesday. In the evening he complained of not feeling well. Yesterday morning, however, he seemed to be in his usual health. Later in the day he suffered a hemorrhage and died a short time later.
Union and Advertiser, Rochester NY, Thu. 13 Jan 1910
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