page 742 Jonathan SARGENT, from whom the SARGENT's in town descend, came to Leicester as early as the year 1728 from Malden, MA. Among his descendants have been many men of more than ordinary standing and influence. To some of thes we have already referred. Col. Joseph D. SARGENT, the father of Edward, was one of the most enterprizing and successful business men in the town, and one of its most public-spirited and highly honored citizens. His 3 sons, Joseph Bradford, George H., and Edward have been associated in extensve business interests in Leicester and elsewhere. Edward SARGENT was born in Leicester, Marc 25, 1832. He was the son of Joseph D. and Mindwell (JONES) SARGENT. He received his education in the Leicester schools and the Academy. He, with his brother Joseph B., as has been before stated, began the manufacture of hand cards, at the "Brick Factory" on the 1st of May 1854. On the first day of the year 1859 they received their brother George H., into the firm, and at the same time organized the SARGENT Hardware Commision House in New York City. Mr. SARGENT was connected wit the company through life. They built extensive works for the manufacture of hardware in New Haven, Conn., and have become the largest hardware concern in the country. While the company were manufacturing cards in Worcester, Mr. SARGENT spent several winters there. Asie from this he passed his life in Leicester, and was one of its wealthy and valued citizens. He was a selectman of the town. He was interested in everything thatrelated to the welfare of the place, and contributed liberally both money and personal supervision to all public improvements. END of PART 1