Background
Sargent, Murray was born on August 30, 1884 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry Bradford and Harriet Amelia (Oaks) Sargent.
Sargent, Murray was born on August 30, 1884 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry Bradford and Harriet Amelia (Oaks) Sargent.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale 1905.
With Sargent and Company, manufacturers since 1907, secretary, 1917-1935, director, 1927-1947, president, 1942-1944, Chairman of the Board since 1944. Director 1st National Bank, New Haven, Connecticut, 1927-1934. Administrator New York Hospital, 1934-1944, director, 1945-1948, honorary member of the Board of Governors, Society New York Hospital, since 1948.
Trustee Associate Hospital Service (Blue Cross Plan), 1945-1956, Chief of hardware and handtool section War Industries Board, Washington, World War I. President Blood Transfusion Association.
Honorary trustee Knickerbocker Hospital, New York City, since 1950.
Member American Hardware Manufacturers Association (vice president, 1919-1920), Greater New York Hospital Association (president, 1947-1948), Saint Andrews Society of New New New York Clubs: Yale, University (New York).
Married Mary Hale Cunningham, January 18, 1913. Children: Murray, James Cunningham, Henry Bradford, John Moffat.