Background
Sargent, Aaron Augustus was born on September 28, 1827 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Aaron Peaslee and Elizabeth (Stanwood) Sargent.
Sargent, Aaron Augustus was born on September 28, 1827 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Aaron Peaslee and Elizabeth (Stanwood) Sargent.
Minister to Germany, 1882, became persona non grata to German Government, resigned, 1884.
Member California Senate, 1856. Member United States House of Reps from California, 37th, 41st-42d congresses, 1861-1863, 69-73, started 1st Pacific Railroad act passed by Congress, 1861. Member United States Senate from California, 1873-1879.
Married Ellen Clark, March 14, 1852, 3 children.