Background
Sargent, Henry Barry was born on January 21, 1905 in New Orleans. Son of Harry B. and Hilah Estill (White) Sargent.
Sargent, Henry Barry was born on January 21, 1905 in New Orleans. Son of Harry B. and Hilah Estill (White) Sargent.
Bachelor of Engineering, Tulane University, 1927.
Engineer Vicksburg Gas Company (Mississippi), 1925-1926. Various positions Mississippi Power & Light Company, Jackson, 1927-1944, vice president, general manager, 1944-1946. President, general manager Arizona Public Service Company, 1946-1955.
President, director American & Foreign Power Company, Incorporated (New York City).
Chairman of the board Ebasco International Corporation. Chairman, president, director Far East Power corporation, South American Power Company.
Chairman, director Cuban Electric Company, Empresas Electrica Argentinas, Brazilian Electric Power Company, Shanghai Power Company, Public Utilities Investment Trust, Limited., Mexico Electric Companies, Incorporated., Puebla Tramway, Light & Power Company. Er. vice president Electric Bond & Share Company.
Director Lone Star Cement Corporation, The First Boston Corporation, United States Life Insurance Company, also other companies Director Edison Electric Institute, 1952-1954.
Treasurer, member board of trustees Cordell Hull Foundation for International Education.
Member Comite International de L’Organisation Scientifique (vice president Clubs: The Boston (New Orleans).
Married Grace Richmond Ellis, June 19, 1928. Children: Grace Hennen (deceased), Henry Barry, William Clay.