Brief Description: Five page autobiography of William Henry Sargeant from Norfolk, Virginia, detailing places he lived, education, marriage, and children.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 2016-049

Created by: Sargeant, William Henry (1842-1917)

Volume: 1.0 Folders

Acquired: 01/26/2016.

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Biographical Note for Sargeant, William Henry (1842-1917) : William Henry Sargeant was born near Morristown, New Jersey in November 1842. He taught for three years before becoming a librarian for the Mercantile Library Association of Baltimore. Sargeant married Elizabeth Frances Williams in 1873. He moved to Norfolk, Virginia in 1876. Sargeant was elected Librarian for Norfolk Public Library in 1895 and held that position until his death on March 23, 1917. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Notes: Louisa M. Sargeant Dent by donation

PreferredCitation: William Henry Sargeant Autobiography, MSS 2016-049, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.