Sargent, Winthrop
soldier, governor, poet, was born May 1, 1753, in Gloucester, Mass. He attained the rank of major, serving during the entire war.
He became connected with the Ohio company, and in 1786 was appointed surveyor of the northwest territory; and became its secretary in 1787. He was governor of the territory of Mississippi from 1798 to 1801; and was adjutant-general of St.
Clair's army in the unfortunate expedition against the Indians, in 1791, and was wounded. He was adjutant-general and inspector in Wayne's campaign in 1794 and 1795. He was the author of Boston, a Poem; and Papers Relating to Certain American Antiquities. He died June 3, 1820.