[1] He graduated from Black River Academy, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts College in 1887.

[8] In addition to practicing law, Sargent was active in the insurance business, served as President of the Ludlow Savings Bank, and was a member of the board of directors of several railroads and other corporations.

[15][16] In 1925, President Coolidge's nominee for Attorney General, Charles B. Warren, was rejected by the United States Senate.

[19][20] After leaving office, Sargent returned to practicing law; he brought into the firm as a partner Paul A.

[21] He was also Chairman of the Vermont Commission on Uniform State Laws, and a trustee of the Black River Academy.