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F. Carroll Sargent, born in Franklin, Massachusetts, moved here and was a well known plant enthusiast,
'''F. Carroll Sargent''', born in Franklin, Massachusetts, moved here and became a well known plant enthusiast,
serving as Superintendent of Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem most of his adult life.
serving as Superintendent of [[Greenlawn Cemetery]] in Salem most of his adult life.


F.(Fred) Carroll Sargent (June 9, 1880-July 12, 1969)was a retired masonry contactor. He married Carrie
F.(Fred) Carroll Sargent (June 9, 1880-July 12, 1969) was a retired masonry contactor. He married Carrie
P. Lewis in Oct. 1903 at the age of twenty-five. They were married for 61 Years. Following his first wife's
P. Lewis in Oct. 1903 at the age of twenty-five. They were married for 61 Years. Following his first wife's
death, he married Marjorie Warren who survived him.
death, he married Marjorie Warren who survived him.
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gaining a statewide reputation in horticulture. He was honored by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts
gaining a statewide reputation in horticulture. He was honored by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts
in 1964, when a scholarship was established in his honor. This scholarship still exists today.
in 1964, when a scholarship was established in his honor. This scholarship still exists today.
He ran an annual Chrysanthemum Show at Greenlawn Cemetery every year which drew large attendance.
He ran an annual Chrysanthemum Show at Greenlawn Cemetery every year which drew large numbers.


The work had did on the Greenlawn Cemetery was impactful. Under Mr. Sargent's direction and planning, Greenlawn
His work at Greenlawn Cemetery was impactful. Under Mr. Sargent's direction and planning, Greenlawn
became an arboretum where twelve thousand specimens have been planted, including unusual varities of shrubs
became an arboretum where twelve thousand specimens were planted, including unusual varieties of shrubs
and trees not often found in this locality, and is a point of interest to all interested garden enthusiasts.
and trees not often found in this locality, and is a point of interest to all interested garden enthusiasts.
The Greenlawn Arboretum was officially named ''F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum at Greenlawn Cemetery'' in 2020.


Mr. Sargent was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Salem Rotary Club, and a member of
Mr. Sargent was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Salem Rotary Club, and a member of
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==See Also==
==See Also==
Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Sargent, F. Carroll'''


"F. Carroll Sargent, obituary" ''Salem Evening News'', July 14, 1969.
"F. Carroll Sargent, obituary" ''Salem Evening News'', July 14, 1969.
[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1696574?locg=63 Old Salem Gardens] Salem Garden Club, 1946, p. 15, 24

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F. Carroll Sargent, born in Franklin, Massachusetts, moved here and became a well known plant enthusiast, serving as Superintendent of Greenlawn Cemetery in Salem most of his adult life.

F.(Fred) Carroll Sargent (June 9, 1880-July 12, 1969) was a retired masonry contactor. He married Carrie P. Lewis in Oct. 1903 at the age of twenty-five. They were married for 61 Years. Following his first wife's death, he married Marjorie Warren who survived him.

Sargent was well known in local and state horticultural societies and lectured on flowers before many groups, gaining a statewide reputation in horticulture. He was honored by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts in 1964, when a scholarship was established in his honor. This scholarship still exists today. He ran an annual Chrysanthemum Show at Greenlawn Cemetery every year which drew large numbers.

His work at Greenlawn Cemetery was impactful. Under Mr. Sargent's direction and planning, Greenlawn became an arboretum where twelve thousand specimens were planted, including unusual varieties of shrubs and trees not often found in this locality, and is a point of interest to all interested garden enthusiasts. The Greenlawn Arboretum was officially named F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum at Greenlawn Cemetery in 2020.

Mr. Sargent was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a past president of the Salem Rotary Club, and a member of the Essex Lodge. He was also a vice president of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank, and a member of the Salem Cemetery Commission. He worked closely with Harlan P. Kelsey on the both the Cemetery Commission and in the Salem Garden Club.

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Sargent, F. Carroll

"F. Carroll Sargent, obituary" Salem Evening News, July 14, 1969.

Old Salem Gardens Salem Garden Club, 1946, p. 15, 24