John Newton Sarber
John Newton Sarber (October 28, 1837 – October 21, 1905) was a Republican politician and a U.S. Marshal in Arkansas during the Reconstruction era. He was a member of Arkansas's 1868 Constitutional Convention and served in the Arkansas General Assembly. Sarber was a leader in legislation establishing Arkansas's public school system, the Arkansas Industrial University, and what became Logan County, Arkansas, which was initially named Sarber County over his objections. When unreconstructed Democrats returned to power, they applied political pressure to Sarber and other carpetbaggers. Sarber resigned from the marshals and Sarber County was renamed for James Logan.
John Sarber | |
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| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office April 2, 1868 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | J.E. Cravens |
| Succeeded by | Thomas A. Hanks |
| Constituency | Johnson, Newton, and Yell counties |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 6, 1873 – May 11, 1874 Serving with P. H. Spears, James A. Shrigley | |
| Preceded by | W.G. Harris |
| Succeeded by | A.D. King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1837 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 21, 1905 (aged 67) Clarksville, Arkansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Susan Rebecca Rose (m. 1867) |
| Occupation | Politician, U.S. Marshal |
| Nickname(s) | General Sarber Mr. Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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