Omar Van Leuven Sage | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Greene County district | |
| In office January 1, 1890 – December 31, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Francis G. Walters |
| Succeeded by | Edward M. Cole |
| Warden of Sing Sing | |
| In office 1894–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Durston |
| Succeeded by | Addison Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1834 Prattsville, New York |
| Died | January 7, 1916 (aged 81) Catskill, New York |
| Parent(s) | Hart C. Sage Clarissa H. Van Leuve |
Colonel Omar Van Leuven Sage (December 17, 1834 – January 7, 1916) was the Warden of Sing Sing from 1894 to 1899.[1]
Biography
He was born in Prattsville, New York to Hart C. Sage and Clarissa H. Van Leuven. He married Julia Frances Houghtaling on February 15, 1868.[2]
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Greene Co.) in 1890 and 1891. He was county clerk for Greene County, New York. He was Warden of Sing Sing from 1894 to 1899.[1] He later became Superintendent of the New York House of Refuge on Randall's Island.[3]
He died in Catskill, New York on January 7, 1916.[3]
Legacy
His widow died in 1935.[2]
References
- ^ a b "O.V. Sage Warden of Sing Sing; Superintendent Lathrop Promotes His Clerk, Who Has Had Charge Since Durston's Death". New York Times. November 20, 1894. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
Austin Lathrop, Superintendent of State Prisons, to-day appointed Omar V. Sage of Catskill Agent and Warden of Sing Sing Prison. ...
- ^ a b "Mrs. Omar V Sage". New York Times. February 26, 1935. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ a b "Col. Sage, Ex Warden of Sing Sing" (PDF). New York Times. January 8, 1916. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
Colonel Omar V. Sage warden of Sing Sing Prison from 1894 to 1899 died at his home ...
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