Omar V. Sage
American politician
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Colonel Omar Van Leuven Sage (December 17, 1834 – January 7, 1916) was the Warden of Sing Sing from 1894 to 1899.[1]
Preceded byFrancis G. Walters
Succeeded byEdward M. Cole
Preceded byCharles F. Durston
Succeeded byAddison Johnson
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 |
| Died | January 7, 1916 (aged 81) |
| Parent(s) | Hart C. Sage Clarissa H. Van Leuve |
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]