Omar V. Sage Explained

Omar Van Leuven Sage
State Assembly1:New York
District1:Greene County
Term Start1:January 1, 1890
Term End1:December 31, 1891
Preceded1:Francis G. Walters
Succeeded1:Edward M. Cole
Office2:Warden of Sing Sing
Term Start2:1894
Term End2:1899
Predecessor2:Charles F. Durston
Successor2:Addison Johnson
Birth Date:17 December 1834
Birth Place:Prattsville, New York
Death Place:Catskill, New York
Parents: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.

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.

He died in Catskill, New York on January 7, 1916.[2]

Legacy

His widow died in 1935.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: O.V. Sage Warden of Sing Sing; Superintendent Lathrop Promotes His Clerk, Who Has Had Charge Since Durston's Death . Austin Lathrop, Superintendent of State Prisons, to-day appointed Omar V. Sage of Catskill Agent and Warden of Sing Sing Prison. ... . . November 20, 1894 . 2011-05-05 .
  2. News: Col. Sage, Ex Warden of Sing Sing . Colonel Omar V. Sage warden of Sing Sing Prison from 1894 to 1899 died at his home ... . . January 8, 1916 . 2011-05-05 .
  3. News: Mrs. Omar V Sage . . February 26, 1935 . 2011-05-05 .