Legislator Details


William Sanborn
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 32

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Birth

Date: 11/2/1834
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Country: US
 

Death

Date: 6/24/1876
City: San Diego, CA
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Country: US
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Occupation: lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Benjamin and Emeline (Johnson) Sanborn. He began service in the 22nd Michigan Inf. as a Major on Aug.8,1862.Promoted to Lieut. Col. on Jan.5,1863, he was wounded in action at Chickamauga, Ga. on Sept.20,1863.He was discharged for disability on June 7,1864. Bvt. Colonel March 13,1865 ,"for conspicuous gallantry at the battle of Chickamauga "Bvt. Brig. General U.S. Vols. ,March 13,1865,"for conspicuous gallantry and meritorious service during the war" A member of a lumbering family after the war, he was a member of the Michigan senate 1867-68 and a founder of the Port Huron & Northwestern Railway in 1878.The Port Huron GAR post was named in his honor

Notable Facts:
Born in Maine. Died of consumption/ tuberculosis.

Sessions Served:

Twenty-fourth Legislature, 1867-1868

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Public Lands, Fisheries
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City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 24
District Description: County of Saint Clair

Date Elected: 11/6/1866
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1867
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1867 p.155; Find-a-Grave.com
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