John E. Sanford
John Elliot Sanford (November 22, 1830 – October 11, 1907) was a U.S. politician who served as the ninth Insurance Commissioner of Massachusetts from June 29, 1866, to November 1, 1869; as Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners; and, from 1872 to 1875, as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
John E. Sanford | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1872–1875 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Jewell |
| Succeeded by | John Davis Long |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| 9th Insurance Commissioner of Massachusetts | |
| In office June 29, 1866 – November 1, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Sargent |
| Succeeded by | Julius L. Clarke |
| Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1830 Dennis, Massachusetts |
| Died | October 11, 1907 (aged 76) Taunton, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Emily J. White, married December 10, 1856 |
| Residence(s) | Clinton Street, Taunton, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Amherst College |
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