Joshua Sands (politician)

Joshua Sands (October 12, 1757 – September 13, 1835) was an American merchant and politician. He was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Joshua Sands
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1825  March 3, 1827
Preceded byJacob Tyson
Succeeded byJohn J. Wood
In office
March 4, 1803  March 3, 1805
Preceded bySamuel L. Mitchill
Succeeded byGurdon S. Mumford
Collector of the Port of New York
In office
April 26, 1797  July 9, 1801
Preceded byJohn Lamb
Succeeded byDavid Gelston
Member of the New York State Senate
from the Southern District
In office
July 1, 1791  April 26, 1797
Preceded byPeter Lefferts
Succeeded byRichard Hatfield
Personal details
BornOctober 12, 1757
Cow Neck, Province of New York, British America
DiedSeptember 13, 1835 (1835-09-14) (aged 77)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Spouse
(m. 1780)
RelationsComfort Sands (brother)
Children12, including Joshua
Parent(s)John Sands
Elizabeth Cornwell
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