Thomas Sanders (politician)

Thomas Sanders (July 4, 1836 – March 21, 1874) was a Canadian merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Huntingdon in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1874 as a Conservative.

Thomas Sanders
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Huntingdon
In office
1871–1874
Preceded byWilliam Cantwell
Succeeded byAlexander Cameron
Personal details
Born(1836-07-04)July 4, 1836
Havelock, Quebec
DiedMarch 21, 1874(1874-03-21) (aged 37)
Havelock, Quebec
NationalityCanadian
Political partyConservative
SpouseAndrian McNaughton

He was born in Covey Hill, Lower Canada and was educated there. Sanders was a captain in the local militia. In 1868, he married Andrian McNaughton. He served as mayor of Havelock. Sanders died in office at Havelock at the age of 37.

References

  • "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.


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