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.

For the American politician, see Thomas A. Sanders.

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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