Charles W. Sandford

Charles W. Sandford
Born(1796-05-05)May 5, 1796
Newark, New Jersey, US
DiedJuly 25, 1878(1878-07-25) (aged 82)
Avon Springs, New York, US
Other namesCharles W. Sanford
OccupationsMilitia officer, lawyer and businessman
Known forNew York militia officer who led the First Division in several major riots and civil disturbances between the 1830s to the 1860s.
TermCommanding officer of the New York First Division
PredecessorJacob Morton
SuccessorAlexander Shaler
Children2 sons, 4 daughters
ParentWilliam B. Sandford

Charles W. Sandford (May 5, 1796 – July 25, 1878) was an American militia and artillery officer, lawyer and businessman. He was a senior officer in the New York State Militia for over thirty years and commanded the First Division in every major civil disturbance in New York City up until the American Civil War, most notably, the New York Draft Riots in 1863.

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