Francisco Sánchez (American politician)
Francisco Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| 8th Alcalde of San Francisco | |
| In office 1845–1846 | |
| Preceded by | José de Jesús Noé |
| Succeeded by | William Sturgis Hinckley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1805 |
| Died | September 8, 1862 (aged 57) San Francisco, California |
| Resting place | Mission Dolores |
| Spouse | Maria Teodora Higuera |
Francisco María Sánchez (April 11, 1805 – September 8, 1862) was a Californio politician, military officer, and ranchero who served as 8th Alcalde of San Francisco and Commandant of the Presidio of San Francisco.
Sánchez was the grantee of the 8,926-acre Rancho San Pedro and built the Sánchez Adobe in Pacifica. He was brother to José de la Cruz Sánchez, who served as 11th Alcalde of San Francisco.