John Sanford (1851–1939)

John Sanford
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 20th district
In office
March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893
Preceded byGeorge West
Succeeded byCharles Tracey
Personal details
Born(1851-01-18)January 18, 1851
DiedSeptember 26, 1939(1939-09-26) (aged 88)
Resting placeGreen Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, New York, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Parent
RelativesJohn Sanford (grandfather)
Alma materYale College
OccupationBusinessman, racehorse breeder
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John Sanford (January 18, 1851 – September 26, 1939) was an American businessman, a prominent owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses, and a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district.