Joshua Sands (politician)

Joshua Sands
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827
Preceded byJacob Tyson
Succeeded byJohn J. Wood
In office
March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805
Preceded bySamuel L. Mitchill
Succeeded byGurdon S. Mumford
Collector of the Port of New York
In office
April 26, 1797 – July 9, 1801
Preceded byJohn Lamb
Succeeded byDavid Gelston
Member of the New York State Senate
from the Southern District
In office
July 1, 1791 – April 26, 1797
Preceded byPeter Lefferts
Succeeded byRichard Hatfield
Personal details
BornOctober 12, 1757
DiedSeptember 13, 1835(1835-09-13) (aged 77)
Spouse
(m. 1780)
RelationsComfort Sands (brother)
Children12, including Joshua
Parent(s)John Sands
Elizabeth Cornwell

Joshua Sands (October 12, 1757 – September 13, 1835) was an American merchant and politician. He was a U.S. representative from New York.