James T. Sandford
James T. Sanford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | Henry H. Bryan |
| Succeeded by | James K. Polk |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | planter, politician |
James T. Sanford was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1823 to 1825.
Biography
Sanford was born in the U.S. state of Virginia. He attended the local common schools, and moved to Columbia, Tennessee, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits.[1]
Elected as a
Nineteenth Congress
in 1825.
While his death date and place of interment is unknown,[3] he contributed a part of his wealth to the establishment of Jackson College at Columbia, Tennessee.[1]
References
- ^ a b "James T. Sandford". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- ^ "James T. Sandford". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Sandford to Sanfemio". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "James T. Sandford (id: S000040)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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