John E. Sanford

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John Elliot Sanford (November 22, 1830 – October 11, 1907) was a U.S. politician who served as the ninth Insurance Commissioner of Massachusetts from June 29, 1866, to November 1, 1869;^[1] as Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners;^[2] and, from 1872 to 1875, as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.^[2][3]

John E. Sanford
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1872–1875
Preceded by	Harvey Jewell
Succeeded by	John Davis Long
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
9th Insurance Commissioner of Massachusetts[1]
In office June 29, 1866[1] – November 1, 1869[1]
Preceded by	George W. Sargent[1]
Succeeded by	Julius L. Clarke[1]
Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners[2]
Personal details
Born	(1830-11-22)November 22, 1830 Dennis, Massachusetts
Died	October 11, 1907(1907-10-11) (aged 76) Taunton, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Emily J. White, married December 10, 1856
Residence(s)	Clinton Street, Taunton, Massachusetts[2]
Alma mater	Amherst College

See also

• 93rd Massachusetts General Court (1872)
• 94th Massachusetts General Court (1873)
• 95th Massachusetts General Court (1874)
• 96th Massachusetts General Court (1875)