George Andrew Sanderson was an American politician who served as the 13th secretary of the United States Senate from 1919 to his death in 1925.

George A. Sanderson
13th Secretary of the United States Senate
In office
May 19, 1919 – April 24, 1925
Preceded byJames Marion Baker
Succeeded byEdwin Pope Thayer
Personal details
Born(1850-02-22)February 22, 1850
Hamilton, Ohio, US
DiedApril 24, 1925(1925-04-24) (aged 75)
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
EducationUnited States Naval Academy

Biography

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Sanderson was born on February 22, 1850, in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1871. He resigned from his naval commission after two years to enter the British Merchant Navy. He resigned from being a member of the British Merchant Navy after two years.[1]

Sanderson became wealthy as a railroad builder. In 1892, he entered the railroad business at Chicago's Union Stock Yards. He worked at the Stock Yards for 10 years, until he left Chicago, and moved to Mexico. In 1904, Sanderson became the president of the Sonora railroad construction company. In 1919, Sanderson moved back to the United States and became 13th secretary of the United States Senate in May 1919.[1]

Sanderson died of a Heart Attack on April 24, 1925, while he was still serving as secretary. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Senate: About the Secretary of the Senate | George A. Sanderson, 1919–1925". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  2. ^ Tios, Special to The Nero Yorl (1925-04-25). "GEORGE A. SANDERSON DIES IN WASHINGTON; Secretary of the Senate a Victim of Heart Agtack -- Former Ship Captair and Contractor. '". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-06-04.