Charles W. Sandford | |
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| Born | May 5, 1796 |
| Died | July 25, 1878 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Charles W. Sanford |
| Occupation(s) | Militia officer, lawyer and businessman |
| Known for | New York militia officer who led the First Division in several major riots and civil disturbances between the 1830s to the 1860s. |
| Term | Commanding officer of the New York First Division |
| Predecessor | Jacob Morton |
| Successor | Alexander Shaler |
| Children | 2 sons, 4 daughters |
| Parent | William B. Sandford |
Major General Charles W. Sandford (May 5, 1796 – July 25, 1878) was an American militia and artillery officer, lawyer and businessman. He was a senior officer in the New York State Militia for over thirty years and commanded the First Division in every major civil disturbance in New York City up until the American Civil War, most notably, the New York Draft Riots in 1863.