Edward James Saunderson

Edward James Saunderson
Photograph of Colonel Saunderson, c. 1891
1st Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
In office
1905–1906
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byWalter Long
1st Leader of the Irish Unionist Alliance
In office
1891–1906
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byWalter Long
Member of Parliament
for North Armagh
In office
18 December 1885 – 21 October 1906
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byWilliam Moore
Member of Parliament
for Cavan
In office
23 July 1865 – 31 January 1874
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born(1837-10-01)1 October 1837
Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland
Died21 October 1906(1906-10-21) (aged 69)[1]
Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland
CitizenshipBritish
Political partyIrish Unionist Alliance
Ulster Unionist Party
Other political
affiliations
SpouseHelena Emily de Moleyns
Children5
Parent(s)Alexander Saunderson
Sarah Juliana Maxwell
ResidenceCastle Saunderson
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Branch/service British Army
Years of service1862–1893
RankColonel
UnitRoyal Irish Fusiliers
Commands4th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers

Colonel Edward James Saunderson PC DL JP (1 October 1837 – 21 October 1906) was an Anglo-Irish landowner and prominent Irish unionist politician. He led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906.

  1. ^ "Colonel Saunderson, M.P. death". The Times. 22 October 1906. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.