Wilbur Fisk Sanders | |
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United States Senator from Montana | |
In office January 1, 1890 – March 3, 1893 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Lee Mantle |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilbur Fisk Sanders May 2, 1834 Leon, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 7, 1905 Helena, Montana, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Montana |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Harriet P. Fenn |
Children | James, Wilbur E., and Louis |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Profession | Law |
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Military service | |
Years of service | 1861-1862 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 64th Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of Shiloh |
Wilbur Fisk Sanders (May 2, 1834 – July 7, 1905) was a United States senator from Montana. A leading pioneer and a skilled lawyer, Sanders played a prominent role in the development of Montana Territory and the state's early political history.