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SAUNDERS (Soundex S536) — See also GUNDERSEN, GUNDERSON, LAUNDERMAN, MILASAUNAS, POUNDERS, SANDERS, SANDRUS, SAUND, SAUNDER, SAUNDERRS, SAUNER, SAUNIER, SENDERS, VANSAUN.

  SAUNDERS: See also Charles Lafayette Bartlett — Aaron Venable Brown — Edward Saunders Cheatham — Drew Saunders Days III — James Winright Flanagan — Thomas Saunders Gholson — Russell Benjamin Harrison — William Henry Harrison — Saunders W. Johnston — James Matlack — Saunders Van Camp
  Saunders, A. — Greenback Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Alfred H. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 13th District, 1921; Prohibition candidate for New York state senate 19th District, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Allegra — of Denver, Colo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1944, 1948, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Saunders, Alvin (1817-1899) — of Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. Born in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Ky., July 12, 1817. Republican. Delegate to Iowa state constitutional convention from Henry County, 1846; member of Iowa state senate, 1854-56, 1858-60; delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1860; Governor of Nebraska Territory, 1861-67; delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1868; U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 1877-83. Disciples of Christ. Died November 1, 1899 (age 82 years, 112 days). Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Neb.
  Relatives: Grandfather of William Henry Harrison. See Livingston-Seymour-Lee-Williams family of New York.
  Saunders County, Neb. is named for him.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Saunders, Annie — of Ohio. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 5th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Saunders, Arthur E. (b. 1857) — Born in England, July 27, 1857. Not U.S. citizen; superintendent, Eastern Telegraph Company; U.S. Vice & Deputy Consul in Tripoli, 1909-14. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, August L. — of Madison County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Madison County 1st District, 1879. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Mrs. B. F. — of Swan Lake, Tallahatchie County, Miss. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Barbara A. — of Alabama. Republican. Presidential Elector for Alabama, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Saunders, Ben H. — of Norfolk, Madison County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Benjamin — of Fort Wayne, Allen County, Ind. Mayor of Fort Wayne, Ind., 1866. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Brian D. — Constitution candidate for U.S. Representative from Maryland 8th District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Saunders, Butch See Kenneth E. Saunders, Sr.
  Saunders, C. F. — of Maryland. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Maryland 4th District, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, C. J. W. — of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Democrat. Mayor of Dubuque, Iowa, 1892. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, C. P. — of Camden, Benton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Saunders, Charles F. — of Albany County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Albany County 1st District, 1935. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Charles J. — of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Ariz. Mayor of Flagstaff, Ariz., 1959-60. Still living as of 1960.
  Saunders, Charles L. — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1912; delegate to Nebraska state constitutional convention, 1919-20. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Charles P. — Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 4th District, 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Clyde W. — of Richmond, Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1912 (alternate), 1920 (alternate), 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Cyndi — of Anchorage, Alaska. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alaska, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Saunders, Daniel D. — of Gloucester, Essex County, Mass. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Gloucester, Mass., 1889. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, David J. — of Richmond, Va. Mayor of Richmond, Va., 1865-66. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Edward A. — of New York. U.S. Consul in Buenos Aires, 1851. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Edward Watts (1860-1921) — also known as Edward W. Saunders — of Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Va. Born in Franklin County, Va., October 25, 1860. Democrat. Member of Virginia state house of delegates, 1887-1901; Speaker of the Virginia State House of Delegates, 1899-1901; circuit judge in Virginia, 1901-06; U.S. Representative from Virginia 5th District, 1906-20. Died December 21, 1921 (age 61 years, 57 days). Interment at High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Va.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Saunders, Edwin — of Richmond, Va. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Elisha S. — of Otego, Otsego County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Otsego County 3rd District, 1848. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Etta B. — of Wayne County, Mich. Dry candidate for delegate to Michigan convention to ratify 21st amendment from Wayne County 1st District, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Eugene Davis (1853-1914) — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Born in Campbell County, Va., July 25, 1853. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1907-09. Died in 1914 (age about 60 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Brother of Robert Chancellor Saunders.
  Saunders, F. R. — of Lincoln County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Lincoln County, 1958. Still living as of 1958.
  Saunders, Franklin Pierce (b. 1849) — also known as Franklin P. Saunders — of Cortland, Cortland County, N.Y. Born in Fabius, Onondaga County, N.Y., February 27, 1849. Son of Perry H. Saunders (1811-1890) and Sarah (Emerson) Saunders (1816-1889). Member of New York state assembly from Cortland County, 1896-97. English ancestry. Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: Franklin Pierce
  Relatives: Married, October 22, 1879, to Hattie L. Peck.
  Saunders, George — of Colorado. Democrat. Secretary of state of Colorado, 1937-41. Interment somewhere in Woodland Park, Colo.
  Saunders, George N. — of New York. U.S. Consul in London, 1853-54. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, George W. — of Maine. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Maine 4th District, 1902. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Gerald B. — of Waverly Hall, Harris County, Ga. Member of Georgia state senate, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Saunders, Harry — of Monguagon, Wayne County, Mich. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County, 1839, 1844; supervisor of Monguagon Township, Michigan, 1845, 1850, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Harry A. — of Greenville, Piscataquis County, Maine. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 1916 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business). Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Herbert D. — of Simsbury, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Simsbury, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Irvine (1914-1958) — of Welch, McDowell County, W.Va. Born in Premier, McDowell County, W.Va., January 27, 1914. Democrat. Physician; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from McDowell County, 1953-56. Episcopalian. Member, American Medical Association; Sons of the American Revolution. Died November 28, 1958 (age 44 years, 305 days). Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Isaac — of Scituate, Providence County, R.I. Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, 1859-60. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, J. F. — of Denver, Colo. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Colorado, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, J. L. — of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla. Mayor of Delray Beach, Fla., 1951. Still living as of 1951.
  Saunders, Jack — of Waverly, Humphreys County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Saunders, James — Candidate for Michigan state senate 29th District, 1910. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, JoAnn — of Florida. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Florida 5th District, 1974, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Saunders, John — of Newport Beach, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Saunders, John H. — of California. Member of California state assembly 6th District, 1853-54. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, John J. — of Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio. Mayor of Bellaire, Ohio, 1950-53. Still living as of 1953.
  Saunders, John N. — of Stamford, Fairfield County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Stamford, 1926. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, John R. (1869-1934) — of Saluda, Middlesex County, Va. Born in King and Queen County, Va., December 19, 1869. Democrat. Member of Virginia state senate, 1908-18; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1916 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business); secretary of state of Virginia, 1918. Baptist. Member, Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; Elks; Eagles. Died March 17, 1934 (age 64 years, 88 days). Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Joseph S. — of Grafton, Rensselaer County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Rensselaer County 2nd District, 1889-90. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Kenneth E., Sr. — also known as Butch Saunders — of Asbury Park, Monmouth County, N.J. Mayor of Asbury Park, N.J., 1997-2001. Convicted on federal bribery conspiracy charges, December 2003; pleaded guilty to filing false federal tax returns, February 3, 2004. February 3, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Saunders, Larry (b. 1939) — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Born August 1, 1939. Democrat. Lawyer; realtor; member of Kentucky state house of representatives, 1968-88; member of Kentucky state senate 37th District, 1993-; chair of Jefferson County Democratic Party, 2000. Catholic. Still living as of 2004.
  Saunders, Lee — of Wayne, Wayne County, Mich. American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Saunders, Lee — of New York. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Saunders, Mark Ashton (1883-1974) — also known as Mark A. Saunders — of Kewanee, Henry County, Ill. Born in Bradford, Stark County, Ill., September 6, 1883. Republican. Mayor of Kewanee, Ill., 1935-43; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1936, 1940 (alternate), 1948. Congregationalist. Member, Odd Fellows. Died in Kewanee, Henry County, Ill., April 26, 1974 (age 90 years, 232 days). Interment at Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Ill.
  Saunders, Mike — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Communist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 12th District, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Miles G. — of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1912 (member, Committee to Notify Presidential Nominee); member of Democratic National Committee from Colorado, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Neill — of Sterling, Whiteside County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Nelis J. (b. 1923) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Orlando, Orange County, Fla., September 3, 1923. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 4th District, 1964; member of Michigan state house of representatives 11th District, 1969-72; defeated in primary, 1960 (Wayne County 11th District), 1962 (Wayne County 11th District), 1965 (24th District), 1966 (11th District), 1972 (20th District), 1974 (21st District). Female. Baptist. African ancestry. Member, Urban League; NAACP; Order of the Eastern Star. Still living as of 1974.
  Saunders, Nelson W. (b. 1949) — of Michigan. Born in 1949. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives, 1983-96 (7th District 1983-92, 10th District 1993-96); defeated in primary, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Saunders, O. A. — of Golden, Jefferson County, Colo. Republican. Member of Colorado state senate, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Saunders, P. T. — of Bluefield, Mercer County, W.Va. Democrat. Mayor of Bluefield, W.Va., 1937; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Mercer County; elected 1942. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Peter, Sr. (1823-1906) — of Virginia. Born in 1823. Delegate to Virginia secession convention, 1861. Died in 1906 (age about 83 years). Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Peter — of Richmond, Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1940, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Phil — of South Dakota. Republican. South Dakota state attorney general, 1955-59. Still living as of 1959.
  Saunders, R. W. B. — of Anchorage, Alaska. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alaska, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Saunders, Randall Neefus (b. 1868) — also known as Randall N. Saunders — of Claverack, Columbia County, N.Y.; Hudson, Columbia County, N.Y. Born in Claverack, Columbia County, N.Y., December 26, 1868. Son of Benjamin Saunders and Ann (Neefus) Saunders. Democrat. Insurance agent; Columbia County School Commissioner; member of New York state assembly from Columbia County, 1911; defeated, 1911; superintendent of schools. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Richard L. — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York state assembly from Monroe County 4th District, 1929-33; defeated, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Robert Chancellor (1864-1922) — also known as Robert C. Saunders — of Pine County, Minn. Born in Campbell County, Va., December 24, 1864. Pine County Attorney, 1893-95, 1897-99; candidate for Minnesota state attorney general, 1898; U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, 1918-21. Episcopalian. Member, Freemasons. Died January 31, 1922 (age 57 years, 38 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Brother of Eugene Davis Saunders.
  Saunders, Robert F. — of Butte County, Calif. Member of California state assembly 15th District, 1851-52. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Robert J. — of Liberty, Clay County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Saunders, Romulus Mitchell (1791-1867) — also known as Romulus M. Saunders — of Milton (unknown county), N.C. Born near Milton, Caswell County, N.C., March 3, 1791. Democrat. Member of North Carolina state legislature, 1815-19, 1850-52; U.S. Representative from North Carolina, 1821-27, 1841-45 (9th District 1821-27, 8th District 1841-43, 5th District 1843-45); North Carolina state attorney general, 1828-34; state court judge in North Carolina, 1835-40, 1852-56; candidate for Governor of North Carolina, 1840; U.S. Minister to Spain, 1846-49. Died in Raleigh, Wake County, N.C., April 21, 1867 (age 76 years, 49 days). Interment at Old City Cemetery, Raleigh, N.C.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Saunders, Stephen — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Saunders, Steve — of Marysville, Snohomish County, Wash. Mayor of Marysville, Wash., 1906-08. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, T. A. — of Ivor, Southampton County, Va. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1920, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Thomas — of Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Saunders, Thomas N. — of Berkeley, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Saunders, Vivian Juan — of Sells, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Saunders, W. J. — of Dickinson Center, Franklin County, N.Y. Democrat. Chair of Franklin County Democratic Party, 1910. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, W. M. — Delegate to Florida state constitutional convention from Gadsden and Liberty counties, 1868; expelled from convention. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, W. R. — of Roanoke, Va. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Walter P. — of La Grange, Cook County, Ill. Village president of La Grange, Illinois, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, Wilbour Eddy (1894-1979) — also known as Wilbour E. Saunders — of Hightstown, Mercer County, N.J. Born in Warwick, Kent County, R.I., September 20, 1894. Son of Colver Leeds Saunders and Harriet (Robertson) Saunders. Pastor; chaplain; school headmaster; delegate to New Jersey state constitutional convention from Mercer County, 1947; interim president, Keuka College, 1965-66. Baptist. Member, American Academy of Political and Social Science; Delta Tau Delta; Freemasons; Junior Order; Royal Arcanum; Patriotic Order Sons of America. Died in 1979 (age about 84 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, September 22, 1919, to Mildred A. Paige.
  Saunders, William L. — of Wake County, N.C. Secretary of state of North Carolina, 1879-91. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, William L. — of North Plainfield, Somerset County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1916 (alternate), 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Saunders, William P. — of Aberdeen, Moore County, N.C.; Southern Pines, Moore County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1952, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Saunders, William S. — of Tenafly, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Candidate for mayor of Tenafly, N.J., 2007. Still living as of 2007.



 

 


 
   
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