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Albert W. Sanborn

1853 – 1937

American politician

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About Albert W. Sanborn

Lived 1853 – 1937 (aged 84). Albert W. Sanborn was an American lawyer and politician.

Albert Whittemore Sanborn (January 17, 1853 – July 15, 1937) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography Sanborn was born on January 17, 1853, in Swanton, Vermont. He attended Muskingum College before moving to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He then moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in April 1876, where he studied for about two months. In June, he practiced law first as a member of the firm Jones & Sandborn along with D. Lloyd Jones, and afterwards as a member of the firm of Cate, Jones & Sandborn, adding George W. Cate, followed by Cate, Sanborn, Lamoreux & Park. In 1893, he moved to Ashland, Wisconsin.

He died at his home in Ashland on July 15, 1937.

Career Sanborn was a member of the Assembly in 1885. Previously, he was District Attorney of Portage County, Wisconsin. Sanborn was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1888 and 1912. He served in the Senate from 1905 to 1912.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Muskingum University
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Wisconsin, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Also known as
Albert Whittemore Sanborn, Albert Sanborn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert W. Sanborn?

American politician (1853-1937)

When was Albert W. Sanborn born?

Albert W. Sanborn was born on 17 January 1853 in Swanton.

When did Albert W. Sanborn die?

Albert W. Sanborn died on 15 July 1937 in Ashland.

What was Albert W. Sanborn's occupation?

Albert W. Sanborn was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Albert W. Sanborn?

Albert W. Sanborn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert W. Sanborn

· Wikidata: Q4711411

· DBpedia: Albert W. Sanborn

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