Jesse D. Lander

Jesse Dewayne Lander (February 16, 1892 – August 19, 1960) was an American businessman and Democratic politician who served as Speaker of the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives from 1945 to 1947.

Early life and education Lander was born in the ranching community of Nipomo, California on February 16, 1892. In 1925, he relocated to Seward, Alaska, and operated a combined billiard hall and barber shop before settling permanently in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1932. As presiding officer, he oversaw passage of measures that included the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 and legislation preparing the territory for post-war housing and administrative reorganization.

Death Lander died in Seattle on August 19, 1960, and was buried following funeral rites in Fairbanks on August 24 under the joint auspices of Igloo 4 Pioneers of Alaska, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.