Charles W. Sandford
New York militia leader
Died when: 82 years 81 days (986 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Major General Charles W.Sandford (May 5, 1796 – July 25, 1878) was an American militia and artillery officer, lawyer and businessman.He was a senior officer in the New York State Militia for over thirty years and commanded the First Division in every major civil disturbance in New York City up until the American Civil War, most notably, the New York Draft Riots in 1863.
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