George Henry Sanderson facts for kids
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George Henry Sanderson
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| 22nd Mayor of San Francisco | |
| In office January 5, 1891 – January 3, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Edward B. Pond |
| Succeeded by | Levi Richard Ellert |
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| Born | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 1, 1893 San Francisco |
| Political party | Republican |
George Henry Sanderson (1824 – February 1, 1893) was a politician from the United States Republican Party. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He later moved to San Francisco during the exciting time of the California Gold Rush in 1849. He became the 22nd Mayor of San Francisco. He served as mayor from January 5, 1891, to January 3, 1893.
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George Henry Sanderson's Early Life
George Henry Sanderson was born in 1824. When he was 19 years old, he worked in a store that sold clothes and fabrics in Boston. This was called a dry goods business.
In 1844, he married Sarah Dyer Rowe. They had a son named George Rowe Sanderson. Their son was two years old when George Henry Sanderson left Boston in 1849.
Journey to California
When George Henry Sanderson was 26, he sailed to San Francisco. He traveled all the way around Cape Horn, which is at the southern tip of South America. He arrived in March 1850.
In August of that year, he left for the gold mines. He then settled in Stockton, California. Stockton was a main entry point to the gold mining areas. There, he opened a general store that sold many different items.
His wife and son had stayed in Boston. They joined him in Stockton in 1852. The couple later had three more sons. These included twins named Henry Ellis and William Webster.
Public Service in Stockton
George Henry Sanderson was active in his community. For two years, he was the Chief of the Stockton Fire Department. This was for Protection Hook and Ladder Co. #1.
He also served as the Controller/Auditor of Stockton in 1853. This role involved managing the city's money. In 1854, he became an Alderman. This meant he was a member of the city council.
He also helped with the State Fair in 1857. He was the Secretary of its Executive Committee. In 1863, he was appointed Secretary of the State Agricultural Society. He was also a member of a group called the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) in Stockton.
Life and Leadership in San Francisco
In 1865, George Henry Sanderson moved to San Francisco. He joined a company called Weaver, Wooster & Co. Later, in 1875, he started his own company called Root and Sanderson.
He was a leader in many important groups. He was the president of the Merchants Club. He was also a member of the California Academy of Sciences. This group studies science. He belonged to the Olympic Club and the Art Association. He was also part of the Mercantile Library Association.
He served as a trustee for the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a Director and President of the Board of Trade of San Francisco. These groups helped businesses and trade in the city.
In 1891, he became the Mayor of San Francisco. He served in this important role until 1893. George Henry Sanderson passed away on February 1, 1893. This was shortly after he finished his time as mayor.
