Edward J. Sanford
Edward J. Sanford | |
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Photograph from Notable Men of Tennessee (1905) | |
| Born | Edward Jackson Sanford November 23, 1831 |
| Died | October 27, 1902 (aged 70) Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Resting place | Old Gray Cemetery Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, financier |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | Emma Chavannes |
| Children | Edward, Alfred, Hugh, Emma |
| Parent(s) | John W. Sanford and Altha Fanton |
| Relatives | Albert Chavannes (brother-in-law) |
Edward Jackson Sanford (November 23, 1831 – October 27, 1902) was an American manufacturing tycoon and financier, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the late 19th century. As president or vice president of two banks and more than a half-dozen companies, Sanford helped finance Knoxville's post-Civil War industrial boom and was involved in nearly every major industry operating in the city during this period. Companies he led during his career included Sanford, Chamberlain and Albers, Mechanics' National Bank, Knoxville Woolen Mills, and the Coal Creek Coal Mining and Manufacturing Company.