Wilbur F. Sanders
Wilbur Fisk Sanders | |
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Wilbur Fisk Sanders, Senator of Montana. He was the prosectuting lawyer for the Vigilantes against the "Road Agents" in Virginia City, Montana. | |
| United States Senator from Montana | |
| In office January 1, 1890 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Lee Mantle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilbur Fisk Sanders May 2, 1834 Leon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 1905 (aged 71) Helena, Montana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Montana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Harriet P. Fenn |
| Children | James, Wilbur E., and Louis |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Profession | Law |
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| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 64th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Shiloh |
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Wilbur Fisk Sanders (May 2, 1834 – July 7, 1905) was a United States senator from Montana. A leading pioneer and a skilled lawyer, Sanders played a prominent role in the development of Montana Territory and the state's early political history.