C. Hamilton Sanford

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Charles Hamilton Sanford
Born(1873-05-28)May 28, 1873
Cleveland, Ohio, United States [1]
DiedFebruary 16, 1942(1942-02-16) (aged 68)
DeWitt, New York, United States
OccupationAutomobile magnate, Business, Banker
Spouse(s)Alice Durston Sanford
ChildrenC. Hamilton Sanford, Jr.
Durston Sanford
Adele Sanford
Parent(s)Theodore S. Sanford & Arabella Fenton

Charles Hamilton Sanford (May 28, 1873 - February 16, 1942) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was president of the Syracuse Trust Company and co-founder of Sanford-Herbert Motor Truck Company in Syracuse, New York. [1]


Syracuse Trust Company - interior - 1913 Syracuse-trust-co 1913-07.jpg
Syracuse Trust Company - interior - 1913
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Syracuse Trust Company - Doric columns at 344 South Warren Street in Syracuse - 1913


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References

  1. 1 2 "Funeral Services Are Held For C. Hamilton Sanford". Syracuse Herald Journal . Syracuse, New York. February 17, 1942.