Nathan Sanford (November 5, 1777 – October 17, 1838) was an American politician.

Early life

Sanford was born on November 5, 1777, in Bridgehampton, New York. He was the son of Thomas Sanford and Phebe (née Baker) Sanford, a family of farmers and tradesmen. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law in Flushing, New York.

  • Robert Sanford (1831–1908), a Union College and New York Law School graduate.