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Frank Dent Sanders

Frank Dent Sanders was mayor of Pensacola from 1919 until 1921. He also served as a Pensacola Chief of Police, city commissioner and fireman. Sanders Beach is named for him.

Frank Dent Sanders
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Sanders circa 1908
Born August 26, 1867
Eufaula, Alabama
Died November 17, 1925
Pensacola
Occupation Mayor of Pensacola
Pensacola Chief of Police
Spouse Ida Anastasia Duvall Christie
Parents Cicero Marion and Emma Lucy Varner Sanders
Children Four sons
Five daughters
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Electoral historyEdit

Pensacola City Marshal, 1909 (Democratic primary)Edit

This election was held April 2, 1909.

Frank Dent Sanders 1,387 82.3%
H. T. Beirne 191 11.3%
George McCain 108 6.4%
Preceded by:
F. R. Pou
Mayor of Pensacola
1919—1921
Succeeded by:
J. H. Bayliss