Edward Frederick Sanderson

Edward Frederick Sanderson (March 16, 1874 – October 31, 1955) was a Congregational minister.

Early life and education

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Frederick Milton and Harriet P. Sanderson.

He graduated from Amherst College in 1896 and Hartford Theological Seminary in 1899. He married Ethel Eames in 1912.[1]

Ministry

Sanderson served at Washington Street Congregational Church in Beverly, Massachusetts, Central Congregational Church in Providence, Rhode Island and at Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn Heights, New York.[2][3]

He was one of the founders of the New York Goodwill in 1915.[4] He preached at Wellesley College also in 1915.[5]

Family life

He married Ethel Eames, daughter of Francis L. Eames, who was president of the New York Stock Exchange, and Sarah Eames. they had a son, David Eames Sanderson.

He retired to Nantucket and was a benefactor of Nantucket Whaling Museum, collecting artifacts related to whaling.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Edward Frederick Sanderson". Geni.
  2. ↑ Newell, Aimee. ""Showing you the house restored": Edward F Sanderson and Moor's End". Nantucket Historical Association.
  3. ↑ "Edward Frederick Sanderson". Geni.
  4. ↑ "Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Charity Profile". Charity Vault.
  5. ↑ Annual Reports [of] President and Treasurer. Wellesley College.
  6. ↑ Newell, Aimee. ""Showing you the house restored": Edward F Sanderson and Moor's End". Nantucket Historical Association.



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