Col. Lewis Sanders was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, November 21, 1796, and died July 25th, 1864. He was left at an early age an orphan, but was fortunate in falling under the guardianship of an estimable and kind-hearted uncle Lewis Sanders of Grass Hill, Kentucky, who gave him a good education - who instilled into his youthful mind those principles of truth, honor, and integrity which were to fit him for the great battle of life. He studied law at Lexington under the instruction of the celebrated Richard Chinn. After being admitted to the Bar he resided at Frankfort, the capital of the State, and repidly rose in his profession and took high rank among his great competitors, Clay, Crittenden, Haggin, Morehead and other. Several times he was elected to the Legislature from his native county and was the only man who ever defeated the renowned John J. Crittenden for that position; they were ever warm personal friends, though politically opposed. He was secretary of State under the administration of Governor Breathett. General Andrew Jackson appointed him United States Attorney for Kentucky, the duties of which he performed with marked ability and integrity. In 1838 Col. Sanders established himself at Natchez, Miss. and there again took a high position at a Bar made eminent by the forensic talent of Prentiss, Holt, Boyd, and others. He was not only an able lawyer, but as an advocate had few superiors. He was ever remarkable for his entire truthfulness, indomitable energy, and unflinching devotion to the interests of his clients. A fond husband, an affectionate father, a firm and steadfast friend. Since 1857 he has resided in California and most of that time at Sacramento. For years his health has been bad, and a short time since he felt that his end was rapidly approaching. But the grave had no terrors for this firm and upright man; supported by the promise of "Him who spake as never man spake" with intellect clear and unclouded he exclaimed in Christian triumph - "O grave, where is thy sting - O death, where is thy victory." This humble tribute is from one who long knew, respected, and admired him. - T.H.H.
Col. Lewis Sanders was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, November 21, 1796, and died July 25th, 1864. He was left at an early age an orphan, but was fortunate in falling under the guardianship of an estimable and kind-hearted uncle Lewis Sanders of Grass Hill, Kentucky, who gave him a good education - who instilled into his youthful mind those principles of truth, honor, and integrity which were to fit him for the great battle of life. He studied law at Lexington under the instruction of the celebrated Richard Chinn. After being admitted to the Bar he resided at Frankfort, the capital of the State, and repidly rose in his profession and took high rank among his great competitors, Clay, Crittenden, Haggin, Morehead and other. Several times he was elected to the Legislature from his native county and was the only man who ever defeated the renowned John J. Crittenden for that position; they were ever warm personal friends, though politically opposed. He was secretary of State under the administration of Governor Breathett. General Andrew Jackson appointed him United States Attorney for Kentucky, the duties of which he performed with marked ability and integrity. In 1838 Col. Sanders established himself at Natchez, Miss. and there again took a high position at a Bar made eminent by the forensic talent of Prentiss, Holt, Boyd, and others. He was not only an able lawyer, but as an advocate had few superiors. He was ever remarkable for his entire truthfulness, indomitable energy, and unflinching devotion to the interests of his clients. A fond husband, an affectionate father, a firm and steadfast friend. Since 1857 he has resided in California and most of that time at Sacramento. For years his health has been bad, and a short time since he felt that his end was rapidly approaching. But the grave had no terrors for this firm and upright man; supported by the promise of "Him who spake as never man spake" with intellect clear and unclouded he exclaimed in Christian triumph - "O grave, where is thy sting - O death, where is thy victory." This humble tribute is from one who long knew, respected, and admired him. - T.H.H.
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