David J. Saunders
David J. Saunders | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Richmond district | |
| In office December 5, 1859 – December 1, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Roscoe B. Heath |
| Succeeded by | John O. Stegar |
| In office September 7, 1863 – March 15, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Stegar |
| Succeeded by | T. J. Evans |
| 44th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
| In office July 3, 1865 – May , 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. Mayo |
| Succeeded by | George Chahoon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1811 Henrico County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 1873 (aged 62) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Spouse | Maria Hope |
| Children | David J. Saunders Jr. (d. 1872) |
| Occupation | businessman, politician |
David J. Saunders (January 25, 1811 – June 12, 1873) was a Virginia businessman and politician. He served two terms representing the City of Richmond in the Virginia House of Delegates, and was President of Richmond's City Council during the American Civil War. After the city's surrender and during two periods during which Union military authorities removed long-time and pro-Confederate mayor Joseph C. Mayo, Saunders in effect managed the city, especially its waterworks and gasworks.