Francisco Sánchez (American politician)

Francisco Sánchez
8th Alcalde of San Francisco
In office
1845–1846
Preceded byJosé de Jesús Noé
Succeeded byWilliam Sturgis Hinckley
Personal details
Born(1805-04-11)April 11, 1805
San Jose, California
DiedSeptember 8, 1862 (aged 57)
San Francisco, California
Resting placeMission Dolores
SpouseMaria Teodora Higuera
Residence(s)Sánchez Adobe
Rancho San Pedro

Francisco María Sánchez (April 11, 1805 – September 8, 1862) was a Californio politician, military officer, and ranchero who served as 8th Alcalde of San Francisco and Commandant of the Presidio of San Francisco.

Sánchez was the grantee of the 8,926-acre Rancho San Pedro and built the Sánchez Adobe in Pacifica. He was brother to José de la Cruz Sánchez, who served as 11th Alcalde of San Francisco.