This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aurina Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.fulton/1302.1.1.3.1.1.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Syracuse Herald Journal 1939 Death ended today the career of John Sanford, S3, master of the famed Hurricana stud, scarcely a month after he had disposed of his entire racing stable at auction. The Amsterdam rug manufacturer died at the Gideon Putnam Hotel last night after being confined since the final week of racing, etc Attending physicians said he had been suffering from heart disease for some time, his condition becoming so bad at the end of the August racing season they were unable to move him to his home. Long one of racing's most devoted enthusiasts, the veteran horseman suffered a serious blow several months ago when the stables at his Amsterdam farm burned, and with them many of his most highly prized horses. That loss hastened his decision to quit the turf. During the Saratoga meeting, his entire stable went under the hammer save for Golden Meadow, a 12-year-old jumper. Golden Meadow, a winner at Saratoga this year, still holds the "about two miles" steeplechase record over the Spa oval. Born in Amsterdam Jan. 18..1851, the son of the late Stephen Sanford, founder of tho Sanford Carpet Mills, John'Sanford was graduated from Yale in 1872 and became associated with his father. Elected to Congress in 1888. he served on the House foreign affairs committee and took an active part in framing tho McKinlcy tariff bill. He served two terms In the House, refusing the Republican nomination for a third. Inheriting his love of the thoroughbred race horse from his father, Sanford acquired the Hurricana stud at the former's death. He spent largo sums for blooded stock and built the breeding establishment into a power on the American turf. He is survived by Stephen (Laddie) Sanford, In whom the love of the thoroughbred foresook the racetrack for the polo field. etc Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.