The Sanfords of Rhode Island
- John Sanford (1605–1654), Governor of Newport and Portsmouth 1653-1654. Father of Peleg Sanford.
- Peleg Sanford (1639–1701), Governor of Rhode Island Colony 1680-1683. Son of John Sanford.
NOTE: Peleg Sanford was also son-in-law of Rhode Island Colony Governor William Coddington.
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