I believe Edward J. Sanders/Saunders was born circa 1829 in KY, son of lawyer/planter Lewis H. Sanders and brother of future Union General William P. Sanders. In Natchez, MS in 1850, age 21. In San Joaquin, CA in 1852, as deputy county treasurer, working under future CSA Lt. Col. Samuel H. Brooks. In Nicaragua. In Sacramento 1859-60. Wife Elizabeth divorced him there in 1862. Rest you already have. Paroled 1865. Army records show he was "intemperate" (an alcoholic).