Edward James Saunderson

The Right Honourable Edward James Saunderson PC DL JP
Photograph of Colonel Saunderson, c. 1891
1st Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party
In office 1905–1906
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Walter Long
1st Leader of the Irish Unionist Alliance
In office 1891–1906
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Walter Long
Member of Parliament for North Armagh
In office 18 December 1885 – 21 October 1906
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	William Moore
Member of Parliament for Cavan
In office 23 July 1865 – 31 January 1874 Serving with The 5th Earl Annesley
Preceded by	The 9th Baron Farnham The 5th Earl Annesley
Succeeded by	Charles Joseph Fay Joseph Biggar
Personal details
Born	(1837-10-01)1 October 1837 Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland
Died	21 October 1906(1906-10-21) (aged 69)[1] Castle Saunderson, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland
Citizenship	British
Political party	Irish Unionist Alliance Ulster Unionist Party
Other political affiliations	Irish Conservative (until 1891) Liberal (until 1869)
Spouse	Helena Emily de Moleyns
Children	5
Parent(s)	Alexander Saunderson Sarah Juliana Maxwell
Residence	Castle Saunderson
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Branch/service	British Army
Years of service	1862–1893
Rank	Colonel
Unit	Royal Irish Fusiliers
Commands	4th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers

Colonel Edward James Saunderson PC DL JP (1 October 1837 – 21 October 1906) was an Anglo-Irish landowner and prominent Irish unionist politician. He led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906.