John
CHANDLER
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Born: 26 February 1720 in New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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John married Mary CHURCH 12 January 1746 in Bristol, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary CHURCH was born abt. 1726 in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA (Massachusetts). Mary died 11 September 1783 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Mary was the child of Charles CHURCH and Hannah PAINE.
John CHANDLER died 26 September 1800 in London, England.
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Spouse & Children of John CHANDLER
Mary CHURCHMarriage date: 12 January 1746
Marriage place: Bristol, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Mary CHURCH was the child of Charles CHURCH and Hannah PAINE
Children of John CHANDLER and Mary CHURCH
Lucretia CHANDLERDied: 27 April 1839, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 172026 February 1720
New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1746 Marriage / PartnerJohn CHANDLER and Mary CHURCH 12 January 1746, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA (Massachusetts)
He was 25 years old.
1765 Birth of ChildLucretia CHANDLER was born 9 June 1765, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
John was 45 years old.
1783 Death of Spouse/PartnerMary CHURCH died 11 September 1783, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Marriage of ChildLucretia CHANDLER married 24 October 1786, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA to Aaron BANCROFT
Death — 180026 September 1800
London, England
He died at the age of 80.
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Last updated: 3/22/2025 2:32:01 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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