Preceded by John Chandler, Sr. Succeeded by Gardner Chandler Died August 10, 1762 | Preceded by Benjamin Flagg Succeeded by John Chandler, III Name John Chandler | |
Occupation SurveyorLaw Enforcement OfficerPoliticianJudge Role Former Massachusetts State Representative Previous office Massachusetts State Representative (1753–1753) | ||
John Chandler (October 18, 1693 - August 10, 1762) was a judge of probate and the third sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Chandler was appointed the sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts on June 21, 1751.
Early life
Chandler was born in New London, Connecticut on October 18, 1693.
Albany Congress
Chandler was a delegate to the Albany Congress of 1754.
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Chandler represented Woodstock in the Massachusetts House of Representatives before the town became part of Connecticut. Chandler later represented Worcester in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Death and burial
Chandler died on August 10, 1762, he was buried in the Worcester Common.
References
John Chandler (sheriff) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA