John Chandler (sheriff)

American judge and sheriff
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican judge and sheriff
PlacesUnited States of America
wasJudge Sheriff
Work fieldLaw
Gender
Male
Birth18 October 1693, New London, New London County, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Death10 August 1762 (aged 68 years)
Star signLibra
The details

Biography

John Chandler (October 18, 1693 - August 10, 1762) was a judge of probate and the third sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

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.

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