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William Chandler

Male 1636 - 1698  (~ 62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Chandler was christened on 20 Mar 1635/36 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England; died on 18 Aug 1698 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1637
    • Freeman: 1669, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • History: 11 Feb 1678, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; William took the Oath of Allegiance.
    • Occupation: 2 Feb 1686, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was licensed to keep a "publick house of entertainment in the town of Andover...and to sell Sider, bear, wine and strong liqour." This licence was renewed several times until his death. In 1692, the pro-hibition against Dice, Cards, Tables Quoits, Loggets, Bowles, Ninepins, Billiards or any other unlawful Game or Games was added.
    • Will: 15 Sep 1697, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

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    William married Mary Dane on 24 Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of John Dane and Eleanor Clark) died on 10 May 1679 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1659 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jan 1745 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Willaim Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1661 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Sarah Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1662 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 May 1668 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Thomas Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1663 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. John Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1665 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1681 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Philemon Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1667 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 May 1668 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Thomas Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1668 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Oct 1670 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Philemon Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1671 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 10. Hannah Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1673 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Sep 1718 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 11. Thomas Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1676 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Nov 1751 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. .
    11. 12. Joseph Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1679 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1682 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    William married Bridget Henchman on 8 Oct 1679. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Phebe Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1680 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 14. Joseph Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1682 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 15. Rhoda Chandler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1684 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 5 Jul 1659 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jan 1745 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Mary married John Sherwin on 30 Sep 1691 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. John was born in 1644; died on 15 Oct 1726 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. John Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jan 1706 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 17. Alice Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1693/94 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1719 in England.
    3. 18. Abigail Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1695 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 19. Eleanor Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1696 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Aug 1757 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 20. William Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1698 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1741 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 21. Jacob Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1699 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1792 in Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  Willaim Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 31 Jan 1661 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1678; In 1678, Walter Wright came to the Chandler homestead and sought to shoot their horse, who he claimed had strayed into his lot the night before and caused 40 shillings worth of damage. William got into a tussle with Goodman Wright, who gashed him on the face with a knife during the fight. A month later both appeared in court.
    • Married: say 1681; Sarah Buckmaster.


  3. 4.  Sarah Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 29 Jan 1662 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 May 1668 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Thomas Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1663 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  5. 6.  John Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1665 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1681 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  6. 7.  Philemon Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 24 Aug 1667 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 May 1668 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  7. 8.  Thomas Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 2 Mar 1668 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Oct 1670 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  8. 9.  Philemon Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 4 Sep 1671 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1691; Hannah Clary.
    • Married: say 1711; Patience ______. She was the widow of ______ Grigg.


  9. 10.  Hannah Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 5 Feb 1673 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Sep 1718 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1683; Nathaniel Robbins, the son of Nathaniel and Mary (Braside) Robbins. He was born on 28 February 1677/78 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. After Hannah's death, Nathaniel, married second Mary Batson. He died on Monday 16 January 1741/42 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Paige (1877) gives his death date as 26 January 1761. Issue: 1. Thomas Robbins 2. Nathaniel Robbins (1698-1721) 3. Mary Robbins (1701-____) 4. Thomas Robbins (1703-1791) 5. Hannah Robbins (1705-____) 6. Rebecca Robbins (1707-____) 7. Philemon Robbins (1709-____) 8. Deborah Robbins (1712-1771) 9. Sarah Robbins


  10. 11.  Thomas ChandlerThomas Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 5 Dec 1676 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Nov 1751 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. .

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He is styled Thomas Junr in the records of the town.
    • Offices Held: 1714, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; In 1714 he was a Heyward in the town of Andover, Massachusetts.
    • Offices Held: 1717, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was a surveyor in 1717.
    • Offices Held: 1718, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; In 1718 he was a Constable in Andover, Massachusetts.
    • Will: Abt 1751; In his will he gives "my wife Mary, So long as She Shall rem in my Widow, and if after a Second Marriage, She Shall again be a Widow and incline to come and dwell in my dwelling house, I then give her ye same yearly income during her Widowhood, &c, after making suitable provision for her. To each of his five daughters, viz. Mary Ballard, Phebe Dana, Bridget Wood, Hannah Burroughs, and Elizabeth Dane, 30 pounds Bills of public credit of ye Old Tenor." I give to my Six Grand children, Thomas Chandler, Rose Tenny, William Chandler, James Chandler, Stevens Chandler and Mary Chandler, children of my late Son William, 100 pounds Bills of Credit to be equally divided between them, to be paid at the age of 21 years, and if Mary shall marry younger, then upon her marriage. And "to sd Thomas a Saddle and a pair of Boots. To my Grand Son Joseph Chandler, only child of my late Son Joseph, £30. To each of the fatherless children of my daughter Hannah Burroughs, viz. George, Thomas and John Burroughs, £10. •• And to my Sous James and -John the remainder of my Estate, and I appoint them Executors of this my Will.
    • Probate/Proved: 2 Dec 1751; His executors accepted the trust on 2 December 1751.
    • Inventory: 25 Dec 1751, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; His estate was inventoried on 25 December 1751 and valued at £423 7/3.
    • Last Full Review: 18 Dec 2020

    Thomas married Mary Stevens about 1696. Mary was born on 2 Apr 1679 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts ; died on 4 Oct 1751 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts ; was buried in South Church Cemetery, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Joseph Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1679 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1682 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  12. 13.  Phebe Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 17 Sep 1680 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1700; Jonathan Tyler.


  13. 14.  Joseph Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 17 Jul 1682 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1702; Mehitable Russell.


  14. 15.  Rhoda Chandler Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 26 Sep 1684 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1704; Timothy Hoyt.



Generation: 3

  1. 16.  John Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jan 1706 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 17.  Alice Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 2 Feb 1693/94 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1719 in England.

  3. 18.  Abigail Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born in May 1695 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1715; Isaac Fitts Jr., the son of Isaac Fitts.


  4. 19.  Eleanor Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Jun 1696 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Aug 1757 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1716; Jacob How.


  5. 20.  William Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Jul 1698 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1741 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1718; Mercy Cooker.


  6. 21.  Jacob Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Oct 1699 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1792 in Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Jacob married Hannah Phelps on 20 Mar 1734 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. John Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1734/35 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.
    2. 23. Jacob Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1735/36 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.
    3. 24. Joshua Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1737 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut; died in Feb 1819 in Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. 25. Hannah Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1738/39 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.
    5. 26. Nathaniel Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1741 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.


Generation: 4

  1. 22.  John Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Mar 1734/35 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.

  2. 23.  Jacob Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Mar 1735/36 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.

  3. 24.  Joshua Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Oct 1737 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut; died in Feb 1819 in Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1757; He served during the French and Indian war under Capts. Caleb Hide, Amos Hitchock and Joshua Baker from 8 June 1757 to May 1758.
    • Military: 1776; From August 1776 to December 1776, he fought at Fort Tyconderoga, then from 14 July 1778 to 2 February 1779, he served as a private win Col. Ezra Wood's Regiment, Capt. John Carpenter's Company of the Massachusetts Militia.

    Notes:

    Name:
       

    Joshua married Esther Badger on 12 Apr 1759 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut. Esther (daughter of Enoch Badger and Mary Rood) was born about 1742 in Union, Tolland County, Connecticut; died on 17 Oct 1815 in Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Deacon Nathaniel Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1760 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut; died on 31 Jul 1834 in Buckland, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Buckland Center Cemetery, Buckland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 28. Eunice Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Esther Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 26 Apr 1769 in Ashfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. 30. infant boy Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1769 in Wilberham, Hampden County, Massachusetts .
    5. 31. Mary "Polly" Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1772 in Wilberham, Hampden County, Massachusetts .
    6. 32. Enoch Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1780 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
    7. 33. John Sherwin  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in May 1782 in Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts.

  4. 25.  Hannah Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Feb 1738/39 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1759; David Perry.


  5. 26.  Nathaniel Sherwin Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jacob3, 2.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Oct 1741 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut.