David Chandler, Jr.

Biography

David Chandler,Jr. and Polly Parks, Hanover, N.H.

She was of Thompson, Conn.; d. 30 April 1826; gr. dau. of- Parks by his wife, - Copeland, of Brooklyn, Conn. They both died in Hanover, he 17 Aug., 1822, and she in 1826. He was a farmer near the center of the town, and near Millville. He went up to Hanover and worked one season, and then returned for his wife and child, Barnabas, who were moved to Hanover on an ox sled by her brother, Isaac Parks, before Daniel was born. He died 17 Aug., 1822, in his 79th year, in Hanover. The births of their ten children were recorded in Hanover by William Chandler, town clerk. The children of David and Polly (Parks) Chandler were:

• i Barnabas, b. 6 July, 1770; m. Susan Houghton of St. Johnsbury, Vermont
• ii Daniel, b. 28 Dec., 1771; m. 16 Jan., 1796, Mercy Huntoon of Salisbury, N.H,
• iii Lucy, b. 15 May, 1775; m. first, 29 Feb., 1799, Simeon Shattuck; m. second, 30 Aug., 1832, Elijah Dana.
• iv Mary, b. 13 Jan., 1777; m. 6 March, 1800, Comfort Allen Cushman
• v David, b. 23 May, 1780; m. Mary Carr of Walden, Vt. "They moved to the Holland Purchase."
• vi Isaac, b. 3 Jan., 1782. He was a playmate of the notorious rogue, Stephen Burroughs, went to Fort Edward NY- ran away. His relatives say he died young, had no history.
• vii Oliver, b. 13 Jan., 1785; m. Betsey Parks
• viii Rebecca, b. 15 July, 1787; m. Robert Holmes of Hardwick, Vt.
• ix Betsey b. 24 Nov., 1789; m. Daniel Lowell Hanover, N.H.
• x Sally, b. 21 March, 1792; died young.

Source: THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM AND ANNIS CHANDLER; WHO SETTLED IN ROXBURY, MASS 1637; by George Chandler; printed for the family on the press of George Hamilton of Worcester, Mass; 311 Main Street, 1883

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