Thomas Chandler, II

Son of Thomas, father of John, Thomas, Agnes (Mrs Richard Bedwell) and Robert. He was the only son or only son to outlive his father. He left considerable property in Bishop's Stortford, and married an Agnes circa 1525.

Thomas Chandler., born circa 1475 at Bishop's Stortford, had an unknown wife who was buried in 1514, when he was charged for 'waste of torchis' at her burial. Thomas was a chaundler, or candle maker, of Bishops-Stortford, a churchwarden there in 1521, 1522 and 1536. He was living 19 Mar 1548 and died between 1548 and 1551.

Chandler Family researchers have nothing that would agree with the statement that he was the son John Chaundler and Jane Gitton, and married to Mary Agnes Tate.

Thomas Chandler, b. Abt 1500, Of Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England d. Abt 1554-1555, Bishop's Stortford, Herfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 55 years) Mrs. Agnes Chandler, b. Abt 1502, Of Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 1554, Bishop's Stortford, Herfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 52 years)

Children

• 1. John Chandler, b. Abt 1525, Bishop's Stortford, Herfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location, d. Aft 1581 (Age ~ 57 years) +
• 2. Thomas Chandler, b. Abt 1528, Bishop's Stortford, Herfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 4 Jun 1611 (Age ~ 83 years)
• 3. Agnes Chandler, b. Abt 1530, Bishop's Stortford, Herfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location, d. Yes, date unknown
• 4. Robert Chandler, b. Abt 1532, Bishop's Stortford, Herfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 2 Aug 1611 (Age ~ 79 years)

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GEDCOM Note

Category: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Biography

Thomas Chandler [Parents] was born 1 about 1500 in Bishop's Stortford,Hertfordshire, England. He died in 1554. He married Agnes about 1525 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.

“English Origins of New England Families” from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.Volume II p 355-7

Thomas Chandler (Thomas), of Bishops-Stortford, co. Herts, born about 1500, died inthe spring of 1554. He married, about 1525, Agnes --, who survived him.Since he is the only person of the family name inhis generation who appears in Bishops-Stortford, it may be assumed that he was the only surviving son of his father. He seems to have been successful and prosperous, as there are evidences that he acquired considerable property and left a good estate. The earliest mention found of him is in 1532, in one of four land transactions by fine in which he participated, in three as a purchaser and in one as a vendor, which may be summarized as follows: 1532. Richard Glascok, Thomas Chaundeler, John Jacobbe, Thomas Smyth, and William Sybthorpe, querents v George Thompson and his wife Margaret deforciants, for two messuages and lands in Stortford. (Feet of Fines, Herts. Easter Term, 24 Henry VIII).1532. Richard Glascok, Thomas Chaundeler, querents v. John Nobill and his wife Joane and Thomas Clyfton and his wife Joan, for a messuage and lands in Stortford. (Ib. Michaelmas Term, 24 Henry VIII) 1541/2. Thomas Chaudeler, querent v. George Tomson, gentleman, andhis wife Margaret, deforciants, for a barn and land in Stortford (Ib.Hilary Term, 33 Henry VIII)1550/1. Nicholas Marden, querent, v. Thomas Chaundeler, sr. and his wife Agnes, deforciants, for a messuage in Stortford. (Ib. Hilary Term, 4 Edward VI) Some of the properties held by Thomas Chandler are shown in a rental roll of the BIshop of London for his manor of Bishops-Stortford in 37 Henry VIII [1545-6], as follows: Thomas Chanler for a tenement that he dwelth in on the sowth syed of the heyght, by the yere ij s. vj. d. The same Thomas for certene lands late parcell of Hawers, ij s. iiij d. Itm, the same Thomas for a tenement in Sowth stret on the West syed called Sampson by yere xix d. Itm, the same Thomas for a tenement in the wyder end of sowth strete on the est syed, by yere xxiij d. Itm, the same Thomas for a garden in basburne lane, by yere vj d. Itm, the same Thomas for a dovehowse and garden at Hacryelbryge by yere ij d. (Court Roll, 299, in the Public Record Office, London). As Thomas Chandler, Jr. he was assessed at Stortford 10d. on landsin the subsidy of 33 Henry VIII [1541-2], 10s., in 34 Henry VIII [1542-3], 2d. on goods valued at 40s. in 35 and 36 Henry VIII [1543-5], and 3s. 4d. on lands valued at 40 s. in 37 Henry VIII [1545-6] ; and as Thomas Chaundler, Sr., he was assessed at Stortford 18s. on goods in the subsidy of 4 Edward VI [1549/50-1550/1]. (Lay Subsidies, Herts, 121/151, 121/160, 121/157, 121/177, 121/185, inthe Public Record Office, London). In 1546, 1548, and 1553, Thomas Chandler was one of the churchwardens of Bishops-Stortford as appears from the accounts of that board, preserved in teh church. An abstract of his will follows:

Will

The Will of Thomas Chaundeler of Stortford, dated 30 Mar. 1554. Tomy son John Chaundeler and his heirs and assigns for ever the messuage I now dwell in, together with one garden in Basborn Lane to the saidmessuage [belonging (?)], and one croft enclosed at Waldnge, of four acres, with one meadow by the waterside, and one croft in Thorley thatI late bought of Richard Pilleston, the said John paying yearly to Agneis, my wife, the rent of said premises during her life.
To my son Thomas Chaundeler and his heirs and assigns for ever a groveI late bought of Henry Perker, gentleman, of Berden, deceased, and mymessuage in Northsteet I late bought of Edward Willay, the said Thomas paying yearly the rent thereof to the said Agneis, my wife, for life. To my said son Thomas for life my meadow of two acres I late bought of Mr. Tomson in Stortford on the backside of Cawton the tanner, with remainder to my son Robert Chaundler and his heirs, and, if the said Robert die without issue, then remainder to my son John Chaundeler and his heirs. To my son Robert Chaundeler and his heirs and assigns for ever my dove house, yard, and barn, my tenement in Stortford I late bought of Wardall and my croft and pasture I late bought of John Turner. I will have it remembered that I have surrendered my copyhold lands and tenements by the hands of Raf Smyth and Richard Bedwell, tenants of the lord'scustomary, for the use of Robert Chaundler, my son, and his heirs andassigns, he paying yearly to my wife Agneis the rent thereof for life. To Robert Chaundler 20 pouds. I will that my son Robert haundler pay to Anne Chaundler, the daughter of John Chaundler, 5 marks at teh day of his [sic] marriage, and to Barbara Chaundler, daughter of Thomas Chaundler, 5 marks at the day ofher marriage and to Margaret Bedwell, my daughter's daughter, 5 marksat the day of her marriage. To my wife Agneis a lease of a meadow andtenement I late bought of Stonard. To six poor men of Stortford a pair of hose each. To six poor children of the same town a coat each. All the residue of my goods to my wife Agneis, who is to be executrix;and John Chaundler and Robert Chaundler are to be executors with her.Supervisor: my son-in-law Richard Bedwell. Witnesses: Raif Smythe, George Hawkyns, and Willm Bardnerd. Proved on the oaths of Agnes and Robert Chaundler, executors 23 May 1554, with power reserved for John Chaundler, the other executor when he shall demand it. (Commissary Court of London for Essex and Hert, Garland, 7.)

Family

Agnes married Thomas Chandler about 1525 in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.

They had the following children:

1. John Chandler
2. Thomas Chandler
3. Agnes Chandler
4. Robert Chandler

Agnes died after 1554.

Sources

• English Origins of New England Families from the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes I-III, Genealogical PublishingCo, Inc: Baltimore, 1984.Volume II p 355-7* https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7179083/person/-85... https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/4478194/person/-13...
• http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/37072840/person/20478706003 <references/>

Acknowledgements

• Created through the import of master 11_12.ged on 21 October 2010.
• Created on 13 September 2010 through the import of 124-DeCoursey.ged.* Chandler-879 created through the import of BDM7-7-11.ged on Jul 8, 2011 by McCullough-222 | Brian McCullough.
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• Created through the import of Smith-Hunter.ged on 10 March 2011. *Created on 19 October 2010 through the import of Ancestors of Lois Greene.ged.* Chandler-805 created through the import of Ancestors of PBHowe.ged on Jun 6, 2011 by Howe-1046 | Buck Howe.
• Created through the import of Geer.ged on 25 September 2010. *Chandler-1180 created through the import of Kezar Family Tree.ged on Dec 12, 2011 by Kezar-5 | Jerry Kezar. Thomas, born circa 1475 at Bishop's Stortford, had an unknown wife who was buried in 1514, when he was charged for 'waste of torchis' at her burial. Thomas was a chaundler, or candle maker, of Bishops-Stortford, a churchwarden there in 1521, 1522 and 1536. He was living 19 Mar 1548 and died between 1548 and 1551.

Chandler Family researchers have nothing that would agree with the statement that he was the son John Chaundler and Jane Gitton, and married to Mary Agnes Tate.

Sources: Denison Genealogy, Chandler Family Section, page xxii "Ancestry of William Chandler of Roxbury, Mass." by Moriarty, G. Andrews Wikitree

English Origins of New England Families, Vol II, p. 355: Named Thomas Chandler, Sr, having a son Thomas. "He married, about 1500 (un-named wife) who was buried in 1514 according to an entry in the accounts of the church wardens of Bishop-Stortford for that year. As to the court rolls, no Chandler appears until this Thomas is mentioned in 1514, it may be inferred that he was the first of the family to settle in Bishops-Stortford. No will or administration of his estate has been found. The few items found are: 1514. Item, of Thomas Chaundeler, for waste of Torchis at the buryying of his wife, xvj d. 1518. Item delyverd to Andrew Clyton and Thomas Chandeler for a fynder w'allie a lyght before Seynet Myghell for a hole yere v s. 1521, 1522, 1536. Thomas Chandeler, a church warden. 1537, Palm Sunday. Inventory of church goods. M4, delyv'd to old Chandeler ii canstiks [candlesticks]. 19 Mar 2 Edward VI [1547/8] Inventory of church goods. Item, iiij canstikes delyvered to old Chandelere and Thomas Snowe. Item, wex weyng cv li sold by old Chandeler. This Thomas Chandler was taxed as "Thomas Chandeler" at Bishops-Stortford in the subsidy of 14 Henry VIII [1522-1523] ...... In the two later of the subsidies, his son, Thomas Chandelere, Junior" also appears. " Children listed is only Thomas b abt 1500

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Thomas Chandler

• b. Abt 1500 Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
• d. Abt May 1554 Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
• Gender: Male
• Marriage: Abt 1525 to Agnes Unknown
• Parents:
  • F.  Thomas Chandler (? - 1548/49)
  • M.  Agnes Unknown (? - 1514)
• Spouse:
  • H.  Thomas Chandler(Abt 1500 - Abt 1554)
  • W.  Agnes Unknown (abt 1500 - 1582)
    • m. Abt 1525
• Children:
  • 1 John Chandler Abt 1525 - Aft 1581
  • 2 Agnes Chandler abt 1527 - bef 1589
  • 3 Thomas Chandler Abt 1528 - 1611
  • 4 Agnes Chandler Abt 1530 -
  • 5 Robert Chandler Abt 1532 - 1611

(Excerpted from "Ancestry of William Chandler of Roxbury, Mass.," NEHGR 85:133-136.)

• Since he is the only person of the family name in his generation who appears in Bishops-Stortford, it may be assumed that he was the only surviving son of his father. He seems to have been successful and prosperous, as there are evidences that he acquired considerable property and left a good estate.
• The earliest mention found of him is in 1532, in one of the four land transactions by fine in which he participated, in three as a purchaser and in one as a vendor, which may be summarized as follows:
  • 1532. Richard Glascok, Thomas Chaundeler, John Jacobbe, Thomas Smyth, and William Sybthorpe, querents v. George Thompson and his wife Margaret, deforciants, for two messuages and lands in Stortford. (Feet of Fines, Herts, Easter Term, 24 Henry VIII.)
  • 1532. Richard Glascok and Thomas Chaundeler, querents, v. John Nobill and his wife Joan and thomas Clyfton and his wife Joan, for a messuage and lands in Stortford. (ib., Michaelmas Term, 24 Henry VIII).
  • 1541/2. Thomas Chaundeler, querent, v. George Tomson, gentleman, and his wife Margaret, deforciants, for a barn and land in Stortford. (Ib., Hilary Term, 33 Henry VIII.)
• 1550/1. Nicholas Marden, querent v. Thomas Chaundeler, Sr., and his wife Agnes, deforciats, for a messuage in Stortford. (Ib., Hilary Term, 4 Edward VI.)
• Some of the properties held by Thomas Chandler are shown in a rental roll of the Bishop of London for his manor of Bishops-Stortford in 37 Henry VII [1545-46].
• As Thomas chandler, Jr., he was assessed at Stortford on lands and goods 1541 through 1546; and as Thomas Chaundler, Sr. he was assessed on goods in 1649/50. In 1546, '48 and '53 Thomas Chandler was one of the churchwardens of Bisops-Stortford, as appears from the accounts of that board, preserved in the church.

Legacy

• The Will of Thomas Chaundeler of Stortford, dated 30 Mar 1554. To my son John Chaundler and his heirs and assigns for ever the messuage Inow dwell in, together with one garden in Basborn Lane to the said messuage [belonging (?)], and one croft enclosed at Waldinge, of four acres, with one meadow by the waterside, and one croft in Thorley that I late bought of Richard Pilleston, the said John paying realy to Agneis, my wife, the retn of said premises during her life. To my son Thomas Chaundler and his heirs and assigns for ever a grove I late bought of Henry Perker, gentleman, of Berden, deceased, and my messuage in North-street I late bought of Edward Willay, the said Thomas paying yearly the rent thereof to the said Agneis, my wife, for life. To my said Thomas for life my meadow of two acres I late bought of Mr. Tomson in Stortford, on the backside of Cawton the tanner, with remainder to my son Robert Chaundler and his heirs, and if the said Robert die without issue, then remainder to my son John Chaundeler and his heirs. To my son Robert Chaundler and his heirs and assigns for ever my dove house, yard, and barn, my tenement in Stortford I late bought of Wardall, and my croft and pasture I late bought of John Turnor. I will have it remembered that I have surrendered my copyhold lands and tenements by the hands of Raf Smyth and Richard Bedwell, tenants of the lord's customary, for use of Robert Chaundler, my son, and his heirs and assigns, he paying yearly to my wife Agneis the rent thereof for life. To Robert Chaundler L20. I will that my son Robert Chaundler pay to Anne Chaundler, the daughter of John Chaundler, 5 marks at the day of his [sic] marriage, and to Barbara Chaundler, daughter of Thomas Chaundler, 5 marks at the day ofh er marriage, and to Margaret Bedwell, my daughter's daughter, 5 marks at the day of her marriage. To my wife Agneis a lease of a meadow and tenement I late bought of Stonard. To six poor men of Stortford a pair of hose each. to six poor children of the same town a coat each. All the residue of my goods to my wife Agneis, who is to be executrix; and John Chaundler and Robert Chaundler are to be executors with her. Supervisor: my son-in-law Richard Bedwell. Witnesses: Raif Smythe, George Hawkyns, and Willm Bardnerd. Proved on the oaths of Agnes and Robert Chaundler, executors, 23 May 1554, with power reserved for John Chandler, the other executor, when he shall demand it. (Commissary Court of London for Essex and Herts, Garland, 7.)