Chandler, Samuel

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  • Wiki Biography:
    • Samuel Chandler (ca 1760 – September 9, 1851) was an American-born merchant and politician in Nova Scotia. He represented Londonderry Township in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1799 to 1811.
    • He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Joshua C. Chandler, a loyalist and former member of the Connecticut legislature, and Sarah Miles. His father, two sisters and a brother died in 1787 after they were shipwrecked on a voyage between Digby and Saint John. In 1796, Chandler married Susan Watson. He was the first sheriff for Cumberland County and also served as a captain in the militia. Chandler died in Wallace.
    • His son James Watson also served in the New Brunswick assembly. His sister Sarah married Amos Botsford and became the mother of William Botsford. His sister Mary married Joshua Upham.
  • Son to United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=1402
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