John Chandler
American politician and soldier (1762–1841) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Chandler (February 1, 1762 – September 25, 1841) was an American politician and soldier of Maine. The political career of Chandler, a Democratic-Republican, was interspersed with his involvement in the state militia during both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
For other people named John Chandler, see John Chandler (disambiguation).
Quick Facts United States Senator from Maine, Preceded by ...
John Chandler | |
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United States Senator from Maine | |
In office June 14, 1820 – March 3, 1829 | |
Preceded by | inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Peleg Sprague |
1st President of the Maine Senate | |
In office March 15, 1820 – June 19, 1820 | |
Preceded by | inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | William Moody |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1809 | |
Preceded by | Phineas Bruce |
Succeeded by | Barzillai Gannett |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1803–1805 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1762-02-01)February 1, 1762 Epping, Province of New Hampshire, British America |
Died | September 25, 1841(1841-09-25) (aged 79) Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Jacksonian |
Spouse |
Mary Whittier (m. 1783) |
Children | three sons, four daughters |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Massachusetts United States |
Branch/service | Massachusetts State Militia Continental Army United States Army |
Rank | Major General (Mass. Militia) Brigadier General (U.S. Army) |
Commands | Massachusetts State Militia 17th Division |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War War of 1812 |
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